Shine Saints JFC - U16(Year 11)
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Shine Sports Ground, BS6
During the season the Shine Saints coaching team will deliver a combination of competitive league matches and training sessions that will develop the players skills, techniques and knowledge of the game in a supportive and professional environment.
The Under 16 Squad is eligible for players going into Year 11 in September.
Secure your place for £35.00 per month via Direct Debit throughout the season until Sunday 27th April 2025. Your subs include the following:
- Pre-Season Training - Wednesdays starting on 24th July 16:00-17:30 until Wednesday 28th August at Shine Sports Ground, BS6.
- Training Sessions - Wednesdays from 4th September, time to be confirmed, at Shine Sports Ground, BS6.
- Matches - Are on Sunday's with team fixtures, probably starting on Sunday 1st September but fixtures to be advised. Home matches will usually kick off at 14:00 at the Shine Sports Ground, BS6. Away matches, and at various other times throughout the year, kick off times will vary due to fixture times and pitch availability.
- Communication - All Saints matches and general communication is organised via our match app, SPOND.
- Competition - Saints U16's compete in the Avon Youth League.
- Free trials available subject to availability. Contact [email protected]
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ESSENTIAL KIT
Season Overview
Players will get the chance to improve their technique in all the essential skills through fun games. These skills will be age appropriate as part of a progression through the age groups from Under 6 to Under 16.
The focus of the weekly sessions for the U15 squad will include:
- Attacking (Shooting, Crossing)
- Defending (Tackling, Positions, Goal side)
- Pattern of play (E.g. playing out from the back, wing play and pressing the ball)
- Communication and team work
- Free kicks, penalties and other set play pieces
- Ball control (Dribbling, turning, skills)
- Matches and rules
- Learning to win and lose
- Long, short, lofted and driven passing
- Team Formations
Each session will end with small sided matches in which the members of the squad will be divided into ability based teams and put their new skills into practice.
In addition to improving the participant’s knowledge of the game and helping them to work as part of a team, sessions will also incorporate fundamental skills such as;
- Balance
- Speed
- Communication
- Co-ordination
- Agility
Matchday and Training Facilities
Shine Saints home ground is located at the Shine Sports Ground, Lime Trees Road, BS6 7XW (directions). Shine’s spacious and well-maintained sports facility, provides superior grass and artificial pitches as well as FA approved goals. In addition to ample on-site parking, accessible toilets and changing rooms, the match day café serves hot and cold food and drinks for players and supporters.
Please note we don't train in school holidays or bank holidays. The dates training we already know we will NOT be running and your coach will notify you should this change or others be added:
- October Half Term: Wednesday 30th October. No Wednesday training for Half Term.
- Xmas break: Sunday 22nd Dec/Weds 25th Dec/ Sunday 29th Dec/Weds 1st Jan/Sunday 5th Jan. Back Weds 8th January.
- February Half Term: Weds 19th February. No Wednesday training for Half Term.
- All further dates, including Sundays will depend of fixtures and your coach will notify you of any changes.
- Easter dates will be confirmed nearer the time.