PINNER ALBION A CHARTERED TEAM
18 Oct 2010

Pinner Albion FC was the First Club to be awarded the prestigious Charter Standard award at the New Wembley Stadium by Sir Trevor Brooking in 2007.

Joining a team
26 Apr 2009

Joining a Team

Trials are held in May or June each year please view our web site (www.pinneralbionfc.co.uk) on a regular basis to see when we will hold trials and opportunities are there for talented footballers, both girls and boys. Coaches’ names and telephone numbers are listed on the site. Age groups are determined by the following; players for 2009/2010 must be under the age group they sign for on 31/08/09. i.e Under 10 players must be 9 on 31/08/09. If in doubt please consult the coach. All players who train or play for the Club must be registered to the Club to comply with our indemnity insurance. Please read the "Small Print " below which outlines the commitment you and your parents take on when you choose to join one of our teams.

Parents & Players – The small print: The excitement of joining a club like Pinner Albion FC can often be an anti climax if the parents and players are not 100% aware of their commitment. We outline below the demands which will be made on you as parents, and hopefully this will prepare you for the roller coaster ride called Youth Football?

Transport: Matches, in the HARROW & MIDDLESEX Leagues are played on a Sunday morning, we need parents to help with transport and not assume someone else will pick up their child and deliver them back.

Facilities: Often poor to say the least and you will “freeze” on the touchline. Your child might not even make the team that day and be prepared for the disappointment, both theirs, and yours.

Attendance: We expect your son to be available most weeks and as we have limited squads we cannot accommodate players who are unavailable more then the odd weekend.

Training: Attendance at training sessions is mandatory unless personal arrangements have been made in advance. Failure to communicate with the manager/coach regarding non attendance at training sessions will result in disciplinary action, and will preclude the player from the team that week.

Attitude: Training sessions can be ruined by the actions of one or two players. Such behaviour will not be tolerated and any dissent toward the coach will be treated as serious misconduct.

Support: We encourage vocal support. However, we politely ask parents to leave the tactical decisions and directions to the coaches/managers and refrain from offering “technical” advice from the touchline. Foul and abusive language is unacceptable.

Kit: The kit supplied remains the property of Pinner Albion F.C and should be returned in good condition as and when requested. It is your responsibility to return the items to us and we will not call at ex-players homes to collect.

Summary We are a club passionate about youth football and passionate about our players and their future. We encourage you to adopt our passion and welcome you to Pinner Albion F.C.

Mums & Dads
26 Apr 2009

Calling all Mums & Dads who are looking to get their child into mini soccer and would like to get involved themselves. Can you give 4 hours per week? Why not volunteer to manage your child's newly formed team at under 7 under 8 under 9 and under 10. We have places waiting for you. We will train you/police check you/kit you out and mentor and assist you while you learn. You will become one of our Club's most valuable assets whilst having the time of your life enjoying the thrills and spills of kids football in a well structured environment. All mums and dads welcome. Please speak to us at trials or contact us now for further information.

Presentation Evening 2009
26 Apr 2009

Presentation Evening 2009 will be Saturday 27th June. Please put this in your diaries/calendars.

Seven deadly sins of football
29 May 2007

Seven deadly sins of football

Square balls across the middle third
Square balls across the middle --this is a definite no-no in the defensive third. A square ball is the easiest ball to intercept. It also implies lack of support behind the passer. If an opponent incepts a square ball, the passer and receiver must start their recovery runs from an equal horizontal position. This gives the interceptor a head start on goal, as the passer and receiver must recover from greater distance.

Square balls across the middle third
Stopping the ball --players that "trap" the ball to a stationary position are easy to target by defenders. If the defender is closing down a receiver as the ball is arriving, the defender does not have to change course or angle of run if the receiver "stops" the ball. Also, a player that plays with the ball in one spot often invites his team mates to go into hibernation while they wait for that player to do something with the ball. There are some very good distributors that can "hold up the ball" until runs develop. Even though the ball seems to be stopped with these players, it is actually being moved in a very precise way.

GK staying on the line
GK staying on the line --as attackers and the ball gets closer to the goalline the goalkeeper must start to cut down the shooting angles by moving out. If the GK moves too soon, he may be open to a ball over the top. However, staying back on the line is an invitation to shoot at a wide open goal. In most situations, a GK should be at least 2 yards (younger ages) to 3-4 (teenage and above) when the ball is in the middle of the field and within shooting distance.

Vertical support positioning
Vertical support positioning --standing directly behind or directly in front of a player with the ball is a problem. Players need to support the ball at angles. If a on ball player is going to drop the ball, he must turn 180 degrees to get the ball back. With angled positioning it is only a half a turn. Also, the angled pass changes not only the vertical level, but the horizontal one as well. If a player is directly in front of the ball, he will have trouble turning and will not be open to the field. A player directly in front of the ball carrier also takes up valuable space the dribbler can go into.

Allowing the attacker to dribble the goal line
Allowing the attacker to dribble along the goalline --attackers that get to the goalline must be kept wide. Defenders that overplay or over commit against an attacker that is wide can allow the attacker to dribble towards the goal along the goalline. This destroys a defense, as passing angles are created that will carry the ball away from the GK and into onrushing attackers. This is similar to giving up the baseline in basketball.

Standing waiting for the pass
Standing waiting for the pass --it is a flat out sin not to go to the ball when under pressure.

Receiving the ball with the wrong foot
Receiving the ball with the wrong foot --players that reach for a ball on their left side, by stretching there right leg across there body cause themselves several problems. First, the support foot is immobile in order to support the other leg stretch. Second, the reception is with the outside of the foot or leg which is a much tougher area to control a ball. Last and most important, the player cannot immediately react to the touch without several adjustment steps. Essentially, the ball is stopped and the player stopped because the feet are not in position to more.