Women’s football in New Zealand is on the rise, with continued growth year on year, helped by the recent Womens World Cup. FC Twenty 11 commitment to the growth of female football at all ages and all levels (Club or Development). The Female Development Programme is a pathway for those girls wanting to train 2+ times a week, coached by a OFC C Licensed coach and play in the top division for their grade. The game played is no different from our male counterparts, however are approach is slightly different. Females, more so in our Youth grades and above are more interested in understanding the “why” we’re doing this drill, more interested in the tactical aspect of football and more likely to give feedback or engage with the coach regarding their individual needs or desires. We understand this and offer an environment that is safe for individuals are able to grow and develop alongside their peers with the support of their coaches. Through the programme girls are able to build connections with their peers and create long-lasting friendships. The programme not only develops them as footballers but as a person too.
We are offering a Girls Development programme lead by Director of Football Cvetan (Tsetso) Ivanov (UEFA “A” & OFC “A” License), Graham McMann (OFC “B” License) and delivered by Football Development Officer Dennise Robinson (OFC “C” License), Sam Baker (OFC “C” License) and Melissa Green (aspiring OFC “C” License). This programme is run through NZ Football’s Girls Framework – a tailor-made pathway for girls focused on Objective 2 and Objective 3 as shown below.
Our Winter Season starts at the end of April and runs until early September. Players are placed into teams and play against other clubs in the Mainland Football top Youth competition. For our Female Development Programme, our Football Development staff will make selections based on player previous experience and performance at pre-season Open Training / Player allocation sessions. Once players are allocated a team, a OFC C Licenced Coach will then take the lead with the support of the FC Twenty 11 A and B Licenced Coaches, to deliver the Female Development Programme.
Included in the Female Development Programme:
– OFC C Licenced Coach, supported by FC Twenty 11’s A or B Licenced Coaches
– Two trainings (90 minutes each) per week; 1x session to be delivered indoors and the 1x session delivered outdoors
– Strength and Conditioning coaching for 30 minutes each week incorporated into one of the above training sessions
– Two player interviews to discuss player development, one at the start of the season and the second at the end of the season
– Specific communications around food and nutrition throughout the season (a constant reminder)
– Specific communications around fitness and injury prevention throughout the season (a constant reminder)
– Positive team and club culture
Female Football Coaching Staff include:
– Tsetso Cvetan – UEFA A Licence & OFC A Licence Coach plus Director of Football
– CWCL – Lyndsay Anderson – Aspiring OFC C Licence Coach
– Simon Darby – OFC C Licence Coach
– Melissa Green – Aspiring OFC C Licence Coach
We are taking expressions of interest now via for the 2024 season. Head Coach: TBC and supported by Melissa GreenTraining Day #1: Mondays, TBC 2024 onwards; 5:00 pm – 6:30 pmTraining Day #2: Wednesday, TBC 2024 onwards; 5:00 pm – 6:30 pmGame Day : Saturdays 9:15am – 10:30am – both home and awayCost: $TBC (30 weeks)Uniform: FC apparel is required and can be purchased via our online shopCancellations: to be advised on our Facebook page two hours before the session
We are taking expressions of interest now via https://forms.gle/Ga6SxrnqCSQizL198 for the 2024 season.
Head Coach: Melissa Green supported by Lyndsey Anderson
Training Day #1: Monday, 11 March 2024 onwards; 6:30 pm – 8:00pm until season starts, then we move to 5:00pm to 6:30pm – Avonhead Park
Training Day #2: Wednesday, 13 March 2024 onwards; 6:30 pm – 8:00pm until season starts, then we move to Thursday 5:00pm to 6:30pm – Indoor/Avonhead Park
Game Day : Saturdays 10:45am – 12:15pm – both home and away
(please note that the game day has changed from 2023 as per Mainland Footballs website https://www.mainlandfootball.co.nz/COMPETITIONS-2/Information-1/Competition-Info)
Cost: $445 ($245 due on 29th March and $200 due on the 29th May)
Uniform: FC apparel is required and can be purchased via our online shop
Cancellations: to be advised on our Facebook page two hours before the session
Head Coach: Lyndsey Anderson, supported by Simon Darby and Melissa Green
Training Day #1: Mondays, 5 Feb 2024 onwards; 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Training Day #2: Wednesday, 7 Feb 2024 onwards; 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Game Day : Saturdays 12:30pm – 2:30pm – both home and away
Cost: $80 (18 weeks)
Uniform: FC apparel is required and can be purchased via our online shop
Cancellations: to be advised on our Facebook page two hours before the session
Programmes and preseason training for U14 Girls through to U16 Girls Development and CWCL Ladies
Training Day Session Focus: Focusing on the 4 core skills – Fundamental Movements, Individual Skill Development and Small Games
Dates: Mondays, TBC
No. Weeks: 6 Weeks Programme
Time: 5:00 pm – 6:15 pm
Venue: Avonhead Park – Training Zone #2
Cost: $TBC
Uniform: FC apparel is required and available for purchase from the Club
Cancellations: To be published on FC Twenty11’s Facebook page and WhatsApp channel two hours prior to the session.
Game Day Session Focus: Football festival-style mini-games/tournaments
Dates: Fridays, TBC
No. Weeks: 6 Weeks Programme
Time: 5:00 pm – 6:15 pm
Venue: Avonhead Park – Training Zone #2
Cost: $TBC
Uniform: FC apparel is required and available for purchase from the Club
Cancellations: To be published on FC Twenty11’s Facebook page and WhatsApp channel two hours prior to the session.
Combo Deal: Register for both sessions and only pay $95.
Pre-Season Starts: TBC
Head Coach: Lyndsey Anderson, supported by Simon Darby and Melissa Green
Training Day #1: Monday, TBC January 2024 onwards; 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Training Day #2: Wednesday, TBC January 2024 onwards; 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
For more information about women’s football contact Admin@FCTwenty11.co.nz.
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