Ashley's Success Story

Edukick England goalkeeper from 2008/2009 has a success story to share with you all, and over the next week he will be sharing his journey with everyone.

Here at Edukick England we are very proud of Ashley. Ashley spent a year on the Edukick England & BWFC year long football studies programme last year with only one goal in mind, to play football! And after an up and down year, with all the twists and turns that comes with the game, he's finally doing it.

Ashley is now training with Stockport County here in the UK, he trains everyday, and on a weekly basis mixes and is asked to train with the first team keepers.

Keep an eye out for Ashley in the English football League, soon you'll be hearing his name more and more.

Next week Ash will start to share his story with us, and for everyone wanting to pursue this dream

Well done Ash, we are proud of you, keep going and you'll achieve your dream!

we are delighted that Ashley returned to the squad for 2009/2010 to represent the Edukick England/BWFC team this year in goal, passing on his expertise to our new intake of lads.

Meet the Coaches

When official team photos were going on it gave us a chance to get together to coaching team for a group shot to enable us to introduce them to the world. so here they are (left to Right)

Craig Doble (Assistant coach/B squad manager)

James Ward (Head coach/Course leader)

Dave Bailey (BWFC international soccer schools manager)

Matt Burn-Frazer (Team physio)

As we progress through the next few months we will have a spotlight on each to bring you more details.

Roman Hits Five

Roman earned a well deserved man of the match after hitting five goals against Preston in midweek. Roman, who in the first term played at the back, has recently been moved forward as a striker, and tore apart the Preston back four, with lightening pace and superb finishing. Roman had hit 5 goals past the North end keeper, well before midway in the second half, and could have had more.

Well done Roman!

Squad B V Everton Development Team

On the same day as the A squads fixture the B squad hosted an Everton Development team at Bolton arena. Led by Craig, the lads had a shaky start to the game with the everton team putting 5 goals past them in the first half, however, with a weakened team due to some of the lads playing with the A team, and without an established Goalkeeper, the team held their heads high to come back in the second half with three fantastically worked goals, one supplied by Month long student josh and two scored by French student Hadrien. The game ended 6-3 to everton, however Craig took some real positives from the performances and the attitude and work rate of all the lads in the second half was first class, he's now looking forward to the next fixture with the fire service.

A Victory at Preston

Last week saw the A squad win a in tremendous fashion at Preston, 6 - 1. With the team now looking more settled and communicating well, the lads over powered the Preston scholars to the victory. We had a stronger team out, and in some positions older lads, however this as quoted by the Preston coaches was a good game for them to see how their young stars would hold up should they need to step up into the youth team.

Our lads were organised, competed physically and were fantastic in possession. they had come on leaps and bound from a few matches ago.

in front of player agents, club scouts and Jon Morgan from Edukick inc, the lads did them self proud.

Well done to them all, a great result, but more importantly a great team performance and some fantastic individual performances.

Offical Team Picture

Last week, during the visit by General Manager f Edukick inc, Jon Morgan, we had the chance to get pitch side to have an official team picture with all the lads. Unfortunately one or two were ill on the day so missed out, therefore a little later in the term we will have to try again. But most were there and don't they look good.

Not many lads get a chance to go pitch side of a premiership stadium for a team photo, so what a great picture for their files and memories.

Visit By Jon

Jon Morgan, General Manager of Edukick inc made the trip from Canada to See first hand how the lads were going on.

During his trip to the North of England, Jon had a chance to meet all the lads, take loads of pictures and videos, but more importantly see the one of the teams play in a fantastic victory in Preston.

Jon, as most parents and students know, is the first port of call in the booking and registering of the Edukick England/Bolton wanderers year long football studies programme. As our international partners, every year Jon likes to come to see the programme running, and this year saw the best year yet, with two busy squads competing and being able to be involved in this years team photo.

Jon & Joey from Edukick are both keen to see the lads again soon and will be in Madrid to see those who are travelling to compete at Easter.

The Lads Meet the Preston Coach

The 6 lads have taken to the pitch with the PNE coach and receive the first instructions, in what looks like it's going to be a tough session.

6 Lads train with Preston North End

Today, 6 of our year long football studies lads have been invited to train and trial with Championship club Preston North End.

Migeul, Ryan, Nazar, Shoki, Meni and William have all been asked to participate in the session following great efforts and performances in previous games and training.

Preston North End have a fantastic youth set up and have been linked with the Edukick England programme over the past two year, via fixtures, guest sessions and scout visits. As ever we always try to expose our players to English football as much as possible, and what a fantastic opportunity for these 6 boys to see how they fair against players of a high level, and to show their own talent not only to the coach, but to the head of youth development who will be watching on.

Good luck boy. They are just about to step out onto the pitch with the Preston lads.

Jonathan's Month In Bolton

Jonathan Holland joined the team for a month long programme during January and has fitted in fantastically. Jonathan has come all the way from Australia for the experience, leaving behind the heat of down under, to come and see what football in the UK is like.

Earlier today James, spoke with Jonathan about his stay and this is what he had to say

"I have enjoyed mostly everything about being here, the new experience, the training, the level of play, the everyday lifestyle, the people here and challenging myself against the older players. i really like this course and and the intensity of the training. we are assessed individually through tests and constant monitoring and i was able to gain feedback on performance. i like the whole experience of having football as my daily life and training everyday. And what a highlight watching the EPL games against Arsenal and Burnley. I have just loved the whole thing, I'd love to come back to do the full year course"

" I have learnt many things both on and off the pitch in my time here. Not only the skills and tactics, such as pressing, which we don't do back home, but in the lectures and lessons i have learnt about nutrition and flexibility to improve my game"

"life here in England has been very enjoyable, I have made many friends both on the course and outside of the course. I came to England and to the course to improve my football, play at a higher level and gain experience in another country. my idea to come to come here has been a big success and a very big accomplishment for me"

James ward, course leader and coach commented to us about Jonathan:-

"Jonathan has been a pleasure to have here in England for the short time he has been able to stay. he is keen and eager everyday to better himself which makes him very coachable and means he can develop quickly. in his time here he has developed a great deal with his fitness, skill and understanding of the English game. he has great understanding of everything we have worked on, but more importantly is a great lad to have around the place. We wish him all the best for his future and just hope to see him back here for the full year course, what an asset to the course and the team that would be."

Well done to Jonathan from everyone here in Bolton and the whole Bolton Wanderers & Edukick team, it's been an absolute pleasure to have you here, keep up the good work!

Throughout the year on our football studies programme we have many opportunities for players and students from all over the world to join the group for short courses, just like Jonathan has. this can give an insight into the course, English life and English football and is an experience of a lifetime.

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Billal Gets Player of The Month

Billal has been awarded the players of the Month for the B squad, for January. His attitude on and off the pitch has been first class. He has returned after the Christmas break, fit, strong and athletic and has been consistent throughout the month. His efforts paid off when he was selected to play in the A squad for the recent fixture, where he played 45 minutes and had a great performance.

Well Done Billal!

Man Of the Match

Nazar Kmit, after a great performance in the B squad, started for the A team in the game last week against the fire service. And what a great game he had, controlling the middle of the park and being given the man of the match award for that game.

Well Done Naz!

Meni is the Player of the Month

After receiving the captains armband for the A squad, meni has rightfully been awarded the player of the month for the A squad in January. For all his hard work, commitment and effort on and off the pitch, meni becomes the first player of the month for the A squad of 2010.

Well done, keep up the good work!

Cold Day in Bolton

The snow returned for a short while this weekend to Bolton, bringing with it the cold wind and unfortunately a frozen grass pitch for today, therefore today's B squad fixture against the Everton Development squad had to be postponed for safety reasons, however the lads were still keen to keep on training and took to the Gym with Craig to work on their fitness.

Further fixtures for this week have been schedule for both teams to keep them on their toes, with a game for the A squad on Wednesday against Myerscough College and a home fixture for the B squad against St. Josephs.

These will be two important games as scouts from local team Preston North End will be in attendance at one or even both of these.

Welcome to Paul

A big welcome to Paul Nehaius who has joined us here in England for a months course. Paul, from Germany, has been to Bolton before on the summer programme, and loved it so much that he has returned to the month long programme to join the team and check out what it's all about. Paul showed some great attributes in the summer and James is excited and keen to get him out on the pitch tomorrow.

Paul will be following the English programme to begin, however with a high level of English as it is following his short spell here in the summer, Paul is looking at checking out the BTEC lessons with a view to returning for a full year in 2011.

Good luck Paul, Great to have you back!