Coaches stress on importance of confidence and freedom at the Airtel Rising Stars final trials
Started
by Bharti Airtel in association with Manchester United, one of the best
soccer clubs in the world, ‘Airtel Rising Stars’ screens young
footballers across India for sporting capabilities and skillsets based
on their performance in tests, real time match simulations etc. The
on-ground execution of ‘Airtel Rising Stars’ has been entrusted to Procam International - India’s largest Sports marketing and Leisure Management company.
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The names of 11 selected players will be announced on Feb 21
Mumbai, 20 February 2014: The
final trials of Airtel Rising Stars 2013-14, India’s largest under-16
soccer talent hunt got off to an outstanding start on Day one with 23
selected participants being out through the paced by Manchester United
coaches at Mapusa’s Duler Stadium today. The camp marks the culmination
of an intensive six-month talent hunt conducted in seven cities with the
support of state and district football associations.
On
Day one of the two-day trials that were conducted at the stadium and in
an indoor arena, coaches stressed on the importance of confidence and
freedom in football. They also briefed participants on playing their
individual game, and displaying their distinguishing strengths and
expertise. The entire group was divided into four teams of five players
each and 5 vs 5 conditioned games were held, where coaches tested
players with different scenarios and conditions to test the techniques
and skills of the players. There were also classroom sessions, before
the players were shown a presentation on what it takes to be a
Manchester United players, narrated by Ryan Giggs.
The
afternoon session stressed on dribbling skills, shooting skills and
included a workshop for goalkeepers, after which they played a 11-a-side
20 mins game to conclude
.
The
players will be judged on technical and tactical skill, physical and
mental strength, social skills, on field behaviour, communication,
discipline, enthusiasm and fair play.
The
camp is being overseen by Manchester United coaches Lami Sonola, Kecvin
O’Connell and Adam Hilton, who will choose 11 young footballers to
train at a week-long camp at the Manchester United Soccer School in the
United Kingdom.
The
unique format of ‘Airtel Rising Stars’ ensured that each player at the
camp gets equal opportunity and time to demonstrate his skills, overseen
by officially certified and renowned coaches.
Santosh Barodia
Senior Consultant
M: +91.9820509642 |
M: +91.9820509642 |
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