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Next Generation Valencia Camp Pushing To Expose Talent
Published: Wednesday | July 3, 2013 0 Comments
Simone Walker (centre), Scotiabank group director of marketing, presents her company's sponsorship cheque of $2 million to Martin Davis (left) and Luca Levee, on behalf of the Next Generation Valencia Club Football Camp, at the media launch of the 2013...
Marc Stamp, Gleaner Writer
Five coaches from Valencia FC of Spain will conduct the fourth staging of the Scotiabank Next Generation Sports Valencia Football Camp, July 4-8, at Sabina Park in Kingston.
The coaches are Alfredo Ramos, Jorge Manteca, Alberto Marrama, Joa Geixiera and Gonzalo Sanz. Marrama is a goalkeper coach.
"We see it as an important opportunity to continue to expose talents over the past three years with selected campers," André Virtue, technical director, Next Generation Valencia Club Football Camp, told the gathering at the media launch at Spanish Court hotel on Monday.
"The camp will impact the lives of kids and create opportunities for them. We are expecting about 160 young people. Football needs the support and we are expecting amazing returns. It requires some risk for us to step out, so thanks to all sponsors who support the programme," Virtue added.
The coaches will be conducting two camps, one for boys and girls, 7-11 years old, during the early session, 9 a.m. to noon, and the other for kids 12-15, from 1:30 to 5 p.m.
The camps will focus on ball possession, space management, transition (offensive and defensive), game intelligence, goalkeeping and Valencia CF Academy training models and examples.
JFF boss pleased
President of the Jamaica Football Federation (JFF), Captain Horace Burrell, said his organisation fully supports this development.
"I have heard talks in recent times that football is not being developed here. I am very satisfied and pleased to see how things are going.
"Our grassroots programme is going well. Jamaica football is alive and well. The programme is on track. I must commend the organisers of this programme as it is responsible for the exposure of talents to Spain. This initiative that started three years ago has done well for the youngsters," the JFF boss said.
Simone Walker, Scotiabank's director of marketing programmes, pledged her company's support to the programme and handed over a cheque worth $2 million.
"We are pleased to be sponsor again this year. We are excited about the programme as the youngsters and parents are looking forward to the event this week.
"ScotiaBank is proud to partner with other stakeholders in moulding the youngsters," Walker pointed out.
Celsa Nuño Garcia, ambassador of Spain, said: "We have seen the Valencia coaches coming back because they are pleased with the talents here. The camp has been successful over the years. We will be sponsoring children from inner-city communities to participate in the five-day camp. Some parents have it hard, so we will assist. I know the children are really looking forward to the camp."
Member of parliament for Eastern St Andrew, Andre Hylton, who represented Natalie Headley-Neita, minister without portfolio with responsibility for sports, said the government is fully supportive of this programme.
Also present were Martin Davis and Lucas Levee, scholarship winners at the first camp three years ago. Davis played in the Villareal Youth Cup competition in Spain. Levee is training with Hurracan Valencia in Spain.
Other sponsors are Spanish Court hotel, Gatorade, Jamaica Producers and Main Event.
Published: Wednesday | July 3, 2013 0 Comments
Simone Walker (centre), Scotiabank group director of marketing, presents her company's sponsorship cheque of $2 million to Martin Davis (left) and Luca Levee, on behalf of the Next Generation Valencia Club Football Camp, at the media launch of the 2013...
Marc Stamp, Gleaner Writer
Five coaches from Valencia FC of Spain will conduct the fourth staging of the Scotiabank Next Generation Sports Valencia Football Camp, July 4-8, at Sabina Park in Kingston.
The coaches are Alfredo Ramos, Jorge Manteca, Alberto Marrama, Joa Geixiera and Gonzalo Sanz. Marrama is a goalkeper coach.
"We see it as an important opportunity to continue to expose talents over the past three years with selected campers," André Virtue, technical director, Next Generation Valencia Club Football Camp, told the gathering at the media launch at Spanish Court hotel on Monday.
"The camp will impact the lives of kids and create opportunities for them. We are expecting about 160 young people. Football needs the support and we are expecting amazing returns. It requires some risk for us to step out, so thanks to all sponsors who support the programme," Virtue added.
The coaches will be conducting two camps, one for boys and girls, 7-11 years old, during the early session, 9 a.m. to noon, and the other for kids 12-15, from 1:30 to 5 p.m.
The camps will focus on ball possession, space management, transition (offensive and defensive), game intelligence, goalkeeping and Valencia CF Academy training models and examples.
JFF boss pleased
President of the Jamaica Football Federation (JFF), Captain Horace Burrell, said his organisation fully supports this development.
"I have heard talks in recent times that football is not being developed here. I am very satisfied and pleased to see how things are going.
"Our grassroots programme is going well. Jamaica football is alive and well. The programme is on track. I must commend the organisers of this programme as it is responsible for the exposure of talents to Spain. This initiative that started three years ago has done well for the youngsters," the JFF boss said.
Simone Walker, Scotiabank's director of marketing programmes, pledged her company's support to the programme and handed over a cheque worth $2 million.
"We are pleased to be sponsor again this year. We are excited about the programme as the youngsters and parents are looking forward to the event this week.
"ScotiaBank is proud to partner with other stakeholders in moulding the youngsters," Walker pointed out.
Celsa Nuño Garcia, ambassador of Spain, said: "We have seen the Valencia coaches coming back because they are pleased with the talents here. The camp has been successful over the years. We will be sponsoring children from inner-city communities to participate in the five-day camp. Some parents have it hard, so we will assist. I know the children are really looking forward to the camp."
Member of parliament for Eastern St Andrew, Andre Hylton, who represented Natalie Headley-Neita, minister without portfolio with responsibility for sports, said the government is fully supportive of this programme.
Also present were Martin Davis and Lucas Levee, scholarship winners at the first camp three years ago. Davis played in the Villareal Youth Cup competition in Spain. Levee is training with Hurracan Valencia in Spain.
Other sponsors are Spanish Court hotel, Gatorade, Jamaica Producers and Main Event.
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