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www.majurajsc.org.au May 29 2009

Majura Pitch Newsletter of Majura Junior Soccer Club

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Farewell Jim Hayes

Profile of a Coach

Majura Coach Offer

Player Profile:

1.Ben Basser-Silk

2.Grace Basser-Silk

Pee Wees a changing

Under 7’s update.

Ref’s Whistle.

Clothing Store

News in brief.

Latest Match Reviews

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Farewell Jim Hayes (article online at www.canberratimes.com)

Jimmy Hayes probably wouldn’t have wanted anyone to

make a fuss but the Canberra football community paid

tribute yesterday to a pioneer of the game in the ACT.

Hayes died yesterday morning

in hospital, aged 80. He was a

player and coach in some of

the very first ACT clubs but his

biggest role came in setting up junior clubs in the ACT.

Hayes helped form the Majura Soccer Club where the club

house in Dickson is now named the Jimmy Hayes pavilion.

Yesterday club president Rhonda Parkin said Hayes was

just always there to help out.

“He always used to say, ‘I don’t want anyone making a

fuss’, all he did wasn’t for his benefit, he was just there for the love of the children and the game,” she said.

“He was just always around to help out.”

Hayes’s foremost love was helping juniors with the game. Hayes set up the first junior team in Canberra.

Terry Hayes said his father spread football’s message

widely.

“He was a janitor at Hughes primary and he just started

bringing a ball for the kids to play with at lunch and those

numbers just grew and grew and then they started

entering teams in the local competitions,” Terry Hayes

said.

“He wanted to see junior football improve, he liked seeing

kids enjoying the game.” Chris Conti – who managed the

ACTAS program while Hayes was director of coaching –

said Hayes inspired many young players to a life-time

involvement in football.

“He was a terrific man and a real inspiration,” Conti said.

He is survived by sons Alan, Pat, Danny and Terry and 10 grandchildren as well as six great grand children.

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MJSC Clothing Store

Ref’s Whistle. Koala’s

U10

Meet the Coach

Majura Challenge

The Majura Quiz

News in brief.

Player Profile:

1.Ben Basser-Silk

Pee Wee Girl

Program

Under 7’s update.

All your Match

Reviews

Jim Hayes

“He wanted to see

junior football improve,

he liked seeing kids enjoying the game.”



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Farewell Jim Hayes

Meet the Coach

Majura Coach Offer

Player Profile:

1.Ben Basser-Silk

2.Grace Basser-Silk

Pee Wees a changing

Under 7’s update.

Ref’s Whistle. Koala’s U10

MJSC Clothing Store

News in brief.


MJSC CLOTHING

MJSC clothing is now available from 9.00am to 11.30am each Sat, look for the signs to the shop on the oval near the committee room building.

Goods include polar fleece jumpers, scarves, beanies, socks, shorts, bags, and winter coats. If teams would like something the shop does not stock, please ask Paul Cook as he may be able to source it for you.

Any teams wanting to place a special order for the Kanga Cup need to order no later than 30 May.

REF’S WHISTLE

Louise Burgess impressed by The Koalas U10 Open.

Hi there my name is Louise Burgess and I am a new

referee at Majura this year. I have had so much fun so

far! I have been refereeing under 8, 9 and 10,s.

I was very nervous at the start. Mick Eddleston is a

wonderful resource for the club, thank you Mick!

Anyway I am emailing you because I was very impressed

with a team on Saturday. The Koalas U10 Open.

What fantastic team spirit, with fantastic encouragement

and guidance from their Coach and Parents on the

sideline.

Yes, they did lose their game: but they played with

enthusiasm and good sportsmanship for the whole game.

At one stage I heard one player say, “this team is just too

good for us”. How can a 9 year old show so much wisdom,

smile and keep on trying!

Well Done Koalas

Former Majura Players Overseas;

Elle Weston is now playing her football in Dubai. See the

interview in “The Offsider,” at www.capitalfootball.com.au

Kofi Danning is in Europe with the Australian Under 20

side playing against the likes of Ajax, Celtic and Feyenoord

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Farewell Jim Hayes

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U10

Meet the Coach

Majura Challenge

The Majura Quiz

News in brief.

Player Profile:

1.Ben Basser-Silk

Pee Wee Girl Program

Under 7’s update.

All your Match Reviews



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Meet the Coach:

Margaret (4 games to date.)

Margaret is Coach of Under 10 girls team, The Tsunamis.

“I’ve never coached before but I saw we needed a Coach

and I thought why not.

“I’d played in games with kids and adults before so had a

bit of an idea of the rules and the point of the game. My

mate Eamonn was a great help showing me a few drills to

get started.

“I then went along to the Coerver Coaching Clinic offered

at Majura recently. I was the only woman there, which I

was surprised at. I didn’t realize coaching was so

boysey (where are you gals?).Anyway the clinic was

fantastic, and I came away inspired.

Tsunami Under 10 Isabella

on the ball and Otilya in

support.

“Without wanting to sound like an ad, I learnt a lot of great drills

and learnt that the most important thing for kids is confidence

with ball skills.

“So that’s a big part of what the girls and I work on at training. I

try to instill in the girls that the game is about having fun and

giving it a go.

“They all get so excited when they score a goal so I really

try to emphasise how great that is, and take the focus off

winning.

“I’ve had a vote of confidence from my daughter with the

training drills so I must be going okay.

“I’d encourage anyone to get involved. The skills you bring from

Netball, Rugby or other sports are very similar and the kids just

need lots of practice and encouragement. And a coaching clinic

or two and you’re on your way.”

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U10

Meet the Coach

Majura Challenge

The Majura Quiz

News in brief.

Player Profile:

1.Ben Basser-Silk

Pee Wee Girl

Program

Under 7’s update.

All your Match

Reviews

Coerver Coaching?

FYI: A number of

Majura 6-12 year

olds have signed up

for the July school

hols coaching clinic.



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Farewell Jim Hayes

Meet the Coach

Majura Coach Offer

Player Profile:

1.Ben Basser-Silk

2.Grace Basser-Silk

Pee Wees a changing

Under 7’s update.


MJSC Clothing Store

Coaching Tip

News in brief.


Take the June Majura Challenge:

The sidefoot or instep pass. (Left and Right)

This is the most important basic skill in football. It’s used

for over 90% of passes and goal scoring. Can you do it?

Majura Challenge: For ANY players, ANY age.

How many passes can you or your team mate/

brother/sister mum/dad or your teacher do? Simply pass

with the inside of your left and right foot...back and forth

across a distance of 4-10 metres without having to move

from your position or stopping the ball?

At this stage of the season improving this skill is crucial.

Skill too easy? Increase the pace, shorten or lengthen

the distance?

Still too easy? Socceroos Matildas need you now!

The SkilThe SkilThe SkilThe Skilllll www.soccerspecific.com

http://www.bettersoccercoaching.com

Thanks to Majura Coach Paul Whittingham for this tip. For more on how

to do this pass and other skills and drills from Paul go to tips and drills.

Who said this?

“We’re seeing a real difference in the girls game. We’re starting to see

the influence Futsal (Indoor Football) is having on our young players, and

we’re also noticing an improvement in the athletic ability of the players

we are getting.”

Answer at the bottom of next page.

Farewell Jim Hayes

MJSC Clothing Store


Meet the Coach

Majura Challenge

The Majura Quiz

News in brief.

Player Profile:

1.Ben Basser-Silk


Under 7’s update.


Along the sideline:

Dickson mornings, with

the snow in the

distance...hmm can’t

wait!

Get your beanie from

the club shop...now!



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Farewell Jim Hayes

Meet the Coach

Majura Coach Offer

Player Profile:

1.Ben Basser-Silk

2.Grace Basser-Silk

Pee Wees a changing

Under 7’s update.


MJSC Clothing Store

Coaching Tip

News in brief.


Majura Quiz time.

1 correct answer gains you 1 goal.

0 goals Maybe try a Rugby League or Union quiz

1-5 goals Great you’ve made the bench

6-12 goals You’re in the starting eleven. Awesome work

13-15 goals You’re a football expert...Fox Sport here you

come

Questions:

1. Name the current Socceroos Keeper who is coming

to a Canberra Primary School soon.

2. Name the Socceroo who will play in the FA Cup

Final at Wembly this year.

3. Who is the Canberra United keeper currently

playing for Chicago in the USA Women’s League?

4. Where do Canberra United play their home games?

5. Who was Canberra United’s captain last year?

6. Which former Majura player captains Belconnen

United Club Pink side?

7. Which former Majura junior plays with Sydney FC?

8. How many more points do Australia need to qualify

for the 2010 South African World Cup?

9. Name one Capital without a professional football

team

10. President of Majura is...?

11. Who is the Majura Clubhouse named after?

12. Keeping the ball up in football with your foot is

called?

A Juggling B Spooning C Showing Off.

13. A nutmeg is

a. Cooking spice

b. When you put the ball through an

opponents legs

c. A back heel on the volley

14. Name the Canberran who got THREE yellow cards

in one game in the last World Cup.

15. Majura owns the Club house. TRUE/FALSE.

Click here for the answers.

WHO SAID THIS? ANSWER from previous page.

Matildas Coach Tom Sermanni at the recent Under 14 Girls

National Championship held in Canberra.

Farewell Jim Hayes

MJSC Clothing Store


Meet the Coach

Majura Challenge

The Majura Quiz

News in brief.

Player Profile:

1.Ben Basser-Silk


Under 7’s update.


Ronaldo didn’t pass!

“Under 6-10 are the

crucial age for ball

mastery.

He/she needs to feel

comfortable running

and dribbling with the

ball.” (FFA Handbook.)

Do you think Portugal

created Ronaldo by

telling him to pass it all

the time between ages

6-12?

Encourage your

players to express

themselves today.



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News in Brief:

Volunteers.

The season is flying past. What a great time to join us?

Contact the Clubhouse/Committee members if you can

assist the club in anyway.

Matildas/Canberra United day at Majura.

Want to be inspired? We’re planning to get a couple of

Matildas/Canberra United stars along in coming weeks to

watch/help your progress. See next newsletter for details.

Will your child play football at Majura for the

next five years, or more?

Are you really going to stand and watch when you are

really itching to get involved? Thought about Coaching

your child but never played the game? Why not get

involved with your child’s development, and learn a new

skill while you’re at it.

Many parents come to football through their children. Use

the skills you bring from the games you played. Maybe

you played Basketball, Netball, AFL or Rugby, so why not

bring those skills to a junior team today.

Canteen Roster:

Thankyou to everyone who has turned up, on time, so far.

The Majura Committee and starving players really

appreciate your support.

Quiz Answers:

1.Mark Scharzwer, 2 Tim Cahill, 3 Lydia Williams, 4 McKellar Stadium, 5

Ellie Brush, 6 Nicole Somi, 7 Kofi Danning, 8 One point, 9 Canberra,

10 Rhonda Parkin, 11 Jim Hayes, 12 Juggling 13 Putting the ball through

an opponents legs, 14 Joe Simunic Croatian International in that game

against Australia. Joe was born in Evatt. 15. True.

Sideline pass?

Did you criticise

your ref or thank

him/her today?

Farewell Jim Hayes

MJSC Clothing Store


U10

Meet the Coach

Majura Challenge

The Majura Quiz

News in brief.

Player Profile:

1.Ben Basser-Silk

Pee Wee Girl

Program

Under 7’s update.

All your Match

Reviews



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Player Profile: Ben Basser Silk

Age: 12

Team: Majura Under 12 Red

Coach: John, Jason Thornton

Best player on your team? (other than you.)

Most people.

Favourite Position: Centre-Midfield

Favourite Overseas Player: Christiano Ronaldo

Favourite Australian Player: Harry Kewell

Favourite A-League Player: Nik Mrdja

What do you like best about football? Playing.

Is it football or soccer? Both

Best pre-match meal: Not really.

Best half-time snack: Just water

Best advice anyone ever gave you in football:

To Concentrate. (Cap Football Academy Coach.)

If you weren’t playing football where would

you be? Playing sport

Favourite football shirt? Manchester United

Favourite Overseas team? Manchester United

Favourite A-League team? Central Coast

Mariners

Aussie sportsperson you most admire? Mark

Scharzwer

Farewell Jim

Hayes

MJSC Clothing

Store

Ref’s Whistle.

Koala’s U10

Meet the Coach

Majura

Challenge

The Majura Quiz

News in brief.

Player Profile:

1.Ben Basser-

Silk

Pee Wee Girl

Program

Under 7’s

update.

All your Match

Reviews

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we could profile?

Send an email to

flanagan.eamonn

@gmail.com



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Pee Wees for Girls “a great

success.” Have you heard Majura is offering a special late

registration to our new Pee Wee for Girls program.

Any girl aged 4, 5 or 6 can still register for our

special girl only programme.

We’ve been up and running from the first week of

the season with over 40 girls already playing.

This is the only age group where you can still

register girls....so join up today.

Girls can, of course, still play with the boys in Pee-

Wees if they prefer.

Under 7’s Training We’re delighted to announce our Former Technical

Director Paul Whittingham is back with Majura after

a short break.

Paul is a renowned developer of young players

across Canberra.

Paul takes a group of Under 7 boys/girls for skills

training right after their Saturday morning game.

It’s fun, and a great way for your child to learn the

skills required to achieve in the game.

And why not watch Paul at work? You can then

reinforce these skills with your young Valeri or

Munoz throughout the week.

Please support our Sponsors:

The Athlete’s Foot, Link Web Services, Essential Soccer,

Yowani Country Golf Club, , JV Financial Group,

VIISUM, Grindestone Australia, Office PCS, Kanga Cup,

Capital Football

Farewell Jim

Hayes

MJSC Clothing

Store

Ref’s Whistle.

Koala’s U10

Meet the Coach

Majura

Challenge

The Majura Quiz

News in brief.

Player Profile:

1.Ben Basser-

Silk

Pee Wee Girl

Program

Under 7’s

update.

All your Match

Reviews

Under 10

sideline talk

“I hate being

goalie.”

www.majurajsc.org.au

Farewell Jim Hayes

Meet the Coach

Majura Coach Offer

Player Profile:

1.Ben Basser-Silk

2.Grace Basser-Silk

Pee Wees a changing

Under 7’s update.


MJSC Clothing Store

Coaching Tip

The Majura Quiz

News in brief.


Farewell Jim Hayes

MJSC Clothing Store


U10

Meet the Coach

Majura Challenge

The Majura Quiz

News in brief.

Player Profile:

1.Ben Basser-Silk


Under 7’s update.

All your Match

Reviews

From the Coach

“They all get so

excited when they

score a goal so I really

try to emphasise how

great that is, and

take the focus off

winning.”

May 29 2009


Win a Nintendo Wii

Canberra CitySenior Club has a Nintendo Wii

Starter Pack, to be raff

Canberra City Men's PL Home Games.

The Raffle Tickets are FREE....so

what's the Catch?

Only Majura JSC playersRaffle (Any MJSC Player from Pee Wees to u18s, both

Open and Girls).

Players will need to know what team they are in, for

example U12 Red or U14 Girls Div 1.

A player can have as many as Eight (8) Raffle Tickets, in

the Draw. One ticket per Home Game.

The Draw will take place at Canberra City's Last Home

Game on Sunday 23 August 2009 at Hawker Enclosed.

How can you get a Ticket? By Attending a

Canberra City PL Home Game.

So come along and cheer on former Majura Juniors

James Ward, Jonathon Bills, Pat Ross

Burgess, Luke Gibson, Vincent Kertesz, James Perry,

Kane Perry, Damien Mahon, Euan Peterkin, Hugh

Thornton, and James Schofield.

Sunday, 24 May 2009 Canberra City v Canberra Olympic

O'Connor Enclosed 3.00pm Kick Off

Sunday, 7 June 2009 Canberra City v Queanbeyan City


Sunday, 21 June 2009 Canberra City v Woden Valley


Sunday, 28 June 2009 Canberra City v Tuggeranong United

Hawker Enclosed 3.00pm Kick Off

Sunday, 26 July 2009 Canberra City v O'Connor Knights


Friday, 31 July 2009 Canberra City v Belconnen United

Hawker Enclosed 7.00pm Kick Off (Friday Night Game)

Sunday, 23 August 2009 Canberra City v ANU FC


May 29 2009

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Win a Nintendo Wii.

Canberra City, our partner Senior Club has a Nintendo Wii

Starter Pack, to be raffled at

Canberra City Men's PL Home Games.

The Raffle Tickets are FREE....so

what's the Catch?

Only Majura JSC players can enter the Raffle (Any MJSC Player from Pee Wees to u18s, both

Players will need to know what team they are in, for

example U12 Red or U14 Girls Div 1.

A player can have as many as Eight (8) Raffle Tickets, in

the Draw. One ticket per Home Game.

The Draw will take place at Canberra City's Last Home

Game on Sunday 23 August 2009 at Hawker Enclosed.

By Attending a

So come along and cheer on former Majura Juniors

James Ward, Jonathon Bills, Pat Ross-Magee, Herny

Burgess, Luke Gibson, Vincent Kertesz, James Perry,

Kane Perry, Damien Mahon, Euan Peterkin, Hugh

Sunday, 24 May 2009 Canberra City v Canberra Olympic


Sunday, 7 June 2009 Canberra City v Queanbeyan City


a City v Woden Valley


28 June 2009 Canberra City v Tuggeranong United

3.00pm Kick Off

Sunday, 26 July 2009 Canberra City v O'Connor Knights

3.00pm Kick Off

Friday, 31 July 2009 Canberra City v Belconnen United

7.00pm Kick Off (Friday Night Game)

Sunday, 23 August 2009 Canberra City v ANU FC

3.00pm Kick Off

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