Get over Yourself !

“What makes a good coach?” He swiftly replied, “The realisation that it’s always about the players and never about you.”








https://playerdevelopmentproject.com/get-over-yourself/

By doing away with ‘fixed’ positions......................................................

 • “He changed football. We were the Naranja Mechanica, Clockwork Orange. He changed the mentality. We were not just guys moving forward and backward. We played with a lot of pressure on the other team, with a lot of risk in the back. The defenders went forward, the forwards came back. We played football. He even used the goalkeeper … as a libero, playing outside the area.” Wim Rijsbergen, Member of the Netherlands 1974 World Cup squad • •






By doing away with ‘fixed’ positions and making the team the star, football found a new identity. The inert, gelatinous pace of football gave way to something entirely different – a game of positions, of movements and constant circulation. The game of Total Football.




http://thesefootballtimes.co/2016/01/28/rinus-michels-and-the-total-football-rebellion/

Buckhurst Hill Lioness signs for Arsenal

Buckhurst Hill Lioness  signs for Arsenal

Faith Mensah from Buckhurst Hill u 12 blacks will be wearing the red and white of Arsenal for the up and coming 2017/2018 season after a successful trail. Faith was selected out of 150 girls including 20 current academy players. Faith had trained with the Buckhurst Hill Lionesses on Friday nights but opted to continue playing with the u 12 blacks. Stuart Blake (coach) has coached Faith since she was 6 years old. Faith's ability to read the game was always 18 months ahead of the rest of the players add that to her pace, strength and tackling ability made her very hard to play against. During her 4 seasons with Buckhurst Hill blacks Faith has won either parents player or the players player award.

Laura Mensah  said "I would like to thank the club for their continued support whilst playing for Buckhurst Hill FC. This had been a fun, exiting and, at times, challenging experience. The team, Buckhurst Hill Blacks, has always been dedicated and committed which makes it a great environment to play in. I would especially like to thank Stuart Blake for being so dedicated and supportive over the years, thank you for teaching Faith so much and driving her in the right direction."

Faith's attitude, willingness to learn and coupled with her playing ability gives her every chance of a career in football. She has been an absolute pleasure to work with.

Buckhurst Hill Lionesses announce a 2 nd player to sign an academy contract

Buckhurst Hill Lionesses
announce  a 2 nd player to sign an academy contract


It is with great pleasure and sadness that Buckhurst Hill Lionesses announce that Hannah Luxton will be continuing her career wearing the Yellow and Red of Watford Ladies F.C for the 2017/2018 season.

In the newly formed ladies team this season, Hannah joins her brother Michael as an academy player at Watford as a Ladies Under 12 player. Both Luxton children have been involved in the Buckhurst Hill set up for many years with Michael training since the age of 4 years old and Hannah training with the Lionesses since the inception of the girls team. Finishing runners up in their 1st ever tournament last year.

  An avid sportswoman for many years Hannah was recently selected to represent Watford after attending two trails of over 80 girls in her age group. Keen to test herself against the best teams in the area she is looking forward to putting into practice the skills and work eithic she has learned at the club.

Roger Luxton said “Both kids have been given an excellent basis and education in playing the game in the right way, with an emphasis on doing the right thing at the right time, every time. They could not of had a better introduction to football at grassroots level. The club encourages the players to develop in excellent facilities ensuring that all coaches and managers maintain a fun and educational atmosphere synonymous with the family tradition of the club. As always we will look to stay involved with the club as a former coach and two former players with many great memories and friends made in our time there”
"Hannah has been a pleasure to have in our girls section , i also think playing Futsal has helped her progress . Having 2 girls signed from our newly formed Lionesses section in 6 weeks the other Being Faith Mensah who was recently signed by Arsenal  is a massive achievement and something i Stuart Blake , Craig Sherrin and Alison Marsh are very proud of . Our Lionesses are increasing in numbers by the week , if you want to play football contact our girls section . email girls@bhfc.co.uk