Gavin Levey
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Pep Guardiola telling the
@AberdeenFC
youngsters he’s coming to our next game v Feyenoord......and he did!
A touch of class that costs nothing 👏
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What a day! 14 years on from this photo, and this youngster from Kirriemuir just became a
@premierleague
footballer. Outstanding season & Man of the Match in today’s
@SkyBetChamp
Playoff Final. Scott remains a huge support for
@AberdeenFCYouth
and huge Congratulations to
@NFFC
🏆
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Felt yesterday was a good chance to take my 5 yr old to her 1st
@AberdeenFC
match. Had to capture this moment when she saw her first goal (from the pen).
#StandFree
🔴⚪️
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Very proud moment for
@connorbarron8_
his family & the whole Academy!
Old Rayne Ospreys ➡️ Community Football Centre ➡️ AFC Advanced Centres ➡️
@AberdeenFCYouth
➡️
@PerformSchools
➡️
@ScotlandNT
➡️ U18s Captain ➡️
@KeltyHeartsFC
loan ➡️
@AberdeenFC
1st Team debut
#Pathway
🔴⚪️
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Probably an unknown fact that the young
@AberdeenFC
kids celebrating behind the goal became ball boys an hour before kick off as none had been organised. 2 of these kids signed professional contracts with the club last Thursday night
#Inspirational
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A day we won’t forget! For every player (including a 13 yr old who played 90 mins) this was a season ambition we can proudly say has been achieved. The
@AberdeenFC
U16s 👏👏👏
#Develop
#Inspire
#Reward
It’s been a pleasure
@RobbieHedderman
👊🏻
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Delighted and honoured to have been presented with my UEFA Pro Licence at Hampden last night.
#ScottishFACoachEd
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Amazing! He completes his English exam at school earlier & tonight becomes the youngest ever
@AberdeenFC
player by getting on against Celtic
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Hard to describe how proud I feel for everyone involved
@AberdeenFCYouth
this week. We experience many highs & lows with a team who work tirelessly on & off the pitch who strive to improve. Great people who believe in the process help make these memorable moments possible. 🔴⚪️
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When a 14 year old Rossco made his debut for the U20s. Scott was no doubt looking out for him again today when he came on for
@AberdeenFC
1st team in Dubai 👏
#Develop
#Inspire
#Reward
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Our message at the Academy is clear from the outset. Manage expectation and accept a high % of players will not progress to our 1st team. Embrace the ups and downs of the academy journey with the opportunity to create memories that will last forever.
This weekend was unreal!🥇
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Some really good progress being made at Cormack Park! Nice to spend the afternoon with my colleagues to see the 2nd artificial pitch being laid. Counting down the days now & the ambition is soon to become a reality for all involved
#StandFree
🔴⚪️
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It’s an honour and a privilege to take on this role
@AberdeenFC
We’ve a fantastic team of staff on and off the pitch, who are passionate about developing the future of our club. Thank you for the messages of support.
#StandFree
🔴⚪️
The club this morning announce changes to support player pathway
🔴
@NeilSimmy8
has been appointed the Club’s first Pathways Manager
🔴
@GavLevey
is also promoted to Academy Director
More details 👇
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Very fitting birthday of 19.03 for an Aberdeen fan like Deano!
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Lost for words tonight with
@NeilSimmy8
speech. To have worked alongside him for so long the stories were unreal. Very special!
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What a way to finish the weekend!
The Craig Brown Memorial Trophy was a huge success. This was never in doubt with the staff that we had hosting the first ever tournament at Cormack Park.
The young
@AberdeenFC
side winning it was an absolute bonus!
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We landed on the beach for an amazing few days back coaching on the Isle of Barra.
On ‘The Pitch’ in Castlebay we had the pleasure of working with every group possible over 3 days. Nice to be able to put something back into such a friendly and welcoming community. 🏴
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What a brilliant picture of the Ross brothers having scored 3 of the 4 goals in the U20s 4-1 away win over Celtic today. Memorable moment for them both I’m sure. Great effort from a very young side 👏
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Moving on with some incredible memories and experiences from my time
@AberdeenFC
. To have spent so long at a club with such a rich history, I’m proud to have worked with so many dedicated people who work tirelessly towards building a successful future.
#StandFree
From Seaton Park to Cormack Park – Gavin Levey reflects on 17 years developing talent in Aberdeen Youth Academy after exit
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1️⃣2️⃣ Years! This week 12 years ago I joined
@AberdeenFC
& have now spent the same time at this great club as I did in school. Still getting an education each day & thankful to still call my hobby a job!
#StandFree
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I wasn’t sure anything would top the opening ceremony last week.....The arrival and look on their faces this evening did! On a personal note, it’s been 13 seasons waiting for this moment & it’s been worth every minute! (I will still miss Balgownie 😉).
The doors are open for training at Cormack Park! The U11s & U13s players, families & coaching staff enjoyed seeing the facilities before their first sessions on the artificial pitches. More to follow.......
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Since lockdown I’ve been hoping we’d make this day up in the Highlands. 90 years young today and still gets up every morning to put on the full highland dress. Very proud and grateful 😀 🏴
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Too often we hear ‘Winning isn’t important’. Shouldn’t we be educating young players more about winning & losing & how we can learn from both? Our youngest players heard this valuable message from the legend
@Persie_Official
on Sunday.
#RVP
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Well it surely doesn’t get any bigger than this for all at
@AFCCT
👏👏👏
Incredible achievement for every single member of staff, volunteers, partners and participants. You should be immensely proud!
@UEFA
1️⃣ 🥇
🏆 Congratulations to
@AberdeenFC
,
#UEFAgrassroots
winner for Best Professional Club!
⚽🏴 Aberdeen's coaches and volunteers work closely with local clubs and the
@ScottishFA
to develop the grassroots game.
#BeActive
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Another nice catch up with
@jimcrawf1903
this morning. Jim used to start all our Coach Education courses at Pittodrie with ‘Well folks Rangers have Murray Park.....we have The Car Park!’ Nice to show him where a lot of youngsters he’s worked with will now train & play.
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Good 1st night back for the new
@AberdeenFCYouth
season tonight, but this is what we must work towards returning to in future!
#Kingsford
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Yesterday I joined the 1% of the population who complete a marathon in their lifetime. By far the most physical & mental challenge I’ve experienced in sport, but being jumped on by this pair at the finish made it all worthwhile🏅
#Motivation
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Congratulations to our
@AberdeenFC
U15 side who put in a fantastic performance against a strong Hearts team. An exciting final for sure! Well done to the coaches, Greg Moir & Derek Young who have helped the lads earn their 2nd trophy of the season.
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Feel very privileged to be accepted onto this course. Delighted to have the opportunity to learn and be challenged further over the next 2 years.
#ScottishFACoachEd
COACHES | The Scottish FA Coach Education team are set to welcome the latest crop of
@UEFA
Pro Licence students as the 2020-22 intake is officially announced.
#ScottishFACoachEd
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An absolute gentleman and our front line for many years. Won the hearts of everyone at AFC and those who visited us. He was so proud of everyone in his ‘football family’. Still stunned by the sad news.
#AFCPersonality
The Club is deeply saddened to hear of Andrew Cheyne’s passing.
‘Andy at the Gate’ was renowned for offering guests a heartfelt and friendly welcome. Andy had an infectious personality and was an outstanding ambassador for AFC. He will be sorely missed by everyone.
RIP Andy.
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It’s only when you stop and reflect on the past 12 months, you realise that there’s been some incredible experiences
@AberdeenFCYouth
Just some of the teams we’ve faced outside of 🏴 this year.
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All
@AberdeenFC
squads back training and crowds now being reintroduced. Don’t underestimate the massive efforts from those behind the scenes, who have helped make this possible for us.
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Seeing the 1st Team Players & Management, Chairman & Directors, Reserves & U18s, Academy Players & Coaches, Pre Academy, Sponsors, Juvenile Clubs, Teachers, Club Staff & all the Families turnout to support the U16s yesterday sums up
@AberdeenFC
Now onto this Sunday!
#WeAreOne
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........and this evening began his coaching journey
@AberdeenFCYouth
assisting with the U13s.
Ten years ago today, Fraser Fyvie became the youngest scorer in SPL &, I think, AFC history with the opener against Hearts.
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With the 1st
@FIFAWorldCup
Semi Final tomorrow, here’s an interesting piece copied into my notes on the Belgian Talent ID model. We mainly refer speed as a physical attribute, but ‘speed of thought’ in terms of intelligence is what separates the best 🇧🇪
#FRABEL
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Possession/Transition Boxes (observed at Real Madrid)
@CoachingFamily
@PlanItCoach
@coachingbadges
@CoachingTactics
http://t.co/vmeDq0sm31
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Training solely at your club is never enough. Our home learning programme has existed for years and hopefully Calvin and many others continue to be rewarded for their extra efforts.
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Edinburgh Marathon ✅
Another tough physical and mental test today and still managed to enjoy (most of!) this event. Great atmosphere and support throughout and nice to see this lot at the finish line! ‘You vs Yourself’.
#edinburghmarathon
#EMF2022
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That was incredible!!! Honoured to have shared this with these youngsters, colleagues and parents.
#YoungDonsInEurope
👊🏻
Ibercup update 🇵🇹
A day to remember and a performance to be proud of!
@AberdeenFC
3 Atletico Madrid 1
#YoungDonsInEurope
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Very well deserved for all his hard work over the years. Delighted for Ryan and his very proud
@AberdeenFC
supporting family!
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Hard to believe it’s been 194 days without
@AberdeenFC
Academy matches. After so much hard work behind the scenes, we played our first game back last night. Special mentions to Kris Mavor & Emma Flett from our Football Operations team in helping to make this possible.
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A truly fitting service for Craig earlier today. Clearly his ability to warm hearts and minds has been spread throughout his family, who all spoke (and sang!) with pride and passion.
Will always be proud to have been a ‘colleague’ of his for many years.
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Proud weekend with 3 memorable moments for
@AberdeenFC
🔴 McKenna captains 🏴 vs 🇲🇽 in front of 71,000 at the Azteca.
🔴 Shinnie makes his 1st 🏴 start.
🔴
@AFCCT
to be honoured with The Queens Award for voluntary service.
#StandFree
#COYR
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Proud of every single person involved in making this happen. We’ve stood up to the challenge over the last 10 weeks & tried to do everything necessary to stay positive. This has only been possible thanks to the commitment from every family from the outset.
#StillStandingFree
⚽ In the ten weeks since the football shutdown
@AberdeenFCYouth
have recorded some remarkable statistics!
The work behind the stats has been crucial during this challenging period.
👏 Keep up the good work guys!
#StillStandingFree
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Since our 1st invitation to a top level European tournament 3.5 years ago, we’ve had so many learning experiences & rewards. Winning our 1st trophy this weekend has been a bonus & earned through time!
‘Savour Success - Build on It!’
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Putting together a couple of simple teaching clips tonight using
@sts_coachcam
Here's a quick example!
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The ongoing effort and work produced by this group has been outstanding so far. Making valuable use of time with a clear focus on self improvement. Looking forward to sharing some best practice soon on
@AberdeenFCYouth
.
#InspirePractice
⚽️
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An excellent few days as guests of Malmö FF. A fantastic club who provided us with a true insight of their Academy and first team environment. Some very productive discussions and made to feel so welcome. 🇸🇪
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11 Rules of Survival - The real world of pro football. Just found these pictures I took from No Hunger in Paradise.
#sacrifice
#discipline
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An excellent week with
@ATLUTD
as part of my
@UEFA
Pro Licence. Privileged to have been welcomed into the first team environment & also time to work closely with
@AcademyATLUTD
A club full of great people & will always be grateful of this memorable experience.
#UEFAProLicence
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Moments to remember! Watching the Young Dons win the
@CherryOrchardFC
Actavo Cup Final live from the
@andrewcheyne6
container at the ‘home of football’ 👏 Greg, Dez, players & all staff!
#Scenes
#WeAreOne
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Absolutely delighted for Scott McKenna, who’s hard work and dedication over the years will see him earn his 1st senior International cap this evening. Nothing more than he deserves at this point in his career. 🏴
#SCOCRC
SCOTLAND | Here's your team taking on Costa Rica this evening... come on Scotland!
#SCOCRC
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Final reflective moment from 2019 is the fact that this team of
@AberdeenFCYouth
staff pulled together to ensure we met all criteria set by Club Academy Scotland. Proud that we didn’t record a single match day variance, which took a massive effort from everyone
#StandFree
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Big thanks to
@RobbieHedderman
who after 10 weeks coaching the
@AberdeenFC
U18s returns to his Business Development Manager role at the club. Robbie & Stuart Duff have done a fantastic job during this interim period when Barry & Scott stepped up to 1st team duties.
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Another competition where we’re all very proud to see the
@AberdeenFC
logo displayed. Feel privileged to be invited to top level tournaments like this.
#Develop
#Inspire
#Reward
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Kicking off Week 15 of our football shutdown programme and the first weekly planning meeting that’s not been on a video call. Welcome back
@LiamMcGarry1
#StillStandingFree
🔴⚪️
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Another massive step in the right direction! Next up.. a big ✅ for the training complex & stadium to allow the club to realise our ambition.
BREAKING NEWS | Aberdeen FC is pleased to confirm that Derek McInnes and Tony Docherty have elected to remain at Pittodrie
#StandFree
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What a week for player & staff development. A lot of highs, some lows & experiencing the fine margins required to be the best at tournament football. Joint 3rd place from 33 teams from across the world & lasting memories
#YoungDonsInEurope
#StandFree
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Quick trip to Inverness for the half marathon today. What a fantastic event and a great atmosphere!
#invernesshalf
🏃
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The final few months of 2023 presented the opportunity to move on for a new challenge. Have been made to feel so welcome and excited for the progress we aim to make in 2024!
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Nice morning run down memory lane. I left school with poor grades, but found a pathway into further education. 4 years later graduated from here with a BSc Hons Degree & been fortunate to be employed in full time football ever since. Happy 25th Birthday
@AbertayUni
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Fair play to Louis Tomlinson for wishing the
@AberdeenFC
U20 lads all the best in the LDV Cup Semi Final tonight!
http://t.co/hzIwX1UNT9
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It’s already been a privilege sharing ideas with the Football Department
@ATLUTD
& look forward to seeing what the future holds for this exciting partnership. Respect the past - Embrace the future!
"It gives us a chance to improve what's happening here with Atlanta United"
How the new partnership with
@AberdeenFC
will help us at home and abroad 🎥
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YAAAAAASSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!!!!!!!
BREAKING NEWS | In the last few moments Aberdeen City Council have voted in favour of AFC’s plans for Kingsford
More to follow…
#AllForAurora
|
#StandFree
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Another winning weekend on so many levels. Competing with some of Europe’s top academies, representing club & country, excellent staff development & lasting memories for the young
@AberdeenFC
players & their families. Onto the next one.... 🇳🇱
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Big thank you to the players and staff
@AberdeenWomen
for letting my daughters walk out with them ahead of the Celtic match yesterday.
Special moment for them both as we continue to watch the women’s game grow
@AberdeenFC
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Dealing with High Tempo Pressing for 4-3-3
@CoachingFamily
@CoachingUnion
@PlanItCoach
@SOTGMagazine
@SoccerByOSM
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Always first running out at training, huge smile, and asking what’s planned for the session. Never change Rossco!
Want to say thanks to Aberdeen for the past 10 years Coming into the youth academy aged 10 to making my first team debut at 17 and being part of the first team squad Ive had some unbelievable memories and met some friends for life Wish the club nothing but success in the future❤️
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Thanks
@RossCounty
for the challenge & keep up the good work! Out early to get it done & now over to you for some
@AberdeenFCYouth
homework 😉
#Over70Challenge
#InspirePractice
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Switching point of Attack for the 4-2-3-1.
@CoachingFamily
@CoachingUnion
@PlanItCoach
@SoccerByOSM
@SOTGMagazine
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Every single person involved, in what was arguably the ‘Best Youth Football Experiment’ we’ve ever faced should be proud of their contribution!
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Absolutely brilliant 👏🏻
An unbelievable way to round off the league season from 15 year-old Joseph Teasdale 🔥
#StandFree
|
@AberdeenFCYouth
🔴
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What an introduction and a terrific opportunity for Frank to go and showcase his potential in 🇳🇱
#WelcomeFrank
🏴 | 𝗦𝗰𝗼𝘁𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗕𝗿𝗮𝘃𝗲!
𝘚𝘪𝘯𝘥𝘴 𝘫𝘢𝘢𝘳 𝘦𝘯 𝘥𝘢𝘨 𝘪𝘯 𝘰𝘯𝘻𝘦 𝘰𝘱𝘬𝘰𝘮𝘴𝘵𝘵𝘶𝘯𝘦.
𝘝𝘢𝘯𝘢𝘧 𝘯𝘶 𝘰𝘰𝘬 𝘰𝘱 𝘩𝘦𝘵 𝘷𝘦𝘭𝘥... 🙌🏼
#WelcomeFrank
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A huge occasion this afternoon to celebrate the past & embrace the future. The creation & opening of our first ever training complex has been a long journey, but we’ve finally arrived.
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Looking forward to heading back to Manchester next month to test our 2006 Academy side against
@ManUtd
The start of another busy season of tournament & trips for
@AberdeenFCYouth
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A very hard task for a youngster, but with a desire to practice, it can look easy 🎾
#InspirePractice
#NoExcuse
Last night’s homework video tweet stands at 75k views so far 😮 and hopefully inspiring plenty practice. At 8 yrs old, Mason’s effort passed Level 2 of the
@AberdeenFC
Academy homework programme. 🎾
#InspirePractice
#NoExcuse
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Develop Defending for the 4-2-3-1
@CoachingUnion
@FMAnalysis
@SoccerByOSM
@coachingbadges
@SoccerSpecific
http://t.co/qxVyvELZ5R
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Back to back league titles complete!🏆
A young team who have overcome a number of challenges & earned every bit of their success so far. Massive well done to everyone &
@EmmaHunterAFC
for her huge effort both on & off the pitch. SWPL1 next season!
#StandFree
🔴⚪️
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In a year where we’ve had to work, learn, and think differently, it’s important to reflect on just some of the achievements. Every single person involved in
@AberdeenFCYouth
should be very proud of their efforts.
Now onto the next challenges in 2021!
#NewYearsEve
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1. Fantastic new setup
@CoveRangersFC
hosting our U18s & Reserve matches this season.
2. Every U18s player in today’s squad was from the North-East. From anywhere between Elgin & Portlethen.
#localtalent
U18's | The young Dons claimed victory in their first match in the new Club Academy Scotland U18 league this evening
📝 Find out more ➡
#StandFree
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Defending Activity to play against 4-4-1-1/4-4-2. Adapt & Share!
@CoachingFamily
@CoachingTactics
@SOTGMagazine
@PlanItCoach
@SoccerByOSM
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Couple of simple finishing activities popular with the players
#score
@CoachingFamily
@coachingbadges
@PlanItCoach
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Develop Attacks in Wide Areas for 4-3-3.
@CoachingFamily
@coachingbadges
@CoachingUnion
@SoccerByOSM
@coacheducate
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⚽️Youth Academy Coach Vacancies⚽️
In preparation to strengthen our coaching team in 2020, details of 2 x Part Time
@AberdeenFCYouth
Coaching Positions will be advertised on the official
@AberdeenFC
website & social media platforms later today.
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Reading and listening to all the tributes highlights what an incredible impact Craig had on so many of us.
A gentleman I have been privileged to call a colleague and friend and someone whose words of wisdom will last forever. 🏴
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Amazing looking back at this from 1997 when
@Mcr_Storm
had incredible crowds & filled the
@ManchesterArena
with 17,245 fans!
#topmarketing
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Dominating in midfield
@coachingbadges
@PlanItCoach
@CoachingTactics
@CoachSessions
@CoachingUnion
#coaching
#drills
http://t.co/YHN8FkNfV8
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Delighted for Scott and his next chapter! He’s continued to be a huge support to
@AberdeenFCYouth
and will no doubt make the most of this opportunity. He also becomes the 3rd Academy Centre Back to be playing in the
@SkyBetChamp
this season.
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What a Katoni Cup that was this year! Only made possible with the support of all clubs & our sponsors Katoni Engineering. A huge thanks to
@LiamMcGarry1
for all the preparation & to our team of staff for all their hard work today.
#Teamwork
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