Please contact Marcel @ 90836991 for details.
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All Girls’ Class on Fridays starting 10 Aug 2018 Leave a comment
Arion Sports Camp 2018 Leave a comment
Beautiful Sunday to end our U6 season with ESPZEN Junior League Leave a comment
After 14 weeks of matches, our U6 team which was short of a player on match day 1 grew both in numbers and in confidence. They played their hearts out every match and watching them play became the highlights of our week.
Our lethal combination of Ain & James was Top in the U6 league for combined goal efforts!
Under the guidance of our U6 coach, Angeline, the team bonded quickly. The all for themselves mentality disappeared and players learnt when they had to dribble on their own, when to pass to a team-mate and when they had to take shots. We no longer saw “zombies” following the ball around blindly, and we didn’t have to remind them they were going the wrong way anymore. They improved so quickly from “not sure where the ball is” to “building up in triangles”, we wonder if they will soon be playing Tiki Tika football …
A big thank you to all parents and supporters for being wonderful role models on the side-lines. It wasn’t always easy viewing for those with a weak heart, but everyone kept their cool and we couldn’t have asked for a more encouraging environment.
If you are interested to sign up for next year’s league that starts in mid January, please contact Sheau Shyan at arionfa@gmail.com
New Term Structure in 2018 Leave a comment
Special Membership Package ($1500)
Term 1 classes (Jan 6 – June 30, 25 sessions) worth $750
– Every Saturday 8.30am – 10.00am except for Chinese New Year on 17 Feb
Technical Training (25 sessions) worth $750
– Every Tuesday 5.30pm – 7.00pm
Espzen J League participation (Jan – May 2018) worth $160 – $220*
– 14 matches on alternate Sundays / *20 matches on 3 sundays per month
Preseason Friendly matches (min. 3 x 35min games) worth $90
– Sunday mornings
1 set of Match or Training attire worth $40
Normal Term Fees
Term 1 (6 Jan – 30 June, 25 sessions) – $750
Summer Term (7 July – 4 Aug) – $25/session (prepaid) or $30/session (pay as you play)
Term 2 Fees (11 Aug – 24 Nov, 16 sessions) – $480
Playing matches for development Leave a comment
To play or not to play? What if we lose? What if my kid gets upset? They’re still so young, is it beneficial?
As coaches and parents, we worry. Sometimes, a little too much. Kids will be kids. Can they tell the difference between playing a mini game at training and a “real match” against another team? Probably not. They will be kicking, dancing, rolling around the same. They will be bragging about the goal they scored in the car ride after and they will be crying the same way when they lose.
What’s different is how the adults around them behave and react. Kids want to please their adults. If they see you screaming on the sidelines when they miss a shot on goal, they will recognise the disappointment. If they sense your anxiety, they will feel the pressure. If they hear your complaints, they get frustrated. So let’s just sit back and relax, cheer them on and let them have their moments, good or bad. The Pros far outweigh the Cons when we go into matches with the right mindset.
Benefits:
- Family bonding – After a match there is plenty to talk about. Let the kid talk mostly, and you listen. Ask questions like “Did you have fun?” , “Was it tough to run so much?, “What was that move you did when you beat the defender to score?” , ” That pass you made to Rory was incredible, did you guys work on it in training?”. Most importantly, always let them know how much you enjoyed watching them play.
- Social skills – When kids play matches, they are put in an environment where rules must be adhered to. They need to work with others in their team, and show respect to opponents they are challenging. Matches also give us the opportunity to teach them that cheating, abusive and violent behaviours are wrong. Not by lecturing, but by modelling those behaviours on our own.
- Healthy competition – Just because we ignore the results of a match does not mean that the match itself is not important. The desire to succeed and the willingness to work hard consistently is a quality we want to encourage, but we must be careful that it does not become an obsession to win. When the whistle blows, regardless of results, we must recognise the efforts of our team and the opponent’s. We have both become stronger because of the practice we put in and the experience we gained.
- Technical skills – In matches, a player’s dribbling, passing, shooting and defending skills are tested under pressure. It gives them a better idea of how those skills can help them succeed and motivates them to practice during trainings. Coaches can also use matches as feedback to plan their trainings.
- Tactical understanding – In matches, players get to experiment and make decisions independently. They have to process information about the position of the ball, team-mates and opponents constantly and make quick decisions on where to move, how to dribble, what move to use, who to pass, and when to shoot. A coach’s job is 90% done at practice. At the matches, the less you coach, the more they learn.
So dear parents, if you are still wondering whether to sign up for the league or not, please just take the leap and say yes! We can’t control the outcome of the matches but we can always make the best out of it. And for those of you want to be the perfect football parent, please read the following links. 😉
Sideline guide for parents: http://www.edisonunitedsoccer.com/docs/Soccer%20A%20Sideline%20Guide%20for%20Parents.pdf/
Guide to analysing the game:
http://www.soccerparenting.com/parents-guide-analyzing-youth-soccer-game/
Sign up for Summer Break Programme Leave a comment
From on 4th July to 5th August, we will be offering 3 times a week sessions that can be signed up separately instead of a full term.
Week 1 – 4, 6 , 8 July (Tues, Thurs & Sat 8.25am – 9.45am)
Week 2 – 11, 13 , 15 July (Tues, Thurs & Sat 8.25am – 9.45am)
Week 3 – 18, 20 , 22 July (Tues, Thurs & Sat 8.25am – 9.45am)
Week 4 – 25, 27 , 29 July (Tues, Thurs & Sat 8.25am – 9.45am)
Week 5 – 1, 3 , 5 August (Tues, Thurs & Sat 8.25am – 9.45am)
Class fees – $30 per session (current players)
– $40 per session or $100 per week (new players – free trial session on 1st July)
Sign up for Under 5s class – https://goo.gl/forms/mzO3BlU5L5yZ8Otx1
Sign up for Under 8s class – https://goo.gl/forms/dIAUxg7XvMtIKfQo1
Sign up for Under 10s class – https://goo.gl/forms/6dAfjSsbtxUbM3xl2
Sign up for Under 13s class – https://goo.gl/forms/vLVHW5E6aogO2L1E3
Football Motivational Patches Leave a comment
To encourage our players to develop good training and match habits, we will be presenting these badges (iron-on patches) to players at each END OF TERM ceremony.
* Dear parents, please help us to reinforce to your child that these badges will ONLY be given to those who have demonstrated the desired behaviours & actions consistently. They should not be asking the coaches for it.
Badges that can be earned during TRAINING:
- Positivity – For attending trainings on time regularly, and brightening up everyone’s day with a smile.
- Attitude – For putting up their best behaviour, staying engaged and being coachable during trainings.
- Bravery – For having the courage to try and learn new skills, for persevering through difficult sessions and pushing to higher limits.
- Hustle – For always closing down opponents, challenging for the ball and being the first to the ball during training games.
- Victory – For overcoming a personal weakness, bad habit and evolving into a better footballer.
Badges that can be earned during MATCHES:
- Captain – For leadership qualities on and off the field. Bringing the team together, communicating positively & leading by example.
- Attitude* – For putting up their best behaviour, staying engaged and being coachable during matches.
- Hustle* – For always closing down opponents, challenging for the ball and being the first to the ball during training games.
- Teamwork – For putting the team above self, encouraging team-mates and playing well with others.
- Defender – For the best defenders & goalkeepers who fight to defend our goal.
Badges that can be earned by REPRESENTING Arion in competitions:
- CFL – For participating in CFL or other ad-hoc competitions
- U9 – For participating in U9 League competition
- U11 – For participating in U11 League competition
- U13 – For participating in U13 League competition
Badges that can be earned by LOYALTY:
- For all members after 1 term, 1 year, 2 years, 3 years and 5 years
