ORATIA UNITED AFC
ACADEMY PROGRAMME 2013
Director Of Football: Steve Cain
GoalKeeping Coach: George Smith
Qualified Coaches: Tommy Cain
The philosophy of our academy training is aligned with New Zeland Footballs’ Whole of
Football grassroots development programme, with the emphasis on learning through small
sided games. The Whole of Football plan can be viewed on www.nzfootball.co.nz, under
Development.
By participating in the academies and through the Player Pathways, recommendations can
be made for the Northern Football Federation, Skill Centres and New Zealand Football,
National Training Centres.
All recommendations through to these centres for 2013 will be by consultation and approval
with our Director of Football Steve Cain.
The Player Pathways can be viewed on our website at www.oratiaunited.co.nz.
Ideally all of our players in the top teams at their age group level should enrol in the High
Performance Academy. This gives them the opportunity to extend their contact time and
improve areas of their game that are not generally addressed in team training
environments.
The success of the Academy over the last few years is reflected in the number of players in
our target groups, now mainly in 11th 12th and 13th grades, being selected for the Northern
Football FTC squads.
We now move in to another cycle and are looking to help the next wave of young players to
gain representative status.
For players in the Development Academy the opportunity to improve their skills and
understanding in an enjoyable and user friendly framework is ideal.
Definitions:
High Performance:
High Performance Academy is for players interested in moving on to higher levels of the
game from 7th through to 14th Grades.
Development Academy:
The Development Academy is open to every other player in all teams from 7 th through to
14th Grades. This can include players who want to improve their skills and understanding,
players who need some extra work and those who simply enjoy being a part of things and
playing the game
Girls Academy:
In line with our club philosophy of actively promoting girls playing in all girls teams where
possible, we are looking to encourage an Academy training group run along the same lines.
The sessions will be tailored to the specific learning requirements of young girls. The aim is
to foster a positive and user friendly environment aimed at maximising the development
potential of our girls. Girls only training groups will encourage them to be comfortable and
to learn at their own pace.
This will be for all girls from 7th through to 14th.
Term Dates:
Term 3:
Term 4:
30st July – 24th September
15th October – 17th December
Venue:
Day:
Time:
Parrs Park, Turf
Tuesday
5pm to 6pm
9 week term
10 week term
All sessions will be for 1 hour in duration.
Academy Fees: High Performance, Development, Girls and Goal Keepers
All fees listed are payable per term:
New Members:
Existing:
Family Discount:
$134.00 (includes the purchase of full uniform including
shirt, shorts and socks)
$ 100.00
2 Family members $20.00 discount off total fees
3 Family members $30.00 discount off total fees
Registrations:
Registrations can be completed online through the clubs website at
www.oratiaunited.co.nz, where you will be required to complete the registration form and
forward direct to my email at [email protected].
Registration forms will be required to be completed by all new members registering for the
first time to the academies.
When completing the registration form online please ensure that you state the academy
you will be attending and your uniform requirements correctly.
If paying by electronic payment please ensure that you state your child’s name and which
academy they will be attending as shown on the registrations form.
Registrations can be completed online from today or I will be at the clubrooms, Parrs Park
on Thursday 25th July from 7:30pm–8pm, to take registrations and payments.
Kind Regards
Colleen Short
Academy Manager OUAFC
COACHES BIO’S
Steve Cain: Director of Football
After a playing career that took in England, Africa, Asia and Australia came to play
in New Zealand in 1983. Involved in seventeen national league seasons here,
winning five as a player and coach plus three Chatham Cups. Recently coached
Waitakere United NZFC and Oceania Champions League titles. Director of
Coaching as Bay Olympic and Three Kings United.
On international stage, Assistant Coach of All Whites in 1997 World Cup qualifying
campaign, former NZ under 15’s former coach, coach of NZ under 17’s. Only
coach to have taken a New Zealand team to the last 16 in World Cup Finals.
Former FIFA Technical Director working for Oceania Football Confederation.
Current New Zealand Secondary Schools Coach.
Qualifications wise, all NZ badges, Asian Football Confederation’A’ Licence,
completed Professional Licence. Teacher Kelston Boys High School
George Smith:
Goal KeepingCoach
Formed Keep’s Ball Coaching Academy in 1999, Keepers Ball provides all year
coaching for junior/youth and senior goal keepers.
Head Coach:
Bay Olympic FC – 2003-2004
2005 Federation, International Player Development NZ
National Academy
New Zealand International Women’s World Cup 2003
New Zealand U16 Development Squad 2007
New Zealand International u17 Women’s World Cup 2008
NZFC Waitakere United Coach 2005-2006
Waitakere United Grassroots 2006-2007
Three Kings United – High Performance Goal Keeping 2008-2009
New Zealand International U17 Men’s World Cup Nigeria 2009 and Mexico 2011.
Tommy Cain: Coach
Current Oratia under 19 player and first team squad player, part of the successful squad that
made the semi finals of the Napier national tournament 2012. Before that played for our
U17’s. Former Kelston Boys First Eleven, he played for 3 years and played in nationals and
Premier League. Level 1 Coach, coaches in Academy and Holiday Programmes, currently
completing Level 2.