On Monday evening, the U15s squad bound for Italy held the first of four extra training sessions in preparation for their first ever international tournament. What made the evening particularly special was a surprise visit from six players from the current ladies team, who came to offer their support and share their expertise.

Throughout the session, the ladies worked closely with the U15s, helping individual players with techniques, tactics, and overall gameplay. The girls focused on 1v1 and 2v2 defending drills, as well as out of possession formations. They also spent time discussing how they want to approach their matches in Italy, both in and out of possession.

The night ended with a lively 10 minute match, pitting six academy players against five of the ladies. The U15s ran out 3–1 winners, capping off an inspiring and productive evening.

Head Coach Chris praised the senior players, saying, “The support from the ladies was amazing. It was like having six extra coaches on the night. It shows how much they care about encouraging and supporting the next generation of players and helping them progress into the senior side.”

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A huge thank you to all our sponsors for making this trip possible:

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