Our Player Spotlight is back at Lord Grey Academy where are Player Development Programme takes place across two groups. Last half-term Tafadzwa and Eddie were each awarded ‘Player of the half- term’ by their coaches Ashley and Travis. Let’s learn a bit more about each player:
Player Name: Tafadzwa
Age: 11
Position: Left Midfielder
Favourite Team: Arsenal
Favourite PSG Player: Bradley Barcola
Q1: What is your favourite thing about PSG Academy/Some thoughts on the sessions?
“My favourite thing about the PSG Academy is the training tactics and the sessions. I find the sessions to be very interesting and helpful in developing my football skills and knowledge.”
Q2: What would you like to improve on in the next half-term?
“Shooting skills and Endurance.”
Coaches Comments:
Tafadzwa is a player that has grown into the PDP sessions really well and has shown a real desire to learn and improve, as a result of this he has become much more comfortable and confident on the ball.”
Group 2
Player Name: Eddie
Age: 12
Position: Wing or Midfield
Favourite Team: PSG and Norwich City
Favourite PSG Player: Marquinhos
Q1: What is your favourite thing about PSG Academy/Some thoughts on the sessions?
“I think the technical training is really good and the warm ups are great. The coaches are really good, the setup is great and all players are really welcoming. “
Q2: What would you like to improve on in the next half-term?
“Off the ball movement and supporting the player in possession”.
Coaches Comments:
“I think Eddie has come along a lot since he has started the PDP and has shown me his willingness and intensity in drills that we do. His confidence is growing every week, whether that is in drills, or when we do individual feedback.”
Keep up the great work Tafadzwa and Eddie!