Manama: The 2015 squad of 22 Viva players have been inducted into professional football training at Manchester United’s Partington Sports Village. They now will fully immerse in learning all technical and social aspects on their favourite sport.
The Viva players, comprising 18 boys and four girls, are experiencing a wide range of coaching sessions, like ice-breaking activities to help progress their own personal abilities within the overall playing philosophy of one of the world’s greatest football clubs, Manchester United.
The training, led under the guidance of seasoned Manchester United Soccer Schools (MUSS) coaches, Carl Wild and Matt Johnson, involves teaching the participants the skills, rules, strategy and discipline of football and encourage good sportsmanship, self-confidence and teamwork in and off the pitch.
The players are further being exposed to understanding and imbibe the ‘values of a Manchester United player’ focused around developing technique, tactical, mental, physical and social capabilities.
During the course of the training, the MUSS coaches will also scout for the ‘Player of the week’ based on the players’ performance individually and within a team, as well as their decision-making abilities.
“The players from Bahrain are doing well and exhibiting positive attitude and great ability to tackle the ball shown on the pitch. The group are eager to learn and show real interest in the game by asking a lot of questions which is how a footballer should be,” said coach Wild, who has been associated with MUSS for the past 10 years.
“During this week-long training, we will emphasise on developing football capabilities of each individual within a squad environment while ensuring they have a fun-filled experience. We would like to thank Viva for empowering these young players to learn more about the sport and hone their football skills.”
Earlier in the week and as part of the induction process, the Viva footballers were given a tour of Old Trafford – Theatre of Dreams, which included visiting the players’ changing room, the museum and its magnificent trophy room and even a chance to walk through the 100 year old players’ tunnel into the pitch.
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