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Welcome to the Official Website of
COLCHESTER VILLA
YOUTH FOOTBALL CLUB

"Providing football in the community for boys and girls of all ages"


We are a charter standard youth football club, with age groups from Under  7's to Under 18's, boys and girls welcome! Our teams compete in the Colchester and District Youth League and we play our games at Highwoods Sports Centre. The club was formed in 1975 and has been growing ever since, with 14 teams competing last season.


SPECIAL DISCOUNTED TICKETS AVAILABLE FOR FOLLOWING GAMES;

Oldham Athletic
Saturday 20th February

Brentford
Tuesday 23rd February

Brighton & Hove Albion

Saturday 6th March

Wycombe Wanderers

Saturday 27th March

Swindon Town

Saturday 10th April

Tranmere Rovers

Saturday 24th April

 @
Weston Homes Community Stadium

ADULTS   £10     |     U16'S   £5

Colchester Villa can get discounted tickets for the above matches! The tickets are available to all, not just club members! If you'd like to buy some tickets, then call Daryl on 01206 871866 or email arron.graham@hotmail.co.uk


Do constraints in the informal game help with football development?

The informal game that was played on the streets, parks and in the playgrounds by children of previous generations and to a lesser extent this generation, had many constraints in terms of where the game was played, the  number, age and ability of the players and the equipment available.

Do these constraints help to produce the basics that are needed to develop more imaginative and creative players with good touch?

Is it beneficial that we bring some of these constraints into a more formal football environment?

The intention of this article is to challenge coaches to think out side the box and think about some more unorthodox methods.

By Paul Cooper

Click here to read this fantastic article by Paul Cooper

 



Small Sided Game Of The Month
The Barcelona Game

Barcelona’s three best players – Messi, Xavi and Iniesta – are each no taller than 5ft 7in, proving that there is still a place for small, skilful players, providing that coaches give them a chance.

This game celebrates this wonderful style of play, utilising quick one and two touch passing in the team’s own half before unlimited touches in the opponents half.

4-5 players a side
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Pitch size 30-40 x 15-20
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Keepers Optional
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Play one/two touch only in own half
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Unlimited touches in opponents half


Possession game based on short passing and intelligent movement off the ball.
Teams are playing catch up and working on a style of play that involves the following;

Building from the back
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Keeping the ball
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One and two touch passing
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Passes mainly below head height
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Change in tempo
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Turning and keeping the ball in tight spaces
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Fluidity of movement

I enjoy myself when I have the ball. I am still a little kid. I spent my childhood with a ball at my feet and I still love having one.
Xavi


Recent Events


Saturday 14th November

 England U21's 1-0 Portugal U21's

 Colchester Villa took over 100 members to watch England v Portugal U21s at Wembley. With Stuart Pearce's U21 running out 1 nil winners this made it a very special day for the boys. With just under 34,000 attendance the boys got to experience the Wembley atmosphere and enjoyed doing the Mexican wave.

Colchester Villa wish the U21 all the best in their next match against Lithuania
 




Colchester Villa are now able to offer specific coaching from an FA Qualified Goalkeeper Coach.

Goalkeepers outside of Colchester Villa are more then welcome to come along and receive Goalkeeper Coaching for just £4 per Session.

If your son or daughter is a player for Colchester Villa then the sessions are FREE! If you would like to take advantage of these free sessions or you're a goalkeeper from outside the club who would like to be coached, then please contact Arron on 07500 017825 or via email!



 

JOIN US!

Looking for a football club? 
We are an expanding club and we are always looking for volunteers who are willing to put in the effort to help the kids enjoy football and compete against other local teams in a league and cup format.

We are also looking for new players to come and join in the fun with us. We provide football for girls from Under 7's through to Under 12's as well as boys from Under 7's right up to Under 18's!


Under 10's Reds looking ahead to 11-a-Side
We are looking for a number of new players for our Under 10's Reds for the step up to 11-a-side football next season. Training takes place on Saturday Mornings at Highwoods Sports Centre 10am til 11:30am. We are seeking players of all abilities who wish to join a fun and friendly team with qualified coaches. Would prefer players who have experience of playing competitive football. If you would like to come along, then please contact Darren Fewell on 07974535266.


Opportunity for Under 13’s Players…

Colchester Villa Under 13’s Blues are an established B league team who train on Tuesday Evenings and Saturday Mornings. We are looking for 2 or 3 strong, fast and commanding players who have either played in the B League before, at a higher level, or believe they are ready to step up to a higher league. Ideally we want someone who is just as comfortable with the ball at his feet looking to start attacks as he is tackling and organising his team mates. If this sounds like you and you would be interested in joining a club that offers FA Qualified Coaching and an excellent social side to football then get in touch with me, Arron Graham via email arron.graham@hotmail.co.uk or call me on 07500 017825.


Under 12's Defender Required...

Colchester Villa Under 12's are looking for a defender to join their side to compete in the A League. Are you looking for a new challenge? Want to prove yourself at a higher level? Players of all abilities welcome to come along and train, which takes place on Tuesday Evenings and Saturday Mornings.
If this sounds like you and you would be interested in joining a club that offers FA Qualified Coaching and an excellent social side to football then get in touch with Daryl Swain via email daryl.swain@colchestervillafc.co.uk or call 01206 871866!


Under 12's
Colchester Villa Youth Football Club


Under 8's
Colchester Villa Youth Football Club


Under 13's Colts
Colchester Villa Youth Football Club



Want to find out more about the Club Mascots?

Online Games With Summer and James!

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Try your hand at some of the Online Games available here at Colchester Villa's Official Website!

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Summer &  James

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Season 2009/2010

"Ability is what you're capable of doing. Motivation determines what you do. Attitude determines how well you do it."