October 2022 – O’Neills NLD Team of the Month

The U14s have built from 2019/20 where (as U11s) they had just 18 registered players, were struggling with player retention and low morale, and often were only able to field 10-13 players on match days.

Over subsequent seasons, the group have utilised social media to build team spirt, have recruited new coaches to rejuvenate training and have fostered a welcoming and enjoyable environment.

Numbers have steadily grown from that low point of 18 players in 19/20 to 28 this season; performances have improved from struggling to field a team to winning the 21/22 U13s NLD Plate; low morale has been replaced with ‘a wide pool of talented, capable players all willing to work hard for each other as a team’.

Congratulations to the team and coaches, and good luck for the season ahead!