The FA deliver National talent ID course at Nirvana

The FA delivered a grassroots talent ID course at the weekend, just a stone’s throw from Leicester’s King Power Stadium, as the Premier League champions were taking on Manchester United in The FA Community Shield supported by McDonald’s.

Under The FA’s work to address Asian inclusion, and alongside local and regional partners, a new suite of talent ID courses are being delivered at Leicester Nirvana, one of the areas’ foremost community clubs, by scouts who work with the England teams.

Over three days, scouts, coaches and managers learn about relationship building, unconscious bias, recognising potential and the relative age effect, and many professional club technical directors already undertake this training.

It is hoped the course, which specifically targeted the Midlands’ under-represented Asian communities, will have a knock-on effect on player recruitment in those same areas.

Course tutor, ex-Wycombe midfielder and now FA talent ID manager, Steve Brown, said: “It was great to be in Leicester at the type of grassroots club where future stars are made.

“We want to embed the England DNA, which is a philosophy of how we play the game and how we develop players to be the best they can be, across the game from grassroots all the way to the England teams.

“I was really enthused by what I saw and if we can bring the professional and grassroots game closer in this way the future of the game will be in good health.”

Leicester Nirvana chairman Kirk Master added: “Leicester Nirvana are always keen to be a bridge between local communities and the game we all love.

“This snapshot of good practice gives us hope that talent identification becomes a more recognised part of the game and helps to promote inclusion, which can only be a good thing.”

Read more at http://www.thefa.com/news/my-football/falearning/2016/aug/talent-id-leicester-nirvana-steve-brown-wycombe#27uWhzbA633zgs5b.99

5 yrs - 8 yrs Saturday Development Training

The success of the Saturday Development Session has meant that more and more children want to be part of the session. Therefore, in order for us to deliver a better service to your child, from the 6th August 2016, the sessions will be split into two time slots:

• Children aged 5yrs – 6yrs will be at 9.30am – 10.30am
• Children aged 7yrs, 8yrs and 9 years will be at 10.30 – 11.30am

Thank you for your continued support.

Leicester Nirvana's new management team for season 2016/17

It has been important for us to find the right balance of experience and quality to support a group of very talented young players. After a busy period we are pleased to announce our new management team for the coming season. 

Dave Williams alongside Owen Wright, with support from Mark Rawle and Scott Eustace focussing on coaching and player development and a new role this year for Tobias Hawkins as our fitness strength and conditioning coach. Richard Gerald will be our new football co-ordinater. 

These appointments have a fantastic blend of professional and non league experience and the knowledge necessary to improve the playing staff and team going forward, and we wish them well. 

Welcome to Leicester Nirvana.

Leicester Nirvana's senior team trial days

 The senior team of Leicester Nirvana have already scheduled some interesting fixtures for the build up to the new season. 

Pre season training will begin on the Thursday 30th June 2016 at Leicester Nirvana's home ground (Hamilton Park LE5 1LU). Training will be every Tues and Thursday from 6.30pm - 8.30pm and on Saturdays from 12pm - 2pm (times may vary). 

The first few training sessions will be open sessions for anyone who wants to try out for the senior team. If you would like to play for Nirvana, please contact Zak Hajat on 07811 843 136 for further details.

We look forward to seeing you there.
 

Vacancy - Leicester Nirvana FC 1st team Managers Position

A vacancy has become available for the 1st Team managers post at Leicester Nirvana FC. This is a fantastic opportunity for a manager to join the most progressive club in the city with an excellent reputation for nurturing young players through passing attractive football.

The team play at step 5 of the football pyramid system and are currently in the United Counties League. If you are interested in applying for the position, please send your CV along with some detail as to WHY you would be suitable for this role by Thursday 23 June 2016. Interviews will be scheduled immanently.

Please send all relevant information to nirvanafc@hotmail.co.uk