Wednesday 27 November 2013

LAUNCESTON CITY DEVILS DEVELOPMENT SQUAD CONTINUES DURING TERM 4

LCDDS has now been in place for 2 years and the youth squad continues to train on Tuesday afternoons at Royal Park in central Launceston. A squad of 16 players attend the weekly training session which is conducted by LCFC Head Coach, Kurt Reynolds, who is an FFA accredited Skill Acquisition Trainer & A Licence coach.

An initiative of the Westside Devils Junior Soccer Club and in conjunction with Victory League club Launceston City FC, the program has grown to include over 40 players throughout the season.

"It is fantastic that the clubs have taken this initiative and have the vision to grow the development program in the future."
commented LCDDS Head Coach, Kurt Reynolds.

The program is totally aligned with the FFA National Football Curriculum and is a clear indications of Launceston City FC's commitment to embrace a strong junior and youth development policy relative to it's Victory League status.

LCDDS committee members are committed to building on the quality of the program, the facilities and package provided and most importantly the football content. The program is open to all aspiring young footballers in northern Tasmania and is part of a clear pathway for young players to play at the highest level in the state.

" Our objective is to provide the highest quality Development Squad in the state. This is a very professionally run product with the absolute focus on the football content. We are seeing significant advancement in the players technical abilities from this program". added Reynolds.

Further details regarding the LCDDS can be found onwww.westsidedevils.com or http://www.launcestoncity.com/


Monday 11 November 2013

WESTSIDE - CLUB OF THE YEAR 2013!

WE DID IT!!
WESTSIDE DEVILS JSC WON CLUB OF THE YEAR 2013!!

At the NTJSA's 40th Anniversary dinner Westside Devils
was recognized as the club who consistently performed to the
highest level over the 2013 Season both on and off the field.

Leading the way with Online Registrations and Coaching Accreditations, 
Westside Devils stood out as the only club to
develop their players past the normal coaching level with the
 Launceston City Devils Development Squad.

Coached by Kurt Reynolds, “A” Licence Coach,
FFT Skills Acquisition Trainer and newly appointed Head Coach
of the Launceston City Football Club Victory League team, 
our players are coached by the best in the North of the State.
This Skills Acquisition Program defines a clear pathway to
 Launceston City FC and our players playing the great game
into their 20's and beyond.

To achieve this award we do have to acknowledge the huge efforts
of our Westside Committee, the Coaches and the Parents
who all help to make Westside Devils the great club it is.

A huge thank you to our Sponsors who have enabled
Westside Devils to kit out our teams in the Adidas Strip.

For the committee, our motivation week in, week out, is for our Players
to look professional, enjoy playing the great game, and continually
 improve their skills by giving them the tools and the opportunity
 to play to the best of their ability.

Here's to Season 2014!



Tuesday 5 November 2013

LCDDS Training & V LEAGUE Training starts tonight @ ROYAL PARK

All players involved in the 2013 Victory League squad, the NPL squad and the U18 squad are welcome to attend. Numerous new players to the club will also be in attendance.

It is important that any player aspiring to be selected in the LCFC Victory League squad attend the full component of training and training matches provided between now and season commencement.

Please find hereunder confirmation of our training schedule from next week:

Tuesday 5th November Royal Park (Seaport end)
4.45 to 6.00pm = LCDD Squad (U12 upwards)
6.30 to 8.00pm = LCFC Victory League Squad

Thursday 7th November - Churchill Park
6.30 to 8pm = LCFC Victory League Squad

Tuesday 12th November Royal Park (Seaport end)
4.45 to 6.00pm = LCDD Squad 
(U12 upwards)
6.30 to 8.00pm = LCFC Victory League Squad

Thursday 14th November - Churchill Park
6.30 to 8pm = LCFC Victory League Squad

Tuesday 19th November Royal Park (Seaport end)
4.45 to 6.00pm = LCDD Squad 
(U12 upwards)
6.30 to 8.00pm = LCFC Victory League Squad

Wednesday 20th November - Churchill Park
6.30 to 8.00pm = LCFC Victory League Squad

Thursday 21st November - Churchill Park
6.30 to 8pm = LCFC Victory League Squad

Saturday 23rd November - KGV Park, Glenorchy, Hobart
6.30pm KO
LCFC Victory League Squad v Korean Squad

A similar program of training beyond this date will continue until week ending 20th of December where a 10-12 day pause in training will take place over the Christmas/new year period.

The LCFC Victory League squad for 2014 will be selected and announced in mid March 2014.