The summer is almost over and its time to look ahead to the coming season, but not without reflecting on a summer of tournaments. I enjoyed all the events, even though the weather wasn’t too kind at times ! I was able to see most of the players in action, and was really pleased with the way the boys played.

As you know some of the tournaments were competitive, below is our record in those competitive events:

Horsford – winnersFirside – winnersNorthgate cup - winnersSprowston – Runners upOld Catton – Runners upGorleston – semi finalistsCostessey – semi finalists

Not too shabby !!!!

Next season The new season is almost upon us, and I am sure you are looking forward to it as much as I am.As you know, sadly we could not run three sides due to player numbers. This is a shame, but it does mean that the two sides running next season are very strong. Dean will be taking charge of the eagles, while I will be looking after the hawks .The start date for the season is 14th September, as yet we do not have any fixtures. As soon as they arrive Dean and I will let you all know

Team ethos for 2014/15 season – play fair & play as a team

Sprowston under 10’s September update

Team ethos for 2014/15 season – play fair & play as a team

Sprowston under 10’s September update

AGM and the wider clubThe recent AGM was attended by some of the coaches and parents, I hope those who could make it found it useful / interesting.A large part of the meeting was discussing the size and financial state of the club, also how we would like to see the club move forward. The club is in a great position, but reliance on two or three people to ‘make things happen’ is evident. With 25+ teams, and over 300 players at the club, we need more support to keep things running, and going forward make them better.The final page of this newsletter is an extract from the AGM presentation to give you all a feel of what was discussedI will share the minutes from the meeting and will happily discuss any issues / concerns / thoughts anyone has.We are also very keen to achieve a one club feel, rather than a collection of teams. Any ideas on how to make this happen, eg more club events?As always, there is a plea for your support & time to help make this happen – if you are interested in getting involved in anyway at committee level, please let me or Dean know.

New kit The new kit for the 2014/15 season will be with us before the season starts. This will include a match day kit, and a training T shirt. Shayne & Emma Stork have kindly offered to sponsor the rain jackets for the boys (thank you very much). The jackets are on order and will be with us shortlyWe would also like to provide the lads with new jumpers for the coming season.If anyone knows of any potential sponsors please let me know.

Training & feesWe will be training at Trowse starting 5th September, and will continue on a Thursday evening 19:00 – 20:00 again this season£10 monthly fees will be restart September.Those who have made it into the set up at Norwich will not be training with us at Trowse, and therefore will be paying a reduced fee of £5 per month

Venue and Facilities• Continue to look for a home• Establish contacts that share our

vision• Work up ‘stop gap’ options• Venue relationship management

Committee changes/expansion• Be clear on what each role entails• New ways / don’t just mimic the

past • Add roles to the committee • Avoid the ‘last minute rush’ feeling• Assign responsibility to work• Get ‘Non coach helpers’ involved

One club not 25+ individual teams• How do we join things up• Utilise club website and social media• Build on our ‘one look’ approach• Share information across the club• Social events–be more than a football

club

Embed youth to adult process • Learn from of our first season• Share a vision/purpose (youth &

adult)• Monitor spend and utilise grant

monies• Create a girls to ladies process• Where we want to be in 3/5 years

timeClub Fund Raising/utilising monies • Find ways to raise funds at club

level• Sponsorship beyond individual

teams• Bring ideas to life• Spend wisely (on/off the field

events)• Invest for today as well as the future Work with our existing teams • Parent workshops • Roles within teams • Dealing with Issues • Team events

Season 2014/15 Development & Areas to improve