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ANB ACADEMY
DIRECTOR ATTENDS EUROPEAN FOOTBALL COACHING SYMPOSIUM
November 4,
2008
From October
25-29th, Bassam Naim, Director of The
ANB Academy
Futbol,attended by invitation, the 29th Symposium of the
Alliance of European Football Coaches Associations (AEFCA), hosted
by the German Football Federation
Frankfurt,Germany. The conference included high level
representatives of all European soccer federations. Andy Roxborough,
UEFA Technical Director, Jean-Michel
Benezet, FIFA Technical Director and Matthias Sammer, DFB-Director
of Sports, amongst others, were in attendance.
The theme
of the Symposium was New Trends of the EURO 2008 Relevant to
Grassroots Football
Major topics of
the conference included:
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Lessons from
Euro 2008 and implications for youth development,
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Technical
sessions focusing on elite player and team tactical play, and
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Womens World
Cup 2011.
Of particular
interest to the ANB Soccer Academy were the observations on the
nature of play in the Euro 2008, and how this might influence
coaching and youth development. In addition, there were
some specific aspects of goalkeeper training that were of
interest.
With regards to
the lessons learned from Euro 2008, discussions focused on:
the speed of
reaction of players,
the superior
technical abilities of players,
and the quick
short precise passing by the Spanish team.
The earlier we
start the technical development of athletes the better, was the
consensus at the conference and the implication for youth
development. This was certainly the case for the
German and Spanish youth teams as they made strong arguments for
training. Training must be age related, and players who are more
naturally talented should be placed in a more challenging
environment to excel their development, said Matthias Sammer, the
Director of Sport for the DFB.
The importance of
the modern goalkeeper was also highlighted during the conference.
Today's goalkeeper is not only a shot stopper and a team organizer
in the back, he or she is a technically sound player, a good passer
of the ball in general, and a good ball distributor in particular.
European soccer
federations are very advanced in coaching and developing players to
compete at the highest professional levels. They also excel in
making the game fun for those that have a passion for soccer.
European soccer federations benefit from years of history, and have
over time established training and development programs which are
proven successful. The system of player development in Canada can
benefit from implementing lessons learned in Europe such as those
discussed at this AEFCA conference.
ANB academy is
committed to adopting the principles of European youth development
and continues to refine its approach to developing elite Canadian
soccer players. Anyone interested in discussing the conference is
welcome to contact Bassam Naim at 905-313-8661 or email ANB soccer
at
anbsocce@aci.on.ca
Further
details of the conference agenda are as follows:
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FIFA Technical
Development Programs- Jean-Michel Benezet, FIFA Technical Director
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Trends of
the EURO 2008 From the DFBs Perspective
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UEFAs Top
Competitions 2008 A Global View, Andy Roxborough, UEFA Technical
Director
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EURO 2008
Personal Impressions - Fatih Tarim, Head Coach Turkish National
Team
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EURO 2008
Lessons to be learned
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The
Leadership Role of the Top Coach - Andy Roxborough, UEFA Technical
Director
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The DFB
Coach Education Program
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Characteristics of Goalkeeping at EURO 2008 Consequences for
Training, Jorg Daniel DFB
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Practical
Session I Defensive Play - Team Tactical Realization - Heiko
Herrlich, Head Coach U-19 German National Team
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Practical
Session II Creating Chances - Team Tactical Realization - Frank
Engel, Head Coach U-18 German National Team
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The DFB
Talent Development Philosophy - Matthias Sammer, DFB-Director of
Sports
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Promotion
of Elite Players - Matthias Sammer, DFB-Director of Sports
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Sometimes
Reality Exceeds Your Wildest Dreams - Gines Melendez Sotos,
Director Coach Training Spanish FA, Head Coach Spanish U-17
National Team
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From the
2006 World Cup to the World Cup 2011 - FIFA Womens World Cup 2011
Dr Joseph
Venglos, president of AEFCA (left),
Bassam Naim (centre) and Matthias Sammer, Sports
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ANB‘S SIXTH US
SHOWCASE TOUR WITH THE RATED SPORTS WAS A SUCCESS.
August 6, 2008
(RELEASE) - ANB Futbol Showcase Teams (U-16 & U-18) have returned
from a thirteen day US showcase tour, organized by the Rated Sports
Recruit
www.ratedsports.com
with good
results on & off the field.
The ANB Team competed in the Score Showcase in Greensboro North
Carolina
www.thescoretournaments.com from
July 23 to July 30 then traveled to Delaware to compete in
the Kirkwood Showcase
www.kirkwoodsoccer.org from August
1 to August 4. The Score
Showcase had a record 120 university coaches in attendance while the
Kirkwood Showcase had 30
university coaches including Penn State one of the top 10 schools in
the USA. Both showcases featured first class soccer fields and the
Score Showcase in Greensboro had the best level of refereeing we
have ever experienced.
“The Sixth tour was great overall; we are very pleased with the
display of talent from the ANB players, interest generated and
gamesmanship of both teams” Said Bassam Naim, Academy
Director.
The highlights of the tour were as follows:
-U-16 finishing first in the qualifying group in North Carolina.
-U-18 finishing undefeated in the Kirkwood showcase
ANB academy's vision is to become Canada’s leading soccer
development organization. Its mission is to identify Canadian soccer
talent, and to maximize the potential of players at any level,
through professional coaching and training.
For more information on the programs offered by ANB academy, check
out our website site at
www.anbsoccer.com
or by telephone
at 905-313-8661 or via e-mail at
anbsocce@aci.on.ca |
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ANB ACADEMY FUTBOL
PLAYER DAMIR ROSIC ACCEPTS A TWO YEAR DEAL WITH THE YOUTH FORMATION
CENTRE AT LE HAVRE IN FRANCE.
May 30, 2008
ANB Soccer Inc. is pleased to announce that 15-year old boys academy
senior showcase team member Damir Rosic has accepted an offer from
Le Havre Youth Formation System in France.
Damir and a second ANB player made a strong impression on the club
Technical Director Mr.
Francois Rodrigues back in August 2007 when an ANB team was hosted
for a friendly with Le Havre Youth Team, and
then Damir was invited by the club for a week tryout in May 2008
where he was offered and accepted a two year contract with the youth
formation centre. Damir will report to pre-season training camp on
the first week of August 2008. More details to follow on the
potential of a second player to Le Havre soon.
 “Damir has been an ANB Academy Team Member since the academy’s
inception back in October 2005, this is just fantastic to everyone;
we are ecstatic and proud of Damir. He will be the first ambassador
from the ANB Academy to the elite of the elites in France. Damir‘s
achievement has strengthened the working relationship we are
establishing with the Le Havre club” commented ANB Soccer’s Master
Coach and Academy Director, Bassam Naim.
Le Havre A.C. is the oldest football club in France, founded in
1872, and has just been promoted to Ligue 1 after winning France
Ligue 2 Championship. Le Havre has a reputation to be among the top
3 clubs in France to produce world class stars for the French
national teams and clubs throughout the world.
ANB academy's vision is to become Canada’s leading soccer
development organization. Its mission is to identify Canadian soccer
talent, and to maximize the potential of players at any level,
through professional coaching and training.
For more information on the academy programs, contact Bassam Naim
(academy director) by telephone at 905-313-8661, via e-mail at
anbsocce@aci.on.ca |
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ANB PLAYERS
PRESENTS AT THE FIRST WORLD CONFERENCE ON SCIENCE & SOCCER IN
LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND.
May 24,
2008
(RELEASE) -
ANB Academy Futbol players were part of the Posters Presentation
at The First World Conference on Science and Soccer that took
place on May 16-17 at the famous Adelphi hotel in Liverpool,
England hosted by Liverpool John Moores University.
ANB through its affiliation with
www.rjisport.com
& Mr. Rob Ruph, sports science researcher from the University of
Toronto was the subject of age related fitness testing
presentation of Canadian youth soccer players.
“The
conference offered top level information on the importance of
science and research
in developing world class youth and professional footballers.
ANB was honoured to be part
of such an elite group of top level coaches and sports
scientists"
Bassam Naim, Academy Director.
Liverpool John Moores University is one of the leading
research-active contemporary universities in the UK, combining
areas of world-leading, international and national excellence in
research. The Institution's research profile and reputation have
developed rapidly over recent years as evidenced by the
sustained rise our external research income (more than trebling
since 2000).
RJI
sport’s mission is to help elite athletes reach their full
athletics potential through the highest quality training,
nutrition and rehabilitation programs.
ANB academy's vision is to become Canada’s leading
soccer development organization. Its mission is to identify
Canadian soccer talent, and to maximize the potential of players
at any level, through professional coaching and training.
For more information on the programs
offered by ANB Academy, check out our website at
www.anbsoccer.com
or by telephone at 905-313-8661 or via e-mail at
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ANB‘S FOURTH US
SHOWCASE TOUR WITH THE RATED SPORTS ANOTHER SUCCESS.
April 2, 2008
(RELEASE) - ANB Futbol U-17 Academy Team has returned from the
 Indiana
Perdue showcase tour, organized by the Rated Sports Recruit
www.ratedsports.com with good results on & off the field.
The boy’s team played four games vs. the London City 91, North
Scarborough 91 OYSL, Huntington University and St. Joseph’s
College. The tour ended with a record of 2 ties and 2 losses.
The highlights of the tour was a 1-1 tie game against The London
City 91 Ontario Cup Champs and Silver medalist at the Canadian
Club National Championship for 2007 as well as a very exciting
display of talents between the ANB academy and the Huntington
University ended with a 2-2 tie game. The games were played in
first class facility with over 20 university coaches who were
scouting for future recruits.
“ANB Futbol has always stayed true to their players, parents
and the staff in regards to putting the players in front of the
right people, at the right time. The boys now have the chance to
showcase their skills and to potentially realize new
opportunities in the very near future.” Bassam Naim, Academy
Director.
ANB academy's vision is to become Canada’s leading soccer
development organization. Its mission is to identify Canadian
soccer talent, and to maximize the potential of players at any
level, through professional coaching and training.
For more information on the programs offered by ANB academy,
check out our website site at
www.anbsoccer.com or by telephone at 905-313-8661 or
via e-mail |
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ANB Sends Two
Teams to MAPS Showcase in New Jersey
March
19, 2008
ANB Academy Futbol will be sending two of its showcase teams to
the MAPS showcase in Fort Dix, New Jersey for the Weekend of
March 20th with the assistance of Rated Sports. The
MAPS Showcase has a proven history of
arranging the largest college showcases in the Northeast and in
the past few years alone,
over 500 coaches
have relied on the MAPS/MSSL Showcases to find the right
prospects as the series has presented teams from 14 states and 2
Canadian provinces.
The ANB Teams will be competing against over 60 other teams at
the U16 and U17 age groups and showcasing their talents in front
of numerous College scouts representing NCAA D1, D2 & D3 - NAIA
- NJCAA schools. The teams are expected to play a minimum
of four games each and possible some additional matches will be
schedule, if time permits. Outside of the matches,
Goalkeeper specific showcasing will also be taking place.
ANB Academy Futbol has consistently worked towards showcasing
and providing opportunities for their players. Last year
was the start of the showcase trips to the US in addition to
another year with international exposure in Ireland and France.
"The team at ANB have always stayed true to their players,
parents and the staff in regards to putting the players in front
of the right people, at the right time. The boys now have
the chance to showcase their skills and to potentially realize
new opportunities in the very near future. The work ethic of the
players and coaches combined, along with the advanced training
of ANB, have made this all come together."
Bassam Naim Academy Director | Robert Jung, Coaching
Coordinator
ANB academy's vision is to
become Canada’s leading soccer development organization. Its
mission is to identify Canadian soccer talent, and to maximize
the potential of players at any level, through professional
coaching and training.
For
more information on the programs offered by ANB academy, check
out our website site at
www.anbsoccer.com or by
telephone at 905-313-8661. |
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