MAI 2019 Programme

10
U8 BOYS
After three years in TSS
Football Academy, the 2011
boys graduated with distinction
last December. We would like
to thank Kevin O’Donovan our
GPO for laying a tremendous
‘football-foundation’ for the
boys. The transition to Go-
Games was seamless – with the
boys bringing their customary
enthusiasm and energy to
mid-week training (Wednesday at 7pm) and matches. Our Go-Games journey took us to over
10 different clubs in South County Dublin in varying weather conditions (we played in a minihurricane
against Naomh Olaf !!!). We ended our campaign with an hugely enjoyable away trip to
St Martin’s in Wexford, in conjunction with Faugh’s under-8s. We host our home matches in the
cosy surrounds of CYM Terenure, which has become a fortress for the 2011 boys !!!!
Skills development, participation and fun remain top priorities – with ambitious and novel training
plans in place for the remainder of the current season. To keep pace with skills development and
new ideas, our Mentors attended a number of invaluable coach-the-coaches evenings hosted by
the club. We are fortunate to have a committed and spirited group of Mentors. Next year we move
to 9-a-side and 40 minute matches – so plenty of work ahead. Our squad numbers remain very
healthy with close to 55 boys playing football on a regular basis. For the remainder of the year we
have four matches: September 21st; October 5th & 19th and November 9th – we hope to play an
away blitz in November.
A special thanks to our generous sponsors Felicity Fox and AXA Insurance for their ongoing
support. Finally we have a committed and energetic group of boys supported by an enthusiastic
set of parents and mentors – we look forward to the coming years as a team with confidence.
As we head into the second half of the season and prepare for 2020 we are keen to grow our
player and mentor numbers. If you are interested in learning more or joining the 2011 team please
email us at: templeoguesyngestreet2011@gmail.com
Templeogue Synge Street GFC