Fantastic Performance, Great Result!
As part of my role as Head of Football at Spirit of Youth, I’m keen to get around our teams, support our coaches and players, and recognise the fantastic work happening across the club.
With my own team not playing today, I took the opportunity to head down and support our U13 Eagles against BJFF Tiempos.
The Match
The opening five minutes were a little scrappy, but once Eagles settled, they really took control!
Some excellent football on display, particularly down the wings, with great passing, movement and attacking play. Defensively, the team looked strong, organised and worked brilliantly together.
A fantastic strike just before half-time gave Eagles a deserved 1-0 lead!
Player Development
One thing that really impressed me was the development within this team.
You can clearly see the hard work Kyle and his coaching team are putting in. The players showed great teamwork, confidence and the ability to adapt to different positions while maintaining a really good standard of football.
That’s exactly what we want to see at grassroots level. Players learning, developing and enjoying their football!
Credit to Both Teams
BJFF Tiempos certainly didn’t make it easy, pushing forward and trying to change the game.
Their goalkeeper was outstanding and gets my personal Player of the Match. Without some fantastic saves, the scoreline could have been very different!
Both teams deserve massive credit for battling through the wet and windy conditions and putting on a great game of football.
A massive well done to Kyle, his coaching team and every Eagles player. The progress being made is clear to see, and today’s performance was a real credit to everyone involved.
For me, grassroots football is about developing players, building confidence and creating a positive team environment. Coming away with a win and seeing those smiles on the players’ faces makes it even better!
As Head of Football, I want our teams and coaches to know they have the support of the club. I’ll be looking to get around more fixtures, recognise the hard work being done and help us continue moving forward together
Well done, Eagles! Brilliant effort and a fantastic result!
