While the Professionals Football Leagues resumed training, the Youth Departments across the country are still not allowed to return to action. In the meantime, the club’s Youth Academy continues to hold activities for the players and staff members off the pitch.

After a range of special lectures recently, Maccabi’s first team player, Matan Hozez, who graduated from the Youth Academy shared his experiences. Hozez told the players of his journey in the Youth Academy, through to the youth team as well as his loan periods and return to the first team. Hozez shared his experiences, disappointments, success and the way in which he dealt with the hardships.