Portland Pythons Going Global
During the offseason, the Portland Pythons were contacted by the EU to provide a series of training camps across Europe in a tour. Three camps were completed over a period of 2 weeks. Each camp consisted of several days of small clinical class with different age groups of local residents. Each of the training camps would be led by the players themselves with the coaching staff acting as support.
1. Berlin, Germany
2. Nice, France
3. La Manga, Spain
Each camp lasted for 4 days. The first two days were aimed at the younger age groups, with any kid under the aga of 15 being able to attend. In these camps the team were demonstrating the basic of football, from throwing & catching passes to running with the ball as well as fun “pro bowl” style games. In addition to the football lessons the team taught, they also provided the kids with insights into the life of professional sport person and the attitude required to succeed. Several of the team members were heard saying to one another the enthusiasm that the kids were showing to learn & participate, especially in a relatively niece sport in Europe.
The 2nd training camp was aimed for the teens 16+, these camps were more focused and regimented, with the aim to engross the young adults in the devolution required for succeeding in sport. The team lead class focusing on area of technique that were area of concern for developing player, for example “correct method for tackling” or “how to hold the ball whilst being tackled.”
The management hope that the team gained valuable experience in leadership and team building by conducting the drill and session themselves rather than relaying on the experience of the coaches. For one of Portland’s’ main ethos is the development of the player for success in the future wherever that may be.
During the offseason, the Portland Pythons were contacted by the EU to provide a series of training camps across Europe in a tour. Three camps were completed over a period of 2 weeks. Each camp consisted of several days of small clinical class with different age groups of local residents. Each of the training camps would be led by the players themselves with the coaching staff acting as support.
1. Berlin, Germany
2. Nice, France
3. La Manga, Spain
Each camp lasted for 4 days. The first two days were aimed at the younger age groups, with any kid under the aga of 15 being able to attend. In these camps the team were demonstrating the basic of football, from throwing & catching passes to running with the ball as well as fun “pro bowl” style games. In addition to the football lessons the team taught, they also provided the kids with insights into the life of professional sport person and the attitude required to succeed. Several of the team members were heard saying to one another the enthusiasm that the kids were showing to learn & participate, especially in a relatively niece sport in Europe.
The 2nd training camp was aimed for the teens 16+, these camps were more focused and regimented, with the aim to engross the young adults in the devolution required for succeeding in sport. The team lead class focusing on area of technique that were area of concern for developing player, for example “correct method for tackling” or “how to hold the ball whilst being tackled.”
The management hope that the team gained valuable experience in leadership and team building by conducting the drill and session themselves rather than relaying on the experience of the coaches. For one of Portland’s’ main ethos is the development of the player for success in the future wherever that may be.
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