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"Of the 15 players already on the [Phoenix] books, seven are Australian compared with five New Zealanders, and all three off-season recruits so far have an emu on their passports.
It again raises the question as to whether the Phoenix should be a vehicle to develop young Kiwi talent, or whether Herbert simply has a responsibility to win games.
Herbert hoped the Phoenix could again field a youth team against ASB Premiership opponents next season but argues that the A-League club needs more of a helping hand in developing prospects.
"It's a hard one. Is it really the Wellington Phoenix's responsibility to develop young players?
"I don't think we are the only mechanism that should be doing that. I really don't".
Courtesy of 
Olé Football Academy
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The Olé Premier Academy is for selected players born 1994 to 1996 and leverages Olé’s unique resources to deliver a superior environment for young men to develop as players, students and people. Players will take classes and train 2x day at the best football specific facility in NZ. They will learn from an internationally qualified full time coaching staff, with a proven history of developing and placing elite players – over $3 million in US University scholarships and professional contracts since 2009.
Olé Football Academy has also just formed a partnership with elite US youth club Rush and European pro club AJ Auxerre. This partnership will provide Olé Premier Academy players with the opportunity to play against and with world-class competition.
The Olé staff is currently scouting, on a national basis, for motivated and talented players. Here is the PDF Link for a Player Information Form...
As much as I myself want to see more of our own New Zealand players in the Wellington Phoenix first team, first and foremost I do agree with Ricki Herbert "the A-League club needs more of a helping hand in developing prospects", hence why I have provided above one other vehicle above as an example.
"It's a hard one. Is it really the Wellington Phoenix's responsibility to develop young players?
My personal opinion on the above question from Ricki is, No it is not the responsibility of the Wellington Phoenix Football Club to develop young Kiwi players. Why? The NIX is a professional privately-owned football club who are one of 10 professional clubs in the Hyundai A-League and Yes it is Ricki's responsibility to 'Win Games' and preferrably and ultimately to 'Win an A-League Championship' he also has a responsibility to the 'Owner of the NIX club, Terry Serepisos' and he requires the 'Best Experienced Professional Players' that he is able to acquire for his first team and though I do not like it, (Tough Boobs 4 Me), we have an inundation of Australian players, because the fact of the matter is...We are just not good enough...But with those 'Vehicles' that exist within our country (I don't know how many there are) But in the SPARC (Sport and Recreation New Zealand's Annual Report Year ended 30 June 2010...
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" The resurgence of New Zealand Football
Football in New Zealand is gaining momentum. While football is a hugely popular sport globally, it has'nt held that status in New Zealand. That said, football has recently captured the country's attention with the rise of the Wellington Phoenix football club [Terry Serepisos] and the resulting 'Yellow Fever' fan base. Combine this with a brave performance by the All Whites to qualify for and compete strongly at the 2010 World Cup in South Africa, and football in New Zealand is entering a fresh, potentially electrifying era.
In the past, New Zealand Football (NZF) has'nt had the luxury of strong finances or the support-base to offer the best possible value to the football community. Now, NZF is taking the initiative and looking to build on the brilliant foundations created by the FIFA World Cup™ and the Wellington Phoenix. NZF is aiming to align (not go behind the back FRANKIE!), organisations within the sport, become financially sustainable, grow the game, develop world class players and develop football into the nation's favourite sporting pastime (One of them Dear John, remember, Rugby Union is a 'Religion' here at home...One cannot ursurp the 'Mana' of this National Sport).
Some sporting commentators might say this goal is too ambitious, but John Herdman, Director of Football Development at NZF, disagrees: "No, it's not too ambitious, it's very achievable. The game is ready to move to new levels and the plan we've prepared sets out a clear and exciting vision for our future. We've worked hard over the last 18 months consulting the New Zealand football community (Its a pity the chairman of NZF Frank van Hattum whom I refer to as #CockUp and the now SHAMED Ex Under 17 coach Steve Cain whom I refer to as #CyberCockCain have with their disgraceful behaviour have under-mined all that hard work), seeking out world best practice and interpreting the academic literature to design a whole-of-football approach that is bound by irrefutable principles. With a solid plan behind us we can attract the support and investment to make our dreams a new reality for football."
NZF's plan gives football the ability to critically appraise itself and improve the experience for all participants so that it will lead to a greater retention of players, coaches, referees and administrators. It presents the opportunity to align the organising levels of football to achieve consistent administration and delivery from the grassroots level right through to the elite level. It will introduce age-development frameworks, recognising the needs of junior (You lost the Taranaki Junior children - Not helped by your NZF chairman Frank van Hattum and Central Football's chairwoman Johanna Wood threatening 'Legal Action'), youth and senior communities. These frameworks will include guidelines for clubs and regional football organisations outlining how to deliver a high quality product to their participants with the support of good resources.
This is exactly the kind of initiative and growth that SPARC intends to foster within other New Zealand sports. With greater alignment between SPARC's partners, the grassroots level will improve its provision of a wide variety of sporting opportunities. Grassroots sport will strengthen with great leadership (NOT Frank van Hattum), careful planning and cooperation to advance the well-being of all sport in New Zealand.
In reference to the FIFA 2010 World Cup™ that was held in South Africa...an Extract from the World Governing Body's FIFA e-Activity Report 2010...LINK below...Speaks of New Zealand
COMPETITIONS
2010 FIFA WORLD CUP SOUTH AFRICA™ - SPAIN TRIUMPH
"In sporting terms , the tournament served up plenty of surprises, even if goals were short in supply. Powerhouses of European football such as France and Italy were eliminated in the first round...and even technically adept outfits like Germany and Brazil failed to fully convince in their group matches
"Grabbing the headlines instead of these teams were New Zealand (undefeated with three draws)."
All in all it takes time and money to implement plans...'Rome Was Not Built In A Night'
Courtesy of FIFA.com
Grassroots goes live on FIFA.com
Always loved football but never played in organised teams? Played the game and would now like to get involved in youth football coaching? Or, you're football-mad and want to know how FIFA works with its federations, coaches, clubs and youth leaders around the world to promote the FIFA Grassroots philosophy?
FIFA invites you to explore the FIFA Grassroots e-manual.
The FIFA Grassroots programme is just one part of FIFA's overall Football Development programme. Combined with other educational activities such as FIFA coaching courses, women's football development initiatives, as well as the PERFORMANCE programme, the Financial Assistance (FAP) and GOAL prjects, it supports FIFA's 208 member associations to develop and promote the game globally. Between 2011 and 2014, FIFA will invest more than USD 800 million in football development.
The FIFA Grassroots programme mainly supports FIFA's member associations in setting priorities for their grassroots development, as well as helping train local instructors and coaches to become grassroots specialists. FIFA also provides each association with football and educational material.
The FIFA Grassroots programme also places at its core, an emphasis on the notion of both education and fun for the children (NOT LEGAL ACTION NZF's FRANK VAN HATTUM). It also promotes mass participation and inclusivity; Everyone Has The Right To Play Regardless of Gender, Age, Skills, Race, Social Origin and Religion.
Inaianei ko mutu toku korero kia koutou katoa...Have a Safe and Great weekend.
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