U11 Next Step Zonal League

Gold Coast Soccer 2011 Next Step Programme

Firstly a big thank you for the support you have shown to the Under 11 Next Step Programme. WE have had over 130 of our top under 11 players trying out over the past 4 weeks. The level of ability shows that we have an abundance of talented juniors on the coast and now our challenge is to ensure we provide as many possibilities as we can to allow each of them to reach their potential. Congratulations to the following 56 players for making it through to the next step and we hope you enjoy the experience and opportunity you will have over the next 6-12 weeks.

For those players not announced below please do not despair. We will be announcing a next step opportunity for you all in the next week to 10 days that will allow you to stay part of the process but in an environment where you can work on your individual skill and technique. Players who show rapid progress through coaching in this scenario will still be considered. We are looking for players that have ability but also players who can respond to coaching. Lastly a big thank you from me to the selection committee and coaching staff for the effort, dedication and hard work they have put in over the past month, it is much appreciated. We look forward to some excellent soccer being played over the next 10 weeks.

North East Zone

Braedon Steel Musgrave

Callum Harris Southport

Campbell Glaves Southport

Daniel Jacobson Southport

Douglas Briese Southport

Lachlan Madge Southport

Lyka Jones-Pardoe Southport

Mason Milham Gold Coast Knights

Matthew Morris Runaway Bay

Myles Szarek Runaway Bay

Oliver Austin Runaway Bay

Tolga Atile Southport

Tyson Kohayakawa Runaway Bay

Yanis Benzenati Gold Coast Knights

North West Zone

Anton Gjeloshi Gold Coast Knights

Ethan Cave Burleigh Heads

Eric Unternahrer Tamborine Mt

Gary Russell Coomera

George Belcher Nerang

Jack Bradford Nerang

Liam Neville Nerang

Luke Johnson Coomera

Marin Pjetri Nerang

Matthew Guerin Tamborine Mt

Regan Lowry Canungra

Sebastiano Tassone Nerang

Slavko Saric Gold Coast Knights

Wilson Gayhwaite Beechmont

Central Zone

Angus Emery Robina

Clay Davidson Mudgeeraba

Christian Lawrence Palm Beach

Drew Collins Robina

Harrison Lister Broadbeach

James Blackman Burleigh Heads

Jordan Ewery Palm Beach

Joseph Knox Merrimac

Joshua Melfi Palm Beach

Joshua Shin Robina

Milan Niksic Mudgeeraba

Nicholas Hansen Bond United

Ryan Collins Robina

Zane Williams Bond United

Southern Zone

Ashton Saunders Tweed Valley Kings

Conner Pegg Palm Beach

Harrison Halliwell Palm Beach

Harry Lincoln Palm Beach

Jackson Chapman Tweed Valley Kings

Jai Ellison Palm Beach

Jeremy Green Tweed Valley Kings

Matthew Hodgson Tweed Valley Kings

Noah McCarthy Palm Beach

Shane Futcher Palm Beach

William Munro Palm Beach

Zane Aldridge Kingscliff

Zane Rowles Palm Beach

Zayne Stewart Tweed Valley Kings

Training will be at Carrara Stadium on Wednesday 6.30pm to 8.00pm and Sunday 3.00pm to 4.30pm for the next two weeks.

Optional Goalkeeping training is available on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday at Carrara Stadium at 5.00pm with the Representative Program

Get Ready to take your game to the next level!!

About the U11 Next Step Programme

The GC Soccer Next Step Programme is the pathway to selection for the highest junior soccer honour on the Gold Coast...Representing our city as a Gold Coast Rep player in the Rebel Junior Premier League.

The Gold Coast is divided into 4 equally strong zones (refer to below for break-up) in the U11 age group, resulting in the top 56 to 60 players training and playing with and against each other over 15-20 weeks under the guidance of qualified coaches. The culmination of this programme will see 14 boys selected to play for the under 12 Gold Coast Representative team in 2012.

Team Selection

Trials will start in June and will run for 3 to 4 weeks. The top 14 players in each zone will then be selected to train together and play in a round robin format over 7-10 weeks. Selection will be made by a panel of coaches who hold a minimum of a Youth Coaching licence. The coaching panel reserves the right to move players to another zone if required.

Costs

Selected players will be charged a fee of $125, for which they receive approximately 30 hours of coaching and playing at a high standard and also get to keep their playing strips as a memento.

Training

Selected players will train once per week on Sunday mornings so as not to disrupt club matches or club training. Training will go for a maximum of 2 hours and will be conducted according to the FFA curriculum by your qualified coach.

Trial Games (to all be held at Carrara Stadium, Nerang Broadbeach Rd, Carrara)

Sunday 5^th, 12^th & 19^th June from 3.00-4.30pm

21st June 2011 Next Step Zonal Teams announced and 3 weeks training scheduled Games – All Games to be played at Carrara Stadium, Nerang Broadbeach Rd, Carrara

Sunday 17^th July - 4.00 to 5.30pm

Sunday 24^th July – 1.00 to 2.30pm

Sunday 31^st July – 1.00 to 2.30pm

Sunday 7^th August – 3.00 to 4.30pm

Sunday 14^th August – 3.00 to 4.30pm

Sunday 21^st August – 3.00 to 4.30pm

September 1^st Top 40 Players Announced

October 9, 16, 23, 30 2012 Under 12 top 40 trials

November 6, 13, 20 2012 Under 12 Top 24 trials

December 1 2012 Under 12 rep team announced

Southern Zone

Murwillumbah, Kinsgcliff, Tweed Valley Kings, Tweed Heads, Banora Point, Border United, Tugun, Palm Beach

North East Zone

Runaway Bay, Musgrave, Southport, Magic United, Surfers Paradise

North West Zone

Coomera, Pacific Pines, Nerang, Gold Coast Knights, Mt Tamborine, Canungra, Beechmont

Central Zone

Mudgeeraba, Robina, Burleigh Heads, Broadbeach, Merrimac, Bond

The Next Step Programme is not the only pathway to becoming a successful soccer player. There are players who have made it as professionals without going through this process. However it is a programme that does give you a great soccer and life experience and gives you the only opportunity of being selected for Queensland State teams. It is an individual choice to take part and we look forward to working with those players that are up to the challenge.

For Further Information Contact: Troy Bingham - 0408 723 355

To Download the Registration Form click here

Next Step Coaching Announcement:

It is with great pleasure that we announce the 2011 Next Step Zonal Programme Selection Committee and Coaching staff. This is a highly qualified group of applicants who have been organised to ensure we have experience in the FFA curriculum along with playing experience and the relevant coaching qualifications. There were 10 applicants in all with the most senior qualified coaches being selected. Coaching staff have been organised to ensure no club conflict with the zone they are coaching and no selector or coach has any children trying out in this age group. It is our intention to continue to scout for and develop coaches through these next step opportunities. Congratulations to all selected.

Selection Committee:

Pat hedges FFA/AFC “A” License (FQ RDO and Community Instructor)

Gary French FFA/AFC “B” License (FQ RDO and Community Instructor)

Stuart Hallam FFA/AFC “B” License (2010/11 U12 QLD State Coach and Selector)

David Abela FFA/AFC “A” License (Queensland Academy of Sport Coach)

Ian Shaw FFA/AFC “A” License Part 1

Zonal Coaches:

Central Zone

Head Coach: Mirko Runje FFA/AFC “B” License

Assistant: Darren Softley FFA Youth License

Southern Zone

Head Coach: Paul Wilton FFA/AFC "B' License