On the Pitch ⚽️?
While a number of our teams are taking a break from competitive action during the holiday season, the ball keeps rolling for others.
This Friday, all of our eight U11 teams have matches. Town 1 EL and CL are at home to Ballinagare as are Town 2 EL and CL who welcome Moore. Town 3 EL and CL are away to Dysart while our two girls teams travel to Dunmore. On Sunday, our four U9 teams have matches. Town 1 are at home while Town 2 are in Castlerea.
Our Real and Atletico U14 teams face each other on Monday next. On Tuesday, our Town 2 U12 team are in Dunmore.
Know the Score ??
Check out our club Twitter page for photos, coaching tips, results, fixtures and tables. Follow us on Instagram also.
Womens World Cup Draw ??
16 teams now remain. Are you still in the running or out early?
GK Super Saver Tips #2 ??
From: Ronan McCarthy, GK Head @ Bohemians FC Academy, Dublin
Diving: Point toes towards the ball, Dive – Elbow then shoulder, Don’t dive on chest, Control your other leg to allow you to get back up quickly
Close Range Shots: Wide legs, Chest over knees
Long Range Shots: Narrow legs, Chest slightly over knees to avoid falling back
Starting point on crosses:
Centre of goal for corner and sideline crosses
Nearer post for closer crosses
At post for end line or cutbacks
Cover you post!
Player Profile – Family Special ??
Name: Rian & Senan Grogan
Team: Rian – U14 Rovers team…Senan – U14 Real team
Position: Rian – Right Wing…Senan – Striker
Three words that describe me: Rian – Fast, Determined, Committed…Senan – Fast, Funny, Honest
Skill Strength: Rian – Speed…Senan – Speed
Skill Weakness: Rian – Tracking back…Senan – Right Foot
Favourite Team: Rian – Chelsea …Senan – Barcelona
Favourite Player: Rian – Nkunku…Senan – Messi
Favourite Irish Player: Rian – Shane Long…Senan – Calum Robinson
Best stadium in the World: Rian – Wembley…Senan – Camp Nou
Messi or Ronaldo or Neither: Rian – Ronaldo…Senan – Messi
PlayStation or Xbox or Neither: Rian – PlayStation…Senan – PlayStation
Favourite Film: Rian – Dark Night…Senan – Star Wars
Favourite Food: Rian – Steak…Senan – Nanny’s Spaghetti
Favourite Song: Rian – California Love (Tupac)…Senan – Miracle (Calvin Harris, Ellie Goulding)
Favourite Book: Rian – I don’t read books!…Senan – Bad Dad by David Walliams
What makes me happy: Rian – Friends & TikTok…Senan – Friends & Sport
Person you admire the most: Rian – My Dad…Senan – Messi
Why I play soccer: Rian – I love it…Senan – I love it. I play every day.
Hopes for the season: Rian – To win the quadruple…Senan – To win the league.
Coach Corner ?✍️⚽️
Shane Smith’s 10 Tips for Coaching Children:
- Use positive language
- Build confidence
- Catch them doing well
- Be slow to correct
- Be quick to praise
- Encourage creativity
- Applaud effort
- Accept mistakes
- Develop resilience
- Find success beyond results
Club Store ??
Our Club Store is now open. A percentage of all sales goes back to the club. Shop now on roscommontownyouthsoccer.ie
Book ???
We play at Roscommon Community Sports Park. This fine facility is now available to hire for birthdays and other similar events. Call 09066 26152
Vita House ???????
Vita House are hosting a family fun day on August 19th at Roscommon Community Sports Park. 1-4pm. All welcome.
Our Community. Our Children. Our Club. ⚪️⚫️⚽️
