The club made contact with there old 1st team coach Imran Yousef. With all the hard work put in by all Juniors, from Hockey Heroes to those in the Senior teams the club made the call and Imran Yousef (former Sidney Olympian) said yes to running a session. Firstly, even the latest storm wouldn’t dampen the start. Imran had everything moving and at speed keeping all participants warm. There were some skills tests for the early session. The Minions (our U10s) had a master class on the skills and were soon trying and doing these on the fun obstacle course set out.

Then, the academy youngsters were sent up to Imran. Before the switch, Imran threw in a quick masterclass on Drag Flicking. Everyone including the club seniors were in amazement of how easy he made it look and the speed the ball hit the net.

Academy group then got the skills test with some doing fantastic but what was even better to see is the newer players into the club really taking on what Imran had shown and told them. With Imran being very fast into every drill kept all active and warm.

First session ending all got some final words with Imran leaving with huge smiles and something to tell their parents.

In the later session, they straight into action with a very good Defence v Attack session. There was no let up as they left Imran on a 3 v 2 they were sent straight to Dave to do 2 v 1 drills back down the pitch. What was different tonight is the way Imran can put across the levels needed from passing to movement and the need not just to be good but be better.
This again was built again into a 5 v 4. Then a game.
Believe all went home tired with so much work being done. Also another dynamic into their coaching and if they don’t listen to the normal coaches they certainly listened to Imran.

A superb night. It may not be the last - the club are having discussions for further nights.

Thanks again for Imran for such a great session.