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Aviva/FAI Club of the Month 2011

Crosshaven AFCNewsletter

December 2013 Edition

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Table of Contents

3 Club Overview

4 Interviews

5 - 6 Club News

7 - 8 Training Tips

9 Training Schedule

10 Fun & Games

Contents

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Crosshaven  AFC  is  ofcourse  the  oldest

Football  club  in  Cork.The  first  AGM  ofCrosshaven  AFC  tookplace  in  1898  with  thefounding  members  allBritish  Army  soldiersbased  in  Fort  Camdenliterally  100  yards  fromwhere  the  club  play today. The club has  a long & celebrated honours list ,the first club to  win the  AOH Cup, the Munster  Youths Cup twice,  AUL/MSL titles &  more  recentlySchoolboys/Ladies  &Schoolgirls  titles.

Club Overview

Crosshaven  has  also produced  countless  players who  have  gone  on  to represent  Ireland  at different  levels,  play  LOI, play  for  Munster  &  Cork but  more  importantly  we have  produced  countless players  who  play  for  the love  of  the  game.

Every  sporting  club in  the  country  rely

  heavily   on   the goodwill  &  support  of  so   many   people.Volunteerism  in  sport

 is  no  mean  task  & extraordinary  dedication is  required.  Crosshaven AFC  is  no  different and  we  are  grateful  to  have   so   many wonderfully  dedicated people  involved  in  our club.  This  amazing dedication  to  clubs  & sporting  organisations has  been  the  hallmark of Crosshaven for many

years  &  it  was  no surprise  in  2006  that the  census  showed that  Crosshaven  was number  1  in  the country  for  people being  involved  in voluntary clubs/organisations.

Club Legend Bobby Tambling

Former Chelsea and CorkCeltic star Bobby Tambling

continues to have a closeconnection with CrosshavenAFC. Although he’s notdirectly involved with thecoaching panel anymore, hecontinues to act as a coach andmentor for various coaches and

players of all age groups.Despite soaring to incredibleheights of success inprofessional soccer, Bobby’shumble and grateful naturemake him an excellent rolemodel for players and coachesof all ages. We would like tothank Bobby for continuing tofind the time for Crosshaven.

History Community Spirit

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Senior team Coacha lot of skills throughout his career which haveadded greatly to his coaching skills. “I’ve been veryfortunate to be heavily involved in the training ofpersonnel within the Naval Service and feel that ithas made me far better coach”. Jamie commentedon the club’s recent run of good form and paidtribute to their latest edition Denis Behan, formerCork & U21 Republic of Ireland international.“Denis has been outstanding for us in fulfilling hisrole as a player/coach. He’s scored four goals inour last four games and has really been thedifference between wining and loosing on more thanone occasion. As a coach he conducts himself withthe utmost professionalism”.Jamie discussed someof the upcoming fixtures over the Xmas & NewYear period. “This is always a tricky period for us.The combination of difficult away fixtures andplayers being away for the holiday season meanswe need 100% commitment from the squadavailable to us”.

Lady’s team CaptainMelissa Murphy, Lady’s Team Captain with

Crosshaven AFC talks about the upcomingfixture against UCC “UCC are a quality Teamwith an excellent coaching setup”Melissa talksabout previous fixtures and the great rivalrybetween Crosshaven and UCC “We have beenvery unlucky against them in recent fixtures anddespite our best efforts in the last few games,wejust lacked that clinical edge that to put themaway. UCC are our biggest rivals in Munster, soevery match is like a Final against them”. Melissatalks about what she believes is the key to theirsuccess “the sheer professionalism and self beliefthat they bring to every game is just incredible.We feel like we can match them in terms of skilland physicality but need to adopt some of that selfbelief/ confidence to have that clinical edge andsuccess over them”. Melissa recently completed aNutrition & Health Coaching Course with theIrish Institute of Nutrition and Health & talksabout her new role as Nutrition Coach with theClub “Having gained so much from the club overthe years its great to be able to give something

back which hopefully the whole club can benefitfrom. The ladies train Monday nights from 7:30-9PM & I have allottedthirty minutes from7PM on Monday nightsto meet with any clubmembers who feel theycould benefit on and off thepitch from Nutritionand Health Coaching”.Melissa spoke aboutThe responsibility ofbeing team Captain.

“This is my secondseason as the Lady’steam Captain I must sayI still get a serioussense of pride every time I don the Captain’sarmband. It is a huge honour for me & it comeswith a huge amount of responsibility and every timeI go out on to the pitch I do my best to lead the teamthe best I can by setting an example for my teammates on & off the pitch”.

Jamie Cotter, Senior TeamCoach with Crosshaven AFC

has big ambitions for the clubthis year. “Having reached twosemi-finals last year, we areeager to kick on and bringhome some silverware. Jamie

been involved with Crosshaven AFC since he wasa young child and “the club has been like a secondhome to me since I was a young boy, here atCrosshaven AFC we strive to encourage and instila serious sense of club pride from a young age.Here in Crosshaven we are not just a club, we area team and a family”. Jamie has lead a verysuccessful career as a Naval Officer for over adecade and despite serving at sea still finds time tocontribute to the club. “It can be tricky jugglingthe job and team commitments, but I do my utmostto find the time to contribute to the SeniorCoaching staff”. Jamie has picked up a lot of

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For  approximately  two  years  now   the development

  committee   have been   indiscussions   with   Cork County Council, namely  Noel O’Driscoll &  more recently  Richard Keating trying  to secure  roughly  7 meters of  land  just outside  our boundary.There  are  two  main reasons  why Crosshaven AFC requires  this  land.

1. Following   a successful planning  application  to  extend

 our existing  clubhouse, one  of  thestipulations   for planning to begranted was   that   our   currententrance  on  the  Camden  Road  was to   be   closed   off.   This necessitated the  club  in  looking for  an alternative  entrance  from the Council  Car  Park  side  of  ourgrounds.  Vehicular  access  to  ourgrounds  is  vital  for  emergencyservices  &  also  to  enable  the  clubto  carry  out  pitch  maintenance  &for  future  developments.

2. Following   the   dramatic  increase   in   population   of

Crosshaven  (25%  between  2006 -2011  –  ref  CSO),  the  surroundingbays  &  neighbouring  towns  theclub  has  grown  considerably  in the past  six to seven  years  andcurrently   caters   for   over 300members.  The  clubs  all weatherplaying  pitch  was  built  12  yearsago  &  at  that  time,  CrosshavenAFC had  six  teams.  The  current all weather  pitch  at  40m  x  30m is  a  7  a  side  pitch.  For   the 2013/2014  season,  Crosshaven AFC  has  12  underage  teams  &  3 Adult  teams.  The  club  also  caters  for   U5/U6’s   on   Saturday

mornings. Numerous   localgroups also   use   the   allweather pitch to keep  fit. Twoschool   hockey & footballteams  from  both  Scoil Bride& Colaiste  Muire also use it.Crosshaven  AFC  approachedthe  council  to  use  the club’sland   &   7   meters   of   thecouncil’s land to  enable  us  toextend the  all weather  playingsurface  to 40m  x  50m.  Newlighting would  be  added  & the

playing   surface  upgraded  at a  cost  of roughly  €125k  to the  club. Planning  for  this project  is currently  sought .

This  venture would  double the  clubs training  capacity.

The  club has applied  for funding  for this project  via the  Sports Capital  Grants.

During  initial   meetings Crosshaven  GAA were

also  involved  as  they claimedthat  they  owned the groundapproximately 30  meters  fromtheir clubhouse.   This   wasinvestigated by  the  council  &discovered to be incorrect.

It was then discovered that the  land  that the GAA  club had  claimed  to  own did  not encroach  the  area  thatCrosshaven GAA wished to extend  the  all weather playing  pitch  &  place  the proposed  new  entrance.

It   is   important   to remember that  Crosshaven

 AFC  have been  based  in Camden  for nearly  30  years now  and continue to provide a  much  needed sporting  &  social   outlet   for our members.  Crosshaven itself is  a  very  sporting village  &  competition   for theallegiance  of  youngsters  isintense.   Therefore   it   isextremely  important  that  themanagement  committee  ofCrosshaven  AFC  continue tostay  ahead  of  the  game  bycontinuously focusing on  the big picture. The committeewill continue to ensure  thatthe club  is the best that it canbe for  the  next  generationswhile  also  focusing on  theproblems  of  the  present.

The  further  development  of the  all  weather  training  area is  vital  in  order  to  give  players   enough   training  time   to   allow   them   todevelop   as   people   & players.  It will also assist thecommittee  with dealing withthe logistical difficulties of trying  to  arrange  who  trains when  &  where.

Club News

Council Meetings

Conclusions

Club Development

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Weekly Results Saturday 14 Dec 2013

Winning Numbers:

04, 10, 22, 28, 31, 42

Weekly Results Saturday 07 Dec 2013

Congratulations to Cian Ryan fromCarrigaline our jackpot winner this week.

Cian takes home the weekly jackpot of€1,300

It was a mixed weekend for Crosshaventeams with 2 wins & 2 defeats

recorded. The weekend started off wellwith the U11's away to Fermoy in whatturned out to be a bruising battle inmidfield. Crosshaven took the lead on 24minutes when Ethan Berkery Kelly turnedhis marker on the half way line beforesprinting through on goal & rifling a shotinto the net. Crosshaven were strugglingto retain the lead & as the gameprogressed, Fermoy finally got theequaliser they deserved. Crosshaventhough were not to be denied the threepoints & in the final minute Zach Murphylaid off to Christian Byrne at the edge ofthe area. Chris stepped inside his manbefore

hitting the winner into the top corner. TheU11's sit top of the table for the Xmasperiod.

The U13's meanwhile were away toEverton & had a rough morning going

down on a 5-1 scoreline. The Senior teamfaced league leaders Casement on Saturdayafternoon & were unlucky not to claim atleast a point. The game finished 2-1 toCasement but the young Crosshaven sidematched them all the way.The U19's continued their fine run of formwith a 3-0 win over Killumney in Camdenon Sunday. Jordan Murphy & CianKingston were on target. Everyone atCrosshaven AFC wishes the visiting keepera speedy recovery after he was injuredmidway through the second half.

Teams P W D L F A GD PTS

Casement Celtic 9 6 0 3 20 14 6 18

Ballincollig 7 5 1 1 23 10 13 16

Youghal Utd 8 5 0 3 16 10 6 15

Crofton Celtic 8 3 2 3 9 8 1 11

Leeside 8 3 2 3 12 13 -1 11

Ballinhassig 7 3 0 4 11 11 0 9

Crosshaven 9 2 3 4 11 13 -2 9

Kinsale 6 2 2 2 9 9 0 8

Glasheen 7 2 2 3 7 8 -1 8

Temple Utd 9 2 0 7 10 32 -22 6

Beamish Stout Munster Senior LeagueSenior 2nd Division Division table

Crosshaven AFC Weekly Lotto Results

Club NewsWeekend Results

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Warm-up Routines

We often find that there is someconfusion as to what constitutes a

proper warm up. For example, somecoaches are still using static stretching toget athletes loose before practices andcompetitions. Unfortunately, thisoutdated method actually reduces speedand power.

How often during a practice or soccermatch does an athlete hold a stretch

position as part of their sport? That isright, not very often.

Sample Routine:

� High knee walk - x10 each leg� Jog 50 yards� Lateral lunge walk (both legs) x10

each leg� Jog 50 yards� Front leg swings - x10 each leg� Jog 50 yards� Lateral Leg Swings - x 10 each

leg� Jog 50 yards� Iron Cross - x 10 each leg� Jog 50 yards� Scorpion - x 10 each leg� Jog 50 yards� Backwards Run - 2 x 30 yards� 'A' Skip - 3x15 yards� 'A' Run - 2x20 yards� Fast Leg - 2x30 yards (each leg)� Accelerations - 4 x 40 yards

Top Training Tips for Soccer

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Plyometric Training

Plyometric exercise is when you useexplosive, fast-acting movements to

develop muscular power and improveoverall speed. In other words, it’s anexercise that allows muscles to exertmaximum force in the shortest amount oftime possible.

Sample Routine:

� Run up the stairs in a stadium.� Agility ladder training.� Place feet together - and hop side to the side

and then forward and then backwards.� Standing long jump – Use this for height.

See how far you can jump!� Jump over a ball on one foot - alternating

with your left and right feet. Then try jumpingover the ball from front to back.� Hurdle Hopping – Jump forward and

backward over a hurdle� Bounding – This is when you take long

strides while running. Jumping with two legswill reduce the impact when landing, andbounding up stairs is helpful to develop boththe vertical and forward jump.� Hold Drills/Hop and Hold – Same as

bounding but in between bounds do a littlehop. For example, you want to bound, thenstop and then do a quick hop. Then boundagain, then another hop.� Box Jumps –Typically, you use two feet,

especially for higher elevations, but morerigorous sessions can be done with a smallerbox and both feet.� Down Jumps/Depth Jumps – While

standing on a platform, jump down. Butduring the descent of the jump, prepareyourself for an immediate jump upwardsagain.� Tuck Jumps – All you do is pull your legs up

into your body while jumping.� Various sprints - To work on diverse groups

of muscles – slalom, zigzag, weaves, cuttingin and out of cones, angled runs, etc.

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Seniors/Juniors:……………………………………….Wed & Thurs 8pm - 9:30pmLadies:…………………………………………………………..Mon7:30pm - 9pmU16 Boys:………………………………………………………Tues 7pm - 8:30pmU16 Girls:………………………………………………………...Fri 4:30pm - 6pmU13/U12 Boys:………………………………………………...Tues: 6pm - 7:30pmU14/U12 Girls:…………………………………………………...Fri 4pm - 5:30pmYouths:………………………………………………………...Thurs 6:30pm - 8pmU10 Boys:………………………………………………………...Fri 7pm - 8:30pmU9/U10:…………………………………………………………Sat 12pm - 1:30pmU8 Boys:………………………………………………………..Wed 7pm - 8:30pmU7/U8 Girls:……………………………………………………...Fri 6pm - 7:30pmU6/U7/U8:……………………………………………………..Sat 11am - 12:30pm

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Weekly Training ScheduleThinking of Joining?

Adult…………………………………………………...€80

Unemployed Adult/Youth……………………………..€60

Ladies………………………………………………….€60

Schoolboy/Schoolgirl………….…..…………………..€50

Family….….………..…………………….……………€50

Non Playing Associate Member……………………….€30

Membership Fees & Payment Plans

Crosshaven AFC Club Open Days - 2013/2014 SeasonSaturday 07th September 2013:...……………………….09:30am - 12:30pm

Saturday 01st February 2014:….………………………..09:30am - 12:30pm

Sunday 18th May 2014:……...…………………………...10:00am - 1:00pm

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Where’s Wally?

Fun and Games

Spot the Three differences

Answers (Make sure you Don’t Cheat):

(1). Green Cone(2). Football(3). Lamp Post behind runner