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Exciting Announcement: Launch of Our Women’s League Development Team!

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We are thrilled to announce the creation of our Women’s League Development Team, a new initiative aimed at providing more opportunities for girls aged 14 and over to play soccer consistently and competitively against other all-female teams. This team is designed to address key challenges faced by young female players and ensure they have a pathway to continue their soccer journey at our club. This team is in addition to our Existing Women's League Team.

Why We Need the Development Team:

• More Game Time: As players move into U15 and older age groups, many girls often find themselves sidelined, especially if they haven't reached a higher skill level. Unfortunately, they are sometimes pushed further down the pecking order in favor of boys. The Development Team will provide these girls with more game time and a chance to continue playing and developing their skills.

• Retaining Players as They Grow Older: We have over 30 girls aged 13 and above at our club, but as they get older, many drop out of the game. Competing against boys can be intimidating, especially as boys mature faster physically. The Development Team ensures these girls still have a competitive outlet without the added pressure of playing against boys.

• Preparing for the Women’s Competition: The girls in our club currently miss out on preparation for the Women’s League as they are primarily playing against boys. With the Development Team, these players can gradually transition into the Women’s League, giving them more experience, less pressure, and a smoother pathway into senior competitions.

What Does This Mean for Players?

• More Game Time: Players will have consistent opportunities to play, develop, and improve without the pressure of competing in mixed-gender teams.

• Team Bonding and Enjoyment: The focus will be on creating a supportive and inclusive environment that builds resilience and fosters team spirit.

• Pathway to the Women’s League: Each season, Development Team players can work their way up towards our Women’s League team, continuing their soccer journey at the same club they have grown with over the years.

Team Confirmation and Coaching:

The Development Team will be confirmed in the coming weeks, depending on continued high attendance at training. We are excited to have Jaxon Phills appointed as the Development Team coach by the Chapman Committee. Jaxon brings over 6 years of experience coaching our junior girls’ teams and has been a strong advocate for equal game time and the transition from junior to senior levels for female players.

Open to All Women & New Players:

The Development Team is not just for girls aged 14-18. We also welcome women who are new to soccer, those looking to get fit, those who want to experience the social aspects of the sport, or those returning from injury. We aim to create an environment where everyone feels comfortable, supported, and encouraged to give soccer a try.

Our Commitment to Female Football:

This initiative is in line with our commitment to supporting and empowering women in football. We want to provide a space where rising stars can continue to play the sport they love for as long as possible, without feeling like they have nowhere to go when they age out of junior divisions.

We’re excited to see how this Development Team can encourage female participation and provide a crucial gateway for future stars of women’s football.

Women’s League Team Leadership:

We are proud to announce that our Women’s League team will be coached by Emma Streich, a veteran women's player and our Club Females in Football Mentor, with the support of the women's league leadership team. Together, they will continue the team’s long-running achievements that have made them who they are for the last 43 years in the competition. The Women’s team will also play a key role in mentoring Development Team players, helping them grow, and encouraging them to stay in the game for years to come.

We at Chapman are excited for the bright future of inclusiveness and equality we are striving for. Under Emma and Jaxon’s leadership, we have no doubt that the teams will continue to be successful and inspire future generations of female footballers. 

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Thank you for your continued support, and we look forward to welcoming more players to the field!

 

To join or express interest please complete the link https://forms.office.com/r/M4T9cvAi3S or email us at chapmansoccerclub@gmail.com 

 

The Chapman Committee