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Tuesday, May 29, 2012
Monday, May 28, 2012
U11 Hawks show how it's done
Playing what was supposed to be a home game against Upwey/Tecoma at Seville on Sunday the U11's showed everyone present what it means to be a great sports team. Did they play with determination? Absolutely, the second and third efforts made us proud. Did they look to each other? No doubt, with some of the best unselfish plays and team moments I've seen this year. Did they listen to their coach and adapt their play when things weren't going right? Yep, they did all that... and they also did something very special.
U/T arrived at the ground with only 14 players, their U10s couldn't help make up the numbers as they were playing at a different ground. The Hawks agreed to a 16-a-side contest and rotated two of our players to U/T each quarter. The game that followed was amazing, but not for the reasons you might think. Did the Hawks win? They sure did, but that isn't it. Did they show us that they're improving, building their skills, talking to each other? Yep, but that isn't it either. Were they hard at the ball, tackling opponents and getting in front? Too right, but that's not the whole story.
It's not easy to sub-in for the other team, to wear their jumper and pick up a teammate as though they're opposition. A lot of players might react to this by taking it easy, not putting their heart into playing their best in another teams jumper. That certainly wasn't the eight junior Hawks in U/T jumpers on Sunday, they were typically found around the ball, had lots of possessions and didn't take a backwards step. Those eight players and their fellow teammates for supporting them can hold their heads high.
Josh, Thomas and Laura Mac in the 1st Q.
Aussie and Kai L. in the 2nd Q.
Baz and Archer in the 3rd Q.
Haydos and Mitch D. in the 4th Q (Mitch scored a goal!).
Well done U11 Hawks, great sportsmanship on display, very classy stuff.
U/T arrived at the ground with only 14 players, their U10s couldn't help make up the numbers as they were playing at a different ground. The Hawks agreed to a 16-a-side contest and rotated two of our players to U/T each quarter. The game that followed was amazing, but not for the reasons you might think. Did the Hawks win? They sure did, but that isn't it. Did they show us that they're improving, building their skills, talking to each other? Yep, but that isn't it either. Were they hard at the ball, tackling opponents and getting in front? Too right, but that's not the whole story.
It's not easy to sub-in for the other team, to wear their jumper and pick up a teammate as though they're opposition. A lot of players might react to this by taking it easy, not putting their heart into playing their best in another teams jumper. That certainly wasn't the eight junior Hawks in U/T jumpers on Sunday, they were typically found around the ball, had lots of possessions and didn't take a backwards step. Those eight players and their fellow teammates for supporting them can hold their heads high.
Josh, Thomas and Laura Mac in the 1st Q.
Aussie and Kai L. in the 2nd Q.
Baz and Archer in the 3rd Q.
Haydos and Mitch D. in the 4th Q (Mitch scored a goal!).
Well done U11 Hawks, great sportsmanship on display, very classy stuff.
Correspondents Needed
Do you -
Each blogger will be given exclusive access to the MJFC Blog to post weekly updates on things like team awards, match summaries and news. This will give us a great opportunity to highlight player and team achievements and involve everyone in our club community. So if you think you can contribute one or more short posts a week we'd love to hear from you! Anyone can post comments and feedback and help give our club an active online presence. You know your kids have already done it :-).
Contact Andy Stiff if you would like to be involved.
- Have a spare 10 minutes each week?
- Want to help highlight the great efforts we see each week from our players?
- Spend time on FaceBook or simply enjoy writing about daily goings-on?
Each blogger will be given exclusive access to the MJFC Blog to post weekly updates on things like team awards, match summaries and news. This will give us a great opportunity to highlight player and team achievements and involve everyone in our club community. So if you think you can contribute one or more short posts a week we'd love to hear from you! Anyone can post comments and feedback and help give our club an active online presence. You know your kids have already done it :-).
Contact Andy Stiff if you would like to be involved.
Welcome Bendigo Bank
Welcome and thanks to Bendigo Bank Monbulk in becoming a sponsor of the MJFC!
“When you choose to bank with Monbulk & District Community Bank Branch you not only make a decision that benefits you, you make one that benefits your whole Community.
You will get a sense of satisfaction knowing your banking is contributing to the Monbulk Community, with profits being channeled back into local projects, groups and organisations. Come and meet the staff at Monbulk who can provide you with information on a great range of competitive products to suit all your banking needs as well as friendly, professional service.”
Join us in welcoming Bendigo Bank Monbulk to the Junior Hawks and support the organisations that support your club.
“When you choose to bank with Monbulk & District Community Bank Branch you not only make a decision that benefits you, you make one that benefits your whole Community.
You will get a sense of satisfaction knowing your banking is contributing to the Monbulk Community, with profits being channeled back into local projects, groups and organisations. Come and meet the staff at Monbulk who can provide you with information on a great range of competitive products to suit all your banking needs as well as friendly, professional service.”
Join us in welcoming Bendigo Bank Monbulk to the Junior Hawks and support the organisations that support your club.
What is Osgood-Schlatters Disease?
The following article is reproduced from Belgrave JFC website and may be of interest to players and parents -
"Most kids go straight from the car to full kicking to each other with absolutely no stretching or warm up before kicking (training or game situation), or warming down". Does this sound familiar? Perhaps the injury described below does also.
This is a common condition in which a child or adolescent (usually 9-14 years) complains of pain at the front of the knee joint just below the kneecap. It is more common in boys (but does occur in girls at a slightly younger age) and is caused by a ligament pulling repeatedly on a growing bone. It usually only affects one knee but can affect both.
Essentially, the bony protrusion below the knee( called the tibial tuberosity) becomes inflamed. The patella tendon inserts here and through overuse can tug away at the bone causing inflammation. New bone grows back causing a bony lump.
Symptoms
Swelling just below the kneecap Tenderness and pain on the tibial tuberosity during and after exercise. Pain when contracting the quadriceps against resistance. An x-ray may be needed to confirm and to see how much damage has occurred. This disease can occur in one or both knees. Also very common it can be accompanied with Severs Disease which is inflammation of the Achilles Tendon.
Prevention
The only prevention of both these diseases is proper stretching before during and after exercise. Tight quadriceps muscles cause a “tugging” stress on the patella tendon where it inserts into the tibial tuberosity, so doing stretching exercises for the quadriceps, hamstrings and calves may help prevent this condition. Stretching and flexibility should focus on the quadriceps and hip flexor muscles and should be done before, during and after each bout of activity. eg: Straight Leg Hamstrings Stretch, Standing, Quadriceps Stretch and Lifting up onto your toes then rolling back onto your heels lifting your toes off the ground.
Also the use of Orthopedic inserts in their shoes and footy boots can help especially if their ankles roll inwards.
Treatment
I.C.E (Ice, Compression, Elevation) and Rest. Sometimes, if severe, needs to be put in a cast so the injured knee is made to rest. Once the pain has completely gone your child can slowly resume activities and work on the leg to regain strength. The pain can recur and if it does the treatment needs to be restarted.
Note : The above article is supplied 'as-is' and treatment options are for your information only. Consult a medical professional if you feel this condition effects you or a player.
"Most kids go straight from the car to full kicking to each other with absolutely no stretching or warm up before kicking (training or game situation), or warming down". Does this sound familiar? Perhaps the injury described below does also.
This is a common condition in which a child or adolescent (usually 9-14 years) complains of pain at the front of the knee joint just below the kneecap. It is more common in boys (but does occur in girls at a slightly younger age) and is caused by a ligament pulling repeatedly on a growing bone. It usually only affects one knee but can affect both.
Essentially, the bony protrusion below the knee( called the tibial tuberosity) becomes inflamed. The patella tendon inserts here and through overuse can tug away at the bone causing inflammation. New bone grows back causing a bony lump.
Symptoms
Swelling just below the kneecap Tenderness and pain on the tibial tuberosity during and after exercise. Pain when contracting the quadriceps against resistance. An x-ray may be needed to confirm and to see how much damage has occurred. This disease can occur in one or both knees. Also very common it can be accompanied with Severs Disease which is inflammation of the Achilles Tendon.
Prevention
The only prevention of both these diseases is proper stretching before during and after exercise. Tight quadriceps muscles cause a “tugging” stress on the patella tendon where it inserts into the tibial tuberosity, so doing stretching exercises for the quadriceps, hamstrings and calves may help prevent this condition. Stretching and flexibility should focus on the quadriceps and hip flexor muscles and should be done before, during and after each bout of activity. eg: Straight Leg Hamstrings Stretch, Standing, Quadriceps Stretch and Lifting up onto your toes then rolling back onto your heels lifting your toes off the ground.
Also the use of Orthopedic inserts in their shoes and footy boots can help especially if their ankles roll inwards.
Treatment
I.C.E (Ice, Compression, Elevation) and Rest. Sometimes, if severe, needs to be put in a cast so the injured knee is made to rest. Once the pain has completely gone your child can slowly resume activities and work on the leg to regain strength. The pain can recur and if it does the treatment needs to be restarted.
Note : The above article is supplied 'as-is' and treatment options are for your information only. Consult a medical professional if you feel this condition effects you or a player.
Monday, May 14, 2012
AFL Player Visit
On Tuesday May 22nd players from the Hawthorn footy club will visit us for our training session. As such we will move training for U11's and U12's from Wednesday 23rd to the Tuesday and request that all players be at the ground for the start of the session at 4:30pm. Our players should also think about questions they can ask these footy pros to get the most from their time at the club. For example -
- What exercise did you do in Primary school?
- What do you like to eat before a game?
- How much water do you drink during a game?
- What did you like the most about playing junior footy?
- Do you have any tips for playing your favourite position?
- How do you play on someone who is bigger than you?
Saturday, May 5, 2012
Signed Jumper for Auction
This official AFL equipment Carlton Blues jumper will be auctioned at an upcoming MFC social night. Signed by Blues captain Chris Judd and coach Brett Ratten and ready for framing it's a great collectable for Blues fans and all lovers of footy in general.
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