AG London International Camp
AG London’s International Camp and Conference (July 4-8) in 2016 featured the best collection of coaches the club has ever welcomed, including coaches from Arsenal, Watford, Rouge, and Athletico Madrid, as well as from the Croatian, German and Canadian national teams.
The sold-out camp had players from Toronto, Windsor, Kitchener and Sarnia, among other cities. The objectives were four-fold: To expose Canadian youth players to top European coaching; To assess Canadian youth talent level in comparison to European counterparts; To raise the skill level of young Canadian soccer players; and to be the most dynamic and technically advanced soccer development camp in Canada.
Groups of approximately 15 players rotated through the stations, and sessions focused on individual and team refinement of technical and tactical skills. Special goalkeeper training was also conducted each session.
The conference component allowed local coaches to learn from a variety of International instructors, who offered their different philosophies. Visiting coaches introduced their visions during clinics, which all local coaches were invited to attend.
AG LONDON season in full stride!
The AG London Club has become a full supporter of FC LONDON’s League1 men’s and women’s teams.
AG London’s director, David DeBenedictis, has been appointed general manager of FC LONDON, and he has brought with him Mike Marcoccia, the head coach for the women’s team, Mario Despotovic, the head coach for the men’s team, and Phil Millar, who is serving as an assistant coach.
Other AG coaches, Brian Pistor, Jade Kosavic, and Max Marsh, meanwhile, are playing for FC LONDON’s League1 teams.
Marcoccia brings to FC LONDON a breadth of experience. He played for Spring Arbor University in Michigan, and Western University in London. As a coach, Marcoccia has worked as the Woman’s Technical Director at London Marconi Soccer Club, served as the men’s head coach at Mother Teresa Secondary School, and been a Technical Coach with Academy Garrincha.
Jade Kosavic, a star on FC LONDON’s League1 team, has represented Canada on the international stage as a player. She was a member of Canada’s U20 Women’s National Team in 2011, and again in 2012 at the 2012 FIFA U20 World Cup in Japan. Jade is currently AG London’s head coach of 2006 and 2005 Girls, and head trainer for 2007 Boys and 2003 Girls.
AG London’s fall assessments will begin Sept. 12. Please visit www.aglondon.com for full information.
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