Patrick van Leeuwen: “I’m happy to share Maccabi’s philosophy”

The Performance Director discussed the course that is currently underway that deals with training principles in modern football. Watch a video clip from last class inside

The brand new course from Maccabi Tel Aviv’s Sports Science Department and the Wingate Institute for Physical Education and Sports recently began that focuses on Training Principles in Modern Football. Following a successful first class where Performance Director Patrick van Leeuwen spoke about the general philosophy and style of play, the second course started to delve into the heart of the matter as Raymond Atteveld, van Leeuwen’s assistant presided over the class.

Atteveld discussed the various aspects of the game, be it the defensive or offensive side and explained that individual drills and full training sessions can be planned, what the players are required to do in the same situations, the coach’s attitude and how technological means are used for the quantitative assessment of statistics. In addition, the class looked at how a database helps in the planning and monitoring of training along with a theoretical demonstration of a session with a practical analysis immediately afterwards.

In the following video clip, Atteveld explains how an offensive attack is built:

The student body is composed of coaches, undergraduate students in the field of physical education as well as fitness trainers. The organizers of the course have adapted the content for everyone, so tools can be provided to all of the attendees and professional staff personnel in the same “language” and can be synchronized so that they can all work as one unit. So far the students have been extremely pleased and enthusiastic. Some have said that they have finally found a course where training methodology is being taught and that tools are being given in order to implement a theory in terms of planning, control, performance and evaluation immediately after a practice session.

Patrick van Leeuwen said: “I’m very happy that we began this project. There’s a a lot of interest on the part of the students and the coaches who registered and it gives us an opportunity to explain Maccabi’s philosophy by classroom lectures as well as actual training drills from our academic team. In the coming years, we will give the students an opportunity to also experience the training sessions themselves. I am very happy about the initiative and this is something that we must strive to continue.”

Atteveld also gave his point of view: “The participants are very energetic and are interested to learn how we work at Maccabi. They ask questions and look for advice on day to day situations that they encounter. They have a thirst and desire to learn more and more.” He also added: “The course makes the students think more about the work methodology that is relevant to them and we analyze every matter in order to help them become better coaches and then they can in turn create better players.”

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Five Maccabi representatives to feature for Israel Under-17’s

Daniel Peretz, Alon Strosberg, Tomer Mahluf, Eden Kartzev and Tamir Glezer will head to Hungary as part of the National Team that will attempt to qualify for the European Championships this summer

The Under-17 Israel National Team will play in the Elite Round of the European Championships and Head Coach Gady Brumer published the 18-man squad list today that includes five Yellow & Blue representatives. Keeper Daniel Peretz, defenders Alon Strosberg and Tomer Mahluf, midfielder Eden Kartzev and striker Tamir Glezer.

Israel will play in Group 2 along with the host Hungary, Norway and Russia. The National Teams that finish at the top of each group plus the 7 best second place finishers will advance to the European Championships that will take place this summer in Croatia.

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Training Principles in Modern Football Course Underway

The course given by Performance Director Patrick van Leeuwen, Dr. Antonio Dello Iacono and others got off to a great start. The participants were delighted after the first class

Maccabi Tel Aviv’s Sports Science Department and the Wingate Institute for Physical Education and Sports introduced a brand new course that got underway this past Friday dealing with Training Principles in Modern Football. The course, which will include 60 hours over 12 meetings, took place at the Kiryat Shalom Training Facility. Lecturers will include Dr. Antonio Dello Iacono, Course Coordinator, the Youth Department’s Performance Director Patrick van Leeuwen, Raymond Atteveld and other coaches from the department.

Patrick van Leeuwen and Dr. Iacono conducted the first lesson which was a smashing success due to the amount of registrants, in terms of interest and the positive feedback received by the organizers. The opening class was used to familiarize the participants with the content that will be covered throughout the 60 hours while van Leeuwen also touched on the Academy structure and training principles. Dello Iacono discussed football terminology and how to use Sports Science in the field today.

The second class will take place this coming Friday between 09:30-14:30. Raymond Atteveld and other coaches from the Youth Department will join van Leeuwen and Dr. Dello Iacono over the duration of the classes.

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Yellow & Blue Saturday – Match Results March 4, 2017

Not just an Under-19 Derby: The Under-17's defeated Maccabi Haifa in the "Match of the Season" and moved closer to the championship. 2:2 for the Under-16's against Ashdod

Hapoel “Nisanov” Tel Aviv 2:3 Maccabi “Shachar” Tel Aviv
The Yellow & Blue picked up the Big Derby win over the Reds in Youth Ligat Ha’Al action. For the Match Report CLICK HERE

Maccabi “Yoel” Haifa 1:2 Maccabi “Oded” Tel Aviv
The Under-19 squad took a big step towards the championship with an away win at the Greens. The hosts took the lead in the 16th minute, but Eliezer Ben Aharon’s players came back with goals by Sa’ar Berami in the 25th minute and Dani Amar in the 43rd minute to open up an 8 point gap atop the table.

Maccabi “Eli Fuchs” Tel Aviv 2:2 SC Ashdod “Morris”
Alon Brumer’s squad couldn’t get back onto the winning track as they split the points against Ashdod. The visitors took the lead on two occasions, however, Tashgar Diego and Dan Lugassi scored in the 12th and 44th minutes respectively to draw even after 90 minutes.

Hapoel Rishon Le’Zion 0:1 Maccabi “Eldad” Tel Aviv
The Under-15 south side squad won their second match in a row as Stav Nachmani scored the lone goal of the contest in the 26th minute to give his club the 3-points.

Maccabi “Ilan” Tel Aviv 4:2 Maccabi Barkai
Amir Sofer’s team continued with their torrent goal scoring pace as Yishai Bozorgi, Tal Turgeman, Itay Ben Chimon and Roie Maayan all found the back of the goal to give Maccabi “Ilan” the precious victory.

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Tzarfati: “They understood the importance of the Derby”

The Under-19 Head Coach was pleased with his side's 3:2 victory over Hapoel Tel Aviv: "This was one of our best matches this season. I told the players that we aren't coming home without the three points" Watch the highlights

Maccabi “Shachar” Tel Aviv picked up a very important win on Saturday in the Youth Ligat Ha’Al.

Guy Tzarfati’s players defeated Hapoel Tel Aviv 3:2 in the Big Derby at Wolfson and the Head Coach spoke about the victory as they had to comeback from a 1:0 deficit:

“I believe that this was one of our best football matches of the season. To come into Wolfson and comeback from a 1:0 deficit along with having quality chances and some nice combinations it was beautiful football. I saw the players following match instructions as well and they knew when to be aggressive. They understood the importance of the Derby for Maccabi Tel Aviv. I told them before the match that we aren’t coming home without the three points. I’m happy that we achieved the desired result, but I’m a bit disappointed that we didn’t score 4 or 5 goals.”

System and style of play:

“This season we are playing a certain system, sometimes better than other times. I’m happy that at this point of the season, against a tough opponent in the Derby we were able to show our superiority on the pitch.”

Tzarfati was also part of the Maccabi Youth Department delegation that went to Bergamo, Italy and visited Serie A outfit Atalanta. The Head Coach spoke about the experience:

“I’m happy that Maccabi Tel Aviv sent me along with three other coaches to Italy. We learnt a tremendous amount and we experienced things at a different club. We saw their Youth Club, how they trained and what they do on a day to day basis. You could say that they have years of tradition, however, I believe that we are working in the most modern of ways. They were excited about our presentation and what we do in Israel. Midweek, they also asked that we conduct their children’s training session. We made a great connection and we’re all very happy about it.”

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Maccabi “Shachar” wins the Derby 3:2

Guy Tzarfati's squad made sure to keep the city Yellow & Blue as Almog, Kartzev and Galili helped Maccabi to the comeback Derby win, their second of the season

Prematch
Maccabi “Shachar” Tel Aviv visited Hapoel Tel Aviv on Matchday 21 of the Youth Ligat Ha’Al after defeating Bnei Sakhnin last week away. Guy Tzarfati’s Starting XI was similar to last Matchday as Neal Goldberg, Eylon Almog and Dor Galili provided the attack up front.

First Half
Neal Goldberg had an early chance for Maccabi as his 3rd minute long range effort was caught by the keeper. However, it would be Hapoel who would strike first in the 5th minute as Ilay Mosiof found the back of the Yellow & Blue goal for a 1:0 lead. Almog tried to draw his side even in the 10th minute, but his 16 meter effort was blocked for a corner and five minutes later he got even closer when his attempt missed the target by just inches.

But Almog wouldn’t give up and in the 21st minute the Yellow & Blue striker found the equalizer. Amit Rosenboim began the attack with a pass from the right side to Netanel Peretz who left the ball for Almog who made his way into the box and blasted the ball into the goal. Nine minutes later Maccabi almost doubled their output as Rosenboim sent the ball to Goldberg, but the latter just missed the target from close range. The play calmed down over the final quarter hour of the half as the sides went into the break even at 1:1.

Second Half
Kartzev tried his luck in the 49th minute with a scorcher from outside of the box but his effort just scooted by the post while Almog sent a beauty of a ball to Goldberg on the 53rd minute but his sharp angle shot went out. Two minutes later an inspired Almog almost gave his side the lead as his 18-meter screamer was just tipped by the keeper to safety but Kartzev would finally get the second Maccabi strike as his 18-meter special beat the keeper for a 2:1 lead.

Ron Gabbay kept the score as is when he cleared the ball off of the line in the 63rd minute while Tzarfati made a number of substitutes to see if Maccabi could find an insurance marker as Mahmoud Awesat, Ron Zamir and Amit Shapira all entered the fray. As the match hit the 90th minute Awesat’s effort was blocked by the keeper, however, the ball landed up right in front of Galili as he made no mistake and put it home for a 3:1 advantage. Hapoel would pull one goal back, but it would be too little, too late as the young Yellow & Blue would take home the Derby with a 3:2 victory.

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Yellow & Blue Saturday – Match Results February 25, 2017

Four clubs from the Youth Department picked up wins on Saturday. The Under-19 side won 2:1 over Sakhnin and the Under-17’s defeated Hapoel Tel Aviv in the Derby

Bnei Sakhnin 1:2 Maccabi “Shachar” Tel Aviv
After a recent run of disappointing results, the young Yellow & Blue got back onto the winning track thanks to goals by Prince Thomas and Eylon Almog. For the full Match Report, CLICK HERE

Maccabi “Oded” Tel Aviv 2:1 Hapoel “Tzachi Ben Porat” Tel Aviv
Eliezer Ben Aharon’s squad won the Big Derby against Hapoel Tel Aviv and maintained a five point lead atop of the table. The Reds took the lead in the 44th minute on a penalty, however, the young Yellow & Blue found the back of the goal via Muflach Shelata in the 56th minute to draw his side even. Dani Amar then scored the winner in the 75th minute to pick up the win and the three points.

Maccabi “Golldshenfeld” Haifa 1:1 Maccabi “Eli Fuchs” Tel Aviv
The Under-16 club headed to Haifa for a tough away match as the hosts found themselves neck and neck with Maccabi “Eli Fuchs”. Raava Assayag scored for the visitors, but the gap to between them and first place now sits at 4 points.

Maccabi “Eldad” Tel Aviv 2:1 Hapoel “Shlomi Wartsel” Petach Tikva
A brace by Stav Nachmani in the 27th and 45th minutes was all that the Under-15 side needed to defeat their visitors who pulled a goal back in the 75th minute. Ori David’s squad are currently in third place, 5 points away from the top of the table.

Bnei Sakhnin 0:2 Maccabi “Ilan” Tel Aviv
Following back to back 3:3 draws, Amir Sofer’s club picked up a 2:0 away win at Sakhnin thanks to a 25th minute strike by Yishay Bozorgi and a 66th minute goal by Omer Snior.

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Maccabi “Shachar” defeats Bnei Sakhnin 2:1

The young Yellow & Blue got back onto the winning track thanks to goals by Prince Thomas and Eylon Almog who scored in the first half. Next week: Derby against Hapoel Tel Aviv

Maccabi “Shachar” Tel Aviv defeated Bnei Sakhnin 2:1 away on Matchday 20 of the Youth Ligat Ha’Al. Head Coach Guy Tzarfati was in Italy with a delegation from the Youth Department who were visiting Serie A outfit Atalanta. Handling his duties on the sidelines were Performance Director Patrick van Leeuwen and assistant coach Shaul De-Chukrel.

The young Yellow & Blue opened the match well and controlled the pace over the course of the first half. Prince Thomas started the contest in the midfield and in the 20th minute he gave his side a 1:0 lead by putting the ball behind the Sakhnin keeper. Just before the break the Under-19’s doubled the score as Eylon Almog found the back of the goal for a 2:0 advantage after 45 minutes.

The hosts were able to cut the lead to 2:1, however, Maccabi “Shachar” would not be denied the 3-points as they moved into 4th place with 34 points. The club will now get ready for a Big Derby against Hapoel “Nisonov” Tel Aviv next Matchday.

Starting XI: Daniel Peretz, Ron Gabai, Noam Cohen, Nadav Amran, Peled Moshe, Shay Golan, Prince Thomas, Netanel Peretz, Eylon Almog, Neal Goldberg, Dor Galili.

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Inspirational trip for Maccabi Youth Personnel to Atalanta

A Youth Department delegation is currently visiting Atalanta and took part in their youth club's training session while also meeting key team personnel

Maccabi Tel Aviv Youth Department personnel are in Bergamo, Italy visiting Atalanta, which is considered to have one of the world’s best youth departments. The Yellow & Blue group includes Dr. Antonio Dello Iacono (The Club’s Director of Sports Science), Guy Tzarfati (Under-19 Head Coach), Ori David (Under-15 Head Coach), Chen Abdu (Goalkeeping Coach), Eliran Sleman(Under-14 North Coach).

Over last few days, the delegation surveyed Atalanta’s training facility and observed the club’s youth team’s activities that included the Under-17, Under-16 and Under-15 sides. The Maccabi personnel took in the Italian outfit’s work philosophy and how they run their training sessions.

In addition, the group also met key personnel from management to the head of Atalanta’s scouting department. The delegation also took part in a 3-hour lecture about the training methodology of the Club that delved into the values and basis as to how the youth department works.

Atalanta’s first team also trains at the same facility and the Maccabi group talked about how they saw the owner and Head Coach Gian Piero Gasperini go from youth team to youth team and spoke to them for a number of minutes.

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Youth Department action, Saturday February 25, 2017

The Under-19 Club plays away at Bnei Sakhnin, the Under-17 side has a crucial Derby while the Under-16 looks ahead to a tough test

Bnei Sakhnin – Maccabi “Shachar” Tel Aviv, 11:00
The Under-19 side will look to get back onto the winning track when they visit the north and Bnei Sakhnin, Head Coach Guy Tzarfati who is part of a Maccabi delegation at the Italian outfit Atalanta, will miss the match and his assistant Shaul De-Chukrel will guide the young Yellow & Blue against the 10th place club.

Maccabi “Oded” Tel Aviv – Hapoel “Tzachi Ben Porat” Tel Aviv, 10:00 Kiryat Shalom
Eliezer Ben Aharon’s team will attempt to keep their five point advantage atop the Under-17 table when they face their city rival who find themselves in 5th place. The two sides faded each other earlier in the month in State Cup action as the Yellow & Blue took home a 1:0 victory in extratime.

Maccabi “Goldschenfeld” Haifa – Maccabi “Eli Fuchs” Tel Aviv, 10:30 Kesef
After falling to defeat against Maccabi Petah Tikva last Matchday, the Under-16 squad has another tough test as they travel to Haifa. Alon Brumer’s side will take on the Greens who are currently in third place, just one point away from the Yellow & Blue.

Maccabi “Eldad” Tel Aviv – Hapoel “Shlomi Wartsel” Petah Tikva, 12:30 Kiryat Shalom
The Under-15 coach, Ori David is also in Italy, however, his players will look for a win after a goalless draw last Matchday against Hapoel Kfar Saba.

Bnei Sakhnin – Maccabi “Ilan” Tel Aviv, 15:00 Nehef
Just like the Under-19 club, Amir Sofer’s team heads to Sakhnin after having drawn two straight Matchdays with the identical 3:3 score line as they’ll look to pick up 3-points.

Bnei Sakhnin – Maccabi “Shachar” Tel Aviv, 11:00 The Under-19 side will look ...