In Australia there is too strong an emphasis on results at too young an age. Therefore generally the biggest, strongest and fastest kids are being identified instead of the most talented ones.
Although winning is the purpose of a game of football, the manner and importance differs per age group. At the younger ages, youth development should focus on teaching children the skills to win a game of football "the proper way". At the world's top level the most skilful players decide the games, not the biggest, strongest and fittest!
At this age, football is about getting better and having fun. The Skills Acquisition Program ensures our youngest footballers are doing just that.
Although winning is the purpose of a game of football, the manner and importance differs per age group. At the younger ages, youth development should focus on teaching children the skills to win a game of football "the proper way". At the world's top level the most skilful players decide the games, not the biggest, strongest and fittest!
At this age, football is about getting better and having fun. The Skills Acquisition Program ensures our youngest footballers are doing just that.
Every Tuesday 4.30 - 5.30
(excluding school holidays)
John Turnbull Oval, Lenah Valley
Every Thursday 4.30 - 5.30
(excluding school holidays)
Queens Walk Soccer Ground, New Town
COMMENCING 11th OCTOBER
$10.00 per session
$80 for 8 sessions, payable in advance
(excluding school holidays)
John Turnbull Oval, Lenah Valley
Every Thursday 4.30 - 5.30
(excluding school holidays)
Queens Walk Soccer Ground, New Town
COMMENCING 11th OCTOBER
$10.00 per session
$80 for 8 sessions, payable in advance
We are taking new players to all year round for the Hobart Zebras Academy SAP sessions.
Please register and you will be credited for 8 sessions, or come along to try a session and meet us there to discuss if you like.
Please note that Zebras rostered team allocations for this age group for 2016 have now closed.
2017 Team allocations will commence in February 2017.
Many of our players in this program play for their school. This is encouraged.
KIT
Zebras Junior Kit is compulsory for this age group as it is worn in playing competitions and SAP festivals.
Additional Zebras branded merchandise is available form the Zebrastore.
Additional Zebras branded merchandise is available form the Zebrastore.
BALL BOYS AND GIRLS
.As part of the rich culture of our club, we encourage players in this age group to attend senior games as ball attendants.
Players are asked to attend in their Zebras kit at the beginning of a senior NPL or Women's Superleague game. They are permitted to walk on to the ground with the players.
Half time games are conducted, and have proved popular with the Young Zebras.
Parents are granted free entry to NPL games if accompanying a ball attendant.
Players are asked to attend in their Zebras kit at the beginning of a senior NPL or Women's Superleague game. They are permitted to walk on to the ground with the players.
Half time games are conducted, and have proved popular with the Young Zebras.
Parents are granted free entry to NPL games if accompanying a ball attendant.
SAP FESTIVALS
As part of the National Skills Acquisition Program, Football Federation Tasmania host four SAP Festivals per year.
This tournament to showcase the best talent in the state at this age group. Players compete against other Tasmanian clubs that have the SAP accreditation. Scores are not kept, however it is an opportunity for players to use the skills that they have acquired throughout the SAP Cycles.
NEXT FESTIVAL: 10th and 11th December 2016. Location: Kingston. Expressions of Interest will be sent to parents in due course. Please see the 2016 calendar below.
This tournament to showcase the best talent in the state at this age group. Players compete against other Tasmanian clubs that have the SAP accreditation. Scores are not kept, however it is an opportunity for players to use the skills that they have acquired throughout the SAP Cycles.
NEXT FESTIVAL: 10th and 11th December 2016. Location: Kingston. Expressions of Interest will be sent to parents in due course. Please see the 2016 calendar below.