After three seasons, the league championship will return to Kiryat Shalom. Maccabi “Shachar” Tel Aviv officially wrapped up the title with a 5:1 victory over Hapoel Petah Tikva and will host Kiryat Shemona next week when they lift the championship plate.

Head Coach Guy Tzarfati shared his thoughts on the championship:
“It’s a great feeling. I came full circle as I won the Under-19 title 22 years ago as the captain of the team and today, 22 years later I took home the championship as the coach. I’m happy for the players and the terrific staff as this is a championship for the entire club and that’s how it is at Maccabi as we all work together.”

The process:
“It took time for me to understand how to coach a youth team and players. Whoever doesn’t work in this industry doesn’t understand that it’s 24/7 work to be with the players as each has their own story that has to be processed both in your head and in your heart. It’s a huge challenge and I really enjoyed the process and what I am doing here.”

Together as a team:
“We’re going to eat together as a team and once a month we do something as group whether it’s Playstation, laser tag, paintball or going to a restaurant. Other than the hard work we all put in together, it’s important to also do fun things so the players get to know each other.”

Asking the fans to come out next week to see watch the team lift the championship plate:
“All season long I haven’t asked the Maccabi fans to come see us, but our last match which is at home we want the fans to come and pay homage to the squad. I want them to see what Maccabi Tel Aviv is all about.”