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Mohamad Abu Ayash: “I Miss my teammates”

As the MTA Youth Academy copes with the constraints of the coronavirus situation, the U17 player, Mohamad Abu Ayash, shares his thoughts about the situation

U17 team player, Mohamad Abu Ayash, shares his thoughts and feelings with us on the Academy’s official Instagram account. Watch the clip:

U17 team player, Mohamad Abu Ayash, shares his thoughts and ...

U17 declared as league champions

Following the Israel Football Association's decision to curtail the season for youth teams, MTA's U17 side have been named champions for the 19/20 season after leading the league when it was halted

Maccabi Tel Aviv’s U17 side have been crowned league champions for the 2019-20 season following a decision by the Israel Football Association to curtail the league because of the coronavirus lockdown.

The under-17 side were in first place after 21 fixtures played in which they won 15, drew three and lost three matches. They finished with 48 points, two ahead of second-placed Hapoel Tel Aviv.

Maccabi’s boys scored 50 goals and conceded 16. The team’s leading goalscorer was Dor Turgeman, who netted 19 times.

In his first season as head coach of the U17 team, Ori David won the championship.

“It’s a bit strange to have to summarise the season already in April, but the situation has
brought this upon us and we have been declared under-17 champions,” David said.

“Unquestionably, the players have made dramatic progress and we have improved as a team too. We played some excellent football in line with the Academy’s ethos. The entire squad were party to this success and it is an extraordinary achievement for players of this age group. We are deserving champions,” he said.

David added that Academy performance director Patrick Van Leeuwen’s choice of the coaching team had made all the difference and he credited his colleagues for the success.

“My assistant, Jeffrey Ishai, did wonderful work and it was the game changer in developing the players, and for the Academy in general.”

David also credited Yair Iluz, responsible for bodybuilding, goalkeeping coach Yisrael Eini, analyst Shlomi Tubul, physio Or Panda and mental trainer Meirav Levi.

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“A good time to get better and come back stronger”

As the MTA Youth Academy copes with the constraints of the coronavirus situation, our girl team player, Liana's Hirsh, shares her thoughts about the situation

The girl team player, Liana Hirsh, shares her thoughts and feelings with us on the Academy’s official Instagram account. Watch the clip:

The girl team player, Liana Hirsh, shares her thoughts and feelings with ...

Homework 2: Technical moves for the Youth Academy

The Maccabi Tel Aviv Youth Academy has produced videos with training skills for the players to be able to practice while the remain at home during the coronavirus lockdown. Watch the 2nd video here

Omer Kabilo: “A very challenging time”

As the MTA Youth Academy copes with the constraints of the coronavirus situation, the U17 goalkeeper, Omer Kabilo, shares his thoughts about the situation

U17 team goalkeeper, Omer Kabilo, shares his thoughts and feelings with us on the Academy’s official Instagram account. Watch the clip:

U17 team goalkeeper, Omer Kabilo, shares his thoughts and feelings with us ...

Youth Academy head sends Passover greetings

Guy Zukerman, the manager of Maccabi Tel Aviv's Youth Academy, shares his Passover message to the staff, the players, and their parents

With the club under lockdown as we head into the holiday, Guy Zukerman, the manager of Maccabi Tel Aviv’s Youth Academy, shares his Passover message to the staff, the players, and their parents:

Dear players, parents, coaches and Academy staff,

It’s hard to comprehend the situation that has been forced on us during this past month. The inability to train and play football, the game we love, is very difficult but it is very important at this time to maintain everybody’s health, and stay home and follow instructions.

It is heartwarming to watch as players of all ages work on their fitness in their home environment. I hope the situation will improve quickly and that we will be able to get back into training and playing, and most important, to be able to see you all during the week and on Saturdays.

I take this opportunity to wish you all a healthy and joyous holiday and hope that we may swiftly get back to our regular lives and to playing football.

With the club under lockdown as we head into the ...

Ori Halevi: “I miss football and the training routine”

As the MTA Youth Academy copes with the constraints of the coronavirus situation, the U17 striker, Ori Halevi, shares his thoughts about the situation

U17 team striker, Ori halvei, shares his thoughts and feelings with us on the Academy’s official Instagram account. Watch the clip:

U17 team striker, Ori halvei, shares his thoughts and feelings with us ...

Homework: Technical moves for the Youth Academy

The Maccabi Tel Aviv Youth Academy has produced a video with training skills for the players to be able to practice while the remain at home during the coronavirus lockdown. Watch it here

A message to the Academy from Patrick Van Leeuwen

Maccabi Tel Aviv  Performance Director Patrick Van Leeuwen sends his best wishes during these unprecedented times to all the players, the coaching staff and to parents

These are unprecedented times for the whole world as it deals with the coronavirus outbreak and the Maccabi Tel Aviv Youth Academy is no different, as it ensures that players are able to keep fit and healthy in accordance with a plan prepared by the coaching staff. Performance Director Patrick Van Leeuwen has sent the following special message:

“Hi to all players, parents and coaches,
We haven’t had the chance to enjoy any games during the past few weeks and to see you around the grounds at Kiryat Shalom or at away matches. Let’s hope that the situation will improve and that we will be able to meet each other again very soon.

I see more and more players are active and are continuing to exercise in fields, on their balcony or in their gardens, and I note that many parents are turning into personal trainers or video specialists.

I just want to encourage you all to keep it up and enjoy the moments you can spend both on football and with your family. For now, please all stay safe and stay at home. I hope to see everybody fit and healthy when we start to play football again”.

These are unprecedented times for the whole world as it ...

Ben Hemo: “It’s Hard without football”

As the MTA Youth Academy copes with the constraints of the coronavirus situation, the U19 defender, Itay Ben Hemo, shares his thoughts about the situation

Youth team midfielder Rotem Yatzkar shares his thoughts and feelings with us on the Academy’s official Instagram account. Watch the clip:

Youth team midfielder Rotem Yatzkar shares his thoughts and feelings ...