Blankendal Announced North Village TD
North Village Community Club announced the recent appointment of Calvin Blankendal as the new Youth Technical Director.
North Village President Stephen Coddington said, “Cal has a wealth of football experience as a player, a coach and technical director. The various certificates and accreditations that he has earned over the years are also very impressive.
“As Youth Technical Director, Cal will take the lead on ensuring that North Village offers an environment that creates a positive culture and promotes player development in an atmosphere of sportsmanship and teamwork.
“The YTD is also responsible for providing direction and consistency for the overall football experience for players, coaches, and parents that is consistent with the Club’s strategic plan and priorities as established by the Board.”
When asked why he chose to accept the role, Blankendal said, “The opportunity to transition from the boardroom back into a hands on role in youth football (BFA) excites me. North Village is one of Bermuda's leading clubs and offers a fantastic opportunity to work in a very progressive environment. “The club’s enhanced infrastructure offers both on and off field training programs, to enhance and instill academic and athletic development.
“The current coaching staff is very open minded and dedicated. They were eager to encourage me to come on board and that was a key factor in having accepted the job offer.”
When asked about some of the keys goals he is hoping to accomplish, Blankendal said, “We will establish a coaching syllabus and integrate educational programs relating to football, academic learning and life skills. The main objective is to create a consistent model to assess, coach and challenge both the players and coaches during the next 3 years.
“On a personal level, it would be a fantastic accomplishment to see a core documented club style of play across all age groups. In addition to that, I look forward to training a future YTD within North Village, to create a pathway of internal promotion and succession planning for the future.”
Coddington added, “North Village will continue to be aggressive in its commitment to overall player development. Bringing someone as seasoned as Cal is a direct result of that commitment.
BFF Under 16 Girls Futsal League Announced
The Bermuda Futsal Federation (BFF) announced the introduction of its Under 16 Girls Futsal League that will begin on January 30th, 2015.
Games will start at 6pm at the Somersfield School Gymnasium and schools, clubs, youth organizations or other interested persons are invited to register teams. The BFF is pleased to be working with CP Athletic Development who will be providing its support in administering the League.
Registration forms may be collected at the Bermuda Football Association (BFA) or via the Bermuda Futsal Federation email: bdafutsal@yahoo.com Registration deadline is 23 January, 2015 and completed registration forms with payment (cheques payable to the Bermuda Futsal Federation) should be submitted to the BFA Office.
The Under 16 League will expand on the successful women’s Futsal programme and will offer younger players who may be new to Futsal to learn and develop their Football skills using the exciting game of Futsal.
Click Here to see the Full 2015 Bermuda Futsal Federation Under 16 Girls Futsal League Registration Form
Click Here to see the Full 2015 Bermuda Futsal Federation Under 16 Girls Futsal League Rules
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