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Cup success all round for Academy teams

All Maccabi Tel Aviv age-group sides have advanced to the next stage of the State Cup after winning this weekend

Maccabi Tel Aviv’s boys and junior sides entered the State Cup fray at the weekend and all have advanced to the next stage of the competition after they notched clear wins. The youth (under-19) side had Saturday off and will enter the competition at a later stage.

Ironi Nesher 0, Maccabi Tel Aviv “Oded” 3: The U17 side had an easy win over their hosts from the north who are languishing at the bottom of their division. Maccabi’s goals were scored by Elad Kaplan, Saar Salama and Aviv Peles.

Maccabi Tel Aviv “Eli Fuchs” 3, Hapoel Kfar Sava 1: The U16  team carried on their winning run in the league and came back from an early deficit to beat the visitors at Kiryat Shalom with Ido Mizrahi, Niv Huber and Lior Aloni scoring for Maccabi.

Hapoel Nof Hagalil 0, Maccabi Tel Aviv “Eldad”: The U15 team played their hosts from the north in Hadera and also continued their winning ways with goals by Michael Merenstein, Osher Bruchim, Lior Yosef (two), and Nikita Alexienko.

M.S. Beer Sheva – MTA U14S 0:6

MTA U13S – Maccabi Tzur Shalom 10:1

MTA U13N – Hapoel Ironi Gedera 6:0

MTA U12S – Hapoel Emek Hamaayanot 35:0

MTA U12N – Maccabi Rehovot 14:0

Ironi Kiryat Gat – MTA U11S 1:24

MTA U11N – Maccabi Hertzlya 27:0

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David Revivo: ״happy to work with excellent players and coaches״

Former player David Revivo, who has started working with Maccabi Tel Aviv’s top youngsters in the youth academy's elite training programme is himself a graduate of the club's youth system. He's now also coaching a family member

The Maccabi Tel Aviv youth academy named after the late, great Avi Cohen, has seen a significant transformation in the past three years under the guidance of Patrick Van Leeuwen, who has instilled his own vision in the organisation.

The elite training programme for the brightest prospects began last season and this year, Raymond Atteveld, Van Leeuwen’s deputy, is overseeing the development of the young hopefuls.

The elite training programme is running concurrently with the academy’s regular activities. It is tailored individually for each of the club’s brightest prospects to give them the best chance to improve both on the pitch and beyond.

A number of coaches are working together with Atteveld, including Boaz Bracha, Hamda Mari, Uri David and the freshest face on the sidelines, David Revivo.

Making his way through the ranks in Maccabi’s youth system, Revivo is now past his playing days. He talked to us about his experiences as a coach.

“I’m so happy that I have been given the opportunity to be a part of the elite project. Maccabi’s young players have a level of training and facilities that were not available when I was a youngster here. It’s a very praise-worthy addition and gives the chance to instill additional proficiency to those who work hard. There is no question that these players will reap the benefits of their training.”

Revivo said his own hope is to see young players develop both individually and within a team. “It’s not something that many players have, it’s a special programme,” he added.

The first training session last week was attended by some of the most talented players who are slated to become the backbone of Maccabi Tel Aviv and of Israeli football in the future. One of those in training was Roy Revivo, David’s cousin.

“It was great fun to have him in training,” David said.

“I’m very honoured to work alongside excellent coaches and players and under Patrick Van Leeuwen and Raymond Atteveld, it’s a privilege to learn from their experience and observe their dedication and professionalism,” Revivo said.

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Youth Academy enter State Cup fray

Maccabi Tel Aviv's academy teams enter the State Cup competition this weekend with U17 away to Ironi Nesher, U16 hosting Hapoel Kfar Sava and U15 playing Nof Hagalil

The State Cup for age group competition gets under way this weekend with Maccabi Tel Aviv’s boys and juniors joining the tournament. The youth team are not in action, however. They will join the competition at a later stage.

Ironi Nesher v. Maccabi Tel Aviv Oded: The Boys A side will begin their quest for the Cup in a second round away tie at Ironi Nesher in the north and Uri David’s charges, fourth in their division, will endeavour to advance in the competition against a side which is next to bottom, having won only once so far in the league this season.

Maccabi Tel Aviv Eli Fuchs v. Hapoel Kfar Sava, Kiryat Shalom 09:00: Maccabi’s B team high flyers who lead their division after seven consecutive wins and look a confident bet to advance past their opponents.

Hapoel Nof Hagalil v. Maccabi Tel Aviv Eldad: Hadera Beit Eliezer, 14:30: The Boys C team will look to maintain their positive momentum after their win last weekend against a side that are hosting their match a significant distance from home.

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Youth Academy Results 30.11.19

Maccabi Tel Aviv's youth team gain memorable home win over leaders Maccabi Haifa but the U17 lose away to Ra'anana while U16 and U15 also win comfortably

Maccabi Tel Aviv “Shahar,” the club’s under-19 team, notched a vital 2-1 win over league leaders Maccabi Haifa on Saturday, a first defeat for the team from the north who have won their last eight games and drawn the other.

Maccabi, who lay third in the standings at the start of play, having won their last four matches, continued their good momentum as Rave Asayag and Shaked Navon scored the goals. Eliezer Ben Aharon’s charges remain third in the standings but have closed the gap behind the leaders to three points.

Hapoel Ra’anana 2, Maccabi Tel Aviv “Oded” 0:  The U17 went down to Ra’anana away in the ninth round of action and are in fourth place in the standings with the gap from the top at five points. The boys will look to get back on track on Saturday against Ironi Nesher in a State Cup fixture.

Maccabi Tel Aviv ” Eli Fuchs” 4, Bnei Yehuda 0: Assi Haber’s charges continued their positive momentum and notched a seventh consecutive win to maintain their position at the top of the standings for another week. Bar Lin with two goals, Oscar Gloch and Ravi Nawi scored the goals.

Maccabi Tel Aviv “Eldad” 9, Hapoel Katamon Jerusalem 0: The U15 stormed into the match after managing only to draw last week to thrash the visitors. They are fourth in their division. Goals were scored by Ron Rabinovitch (two), Nikita Alexienko, Omer Diner, Osher Bruchim (hat trick), Yosef Lior and Michael Merenstein.

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Youth team inflict defeat on league leaders

Maccabi Tel Aviv's youth team register an important and morale-boosting 2-1 win over Maccabi Haifa in youth "classico," a first defeat for the league leaders

Maccabi Tel Aviv “Shahar,” the club’s under-19 team, notched a vital 2-1 win over league leaders Maccabi Haifa on Saturday, a first defeat for the team from the north who have won their last eight games and drawn the other.

Maccabi, who lay third in the standings at the start of play, having won their last four matches, continued their good momentum and were soon in the lead when Rave Asayag slotted home in the fifth minute after latching on to a cross from the right by Omri Ram.

Maccabi had at least three more good chances to score in the first half, but on two occasions shots went close, and Haifa had their goalkeeper Sharif Kayuf to thank for keeping the ball out.

A few more second-half chances for Maccabi failed to find the target, while an extended period of play failed to yield and significant assaults on either goal.

Maccabi finally found the net for a second time two minutes into injury time when substitute Shaked Navon shot unmarked at goal and the ball took a deflection off a Haifa defender to beat Kayuf in goal.

Haifa then had time for a last-gasp consolation strike when Ilai Hajaj got hold of a loose ball let go by Maccabi ‘keeper Ben Musayof and rolled the ball home just before the final whistle sounded.

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UNDER-9s SOUTH NAMED NOVEMBER PIZZA PREGO TEAM

Maccabi Tel Aviv Youth Academy's heads have chosen the U9 South as their outstanding team of the month, an initiative sponsored by Pizza Prego

Maccabi Tel Aviv’s under-9 team from the southern section have been named the outstanding team of the month by the club’s Youth Academy, a prize sponsored by Pizza Prego.

Academy heads Patrick van Leeuwen and Guy Zuckerman picked the side that train at Kiryat Shalom and the boys celebrated with a meal sponsored by Pizza Prego on Thursday.

They are the second team to feature in the pick for the prize and follow in the footsteps of Under-13 South, who were the first team to win the special prize.

Each month Van Leeuwen and Zuckerman will pick their outstanding team for the period. Results were not necessarily the main factor in making the choice, rather, the behaviour of the boys and their achievements off the field of play too.

“Each month we will pick a side not only according to their results but also through their behaviour and the way in which they train. This time we have picked Juniors C South because we have been heartened by the way the boys have conducted themselves. They have shown a very positive approach and have bonded well, these will be our criteria to pick sides either from the southern base at Kiryat Shalom or the northern branch at the university,” Zuckerman said.

“Our cooperation with Pizza Prego has been very fruitful from our perspective, and we are very pleased that we can reward the kids and give them a good feeling. It helps team bonding and shows commitment by both parties,” he added.

U9S are coached by Idan Biton, his assistant is Amit Stern and goalkeeping coach is Shaul Hagaiel.

The team has played one match so far this season, a win over Hapoel Beersheba.

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Youth team face Maccabi Haifa in “Classico”

The youth and junior teams are action on Saturday. MTA U19 team will face the league leaders Maccabi Haifa the centre of attention. U17 are away to Ra'anana, U16 host Bnei Yehuda and U15 play Katamon

Youth league action returns on Saturday after a three-week layoff and the with a clash against “Classico” rivals Maccabi Haifa in the tenth round of action in Ness Ziona, Maccabi’s home ground, kickoff at noon.

Four consecutive wins has Maccabi going into the match in buoyant mood and third in the standings, six points off the pace, but it won’t be easy against league leaders Haifa, who have won eight and drawn once this season.

U17, Maccabi Tel Aviv “Oded” will play away at Ra’anana kickoff at 08:30 at the northern park in Ra’anana in the ninth round of action. Maccabi are second in the standings in what is expected to be a tight clash against the hosts, who are in fourth place and are the only unbeaten team in the division.

U16, Maccabi “Eli Fuchs” host Bnei Yehuda at Kiryat Shalom in the 13th round of action. Maccabi lead the division and have won their last six matches, while Bnei Yehuda are in seventh place in the league.

U15, Maccabi “Eldad” host Hapoel Katamon Jerusalem at 08:30 on the synthetic pitch at Kiryat Shalom in the eighth round. Maccabi are fourth in the division, while Katamon are in 13th position with only one win to their name so far.

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Ben Aharon: “confident in youth team’s ability”

Maccabi Tel Aviv youth team coach Eliezer Ben Aharon talks about his team's prospects and his expectations ahead of the crucial clash on Saturday against leaders Maccabi Haifa

Youth league action returns on Saturday after a three-week layoff and the stakes couldn’t be higher with a clash against “Classico” rivals Maccabi Haifa in the tenth round of action to be hosted at Ness Ziona.

Four consecutive wins has Maccabi going into the match in buoyant mood and in third place in the standings six points off the pace, but it won’t be easy against league leaders Haifa, who have won eight and drawn once this season.

“Matches against Haifa are always interesting, this is the classic rivalry among the youth teams and over the years there has been healthy competition between the clubs through all age groups,” Ben Aharon told us.

“Haifa started the league well and we didn’t, though we have improved more recently and we are in the ascendency,” he added.

Ben Aharon said that victory was definitely the aim on Saturday and he was confident in achieving it.

“We want to inflict a first defeat of the season on Maccabi Haifa and close the gap to three points, we believe in our ability and get the win,” Ben Aharon said.

Preparations for the game have been like against any other team and Haifa’s weak points are going to be the key to get the win, although with so much of the season still ahead, nothing is concluded at this early stage, said the coach.

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Football Network project gains momentum

Maccabi Tel Aviv's youth academy is continuing to work with other clubs across the country and impart its knowledge and philosophy in training youngsters

Maccabi Tel Aviv’s youth academy held a gathering on Monday for coaches and training staff from clubs throughout the country to share its approach and system in raising young players.

Representatives from Hapoel Hadera, Beitar Ramat Gan, FC Holon, Ramle SC, Beitar Tel Aviv-Bat Yam, Ironi Gedera and Ashkelon FC participated in the session led by Maccabi’s head of scouting, Ran Elias. The event was held under the auspices of Patrick Van Leeuwen, the head of the academy.

Leon Asraf, who heads the junior academy, began with a lecture which was followed by a model training session involving Maccabi’s U12 team. Goalkeeping, fitness and technique coaches among others were all on hand to discuss aspects of their work.

Elias later talked of the meeting with colleagues and discussed plans for continued
cooperation.

“This was our second gathering to display our project, and we hosted professionals from many clubs throughout the country. We will hold these meetings once every two months at the training facility at Kiryat Shalom. This time we dealt with the younger age groups and next time we will concentrate on the older players.”

Elias said that at a later stage, Maccabi coaches will visit partner advise on training methods. The project is intended to raise cooperation with smaller outfits throughout the country and increase cooperation and share knowledge and it is hoped that more clubs will join the partnership.

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Girls’ team beat Ramat Hasharon 5-0

Maccabi Tel Aviv's girls' team scored their second win in their league by beating Ramat Hasharon at home. Female youth league gets under way at the weekend when Maccabi play Maccabi Beersheba

Maccabi Tel Aviv’s girls’ team on Monday registered an easy 5-0 win over the girls of Ramat Hasharon in their second league outing of the season and added to their victory in the first round of their league opening away win over Bnot Yehuda.

The female youth team will get their league campaign under way on Saturday when
they meet Maccabi Beersheba.

Players wishing to join the club should call Dana Nuessenbaum at 050-6300890.

The female academy is run according to a programme prepared by Patrick Van Leeuwen and the project is managed by Dana Nuessenbaum who oversees coaches and support staff working to train a new generation of players under the best possible conditions.

The academy is divided into three age groups according to year of birth: Youth (2001-05), Girls (2006-08) and Youngsters (2009-12).

Training will include three soccer sessions, physical fitness, video analysis, diet, mental coaching and medical assessment.

 

Maccabi Tel Aviv’s girls’ team on Monday registered an easy ...