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by back of the net
Sun Sep 20, 2009 6:29 pm
Forum: Coaching Football
Topic: Raiders investing in youth
Replies: 3
Views: 2630

Raiders investing in youth

Raiders moving forward with youth programme After a very successful year, the youthful Adelaide Croatia Raiders Football Club are implementing another bright pathway project for junior players in the north which will help develop home grown talent for their seniors and beyond. In an initiative, the ...
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Sun Sep 20, 2009 6:27 pm
Forum: Junior Football
Topic: Raiders invest in youth
Replies: 12
Views: 3168

Raiders invest in youth

Raiders moving forward with youth programme After a very successful year, the youthful Adelaide Croatia Raiders Football Club are implementing another bright pathway project for junior players in the north which will help develop home grown talent for their seniors and beyond. In an initiative, the ...
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Tue Jun 09, 2009 12:33 pm
Forum: Junior Football
Topic: SCHOOL SOCCER
Replies: 53
Views: 9387

Re: SCHOOL SOCCER

My hand is up over 2 ball games.......but they all have degrees...paid for by the club
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Fri Jun 05, 2009 4:32 pm
Forum: Junior Football
Topic: SCHOOL SOCCER
Replies: 53
Views: 9387

Re: SCHOOL SOCCER

Have to say GM the "Hounds" lost out there..... I may not be seeing what's on offer but Jnr "Net" had a verbal about how good those boys are....but sorry me Club comes first....School after homework...
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Thu Jun 04, 2009 4:26 pm
Forum: Junior Football
Topic: SCHOOL SOCCER
Replies: 53
Views: 9387

Re: SCHOOL SOCCER

Should the Club come first?
by back of the net
Thu May 21, 2009 4:45 pm
Forum: Junior Football
Topic: SCHOOL SOCCER
Replies: 53
Views: 9387

Re: SCHOOL SOCCER

I know for my son we had to sign a contract, which to this day is for me a joke...but... if you take the meaning of the contract then his school should supply him with adequate levels of coaching....they do not..like most schools and clubs coaches are people that care.....but i think all schools ...
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Tue May 19, 2009 3:44 pm
Forum: Player - Coach - Club Finder
Topic: Looking to coach ?
Replies: 6
Views: 3570

Re: Looking to coach ?

It stands at 250 games to get junior certification.....chased that down for Scotty
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Tue Feb 17, 2009 7:40 pm
Forum: Junior Football
Topic: Raiders v Demons for Victoria Bushfire Appeal
Replies: 0
Views: 544

Raiders v Demons for Victoria Bushfire Appeal

Saturday 21 Feb Raiders will host the Northern Demons with games starting at 8.45am. The Club will be raising money for the Red Cross Bushfire appeal. See you there.
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Wed Feb 11, 2009 1:51 am
Forum: Junior Football
Topic: manchester utd cup
Replies: 102
Views: 18691

Re: manchester utd cup

This competition deserves the full support of everyone, my opinion only, not only is a great pre season format, but what a great challenge for any team/club, you sense its toe in the water stuff for the FFSA, i can only hope whilst there is opportunity South Austrailian Teams will compete, a winner ...
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Wed Feb 11, 2009 1:39 am
Forum: Junior Football
Topic: Looking for a Club?
Replies: 2
Views: 1001

Re: Looking for a Club?

Some Clubs put out the "full sign" but find that post Christmas and post school fees that young players passion wanes, sometimes we lose one or more, some times we really do get some outstanding desire to play football...people get burnt...kids change codes, football wins as it is experiencing ...
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Wed Jan 28, 2009 11:10 pm
Forum: Junior Football
Topic: Enfield Juniors are a shambles
Replies: 20
Views: 4643

Re: Enfield Juniors are a shambles

John...be mindful .....each time you place a post on serious subject like junior football someone who has more endorsement than you will hunt you down.... junior football is in shambles... the opportunity to take the game to the next level lost in this garbage..clubs that want to provide the best ...
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Wed Jan 28, 2009 10:50 pm
Forum: Coaching Football
Topic: A question for Junior coaches
Replies: 32
Views: 10237

Re: A question for Junior coaches

i want to convey so many truths about this forum saw personally some so called experts....bag the Raiders.. we are shit....offer nothing to our kids just scoop up the cash....laugh as we skip away .....my number is 0430295333 ring me... i am likely to answer your call....go toe toe with me ....but ...
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Tue Jan 27, 2009 10:56 pm
Forum: Coaching Football
Topic: A question for Junior coaches
Replies: 32
Views: 10237

Re: A question for Junior coaches

Actually Walker has his licence for goal keeping, dont poke your head in the sand we as in the Raiders have a number of more than apt people around the club to pass on the craft of keeping..... our coaches are more than capable and John Walker Raiders TD is an asset....if you dont like the guy so be ...
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Tue Jan 27, 2009 5:37 pm
Forum: Coaching Football
Topic: A question for Junior coaches
Replies: 32
Views: 10237

Re: A question for Junior coaches

We at the Raiders are very blessed to have a number of licenced Goal Keeping Coaches around our Club all keen to lend a hand this season including Technical Director John Walker, as well as Cody Larkin who has had a session with some of the boys... some passionate Glovemen around even in U8's.
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Tue Jan 27, 2009 5:28 pm
Forum: Junior Football
Topic: Looking for players U9's
Replies: 0
Views: 594

Looking for players U9's

The Raiders have only a couple positions vacant for U9's for this year, we are keen to hear from any parents interested in getting their Child into soccer or moving them into federation soccer. We have fantastic coaches for this age group so please contact me Brenton Waye my email ...
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Tue Jan 27, 2009 5:23 pm
Forum: Junior Football
Topic: 6 year looking to play football
Replies: 7
Views: 2043

Re: 6 year looking to play football

I would like to congratulate you firstly Rodney on your response...simple facts allowing parents to make informed choices..If your interest in getting your child into SSF you can contact me Brenton Waye I am the Vice President Adelaide Croatia Raiders on adelaidecroatiaraiders@gmail.com and i am ...
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Tue Jan 20, 2009 10:46 am
Forum: Junior Football
Topic: Moving to Adelaide from the UK, looking for a junior team?
Replies: 71
Views: 11650

Re: Moving to Adelaide from the UK, looking for a junior team?

Hi ManchesterCity, Just wanting to say welcome and hope you're not dying in this heat! I also hope that you have been able to touch base with one of our SA great clubs and been able to find a home for your son. The one thing that I did notice was that we didnt really clarify that there are ...
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Wed Dec 17, 2008 1:41 am
Forum: Coaching Football
Topic: club with the best junior pathway and development
Replies: 81
Views: 21270

Re: club with the best junior pathway and development

As one of Walker's bosses....by the way my name is Brenton Waye ...players leave believing what they are told....by others...we wish them well and see you on the park. we have grown by around 47% this year, Walker has brought a number of fantastic families to our club and we have worked hard for ...
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Thu Nov 20, 2008 9:18 am
Forum: Junior Football
Topic: Raiders Coaches
Replies: 23
Views: 4992

Re: Raiders Coaches

Hehehe Mr Eterias - this is actually MRS Net.....do we turn this conversation sexist now?? I always answer blue whereas Mr Net couldnt be bothered to make it look pretty (and yes - typically, we girls do like things to be pretty lol :D ) As the Junior Club Treasurer, Registration Officer and a team ...
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Wed Nov 19, 2008 11:49 pm
Forum: Junior Football
Topic: Raiders Coaches
Replies: 23
Views: 4992

Re: Raiders Coaches

Oh! And yes we did have 80 kids turn up for one age group - actually for several of them in fact. That is 80 turn up for one group x multiple age/teams. Does that make sense or have I totally confused you??!! :?
by back of the net
Wed Nov 19, 2008 11:46 pm
Forum: Junior Football
Topic: Raiders Coaches
Replies: 23
Views: 4992

Re: Raiders Coaches

Rabbit ur right that winning at all costs is not the path to walk. Its not healthy for the kids or the sport. Every club wants to combine winning and development but it cant be at the expense of the children and their enjoyment of the sport. Filikis, I agree, there is no room for racism in our ...
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Wed Nov 19, 2008 5:41 pm
Forum: Junior Football
Topic: Raiders Coaches
Replies: 23
Views: 4992

Re: Raiders Coaches

Ur right - we need to walk the walk and talk the talk. That coach is still with us and yes, he was very passionate. But also apologetic about the whole incident and accepted the penalty that was given. The team adore him and wouldnt bear to see him go which wasnt and isnt an option! I hate to burst ...
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Wed Nov 19, 2008 12:54 am
Forum: Junior Football
Topic: RAIDERS - U14c GOALIE NEEDED
Replies: 0
Views: 633

RAIDERS - U14c GOALIE NEEDED

Thank you to everyone for coming out and joining in on our trials process this year. Its been a huge success! One of the only positions that we have left to fill is for a Goalie for our new U14C Squad. This team is an all new squad with a big focus on player development & team building. The boys ...
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Wed Nov 19, 2008 12:42 am
Forum: Junior Football
Topic: Australian Footballrs Pathways Progam and Raiders
Replies: 32
Views: 5560

Re: Australian Footballrs Pathways Progam and Raiders

Well said Jeda. My name is Zara and Im a member of the Raiders Junior Committee. At the end of the day, Raiders supply good facilities, good coaches, good community feeling and we have great families supporting this all. We may not have 'success' Red, as you determine it, but why, then, are our ...
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Tue Nov 18, 2008 10:12 am
Forum: Junior Football
Topic: Australian Footballrs Pathways Progam and Raiders
Replies: 32
Views: 5560

Re: Australian Footballrs Pathways Progam and Raiders

Walker has achieved his goal here i believe and will have a grin from ear to ear as you are talking about what he doing....developing juniors and that is what He and the Raiders are all about. Good to see other clubs wanting to do the same thing.....Were lucky at the Raiders as we are blessed with a ...
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Sat Nov 15, 2008 7:19 pm
Forum: Junior Football
Topic: Raiders Coaches
Replies: 23
Views: 4992

Re: Raiders Coaches

I am going to say watch this space....there may just be a stunning announcement around the corner..that will take us to the next step.
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Thu Nov 13, 2008 8:24 pm
Forum: Junior Football
Topic: Raiders Coaches
Replies: 23
Views: 4992

Re: Raiders Coaches

If Walker does a book, mine will be Autographed to "Mate" ...John has a passion beyond the game...always thinking how to give more back to the kids.... my son decided his pathway after spending 8 months with another academy....he is fit...now he is getting game smart...Raiders have are getting it ...
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Wed Nov 12, 2008 10:02 pm
Forum: Junior Football
Topic: Australian Footballrs Pathways Progam and Raiders
Replies: 32
Views: 5560

Re: Australian Footballrs Pathways Progam and Raiders

My Name is Brenton Waye aka Back Of The Net..... I am the Secretary of the Adelaide Croatia Raiders.... I know our program is in safe hands with John Duthie and John Walker...my details are available at our website... tiger turf and Nike... oops name dropper.
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Wed Nov 12, 2008 3:52 pm
Forum: Womens Football
Topic: Raiders Junior Girls Team Trials
Replies: 1
Views: 818

Re: Raiders Junior Girls Team Trials

Hi there, Just to follow up our recent girls trials held. Thank you to the girls that came out to try. We will be holding some further trials within the next few weeks and will post the new trial dates here as soon as we finalise them. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact ...
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Wed Nov 12, 2008 3:49 pm
Forum: Womens Football
Topic: Raiders Junior Girls Team Trials
Replies: 1
Views: 818

Raiders Junior Girls Team Trials

Due to an unprecedented demand, the Raiders are holding trials for Junior Girls teams up to U15's this sunday 02/11/08 from 10am til 12.00pm. The registration & trials are to be held at the: Adelaide Croatian Sports Centre, State Sports Park Main North Rd Gepps Cross All players are very welcome so ...