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ANB News 2007

ANB‘S SECOND US SHOWCASE TOUR WITH RATED SPORTS A SUCCESS! November 26, 2007 (RELEASE) - ANB Futbol Showcase Team has returned from the Michigan showcase tour, organized by the Rated Sports Recruit www.ratedsports.com with good results on & off the field. The boys team played two games vs. the Vardar Soccer Club Michigan U-17 and U-16 (Michigan State champs), part of the US academy system and twice vs. the Pickering Soccer Club U-16. The tour ended with a record of 2 wins, 1 tie and 1 loss. The highlight of the tour was a very exciting display of talents between the ANB academy and the Vardar U-16 State champs which ended with a 4-2 win to the ANB academy. The games were played in first class facility the total soccer complex and watched by over 40 university coaches who were scouting for future recruits. “The Second tour was successful from all angles; we are very pleased overall with the display of talent from the ANB players and we would like to thank the Rated sports recruit for a job well done” Said 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.
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ANB‘S SHOWCASE TOUR TO CINCINNATI WITH THE RATED SPORTS A SUCCESS. November 8, 2007 (RELEASE) - ANB Futbol Showcase Team has returned from the Cincinnati showcase tour, organized by the Rated Sports Recruit www.ratedsports.com with good results on & off the field. The boy’s team played two games vs. The Northern Kentucky United U-17 and U16 and the results were a 3-1 win in the first game and a 2-2 draw in the second game. The games were played in first class facility and watched by over 25 university coaches who were scouting for future recruits. The ANB coaching staff were approached by several coaches (i.e. University of Cincinnati, West Virginia Tech, Michigan State and DePaul University). “The tour was successful from all angles; we are very pleased that we had interest from several universities for 6 ANB players so far.” Said 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 at anbsocce@aci.on.ca
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ANB ACADEMY FUTBOL PLAYER ALBERT ROCHA JOINS UNIAO DESPORTIVA DE RIO MAIOR’S YOUTH IN PORTUGAL. November 1, 2007 ANB Soccer Inc. is pleased to announce that 17-year old boy’s academy showcase team member Albert Rocha has joined Uniao Desportiva De Rio Maior’s Youth System in Portugal. Albert, Brampton native went on a show case trip back in December 2006, was then invited to training camp of Rio Maior of the Portuguese second division in August 2007 where he was selected to join the junior team. He is still continuing his Canadian schooling via correspondence in order to finish his Ontario grade 12. “We are very happy and proud of Albert. He has showed tremendous improvement in the last two years with ANB and we look forward to hearing about his future achievements.” commented ANB Soccer’s Master Coach and Academy Director, Bassam Naim. 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 Soccer Inc. Is pleased To Announce That Three of Its Academy Futbol Coaches Have Successfully Passed the US National Youth License. October 25, 2007 (RELEASE) - ANB Soccer, as the founding member of SAAC (Soccer Academy Alliance Canada), is pleased to announce that three of its academy futbol coaches (Marcelo Almeida, Richard Bucciarelli and Bassam Naim) have successfully passed the US National Youth License that took place in Phoenix Arizona from September 4th to the 9th, 2007. The US National Youth License focuses upon the nature of children and the adjustments adults must make to coach them. The course curriculum covers the ages of 4-12 years old. Each day of the course, the focus is upon one of the traditional soccer age groups of U6, U8, U10 or U12. Each day, children of the appropriate age group are brought to the course site for the candidates to work with them in a practice training session. The candidates are videotaped while coaching the kids and the video is reviewed with each candidate to aid in the education of the coach. The course combines both classroom (theory) and field (practical) sessions. The course concludes with written, oral and practical examinations. The National Youth License course is six days in length. Every candidate had to deliver the following course materials: · Laws of the game · U-8 lesson plan for field session · Group presentation on team and risk management · U-6 lesson plan for field session · U-10 lesson plan for field session · Group presentation on care and prevention of injuries · U-12 lesson plan for field session · Candidate coaching philosophy paper · Methodology exam · Oral presentation/exam The objective of the US national Youth License is to educate the coaches that have a tremendous influence on the development of a life-long passion for the game.
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ACADEMY FUTBOL U-16 BOYS RETURNS FR0M ITS EUROPEAN TOUR WITH GOOD RESULTS August 17, 2007 Foyle Cup July 21 to 28 2007 The ANB U-16 participated in the School Boys division which is considered the strongest and most important age group in the tournament. This tournament age group is ranked as the second best in the UK out of all tournaments in the UK. Results ANB 5 - Derriaghy 1 Ireland Developmental Team 5 - ANB 0 NewMill Youth 4 - ANB 0 Templeogue United 1 - ANB 4 Counties United 1 - ANB 0 Coleraine 0 - ANB 3 Match Summaries -3 wins and 3 losses with 12 goals for and 12 goals against -Finished 3rd in the Rosebowl division Coaching Team Observations The coaching team identified the following from our European competition: -Play a very fast paced game -British teams still play a fast long ball system -Very physical playing environment -British Teams have considerable player size and strength advantage -Overall good technical abilities -Weather can play a strong role in result Conclusion The ANB was the youngest team in the Schoolboys Division and the team (with its present roster), can still compete in the same division in 2008 with better than 60% of the players on the roster still eligible to compete in the same division in 2009. In the 6 games played, the team received one yellow card yet the overall technical abilities are as good as the competition and even better in specific positions. We need to work on the physical aspect of the game, specifically, speed of reaction. The tournament provided great playing surfaces, was very well organized and the host town of Derry, NI was very hospitable as they welcomed tournament teams. We feel that this was a very good tournament experience with an average result for the ANB Academy. France, Passion Foot Experience, July 29 to August 4th The ANB Team arrived to France exhausted and full of injuries after playing 6 difficult games in 5 days in Ireland plus the full day of travel. The team was hosted at the Yerville Regional Training Centre in the Normandy region. The team played two games with a 5-4 win against Passion Foot and a 3-1 loss against the U16 Le Havre team. The team scored 6 goals and allowed 7. Le Havre is considered among one of the best 3 clubs in France for youth player development. The game versus the U16 Le Havre Team featured 6 French starters on the U-16 French National Team. The Day at Le Havre CENTRE DE FORMATION was the highlight of the trip. Coaching Team Observations -The French teams style of play is based on great technique with organized tactics and is fast paced -French teams play the ball on the ground -Very good passing abilities -French teams have a mix of big and small players -Good football weather -Great playing surfaces -Excellent experience with very good results for the ANB Academy In addition the trip to France included much Cultural value with a visit to Mont Saint Michel, D Day Beaches Honfleur, Canadian World War 2 cemetery, Canadian War Museum, tour of Rouen on foot and the watching of a French professional game. Conclusion The ANB Team performed very well after a well deserved rest and overall the players adjusted well to the formation centre rules and regulations. The players were required to clean their rooms and make their beds daily as per the expectations and rules of the training facility. The Le Havre Director of Youth Development, Mr. Francois, was impressed with the performances of the ANB players but specifically with Evan Kalantis, Alex James, Clayton Jung, Jason Mills and Damir Rosic. Mr. Rodrigues has formerly invited the ANB Academy Director for a 2 week stay at their formation centre. There will be more exciting news to follow on this as the details of this prospective relationship are still being finalized. “Overall, I am extremely pleased with the trip. It was a real test of character for the ANB players. Lots of lessons were learned and many doors are about to open as a result.” Bassam Naim, Academy Director. 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 ACADEMY FUTBOL PLAYER ARI DEWHURST SIGNS WITH BETHANY COLLEGE August 16, 2007 ANB Soccer Inc. is pleased to announce that 18-year old boy’s academy showcase team member; Ari Dewhurst has signed to play men’s soccer this fall with Bethany College Bison www.bethanywv.edu. Ari, a Scarborough resident who will be majoring in business when he attends Bethany College in September, Has recently wan the Ontario High Schools Indoor Championship and voted MVP for the tournament. “We are very happy for Ari and we look forward to hear about his future achievements.” commented ANB Soccer’s Master Coach and Academy Director, Bassam Naim. Bethany, a college of distinction, was founded March 2, 1840, by Alexander Campbell, who provided the land and funds for the first building and served as the first president. Now more than 160 years old, Bethany College is a highly contemporary institution based in the tradition of the liberal arts. 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 or e-mail at anbsocce.aci.on.ca
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ANB SOCCER INC. IS HONORED TO CONTRIBUTE TO THE FIFA U-20 World Cup 2007 July 20, 2007 (RELEASE) - ANB Soccer, as the founding member of SAAC (Soccer Academy Alliance Canada), is pleased to announce that seventy-five (75) members of its academy futbol teams have volunteered for the FIFA U-20 World Cup, Canada 2007. Canada is the host for the FIFA U-20 World Cup Canada 2007. With more than 1,000,000 spectators promised for the 52-match tournament, Canada 2007 is the biggest single-sport event in Canadian history. The tournament runs June 30^th to July 22nd in six sites: Victoria, Burnaby, Edmonton, Toronto, Ottawa and Montreal. “We are honored and privileged to be able to take part in the U-20 FIFA World Cup, Canada 2007. I can only imagine how exciting it is for a young soccer player to say I was there. This great memory will last a lifetime” Said 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 telephone at 905-313-8661 or e-mail at anbsocce.aci.on.ca
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ANB's U-16 Boys (Jr Showcase Team), European Tournament/Showcase - July 2007 June 24, 2007 (RELEASE) - ANB Soccer, one of the founding members of SAAC (Soccer Academy Alliance Canada), is pleased to announce that its junior showcase team U-16 boys will be traveling to Ireland in July to participate in the prestigious Foyle Cup then to France for a one week training/ID camp. The Foyle Cup www.foylecup.com will be running its 15^th annual tournament. The University of Ulster Foyle Cup is Ireland's premier Youth Football Tournament. Now firmly established as one of Europe's premier Youth Football tournaments, the Foyle Cup takes place in Derry City, Northern Ireland and surrounding areas from July 24th - 28th, 2007. This year it will be hosting teams from all over Europe, as well as Asia and North America. “We expect the competition to be very strong where we can truly measure our players’ performance. I am looking forward for the challenge” said Bassam Naim the academy director and the head coach for the junior showcase U-16 boys team. Following the Foyle Cup, the team will be heading to Yerville around the Normandy region of France for a one week training/ID camp whereby the ANB group will be playing teams from Le Havre and Auxere youth academies. The objectives of the training/ID camp are to provide our players with the highest level of European competition outside of their regular soccer environment and expose the top academy players to their European counterparts. 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, contact Bassam Naim (academy director) by telephone at 905-313-8661, via e-mail at anbsocce.aci.on.ca
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SAAC Coaches Head to NSCAA Convention January 7, 2007 (NSCAA.com) The 60th Annual NSCAA Convention will convene on Jan. 10, 2007, at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis. The Circle City was the site of the highly successful 2001 gathering. This year's theme is "Setting the Pace," reflecting the NSCAA's role as a leader in a variety of areas in the sport of soccer, most importantly in coaching education. We're working on a program that once again will feature the top soccer minds from around the world sharing the latest thoughts and concepts in the game... Read More...	SAAC Academy Directors (Left to right) Paul Ferguson (DPS) Bassam Naim (ANB) Gary Miller (Bryst)
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ANB Soccer Inc. extends Congratulations to Jeffrey Gonsalves on being drafted by Toronto FC! January 16, 2007 (RELEASE) The staff, managers, players and parents at ANB Soccer Inc., wish to extend our heartfelt congratulations to both Jeffrey Gonsalves and his family on the announcement of Jeffery being drafted by the Toronto FC. Jeffery now has quite the opportunity ahead of him and the pressure of playing in front of his home town! Just to let you know Jeffrey, we will all be watching and the pressure is real! To John Gonsalves, a father who truly stayed committed in balancing his son's dreams to play along with his education, we commend you as well. Without your persistence in seeking additional training opportunities for Jeffrey, this opportunity would never have presented itself. The signing of a locally raised and trained player to the MLS truly will have an impact across the Canadian Soccer community and we hope that Jeffrey is just the first of many more talented, determined and skilled players to venture down this path.

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