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The coronavirus crisis has made it hard to hold any sporting activity or to be able to maintain a football team in full fitness and activities at Maccabi Tel Aviv’s youth team are being held by “remote control” as each individual worries about their own and their families’ health.
The coaching staff of the under-19 team, Maccabi “Shahar,” have created a weekly work programme for the players and they all keep in touch with each other and monitor progress using the Zoom app, head coach Eliezer Ben Aharon said.
“At the moment we are mainly working on strength and stability and our fitness coach, 
Tal Volik, is in charge of putting the players through their paces. In the current circumstances it’s very important for the players to be able to maintain their fitness as much as possible,” Ben Aharon said. He added that the players are also engaged in video analysis of their performances in matches this season, and the goalkeepers also have their own training routine. Other ideas are being worked on to keep the players in form and will be added later, he said.
The team hold three online coaching sessions during the week with the staff, while the rest of the time is devoted to individual work when it is up to the players to look after themselves. “We are not policing the players and don’t need them to show us what they are doing, but they know very well that if they don’t work to keep up their fitness, they will fall badly behind when we get back to our regular schedule.
I expect the players to all work according to the programme that has been devised, and to work on aspects that require more attention and to build up their physical strength. “Each player who needs help or who has a query can ask an available fitness coach who is available to respond.” Ben Aharon said that dietary issues were also being controlled by the club and that each player knows what they need to eat, and when.
On a personal level, Ben Aharon said that he is using the time to take stock of the season so far and to better himself when play resumes. “I want to improve what I do in every way, and this is a good opportunity to raise my level as a coach. “I must also add that it is very gratifying to see the team do all it can to maintain fitness levels and it is a good sign that the culture that our coaches have created at the Academy is gaining the response from the players almost without exception. It’s also good to see that the players’ families are involved,” Ben Aharon said.
He called on all coaches and players to adopt the same approach and continue to train and keep fit as much as possible so that when the time comes to return to action, it will be much easier for everybody.
“Maccabi Tel Aviv is a family that stays united as it aims to remain the best youth academy even in these trying times,” he said.
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Maccabi Tel Aviv’s players have already created many exciting moments this season and have left us cheering wildly with some spectacular goals. So while play is suspended, we have devised a knockout tournament for the best goal of the season and it will be your votes that decide which has been the best goal scored so far this season.
The competition format starts at the quarter-final stage. We have chosen eight players who have each scored at least three goals and have chosen their best efforts to represent them in the voting.
The last quarter-final pits Itay Shechter against Dor Micha. One of them will advance to the semi-finals where you, the fans, will be called upon to vote once more. And so on, until we have a winner.
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Club update following the Coronavirus
Dear supporters,
First and foremost, all of us at Maccabi Tel Aviv FC hope that you and your families are healthy and strong.
During these extraordinary times, it is crucial for all of us to heed the Health Ministry’s instructions so that we may avoid illness and ensure that our loved ones also stay healthy.
All football in the country was halted around two weeks ago and there will be no play until further notice. In the meantime, while we all miss our beloved game, we want to update you about what is happening at the club.
The global battle to stop the spread of coronavirus has completely changed daily lives everywhere and has shut down sporting activities all over the world. At the club, work continues in accordance with Health Ministry guidelines as we focus our attention on engaging with our fans and devote efforts to helping the community.
In order to act in the most professional manner possible, Maccabi Tel Aviv has maintained direct contact with many clubs in Europe, as well as with the European Clubs Association (ECA), the Israel Professional Football League and the Israel Football Association. The sharing of information and consultations with our colleagues from AC Milan and Inter Milan, Bayern Munich, Arsenal and Ajax on how to operate during these turbulent times regarding the team and players and no less important, maintaining ties with our supporters contributes to all of us.
The teams’ daily schedule
All Maccabi’s squads, from the first team to the Youth Academy, have halted all regular training for over a week in accordance with the Health Ministry’s instructions.
The first team players have received individual training schedules and dietary instructions from the fitness staff tailored to confinement at home. These include a general program and detailed instructions designed for each player.
The various Youth Academy teams are also keeping to a training regimen that has been specifically prepared for them.
As many of you have seen in our official website and on our social media platforms, the players and club staff are making every effort to maintain contact with you. Together, we will continue to create content that we hope will grab your attention and put a smile on your faces.
Maccabi Tel Aviv FC Foundation and medical teams
While our daily lives are in turmoil and society is suffering, we confront additional challenges. This has prompted the Maccabi Tel Aviv FC Foundation to support medical teams who are working around the clock to help save lives.
Over the past weekend, the foundation together with “Achim Lasemel,” purchased 5,000 surgical masks for hospital staff. In view of the great shortage, we have decided that the “Passover from the Heart” campaign that raises funds for the needy ahead of Seder Night, will offer the opportunity to collect donations for medical equipment needed to treat the sick.
We thank all those who have already given money to the project. We know that we will overcome this crisis more effectively if we work together and by doing so we will emerge stronger.
Please help us to help others. Please click here to donate.
The official shop and customer support
Maccabi Tel Aviv’s official stores at Kiryat Shalom and Kanyon Hazahav in Rishon Lezion are currently closed but the online shop continues to operate as normal, as does our online customer service helpline. We are doing everything to answer your queries as swiftly as possible.
For any queries, you are invited to contact us through: maccabi@mtafc.com
Season Tickets and Tickets
The club is awaiting news from the Health Ministry and the Israel Professional Football League about when play may resume. We have received many queries from season ticket holders and promise to update you all when we know more.
As soon as we get word, we will publish information on all the club’s official media platforms.
In summary, and most importantly, dear fans, we implore you to guard your own and your loved ones’ health and follow Health Ministry guidelines.
In the meantime, the club and the players are making every effort to keep you interested and refreshed with content and activities until we get back into action.
We look forward to seeing you all again very soon at full strength and in the best of health.
Yours,
Maccabi Tel Aviv FC
