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Benfica Return to Northern Ireland

TWSports.Org is pleased to confirm that SL Benfica will operate a Clinic for children & coaches in Ballymena & Belfast this Easter.  The event takes place in Ballymena on Friday 9 April at the Ballymena United FC Showground’s.  Our Belfast event follows on Sunday 11 April at Orangefield OB.  Their ground is off the Cregagh Road just behind Iceland on Gibson Park Avenue.

The Friday Clinic takes place at Ballymena United FC for children aged 5-8 takes place from 2-3.30pm with another elite session taking place from 4-5.30pm for children aged 9-16.  There is also a Coaches Clinic that takes place from 6-9pm.

The Belfast Clinic takes place on the Sunday at Orangefield OB.  The session for children aged 5-8 takes place from 10-11.30am with another elite session taking place from 12-1.30pm for children aged 9-16.  There is also a Coaches Clinic that takes place from 2-5pm.

Watch a clip from last year’s sessions, simply click here.

Portuguese football has attracted huge amounts of media interest over the past number of years after hosting a successful European Championship in 2004.  Jose Mourinho then took centre stage before Ronaldo hit the form that attracted Real Madrid to part with £80 million to take him from Manchester United.

Back in the old days, with the Portuguese football legend, Eusebio, SL Benfica was the first team to break Real Madrid’s dominance in the European Cup.  They beat Barcelona (1961) & Real Madrid (1962) & after that they were 3 times runner up.  One of the biggest names in European football, they remain the most successful Portuguese teams with 31 League titles, 27 Portuguese Cups & 2 European Cups.

Book NOW & pay online from the Club Shop.  What a great opportunity to play the Benfica Way & learn more about the coaching set up & how to teach the game through the game!

SL Benfica Soccer School Academy Coach, Hugo Vicente, will be heading the staff presenting how they teach the game at the Portuguese & Academy!

‘The learning process, the methodologies & teaching strategies used by the SL Benfica Way is based on the thought that it’s more important to teach the young player ‘how to play’ using their decision making, technical & motoring skills at speed in game like situations.

‘Players like Rui Costa, Moreira, Manuel Fernandes or Miguel Vitor are a good example of the success of our mythology, developing the player’s qualities to the maximum so that they can perform at the top level, with top quality!

‘However, we believe that success is not measured only through the sporting results, but also, for the social & human development of our players.  It is our goal that our young players will always feel successful throughout their lives.  No matter their ability in the game, our training offers every young player the opportunity to live the dream & train like a Benfica player.

‘Our mission is to help players & coaches worldwide discover the SL Benfica Way.  Bringing the world’s largest club to you!

Hugo Vicente added, ‘We look forward to returning to Northern Ireland & meeting up with old friends while meeting new.  It is great that we have extended the programme this year to see more of Northern Ireland.’

Watch a clip from last year’s sessions, simply click here.
BOOK NOW!  Contact Tim Wareing by email or mobile, 077 4012 0788.
We thank Ballymena United FC & Orangefield OB for their fantastic support & use of facilities for these special events.

Goalkeeping Course

NI Goalkeeping with be running a goalkeeping course over 3 days in February by Goalkeeping Coaches Alan Simpson and Michael Dougherty at Newforge Country Club, Newforge Lane, Belfast.

All topics will be covered:

*Footwork & Handling
*Correcting your technique
*Diving (low & high saves)
*Dealing with crosses & through balls
*Perfecting your game
*Distribution (kicking & throwing)
*Shot Stopping
*GK Wars
*Speed & Accuracy Test

We will be using a mechanical Ball Launcher & Inflatable Target complete Speed Gun & Accuracy Targets to assist with several of the courses topics.

The fee for the course will be £30.00 per person and must be paid at registration on the first day.

All ages of goalkeepers welcome, boys & girls.

All goalkeepers attending the course ‘Must’ attend with gloves, shin guards, football boots & the correct training kit (including rain coat).

If you wish to attend this course email .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) ASAP as there is a limited number of places available.

Monday 15th - Wednesday 17th February 2010.
Newforge Country Club, Newforge Lane, Belfast
With Goalkeeping Coaches: Alan Simpson, & Michael Dougherty
Monday: 10.00am - 1.00pm (registration 9.30)
Tuesday: 10.00am - 1.00pm
Wednesday: 10.00am - 1.00pm