This weekend was the new Oakwood Girls 6s tournament and a great success for Dynamo Girls. We had two teams entered - the U11s and U14s - with some new players in action for the younger age group.
It was a day of mixed emotions as for me this was the last time I was managing the U14s ahead of Nici taking over the team for the new season. It was also the last tournament for Abi and Zoe before they they sail the other side of the world to their new life in Australia - I wish them and their family all the best with this exciting time in their life.
On a playing front I couldn't have asked for more from the girls. As usual we started very slowly losing to Glenco, who eventually went on to win the event. We drew three matches including two 0-0 draws against local rivals Seahaven Harriers, before winning the remaining three games. Outstanding performances from all the girls but especially Harriet who was magnificent in defence, Abbie for another outstanding performance in goal and the ever reliable Charly. Our U11s performed even better winning 5 games and drawing one to win their age group. This was a superb achievement with two new players in the team and hopefully bodes well for the new season.
For me its now back to the administration side of the club, getting the membership forms back from the players; helping register them with the league; sorting out new kit and sponsors. Already the fixtures are out, pre-season training is booked - were has the summer gone?!!
Monday 20 July 2009
Wednesday 15 July 2009
Summer transfers
Whilst Man City pursue the likes of John Terry and Carlos Tevez, and Real Madrid have their galaticos, at Dynamo GFC we are busy seeking new signings for our U12 and U15 girls teams. There is such a wide gap between the top end of the game and us buried in the grassroots it sometimes makes me wonder if we are playing the same game!
The "close" season is always a manic time for those of us involved in running clubs. I use "" because these days there doesn't seem to be a free weekend throughout the year. And whilst my better half may get a bit frustrated with the piles of signing on forms in the lounge; the texts from parents saying their daughter can't make this weekends tournament; and the seemingly endless committee and league meetings - it is nonetheless one of the most rewarding "jobs" in the world. Again I use the "" because it's not really a job. Like thousands up and down the country this is a voluntary, unpaid position, and I'm sure a future blog will focus on what the FA and the government could be doing to support us.
Anyway, this is the first blog of my life, and I will hopefully be updating this on a regular basis with details about our club, how the girls are doing, but mostly it will be full of my views on this wonderful game and our role in it.
The "close" season is always a manic time for those of us involved in running clubs. I use "" because these days there doesn't seem to be a free weekend throughout the year. And whilst my better half may get a bit frustrated with the piles of signing on forms in the lounge; the texts from parents saying their daughter can't make this weekends tournament; and the seemingly endless committee and league meetings - it is nonetheless one of the most rewarding "jobs" in the world. Again I use the "" because it's not really a job. Like thousands up and down the country this is a voluntary, unpaid position, and I'm sure a future blog will focus on what the FA and the government could be doing to support us.
Anyway, this is the first blog of my life, and I will hopefully be updating this on a regular basis with details about our club, how the girls are doing, but mostly it will be full of my views on this wonderful game and our role in it.
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