The Under-15s Open up training for the new season
The Under-15 side, Maccabi “Eldad” Tel Aviv opened up training ahead of the 2018/19 campaign. Head Coach Ori David will continue with the squad for another season while his assistant is Eliran MizrahiThe Maccabi Tel Aviv “Avi Cohen” Youth Academy’s next representative, the Under-15 side, Maccabi “Eldad” Tel Aviv under the direction of Head Coach Ori David and his assistant Eliran Mizrahi began training for the upcoming 2018/19 season.
David commented about the opening of a new campaign: “I feel great. This is my 11th season at the Club and I’m a lucky person to be part of this Academy for so many years. It’s great to see that the demands of Performance Director Patrick van Leeuwen and his assistant Raymond Atteveld continue to increase as each season begins. Last campaign was very successful and we will continue to strive to be at the same level of the European academies. On a personal level I’m happy to be back with the Under-15 squad which is now made up of boys born in 2004 and I’m thrilled to be a part of this wonderful Academy where I can help and contribute to the development of the youth.”
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Derby on Matchday 4: U19 Fixtures Released
The Israel Youth Premier League opens up on August 25 and the Champion Maccabi “Shachar” Tel Aviv will begin their title defense at Bnei Sakhnin. The fixtures are insideThe Israel Youth Premier League begins at the end of August and the fixtures for the upcoming 2018/19 season were released as Maccabi “Shachar” Tel Aviv will begin their defense on August 25th at Bnei Sakhnin.
Guy Tzarfati’s side will host Hapoel Tel Aviv in the first Derby of the season on Matchday 4 while they will play Maccabi Petah Tikva on the next Matchday, Hapoel Raanana on Matchday 9 and Maccabi Haifa on Matchday 14.
First Round Fixtures (dates to be confirmed)
Matchday 1 – 25.8.18 – Bnei Sakhnin – Maccabi “Shachar” Tel Aviv
Matchday 2 – 1.9.18 – Maccabi “Shachar” – Hapoel Hadera
Matchday 3 – 15.9.18 – Kiryat Shemona – Maccabi “Shachar” Tel Aviv
Matchday 4 – 22.9.18 – Maccabi “Shachar” Tel Aviv – Hapoel Tel Aviv
Matchday 5 – 29.9.18 – Maccabi Petah Tikva – Maccabi “Shachar” Tel Aviv
Matchday 6 – 6.10.18 – Maccabi “Shachar” Tel Aviv – Hapoel Ramat Gan
Matchday 7 – 13.10.18 – Beitar Tubruk – Maccabi “Shachar” Tel Aviv
Matchday 8 – 20.10.18 – Maccabi “Shachar” Tel Aviv – Hapoel Raanana
Matchday 9 – 27.10.18 – Hapoel Beer Sheva – Maccabi “Shachar” Tel Aviv
Matchday 10 – 3.11.18 – Bnei Yehuda – Maccabi “Shachar” Tel Aviv
Matchday 11 – 1.12.18 – Maccabi “Shachar” Tel Aviv – Maccabi Netanya
Matchday 12 – 15.12.18 – Hapoel Ramat HaSharon – Maccabi “Shachar” Tel Aviv
Matchday 13 – 22.12.18 – Maccabi “Shachar” Tel Aviv – Ashdod
Matchday 14 – 29.12.18 – Maccabi Haifa – Maccabi “Shachar” Tel Aviv
Matchday 15 – 5.1.19 – Maccabi “Shachar” Tel Aviv – Beitar Jerusalem
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Maccabi “Oded” Tel Aviv fall 4:3 to PFC Septemvri Sofia
The Under-17 side played their final friendly at their preseason training camp in BulgariaThe preseason training camp in Bulgaria for the Under-19 and Under-17 side’s came to an end as Maccabi “Oded” Tel Aviv fell 4:3 to PFC Septemvri Sofia. Tal Torjman scored a brace and Or Roizman added single marker for Eliezer Ben Aharon’s squad.
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WATCH: Maccabi “Shachar” defeats PFC Septemvri Sofia 7:1
The Under-19 side defeated the local squad and ended their preseason training camp friendlies on a high with two wins in their last pair of matchesThe Yellow & Blue’s Under-19 training camp in Bulgaria is nearing its end as they played their final friendly against local side PFC Septemvri Sofia (U19 State Cup Champions) on Saturday. Head Coach Guy Tzarfati’s squad scored seven goals thanks to Omri Barami, Eyal Hen, Dan Lugassi, David Dego, Muflah Shalata and a brace by Tal Yegudayev.
Head Coach Guy Tzarfati’s Starting XI: Or Itzhak, Michael Tzikilaka, Alon Shtrozberg, Amit Glazer, Tomer Machluf, Tamir Glazer, Amit Yakov, Yoav Hofmayster (c), Eduardo Guerrero, Omer Barami, Eyal Hen.
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The Under-19’s defeat the Under-17’s 4:1
After the Under-19's match was abandoned and the Under-17's was cancelled the two squads played each otherThe preseason training camp in Bulgaria for the Under-19 and Under-17 side’s has featured a number of friendlies so far this week and on Friday the two sides battled it out between themselves as Maccabi “Shachar” won 4:1 thanks to goals by Bar Cohen and Gil Ben Shalosh while Or Roizman found the back of the goal for Maccabi “Oded”.
Head Coach Guy Tzarfati of Under-19 Maccabi “Shachar” Tel Aviv’s Starting XI included: Guy Mizrahi, Roy Benbenisti, Dan Lugassi, Bar Netanel, Asaf Hershko, Ido Sahar, David Dego, Omri Ram, Tal Yegudayev, Rave Assayag.
Head coach Eliezer Ben Aharon of Under-17 Maccabi “Oded” Tel Aviv’s Starting XI featured: Ben Mosayof, Yarin Muzan, Hadar Mor, Itay Ben Hemo, Shahar Rozen, Guy Sivilya, Rotem Itzker, Shaked Navon, Yali Lazar, Nehoray Bitton, Nir Berkovich.
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Watch: Maccabi “Oded” and CSKA Sofia draw 2:2
The Under-17 side played their first preseason friendly at their training camp in Bulgaria. The Yellow & Blue drew with CSKA Sofia as Shaked Navon and Or Roizman scored for Ben Aharon's squadThe Under-19 and Under-17 teams began their preseason training camp in Boyana, Bulgaria. Following the Maccabi “Shachar” win yesterday against Slavia Sofia, Maccabi’s U17 side played their first preseason friendly. The young Yellow & Blue drew 2:2 against CSKA Sofia as Navon Shaked and Or Roizman scored for Head Coach Eliezer Ben Aharon’s squad.
Head Coach Ben Aharon’s Starting XI: Ben Mosayof, Itay Rada, Yarin Muzan, Itay Ben Hemo (C), Amit Hevroni, Imri Benrenholz, Yali Lazar, Rotem Itzker, Nehoray Biton, Shaked Navon, Tomer Yakubi.
The Under-19 and Under-17 preseason friendly matches will be broadcasted live on the Official Website
Schedule:
Maccabi “Shachar” Tel Aviv (U19)
24.7 – Slavia Sofia
26.7 – FC Germanea Sapareva Banya
28.7 – PFC Septemvri Sofia
Maccabi “Oded” Tel Aviv (U17)
25.7 – CSKA Sofia
27.7 – Lokomotiv Sofia
29.7 – PFC Septemvri Sofia
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WATCH: Maccabi “Shachar” defeats Slavia Sofia 1:0 in Friendly
The Under-19 squad played their first friendly at their Bulgaria preseason training camp. The Yellow & Blue defeated the Academy side of Slavia Sofia thanks to a Shai Balahssan goal. On Wednesday the U17’s will face CSKA SofiaThe Under-19 and Under-17 teams began their preseason training camp in Boyana, Bulgaria. Today (Tuesday) Maccabi “Shachar” played their first friendly match against Slavia Sofia. The Yellow & Blue defeated the local side thanks to a goal by Shai Balahssan in the 74’. Tomorrow the Under-17 team will play their first preseason friendly against CSKA Sofia at 18:00 and will be broadcasted live on the Official Maccabi Tel Aviv Website.
The Under-19 and Under-17 preseason friendly matches will be broadcasted live on the Official Website
Head Coach Guy Tzarfati’s Starting XI: Or Itzhak, Guy Mizrahi, Amit Glazer, Dan Lugassi, Tomer Machluf, Asaf Hershko, Muflah Shalata, Yoav Hofmayster (C), Rave Assayag, Omer Barami, Amit Yakov.
Schedule:
Maccabi “Shachar” Tel Aviv (U19)
24.7 – Slavia Sofia
26.7 – FC Germanea Sapareva Banya
28.7 – PFC Septemvri Sofia
Maccabi “Oded” Tel Aviv (U17)
25.7 – CSKA Sofia
27.7 – Lokomotiv Sofia
29.7 – PFC Septemvri Sofia
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The Under-16 Squad opens up the new season
Maccabi “Eli Fuchs” Tel Aviv began training for the upcoming 2018/19 season. Eran Sassi is the Head Coach and is in his first season at the Academy while Ben Kaplan will be his assistantThe third Maccabi Tel Aviv “Avi Cohen” Youth Academy team, Maccabi “Eli Fuchs” Tel Aviv (U16) has begun training for the upcoming 2018/19 campaign. Head Coach Eran Sassi is in his first season at the Academy while Ben Kaplan will be the assistant coach, a role he filled last year with the Under-15 South side. The squad that began training today is a combination of the two Under-15 teams from last year.
Head Coach Eran Sassi looked ahead to the new season, “The moment I joined the Academy I received all of the necessary information from the Performance Director in order to begin the season on the right foot and the first training session ran extremely well. I know that Maccabi Tel Aviv has the highest professional demands and I believe that I’ll be able to handle them and enjoy working with the young players at the Academy.”
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Youth Academy Teams Head to Training Camp in Bulgaria
The Maccabi Tel Aviv “Avi Cohen” Youth Academy has two squads in Bulgaria at a preseason training camp. The U19 side departed on Sunday while the U17’s will join them on Tuesday where they will play friendlies against CSKA Sofia, Lokomotiv Sofia and othersOver the next few days, two Maccabi Tel Aviv “Avi Cohen” Youth Academy teams will arrive in Bulgaria for preseason training camps that will last for 7 days. The Under-19 and Under-17 sides are preparing for the 2018/19 campaign and will play a number of friendlies against teams including CSKA Sofia, Lokomotiv Sofia, Slavia Sofia and others.
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Football Development at the Youth Academy
The teams will hold two training sessions per day and each side will face 3 local opponents. Throughout the camp, the players will have a schedule that includes training and video sessions, as well as working out in a gym and in a swimming pool.
Schedule:
Maccabi “Shachar” Tel Aviv (U19)
24.7 – Slavia Sofia
26.7 – FC Germanea Sapareva Banya
28.7 – PFC Septemvri Sofia
Maccabi “Oded” Tel Aviv (U17)
25.7 – CSKA Sofia
27.7 – Lokomotiv Sofia
29.7 – PFC Septemvri Sofia
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Football Development at the Youth Academy
The role of the Maccabi Tel Aviv “Avi Cohen” Youth Academy is to develop and promote the Club’s players. Just ahead of the 2018/19 season, the Performance Director Patrick van Leeuwen looked at the process of football development that helps improve the level of young footballersOver the past two seasons, the Maccabi Tel Aviv “Avi Cohen” Youth Academy made significant changes and progress under Performance Director Patrick van Leeuwen who brought his unique philosophy to the forefront. Following the last couple of season’s success and just ahead of the start of the 2018/19 season, van Leeuwen looked at how the Academy has continued to evolve and develop: “We are very happy with the progress made over the past two seasons. The Academy staff has worked very hard for us to be in the position that we are in today. We will continue on the same path this coming season.”
Moving Forward:
The Youth Academy teams will continue to develop the same way that they have over the past season and the staff will continue to achieve this by implementing an intensive training program. In addition, a new element that will be focussed on this season is personal development. Along with the team planning and structure, there will also be a strong emphasis put on individual development where a number of players will work on their own personal progress in addition to the development of the team itself. Van Leeuwen added: “The program will not only take place on the pitch but off of it as well with the goal of developing the player within the world of football. They will work on various specific programs that will not include training with a ball.”
Another positive effect from the past season that will impact the future is the number of loaned players moving to one team. Van Leeuwen talked about the continuing progress of the players: “We are always looking for the right path to develop the players. Not everyone is ready to make the jump form the Youth Team to the First Team and we have to find the right way to prepare the players. Some of the players will move to Beitar Tel Aviv/Ramle in the hope that they will receive significant minutes in the realm of a professional team that is made up of adult age footballers.”
Staff:
A number of changes were made in the Academy staff. After the personal development of some of the coaches, they received opportunities at other clubs. The professional staff always looks to make sure to find appropriate replacements to continue the growth of the coaching staff.
Bulgaria Training Camp:
The Under-19 and Under-17 teams have already begun training for the upcoming season and will also head to Bulgaria for their preseason training camp where they will play friendlies against local academy teams including: CSKA Sofia, Lokomotiv Sofia, PFC Septemvri Sofia, Slavia Sofia and FC Germanea Sapareva Banya. The other Academy teams will begin to train gradually over the month and by mid-August all of the sides will be participating in their training program for the 2018/19 campaign.
New programs for the upcoming season:
- Coach development – The goal is to continuously promote and improve the Academy’s coaches and this will be done by inviting foreign experts who will give special lectures to the staff. In addition, van Leeuwen discussed ways to further develop Israeli coaches and football in general: “There is the thought of helping football development by organizing a congress of coaches who work in youth football. The congress will be able to deal with practical and theoretical development by sharing information and working together.”
- International Tournament – The Academy will continue the tradition started last year with an International Youth Tournament. The goal is to organize a tournament with quality International youth teams. On the local level, this will give other teams in Israel the opportunity to participate in the tournament and gain significant experience. For the younger age groups, there will be an attempt to organize tournaments as well in order to gain experience in a different type of framework.
- Increasing football time – This year, the football hours for the Academy teams will significantly increase. The amount of training sessions will increase from the younger ages all the way to the Club’s Under-19 team.
Patrick van Leeuwen concluded: “We are looking forward to the start of the season for all of the Academy teams. We are welcoming both the veterans along with the new players who have joined the Academy to the Maccabi family and hope that we will help them improve and become even better players. What was in the past will stay in the past and we will ensure that we will be stronger as we look ahead to the continuing development of the Youth Academy.”
Over the past two seasons, the Maccabi Tel Aviv “Avi Cohen” Youth ...
