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GFDC evaluates its coaches

The Goa Football Development Council (GFDC) organised a coaches evaluation workshop at GFDC Corlim Centre, Monfort ground recently for its coaches. The workshop was attended by over 100 coaches from across the State.


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The workshop was conducted under the supervision of GFDC technical in-charge, Derryl D'Souza. He has completed DFB International Coaching course in Hennef, Germany along with FIFA Grassroots/Youth Courses in India, a press statement from the government-aided
body stated.
"The objective of this workshop was to enhance and upgrade the coaches knowledge at the same time prepare them for the upcoming AIFF/AFC coaching license courses. It comprised of different theoretical and practical sessions which included brain storming sessions and group activities. This workshop was also conducted with an aim to assess the growth of each coach at GFDC," GFDC said.
Speaking on the occasion, GFDC Chairman, Dr Rufino Monteiro expressed pleasure over the turnout of the coaches. "This workshop was held to assess the coaches and the topics chosen here are similar to those in the C license course," he said.
The Member Secretary of GFDC, Aleixo da Costa was also present on the concluding day. He interacted with the coaches to get a feedback of the workshop conducted and encouraged the coaches to prepare well for the upcoming AIFF/AFC coaching license courses.
The GFDC technical in-charge shared details on the workshop.
"Coaches evaluation workshop is a key as it is said that better coaches make better players. This was a practical cum evaluation workshop. It comprised of dribbling and ball control from 8 to 10 years, passing and support play for 10 to 12 years, heading for 10 to 12 years," Derryl, an AFC ‘A' License Coach and AIFF Coaching
instructor, said.
"I also gave emphasis on improving the quality of first touch, defending play, 3v2 with finishing at goal, improve shooting, combination play - overlapping, wall pass, attacking play 4V4, goalkeeper ball handling and shot stopping," he added.
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UC Nerul book last-four berth

United Club of Nerul made short work of Goan Warriors 3-1 to cruise into the semi-finals of North Goa McDowell's No. 1 Yaari Premiere Cup inter village football tournament, organised by Anjuna Gymkhana at Anjuna Gymkhana ground, on Thursday.

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