The 6-week programme commences Monday 6th October and runs until Monday 17th November, and will be based in the Greenroom at NZCIS – Trentham, Upper Hutt.
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Each age group will have a 1-hour session and will be strictly limited to a coach-to-player ratio of 1:10. Note, there will be NO session on Monday, 27th October due to Labour Weekend.
Cost of $150 per player, which covers the full 6-week programme, all equipment and coaching staff. This is broken down to your first session being free and $30 per session for the remainder of the programme.
3:30 pm – 4:30 pm: 7 – 9 yr old
4:30 pm – 5:30 pm: 10 – 12 yr old
5:30 pm – 6:30 pm: 13 – 15 yr old
UHCF Director of Football Rory Fallon will lead the coaching and skills programme. Rory is a UEFA A-licensed coach, as well as an ex-professional and former All White. His unique blend of international playing insight and proven coaching ability makes him a standout figure in football development. Rory has an extensive coaching background, commencing in the UK, with a focus on youth development as Head Coach of U14-U18 Academy teams within clubs such as Plymouth Argyle, Swansea AFC and Aberdeen FC. Since moving back to New Zealand, he has continued to develop Youth Talent with Wellington Phoenix Academy as Head of Youth Development, as well as the U19 Head Coach. Rory was also Assistant Coach to the NZ U23’s Olympic team and All Whites Assistant Coach during the OFC and 2022 FIFA World Cup qualification campaign.
His coaching embodies the development of youth talent and helps to build this capability from within the club. His prior experience as Head of Youth Development at Wellington Phoenix Academy means that he understands the key elements that put together a successful Youth Skills Programme.
Each week, there will be a focus on technical skills, fun possession/finishing drills and mini games. By having variety in the sessions, this ensures that players retain focus as well as have fun while learning new skills.
Alongside our outfield programme, we will also be running a goalkeeper-specific skills programme, which will be developed by an accredited C-license Goalkeeper coach.
In Week 6, we will be holding a World Cup where we will bring all players together in a fun final game session.
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For more information, please contact Chantelle Willoughby, media@upperhuttcityfootball.org.nz
