Guys over the coming days i will post the coaches who will be coaching at Olympic next season and a bit of a bio on them, this is important as this is the highest level of football in australia at these ages.

George Markos, Under 18’s coach for 2011 season

posted by on Sept. 26, 2010


Sydney Olympic is proud to announce Mr George Markos as the coach for our Under 18’s team for the 2011 season.

The Technical Director of the Club has had lengthy discussions with all coaches as a team but also individually to explain to them what is expected in the 2011 season, where we will all see many changes to promote development from within our Club.



Who is who?

Name: George Markos

Previous Clubs:

2007 Development of junior squads/players
2008 Nb9 Football Academy
2009 Earlwood Wanderers U/15’s
2009 Earlwood Wanderers over 35’s
2010 Sydney Olympic U/16’s

Personal attributes:

• Identifying young talent
• Nurturing the development of players
• Offer players educated and structured pathway
• Offer structured and professional coaching methods
• Emphasizing on technique and ball skills


Mr Markos mentioned after his appointment with Sydney Olympic: “I am very excited to be with Sydney Olympic FC for a second season and I am confident that with the valuable help of my coaching team, we can build on the great season we had last season, to make it even better in 2011.”


The Board and Technical Director of Sydney Olympic would like to wish George all the best in his role as the Under 18’s coach and we will all be on his side during the season.

To contact George, please send all your details via email to our Technical Director, Mr Ian Crook on ian.crook@sydneyolympicfc.com and he will then pass on your request to our Coach.

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http://www.sydneyolympicfc.com/news/2010/09/26/george-markos-under-18s-coach-for-2011-season/

Paoktzi, you can actually write a rational piece without sounding like a nob, well done. Try bringing this rationality across into the other threads and you will actually help your cause rather than bring it down.

And this was an interesting post, I look forward to more like it about grassroots football.

my opinions are shared with many but when i raise them here people get very annoyed because they are not aligned with there own, but that is wrong

+1

Paoktzi, If you can transfer this kind of balance to other threads, your opinion will be taken far more seriously.

Thanks though, this is interesting to read and is an example of what we need to be doing more in New Zealand - basing youth centres of excellence around prominent domestic clubs.



Edited by thewestisland: 26/9/2010 09:18:52 PM

Tony Candy, Under 16’s coach for 2011 season

posted by on Sept. 27, 2010


Sydney Olympic is proud to announce Mr Tony Candy as the coach for our Under 16’s team for the 2011 season.

The Technical Director of the Club has had lengthy discussions with all coaches as a team but also individually to explain to them what is expected in the 2011 season, where we will all see many changes to promote development from within our Club.

Tony was happy to take on the role and he has been appointed to drive our Under 16’s team into further success together with his assistant Mr Jim Lucia.


Who is who?

Name: Tony Candy

Previous Clubs: 1996 Gladesville United soccer club state league 2 Reserve Grade Coach

1997 Gladesville United soccer club state league 2 First Grade Coach

1998 Arncliffe Scott’s Soccer Club State league Div 1 Under 19 Coach

1999 Putney Rangers Soccer club first grade Coach - Achievement: Runner Up Minor Premiership and Runner up Grand Final

2000 Ryde City Gunners Super League Under 21 Coach - Achievement: Runner up Minor Premiership

2001 Ryde City Gunners Super League Under 19 Coach and finalists - Achievement: Third Place finish in Premiership and finalists

2002 Frasier Park Jets Super league Under 19 Coach

2003 Frasier Park Jets Super league Under 19 Coach - Achievement: Fourth place Finishes and finalists

2004 Northern Spirit PYL Under 18 Coach - Achievement: Third Place finish and finalists

2005 Northern Spirit PYL under 18 Coach - Achievement: Second place Finish and Finalists

2006 Blacktown City Demons PYL under 13 Coach - Achievement: Minor premier’s grand final runner-up

2007 Blacktown City Demons PYL under 14 Coach - Achievement: Minor premier’s grand final Winners

2008 Blacktown City Demons PYL under 16 Coach - Achievement: Third Place Finish in premiership Grand Final Winners

2009 Blacktown City Demons PYL under 16 Coach - Achievement: Minor premiers and grand final runners up



Mr Candy mentioned after his appointment with Sydney Olympic: “Both myself and my manager, Jim Lucia are excited by the Clubs decision to appoint as the head coach for the Under 16’s for the 2010/2011 season, my aims will be to produce the best players this will be achieved in the development of the players technical skills, and game skills/game hardness and game awareness understanding how the game is played learning different playing systems best suited for the players development and performance. Our goals will be to win the Minor premiership and Finals and producing players that have the attitude and ambition to go to make it to the next level.”

The Board and Technical Director of Sydney Olympic would like to wish Tony all the best in his role as the Under 16’s coach and we will all be on his side during the season.

To contact Tony, please send all your details via email to our Technical Director, Mr Ian Crook on ian.crook@sydneyolympicfc.com and he will then pass on your request to our Coach.

http://www.sydneyolympicfc.com/news/2010/09/27/tony-candy-under-16s-coach-for-2011-season/

Well done on getting Tony Candy. I have been coached by him at NS in 04 and he was a very good coach. He should do good things with your u16s

everyone wants to play and coach at olympic baby

Luke Gray, Under 15’s coach for 2011 season

posted by on Sept. 27, 2010


Sydney Olympic is proud to announce Mr Luke Gray as the coach for our Under 15’s team for the 2011 season.

The Technical Director of the Club has had lengthy discussions with all coaches as a team but also individually to explain to them what is expected in the 2011 season, where we will all see many changes to promote development from within our Club.


Who is who?

Name: Luke Gray

Previous Clubs: Sydney Olympic U14’s (2010). Semi Finalists

Sydney Olympic U13’s (2009). Minor Premiers

NSW U15 Shadow Squad in the Senior Development Program (2009)

Eastern Suburbs Football Association U12’s (2006-2008)

NSW Metro League Champions

Sydney University Men (2006)

Australian University Games Gold

Sydney University U20’s (2007) in NSW Super League

FNSW Mentorship 2007/08
Involved being assistant coach for NSW U13s in camp

FNSW Senior Development Program Assistant Coach (2007-2009)

Trinity Grammar School U14A’s (2010) & U15A’s (2005)

CAS Premiers Trinity Grammar School: Director of Prep Football Coaching (2006-present), coached at four Kanga Cups (2007-10), one tour to Italy/France (2008), Harry Williams Cup (2006) U14 Runner Up, Bill Turner Cup (2005, 2007-10). U16 Kings Cup 7’s Champions (2010), Aldenham School, London (2001), 1st XI and U13A’s Assistant Coach.

Camps: Coever (July, 1999), Trinity Grammar (July 2002-2010), FNSW Community Camps (July 2008-2010).



Mr Gray mentioned after his appointment with Sydney Olympic: “I am moving into my third season in a row at Sydney Olympic. Within the framework of the team playing football my emphasis is on helping players to develop their strengths and radically improve their areas for improvement. I have retained part of the squad from season 2010 and I am looking to fill spots, particularly in the striker department. If you are interested in trialling for the U15's please outline your playing history/position etc in a brief email to the Technical Director of the Club. “

To contact Luke, please send all your details via email to our Technical Director, Mr Ian Crook on ian.crook@sydneyolympicfc.com and he will then pass on your request to our Coach.

http://www.sydneyolympicfc.com/news/2010/09/27/luke-gray-under-15s-coach-for-2011-season/

Luke is one of my favourite youth coaches in Australia at the moment, dutch system can kiss my ass

:^o

Edited by General Ashnak: 27/9/2010 04:25:27 PM

I see merits in his statement General, but can probably word it better.

Sydney Olympic historically has one of the premier youth development systems in Australia and as a result is attracting quality applications for key appointments in the age-group arm of the club.

Edited by thewestisland: 27/9/2010 04:49:16 PM

come down to the trial open day and the trials and you will see close to 1000 kids on display

Wrong side of the Tasman sorry.

Daniel Grant, Under 13’s coach for 2011 season

posted by on Sept. 28, 2010


Sydney Olympic is proud to announce Mr Daniel Grant as the coach for our Under 13’s team for the 2011 season.

The Technical Director of the Club has had lengthy discussions with all coaches as a team but also individually to explain to them what is expected in the 2011 season, where we will all see many changes to promote development from within our Club. We would like to welcome Daniel to the Sydney Olympic family and we are looking forward to a long term prosperous relationship that will benefit, the Club, himself but above all the young players that will be coming to Sydney Olympic.



Who is who:

Name: Daniel Grant

Previous Clubs:
2010 U/12 METROPOLITAN REP LEAGUE SOUTHERN DISTRICTS
U/12 CENTENNARY CUP SOUTHERN DISTRICTS
U/12 BOYS STATE TITLES METRO SOUTH

2009 U/11 METROPOLITAN REP LEAGUE SOUTHERN DISTRICTS
U/11 FRANK BROUGHTON CUP SOUTHERN DISTRICTS
U/12 BOYS STATE TITLES METRO SOUTH
U/14 BOYS STATE TITLES METRO SOUTH

2008 U/12 METROPOLITAN REP LEAGUE SOUTHERN DISTRICTS
U/12 CENTENNARY CUP SOUTHERN DISTRICTS
U/12 BOYS STATE TITLES METRO SOUTH
U/10 DEVELOPMENT SQUAD SOUTHERN DISTRICTS

2007 U/11 METROPOLITAN REP LEAGUE SOUTHERN DISTRICTS
U/11 FRANK BROUGHTON CUP SOUTHERN DISTRICTS
U/14 BOYS STATE TITLES METRO SOUTH
U/10 DEVELOPMENT SQUAD SOUTHERN DISTRICTS
U/13,U/14 SENIOR DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM FNSW

2006 U/11 METROPOLITAN REP LEAGUE SOUTHERN DISTRICTS
U/11 FRANK BROUGHTON CUP SOUTHERN DISTRICTS
U/14 BOYS STATE TITLES METRO SOUTH
U/10 DEVELOPMENT SQUAD SOUTHERN DISTRICTS
U/ 7 SOUTHERN DISTRICTS LOCAL COMP LIVERPOOL CITY ROBINS

2005 U/12 METROPOLITAN REP LEAGUE SOUTHERN DISTRICTS
U/12 CENTENNARY CUP SOUTHERN DISTRICTS
U/13 STATE TITLES METRO SOUTH
U/10 DEVELOPMENT SQUAD SOUTHERN DISTRICTS
A/A W SOUTERN DISTRICTS LOCAL COMP LIVERPOOL CITY ROBINS

2004 U/16 SOUTHERN DISTRICTS LOCAL COMP LIVERPOOL CITY ROBINS


Mr Grant mentioned after his appointment with Sydney Olympic: “I am truly excited to have the opportunity to coach at one of Australia’s most notable clubs; my focus in 2011 will be on my players’ technical and personal development while also improving the teams’ tactical knowledge. I am confident of attaining this because of the fantastic coaching and support staff at Sydney Olympic.”

To contact Daniel, please send all your details via email to our Technical Director, Mr Ian Crook on ian.crook@sydneyolympicfc.com and he will then pass on your request to our Coach.


http://www.sydneyolympicfc.com/news/2010/09/28/daniel-grant-under-13s-coach-for-2011-season/

Harry Paraskevaidis, Under 14’s coach for 2011 season

posted by on September 29, 2010


Sydney Olympic is proud to announce Mr Harry Paraskevaidis as the coach of our Under 14’s team for the 2011 season.

The Technical Director of the Club Mr Ian Crook has had lengthy discussions with all coaches as a team but also individually to explain to them what is expected in the 2011 season, where we will all see many changes to promote development from within our Club.

Harry has worked with this team from last season and he finally agreed to take on the boys for another season to drive them into further success.

The Board and Technical Director of Sydney Olympic would like to wish Harry all the best in his role as the Under 14’s coach and we will all be on his side during the season to meet the expectations of parents, players and Directors of the Club.

To contact Harry, please send all your details via email to our Technical Director, Mr Ian Crook on ian.crook@sydneyolympicfc.com and he will then pass on your request to our Coach.

http://www.sydneyolympicfc.com/news/2010/2010/2010/harry-paraskevaidis-under-14s-coach-for-2011-season