PLAYER / TEAM NEWS

August 2011

European Tour

Tour 2011

May 26th, 2011

Good day everyone,

As some of you may have heard that we may hold a Technique Clinic today (Thursday 26^th), this message is to confirm that there is no Technique training today. As well, there is no Technique Clinic Saturday, May 28^th due to the Portuguese festival taking place at BAA this weekend.

The next Technique Clinic is scheduled for Saturday, June 4^th.

There is still some consideration to adding a weekday Technique Clinic although this will not be confirmed until after our coaches’ meeting on Monday, May 30^th in order to confirm coach availability. I will send an e-mail Tuesday after the meeting to update everyone.

Thanks and regards,

Kenny

Upcoming events

April 18th, 2011

Good day everyone,

With the “off-season” upon us, I hope you all are recovering from a busy season of football and are already missing the program and ready to return.

The following is some brief information regarding upcoming events/activities.

Registration for 2011/2012 Season

Details are forthcoming.

U8 to U16 Awards

Postponed from April 30^th to May 21^st. (details later)

Technique Clinics (for U8, U10 and U12 only)

Date	Time
May 7^th	9am to 12 noon
May 14^th	9am to 11am
May 21^st	9am to 11am
June 4th	9:00 to 10:30am
June 11^th	9:00am to 10:30am
June 18^th	9:00am to 10:30am
June 25^th	9:00am to 10:30am

Notes:

· These clinics are for U8, U10 and U12 players only.

· These clinics are not mandatory.

· The objective of the clinics is to improve and sharpen technical skills through basic coordination and game action activities.

· Players wear BAA training uniform with boots and shin-guards.

· U6 players that are moving to U8 for the upcoming season are eligible.

· Players that are moving to U14 are eligible.

· Please confirm your attendance weekly by 5pm on the Thursday before each session in order that we know how many players to plan for.

· Each player must bring their own water to the sessions.

European Tour Training Schedule

U10 and U14

Date	Time
Saturday, July 9^th	9:00am to 10:30am
Monday, July 11^th	4:30pm to 6:00pm
Tuesday, July 12^th	4:30pm to 6:00pm
Wednesday, July 13^th	4:30pm to 6:00pm
Thursday, July 14^th	4:30pm to 6:00pm
Saturday, July 16^th	9:00am to 10:30am
Monday, July 18^th	4:30pm to 6:00pm
Tuesday, July 19^th	4:30pm to 6:00pm
Wednesday, July 20^th	4:30pm to 6:00pm
Thursday, July 21^st	4:30pm to 6:00pm
Saturday, July 23^rd	9:00am to 10:30am
Monday, July 25^th	4:30pm to 6:00pm
Tuesday, July 26^th	4:30pm to 6:00pm
Wednesday, July 27^th	3:30pm to 5:00pm
Saturday, July 30^th	9:00am to 10:30am
Monday, August 1^st	4:30pm to 6:00pm
Tuesday, August 2^nd	4:30pm to 6:00pm
Wednesday, August 3^rd	Travel to Holland

U16

Date	Time
Sunday, July 10^th	9:00am to 10:30am
Monday, July 11^th	6:00am to 7:30am
Tuesday, July 12^th	6:00am to 7:30am
Wednesday, July 13^th	6:00am to 7:30am
Thursday, July 14^th	6:00am to 7:30am
Sunday, July 17^th	9:00am to 10:30am
Monday, July 18^th	6:00am to 7:30am
Wednesday, July 20^th	6:00am to 7:30am
Sunday, July 24^th	9:00am to 10:30am
Monday, July 25^th	6:00am to 7:30am
Tuesday, July 26^th	6:00am to 7:30am
Sunday, July 31^st	9:00am to 10:30am
Monday, August 1^st	6:00am to 7:30am
Wednesday, August 3^rd	6:00am to 7:30am
Friday, August 5^th	6:00am to 7:30am
Sunday, August 7^th	9:00am to 10:30am
Monday, August 8^th	6:00am to 7:30am
Wednesday, August 10^th (Departure Day)	6:00am to 7:30am

Note: The weekday morning sessions are due to the field not being available during the early evening hours and the players working during the summer period. During our meeting with the players last week, they suggested early morning sessions whereby they can train and shower at BAA before going to work. They are sounding more and more like me. So proud of them. J

Commencement of 2011/2012 Season Training

Tuesday, September 6^th (Training schedule will be provided)

Thank you and regards,

Kenny

BAA Academy

Soccer Camp

February 14th - 18th, 2011

BAA field

9am - 3pm (8:15am drop off)

(details and registration form)

Thompson’s vision for BAA’s bright future

By Stephen Wright

Published Feb 4, 2011 at 9:55 am

http://www.royalgazette.com/article/20110204/SPORT01/702049920

link to pdf. document

BAA Youth Christmas party

December 18th, 2010

10am - 2pm

(click to see photos)

BAA Academy

Soccer Camp

October 25th - 29th, 2010

BAA field

9am - 3pm (8:15am drop off)

(details and registration form)

U10

U12

Saturday match schedules:

October 2010 (click for link)

U14

U16

Saturday match schedules:

U14 match schedule (click for link)

U16 match schedule (click for link)

Breakfast

September 11th, 2010

BAA Cheerios Breakfast

Special thanks to B&V- Butterfield & Vallis for their valued support of this annual event. Also, thanks to Brian Ricciardi and Miles Market for the pastries and fruit

(click here for photos of the event)

2008-2009

team

photos

BFA

National Team Players

Congrat's to the BAA boys that have been selected, June 2009:

Liam Evans '97, Kieran Chiappa '96, Aaron O'Conner '94

BAA boys off to University

BAA boys are off to University in September 2009

Alton Roberts-University of the West of England, Bristol

Anthony DaCosta- St. Leo University, Florida

Joshua Dawson- Bermuda College

Kyle Monkman- St. Leo University, Florida

Travis Trott- Rider University, New Jersey

BFA league

BFA league changes for 2009-2010 season

1) full structure

2) U7 - U16 league format

BFA National Team Training

Schedule

Time	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday
4:30pm to 6:00pm	1998/1997 U11 & U12	1996/1994 U13 & U15	Women’s U15/U17	1995/1993 U14 &U16	1992/1991 U17/U18 5:30pm- 7:00pm
6:00pm to 8:00pm	Senior Men’s	U23	Seniors Women	U23	1990/1989 U19/U20 5:30pm- 7:00pm

For further information you can call the BFA office at 295-2199 and ask for the Technical Director or Youth Director.

BAA player

registration

2009-2010 player registration forms (go to documents page).

Bermuda Football Association

U18 All Star

East

vs.

West

BAA have selected four U18 boys to represent the club in the U18 All Star

East vs. West Tournament, Saturday, March 8th, 2008.

Alton Roberts:

age-16, position-defender, school-Saltus, favorite player-Rio Ferdinand

Anthony DeCosta:

age-17, position-midfield/defender, school-Cedarbridge, favorite player-Luis Figo

Milton Stephens:

age-16, position-defender, school-Saltus, favorite player-Steven Gerrard

Travis Trott:

age-16, position-defender/midfield, school-Warwick Academy, favorite player-Lionel Messi

BERMUDA coming soon (flyer)

BAA hook up with Celtic
Scottish giants to help with coaching
BAA have linked up with Scottish football giants Celtic to expand and develop their youth programme.

BAA-CHEERIOS BREAKFAST: September 15th, 2007. This was a very successful day that was enjoyed by everyone that attended. The morning started with a Cheerios breakfast at the club for players, coaches and parents/ family members. We then went on the field for agility, fitness and technical fun sessions and finished with a friendly match, players vs. coaches/ parents.

BAA 0 vs. Dandy Town Hornets 1: In the Under 15 BFA Knock Out Final, Dandy Town had the strong wind at their back, they had created several chances but could not find a way pass the BAA goalkeeper. The first half ended 0 – 0. In the second half, Dandy Town Hornets took the lead in 61st minute through a Denzel Wellman strike, Wellman outpaced the defense to slip the ball under the advancing goalkeeper. BAA has had several chances, but each shot has either found the upright, crossbar, a defender, or the goalkeeper.

BFA C License Coaching Course, The Bermuda Football Association is pleased to announce that the Youth Committee will be conducting a C (beginners) License Coaching Course. (registration form)

The course dates will be Tuesday Sept 4th to Thursday Sept 6th at Saltus, the course will start at 5.45pm.
The components will include: Basic coaching for Children's Football, Beginners Referee Certification, Basic First Aid Certification

Refereeing Workshop this Saturday September 1, 2007 . The workshop will be held at the North Field and Cricket Pavilion at the National Sports Center between 9am and 4pm

"Grass Roots" Soccer Academy, 7th Annual Soccer Camp 2007
Bermuda College Soccer Field: This camp will be held the week of 20 August 2007. These sessions has been tailored specifically for young male and female athletes 5 - 16 years old. Monday, August 20th through Saturday, August 25th. Times for Monday through Friday are from 6:30 PM until 8:30 PM and the Saturday session will be conducted from 9:00 AM until 12:00 PM noon.

Download the Application and Waiver for this camp here

BAA U13 and U18 players at CT Soccer School, July 2007.

We had another great year with Dan Gaspar and the coaches of CT Soccer School. With four training sessions / day the boys had little time to miss home.

Sessions started at 6:15am, with lights out at 11pm. The tour included at visit to Six Flags New England, CT Soccer camp, visit of University of Hartford and Trinity College, friendly match vs. Foundation Soccer Club U16boys.

BAA players training with Bermuda National Football Teams. U15: Alton Roberts, Kyle Monkman and Travis Trott; U14: Dejon Duclos. The boys have been training hard for the past 3wks in preparation for the selection of the teams for the Dallas Cup. The teams will depart Bermuda on Friday, March 30^th and return on Monday, April 9^th. Because our team is a national team, they will compete in one age group level up. Hence, they will compete in the U-14, U-15 and U-16 age categories respectively.

2006-2007 match schedules and team photo's

Junior Soccer Schedules for 06 - 07

Team Photo: 06/07

Under 7greens

Under 7 Greens

Under 9whites

Under 9 Whites

Under 9greens

Under 9 Greens

Under 11whites

Under 11 Whites

Under 13greens

Under 13 Greens

Under 15greens

Under 15 Greens

2006-2007 league photos

Travis Trott - BERMUDA FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION: Trott is 15 years of age and attends Warwick Academy. Trott is described as a extremely talented and dedicated young athlete who loves the sport of football. He currently is a member of the Bermuda Athletic Association Club Under 15 team. In 2004 he was a regular member of the Chesapeake Athletic Dragons from Maryland in the Super Y League. In 2005 he was selected as part of the West All Star Middle School Team. In 2006 he assisted his High School in reaching the BSSF High School Knockout Finals.

BAA players join Bermuda National Football Teams. Kyle Monkman U15 and Dejon Duclos U14 were selected to join the BDA National Teams as they played in the 2007 Clyde Best Invitational, Feb 16 - 19, 2007. The boys represented BAA and Bermuda to the best of their ability. Well done, you have made BAA proud.

26th Annual Department of Youth, Sport & Recreation Sports Awards Ceremony, February 15, 2007

Bermuda Athletic Association - Sports Citation
Appreciation Award in grateful recognition of its sustained services to the
development of the sport of FOOTBALL through its youth and senior
development programmes.

Presented to:

Patrick Trott- BAA youth programme director and John Doran- BAA president

1st Annual Kick 4 Cancer- Lori Mello, Soccer Clinic (more details......)

BFA

Pre Season Football Festival

Saturday, September 30/06. The BAA U9's and U11 teams will participate in the BFA Pre Season Football Festival. This event is from 9am - 5pm. No scores are taken and no winners will be announced. We encourage parents and other BAA players to support the U9 & U11 players during the event. Location: National Sports Centre- North Field.

BAA coaches attend Coerver coaching course, The course was run by the Coerver Director from the USA - Charlie Cooke, who was widely regarded as one of the most skilful players of his time when he played for Chelsea and Scotland, attending coaches- Rego, Araujo, Duclos & Evans.

BAA U15 Goal Keeper, Kevin Sousa, picked for BDA U16 National Football Team. Kevin will join coach Bascome and his National Team for intense training over the next few weeks in preparation of the 2007 CONCACAF U17 Qualification matches in Trinidad. Well done Kevin......

BAA boys try-out for Bermuda U16 National Football Team. After three sessions (July 26-27 & 29, 2006) with head coach Andrew Bascome, our boys get a feeling of what it takes to be a National Team Player. The selected boys will travel to Trinidad in August 06 to compete in the 2007 CONCACAF Under-17 Qualification. The 1st round will put our Bermuda boys up against Canada, Guyana and El Salvador.

CT Soccer School, July 16 - 20, 2006. This is surely the best tour for field players and goal keepers. The boys received first class training from the best coaches and players in the US. Camp Director, Dan Gaspar, Head Coach of the University of Hartford played an active role in the day to day training along with his Assistant University coach, David Kelly and many other well known players and coaches, including Jamaican National team player, Dean Sewell. click for photos...

BAA players to attend soccer school in Connecticut, July 15 - 22/06. This age group begins to develop the understanding of the team concept. The training objectives for this program continue to focus on technical skills, work extensively on developing combination play and small group defensive concepts. This training program strives to benefit and enhance the soccer maturity of all the participants. This unique environment encourages each player to display individual skills and decision-making abilities. http://www.ctsoccerschool.com

BAA player registration

TEAM status: (July 31, 2006)

U7- full

U9(2 teams)- full

U11- full

U13- full

U15- full

FA 50th Anniversary- BERMUDA DAY PARADE FLOAT, May 24, 2006. What a day to remember. Thanks to those that helped with the float building (9 LONG evenings). We received the 1st Place Award in the Community Association Category. Special thanks to Lucy Monkman, Shawn Williams, Leonard Williams, Patrick Trott, Kathy Stephens, Charles Clarke and his BFA team. Also thanks to BAA for providing their facilities for building and storing the float. MORE PHOTOS....

50^TH Anniversary of the FA Cup, Honoring BAA and Southampton Rangers, Date: April 9^th, 2006, Venue: National Sports Centre. BAA had 9 U11 players and 2 coaches support this event as Ball Boys. Their duty involved carrying the BFA Flag and the FIFA Flag. The boys were placed in various locations around the soccer pitch to collect & supply the players with a soccer ball when the current ball in play went out of bounds. These boys had the opportunity to see 3 final matches; U18, Women, Premier. The matches started at 12:30pm and finished at 8pm in the evening. Riley McLaughlin, Matthew Correia, Nicholas Lopes, Preston Farrow, Ashton Bell, Scott Gilbertson, Trae Trott, Chez Harvey, Leigh Chiappa, Randolph Joynes, Irwin Trott.

BAA Christmas Party, December 10/05. This was an event to remember by all. We had over 120 gifts for players, members, siblings and coaches. Children and parents enjoyed ceramic painting, cookie decorating and soccer matches. We had plenty popcorn and pizza and a jolly old Santa who gave gifts to players from U7 all the way to U15. It was a fun filled night that capped off with scrimmages between U13 vs. parents (score 2-2) and U15 vs. parents (score 3-2). Special thanks to the activities committee for organizing the event and to the parents and players that helped setup and break down the event.

Jamaican Ambassador Football Club, November 24/05. They opened the session with brief descriptions of the referee’s role and the player’s role during a soccer match. Then emphasizing the importance of the warm-up/warm-down process. Highlighting proper stretching techniques to prepare different muscles for use when playing soccer to prevent injury and also mentioning muscle recovery after work outs, (allowing the muscle time to remove the build up of lactic acid) which then allows repeated performance without muscle soreness. The overwhelming positive response from the U9 and U11 children and the coaches is truly a sign that the experience was an enjoyable one.

P.A.L.S. Fair: November 5^th, 2005. This event is a major fund raiser for the P.A.L.S. Charity. Carolyn Arnold, administrative assistant at P.A.L.S. contacted BAA to request the services of our young boys. This event allows our boys to gain community service hours for school and at the same time provide assistance to a worthy cause. The boys worked VERY hard and even had time to have a “kick” in the parking lot. Providing assistance on Saturday was: U13: Jesse Marshall, Daniel Andrade, Dameko Dublin and Tavin Trott. U15: Regino Smith, Brandon Lau, Alton Roberts, Milton Stephens and Travis Trott.

BAA 2005-2006

JUNIOR PROGRAM PHOTO