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Turnstyles U14 trial rife with young talent

Wednesday, 30 May 2018 08:29
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What a beautiful day it was in Enfield last Saturday 26th of May!

The sun was shinning for our Turnstyles U14’s trialists in a glorious day for everyone involved at the club.

We were so impressed by the skill level, dedication, and motivation of all the players who attended.

Turnstyles will certainly have an exciting 2018-19 season based-on all the phenomenal players on trial Saturday.

Take a look at the full list of fantastic players that showed out (alphabetized by position and name):

Attackers
Ebenezer M. LW/Striker #5 Blue
Ethan C. Striker #18 Blue
Freddie N. RW/RB #22 White
Keiron Striker #99 Blue
Louis A. LW/Striker #6 White
Patrick Y. RW #12 Blue
Midfielders
Abo O. CAM #23 Blue
Benji W. CM/CAM #10 Blue
Cameron A. CM #7 Blue
Dylan CM #7 White
Edward H. CM #9 Blue
Luke M. CM #6 White
Mosiah M. LM #7 Blue
Owen D. CDM #4 Blue
Seung R. RM/LM #5 White
Shea D. CAM #25 Blue
Defenders
Arda A. CB #12 White
Arda D. RB #10 White
Christopher P. CB #5 Blue
Daniel G. CB #2 White
Kamrni W. LB #3 Blue
Kobe M. CB #8 White
Kyle R. CB #2 Blue
Liam B. CB #11 White
Oli C. LB #4 White
Nicholas T RB #3 White
Kiren Mustafa RB/LB #14 White
Goaltenders
Clem F. GK #1 White
Faaroq M. GK #13 White

 

In terms of the trials organisation, we formatted it in a way so each footballer could play in a math in the position they wanted to play in.

The first game was 11-a-side and featured the trailing white team versus the current Turnstyles blue team of which ended in a draw.

After that, we broke the teams up for a little 7-v-7 competition on a half pitch field.

Finally, the Turnstyles footballers finished their trial with another 11-on-11 game of which the white team won in a close encounter.

Coach Nathan, Hilario, and Trei were so impressed and excited by what they saw Saturday and it’s a shame that they can’t have all the players join the team.

In terms of picking these footballers for the next trial phase, we had a skilled team of statisticians from the TAGPAY office keep track of every goal, assists, pass, save, etc, etc.

Hendrick, Gwendal, and Ben tallied each and every stat they could of which they will present to the coaches who will make the final selection.

And if they did miss something, good thing Turnstyles had an amazing media staff filming and documenting every second of the action!

Nath and Mike did an awesome job in this regard and took several amazing shots, including the trial video and many others of which you can check out on the Turnstyles Youtube account!

We also can’t forget the great work done by Chanel who ensured every footballer was accounted for with our incredible partner in TAGPAY!

Overall, we can’t overstate how much we were impressed by this group of young men.

Their skill and dedication were only out-done by their class and respect.

While unfortunately, everyone who showed up to our trial won’t be able to join the Turnstyles U14 Team this season, they are all more than welcome to join our academy training sessions of which we host on the same day, every Saturday between 9 am to 1pm.

And, for those who do make it on from this stage of the trial will be invited to join us at our next round, later on in June.

Turnstyles would like to thank all the youth footballers who showed up and gave it their all at trials.

We’d also like to thank our statistics and media team as well as our close partner, TAGPAY.

We wouldn’t be able to function without the hard work and dedication from all of you.

Thanks again for your dedication and commitment to the development of youth football!

 

If you would like to come and join us at one of our children’s football classes for a free trial click here.

Alternatively, call us on 0207 281 7007.

 

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Turnstyles May half-term football camp in London

Friday, 27 April 2018 12:38
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With the summer interlude right around the corner, Turnstyles will be hosting our May half-term football camp in Enfield for those children off of school between 28 May and 1 June!

Running from 9am to 3pm, our camps will feature day-long training for students aged 6 to 14.

So we invite any and all students from that age range regardless of their skill level or ability to come join us for a week of football fun!

 

We hope we hope that the start of summer brings great weather.

If the nice weather permits us, we will be hosting our camps outdoor on the 3G pitch at the Enfield Lower Grammar School, EN1 3EX.

But if does get nasty outside, we will move indoors to the sports hall of the Enfield Upper Grammar School at EN2 6LN.

The week-long Turnstyles Football Camp will cost £12 per day or £60 for the entire week and our campers will need to come in athletic clothing and with fluids, packed lunches, healthy snacks, and positive attitude!

In return, our students will receive a fun day full of football training and matches.

While our professional coaches are strongly dedicated toward the development of our campers, they are equally as focused on ensuring that they have a great time whilst doing so.

But safety, of course, is our biggest priority.

We have partnered with a mobile administration and safeguarding app, TAGPAY, to ensure that we can account for and cater to the needs of all of our campers!

 

Here’s how our camp days are generally structured:

               9am-9:15am — Registration/Check-In

               9:15am-9:30am — Introduction/Daily Brief

               9:30am-10:30am — First Training Session

               10:30am-10:45am — Snack Break

               10:45am-12:15pm — Second Training Session

               12:15pm-1:15pm — Lunch Break (Indoors)

               1:15pm-2:15pm — Third Training Session

               2:15pm-2:50pm — Games & Matches

               2:50-3pm — Daily Debrief/Camp Closure

We hope to see you at our May half-term football camp!

 

If you would like to come and join us at one of our children’s football classes for a free trial click here.

Alternatively, call us on 0207 281 7007.

Turnstyles Football Academy in Wandsworth has successful launch!

Thursday, 26 April 2018 10:00
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Last Saturday, 21 April was a monumental day for Turnstyles as we had a successful launch of our fourth academy in Wandsworth.

In total, 17 youth players joined us for our inaugural class at the Rosslyn Park FC.

Wandsworth will join the Turnstyles brand along with our flagship academy in Enfield.

Our dedicated staff take such pride in the work ethic they have put in launching the new academy and they hope that it will translate on-the-field for our players.

At the same time, we know that there’s still a lot of work to go in ensuring that the Wandsworth Academy continues to succeed and grow.

 

One of the biggest needs still is gaining the support of the Wandsworth-area community.

We are still building our reputation in this community and we will need your help to do so!

That’s why we will continue to offer each child one completely free football class for anyone who wants to try out one of our Saturday classes for the first time.

So if you’re aged anywhere from 3-years-old to 12-years-old come out to Rosslyn Park FC this Saturday.

And if this Saturday doesn’t work, come out next weekend.

Bring your friends, your brothers and sisters, every is welcome.

This past month, we have spent a lot of time in Wandsworth to market our new academy.

We are spectacularly impressed by the local area’s commitment to the development of youth sports.

With venues such as the National Tennis Centre, the Barnes Cricket Ground, and the Bank of England Sports Academy nearby, we can tell that sports have a serious impact in Wandsworth.

But for many living within the community, these prestigious programs can be hard to access, whether that’s because of wealth, skill level, or other reasons.

That’s why Turnstyles is so dedicated to establishing a new academy in this area — an academy that is affordable and inclusive to anyone and everyone.

Our FA and UEFA qualified professional coaches and world-class administrative team are willing to work with you and your child every step of the way, regardless of outside circumstances.

At Turnstyles, we truly believe that football is a sport meant for anyone, so what’s stopping you from giving it a try?

 

If you would like to come and join us at one of our children’s football classes for a free trial click here.

Alternatively, call us on 0207 281 7007.

The importance of enrolling young children in sport

Wednesday, 25 April 2018 11:06
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Team sports are so important and beneficial for children to experience, especially early on in their lives.

Not only do they provide children with a platform for physical activity, but they can also teach kids an array of life skills too.

Just to mention a few, team-based sports help teach important lessons such as teamwork, integrity, and perseverance.

 

 

They are also incredibly important in giving young children the opportunity to socialize with each other.

Every single day, I use the very same life skills I’ve learned playing team sports, plus I’ve met so many great people along the way!

One of the biggest questions many parents have is at what age should they enrol their child into a sport.

At Turnstyles, we truly believe that the younger children get involved in sports, the better off they’ll be.

And that’s why we offer samba futsal and football classes for kids across London aged 3-years-old to 6 and a half!

 

 

Our samba futsal and football classes and camps focus on introducing young children to the game of football through lessons that are heavily focused on ball control and touch.

These two skills are integral to the game of football and will be incredibly valuable in not only allowing our players to begin developing their football ability, while also helping teach them the coordination that many young children lack at that early age.

Not only will your children learn important physical skills in our children’s samba futsal and football classes and camps, but they will also provide them the opportunity to learn life and social skills that will be invaluable to them down the line.

 

 

A major concern about starting off children so young in sports is the burnout.

Many kids simply do not like the hyper-competitive culture that sports can create, and that’s okay.

At Turnstyles, we do our best to make our classes and camps as fun as possible for all children.

One of the biggest aspects of our samba futsal and football classes is the incorporation of the samba music, which is part of the core make up of Turnstyles Football Academy.

 

 

The use of samba music helps create an upbeat, positive, and entertaining environment in which most every child could embrace.

While we do want to develop our player’s athletic, life, and social skills, we want to do so in an environment that is fun and inclusive to all, regardless of their feeling towards sport.

That’s why any child, regardless of skill level, is invited to come join us for our samba futsal and football classes and camps in London!

If this still hasn’t peaked your interest, come join us for free trial at our football academy in Enfield or our academy in Wandsworth, and our dedicated coaches will help change your mind.

If you would like to come and join us at one of our children’s football classes for a free trial click here.

Alternatively, call us on 0207 281 7007.

Turnstyles launches football academy for kids in Wandsworth!

Friday, 20 April 2018 14:11
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What to Expect of the New Turnstyles Academy in Wandsworth

Since the launch of Turnstyles Academy in 2011, our organisation has been dedicated to educating aspiring youth athletes in the sport of football.

While athletic development is one of our key goals at Turnstyles, we have not forgotten about our environment.

Playing sports are meant to be fun, so we are also exceedingly focused on fostering an inclusive, fun and safe environment for our young players.

At Turnstyles, any child is welcome to come join in on one or more of our classes, whether they’re a first-time player or the next Lionel Messi.

Regardless of the player’s skill level, our professional coaches will work with them to develop their skills and most importantly, have fun doing so!

Turnstyles Academy — Wandsworth is set to open on 21 April, this Saturday.

Our venue is located at the Rosslyn Park FC (Priory Lane, Upper Richmond Road, SW15 5JH) at the Rock, and our inaugural class will be held between 10am and 12pm.

We specifically chose southwest London because of its rich sporting history.

Despite the rich sporting history, we have noticed that many sports academies around the area are out of many people’s price range.

Part of what has worked so well for Turnstyles is our pricing.

We offer some of the most competitive pricing compared to football academies in Britain.

And having this competitive pricing doesn’t take away from what our players will receive at Turnstyles.

Our hand-picked group of professional coaches have the experience to carry out our mutual goals and are certified to do so.

And if that doesn’t entice you, we offer a completely FREE trial class to test your interests.

You truly won’t find a better bang for your buck with any other football academy.

Turnstyles offers a wide variety of products and services for our customers.

Of course, there are our academy classes, which run every Saturday morning.

But we also have our academy teams, holiday camps, futsal samba classes, birthday parties, and a variety of different gear and apparel for all ages.

While some of these are still in the works for our Wandsworth Academy, we have a proven record of success at our other academies in Enfield and Brighton.

At Wandsworth, we hope to extend this record through the development of our pupils.

Turnstyles is truly passionate about football and we are aiming to extend this love of the game to the youth of Wandsworth.

So come give us try for completely FREE.

If you can’t make it this Saturday, we to have you out another time!

 

If you would like to come and join us at one of our children’s football classes in Wandsworth for a free trial click here.

Alternatively, call us on 0207 281 7007.

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