09 Captain’s blog 20/1/2010

                                                          ” Eels 2010″

Welcome everybody to pre season Eels style with a new coach and a lot of new players what a start we”ve had to 2010 great  numbers with great enthusiasm and voice also some great time trials in the first week.This week  started with same intensity from all the players with some good running in the 800,400 metre (x2) then followed up with a good skills session but we still have a long way to go.So get hold of those who aren’t at training so we can really set the club up for a great 2010.

Sayls #3

Coaches Report 20th Jan 2010

The mighty Eels started pre-season training on 12th Jan and have averaged 45+ players to every training session so far. Being new to the Eels, I feel quite privileged to be given the opportunity to coach the side as I feel we’ve got a fantastic playing group which will give us a great platform to build on over the season.

One thing that’s really stood out so far is the enthusiastic approach the players have shown, which has been really positive. We all know that enthusiasm breeds enthusiasm, and I’m a firm believer that the more the players are enjoying their footy, the better the results will be. I am also happy with the overall fitness and skills within the side to date as these two aspects of our game will allow us to develop a unique playing style this year.

Congratulations must go to Snow for running the quickest 3k time trial on Thursday night, with a time of 11m25s. Those other players who impressed were Jesse 11m29s, Jonesy 11m30s, Boogs 11m49m, and Dylan who ran 11m57s. The next 3k time trails will be held on Tuesday 2nd Feb and hopefully players improve their times. This session will be followed up by a team meeting so maximum attendance will be expected this night.

In closing my first report, I’d like to take the time in welcoming all new and old players down to the footy club this year and wish you all success for the season ahead. If you know of any players who haven’t made it down to training so far, give them a call and get them down because season 2010 will be very successful for the mighty Eels and we want as many players possible to share the successful times with us.

Finally, keep up the good work lads and continue towards your improvement as a side. Those of us who work the hardest in life are those who deserve great things, so remember while there are some tough times ahead over the pre-season, there are also some rewarding times ahead come game day.

Hobbsy
2010 League Coach

AUDACES FORTUNA JUVAT
(Fortune favours the brave)

Pre-season Schedule 2010

Throughout the pre-season there will be an up to date training schedule here on the website for you to keep an eye on.

All venue changes or significant events will be on it so watch this space !!

All training at Coolamon Oval unless otherwise stated.
Listed times are for start of training. Please arrive earlier to warm up and stretch.
If you can’t make a session please let Hobbsy know.

Thurs 11/3 - 6.30pm - Skills & Drills followed by team selection
Sat 13/3 - Kwinana Knights V’s Ellenbrook Eels, Medina Oval - Kwinana. Reserves 11.30am for a 12.30 bouncedown, league 1.30pm for a 2.30 bouncedown.

Tues 16/3 - 6.30pm - Skills & drills including endurance work
Thurs 18/3 - 6.30pm - Skills & Drills, team meeting.
Sat 20/3 - T.B.A. - Moora v Ellenbrook @ Moora Oval. More details closer to the date

Tues 23/3 - 6.30pm - Light ball work, skills session
Thurs 25/3 - 6.30pm - Skills & drills, team selection
Sat 27/3 - T.B.A. - Ellenbrook Eels V Nollamara @ Coolamon Oval (to be confirmed)
Reserves 11.30am for a 12.30pm start, league 1.15pm for a 2.30pm start.

Tues 30/3 - 6.30pm - Final fitness test 3k time trial.
Thurs 1/4 - 6.30pm - Ellenbrook games night. The bar will be open late to celebrate the Friday public holiday. Darts, golf putting and table tennis comps will be running after training. First meat raffle for the year.
Sat 3/4 - EASTER - HAPPY HOLIDAYS

Tues 6/4 - 6.30pm - Skills & drills - Switching play.
Thurs 8/4 - 6.30pm - Skills and drills. Round 1 team selection and jumper presentation after training.

Sat 10/4 - Normal game times - Round 1 2010 Season - “Battle of the Burley” Ellenbrook v Swan Valley @ Coolamon.