Friday mean games days are around the corner? Anyone get any big games this weekend?

Some of you may have seen Harvey picked up an injury to his elbow in his match last Sunday 😩 he had it checked out this week as the pain wasn’t improving and he’s chipped his growth platelet in his elbow 😢. He’s gutted to be out of action for the next few weeks, especially as he’d just made the school team as well 💔

The article I came across this morning touched me so much and brought a lot of thoughts - of a harsh reality but as well so absolutely important role of a second keeper in the team, how not to define you as a keeper and all you've done for it just by one big performance or one mistake or injury. And a priceless advice to all keepers, young and adult - to enjoy it now, every little bit of it.

Today was the quietest U11 home game I've ever watched. It was busy and competitive alright and with 3 opposition coaches cheering lads very well and parents supporting. But our sideline and one coach on site was completely quiet. I could feel that gap and difference so much. And it looked like it showed up in our team performance, as lads were playing well but something was clearly missing and looked like support and lead in this game. I suggested Jonas to take the lead and initiative and support the team as much as he can. You can follow the game well from your gk position, you have better and bigger picture and organising defence , and gk voice and support can make a huge difference. It so important for a goalkeeper to follow the game, be attentive and mindful, help the team , apart from saves and take the lead if needed. Jonas took it on board and cheered lads very well, it was his voice and support heard most game and 3 opposition coaches and opposition parents. Despise 6-1 loss he learnt this lesson today and also to get up after each goal, stand strong, and take loss with dignity. Great that every game teaches them different things, small steps at a time. How did your games go this weekend?

Sorry a bit delayed but here are tge hughlights from Sundays match. https://www.instagram.com/reel/Dd9V6jLi9hX/?stkn=MXQ3N2VuZWV3Z29pMA== https://vm.tiktok.com/ZN8hAyMuJ/