Pre-season Training for Football and Netball

Saturday, 7 September saw us running our first-ever pre-season training for football and netball.

To start the day, the students had a two-hour session run by two phenomenal London Mavericks Super League netball players. Vicki Oyesola took a defensive session with the students to work on their interceptions and tracking of the ball. Kira Rothwell led an attacking session working on movement and strong passes. This was then concluded with some match play at the end, where the students were able to put into practice what they had learnt.

It was great to hear the amazing questions the students had for Vicki and Kira, especially about their journey into netball and how they started; for Kira, that all began in Year 7! The students worked hard and had a very enjoyable experience ahead of the amazing sports year they are about to embark on.

In the afternoon, a group of twenty-four students demonstrated their skills in two sessions led by our Head of Football, Mr. Garnett, and PE teacher, Ms. Adeboyo. Mr. Garnett focused on running with the ball to break lines, while Ms. Adeboyo focused on passing and creating space off the ball.

The session finished with two small-sided games in which the girls attempted to put their newfound skills into match practice.

All girls participated with fantastic enthusiasm and effort throughout the afternoon. Well done to all involved!

We have an exciting season ahead with fixtures for the girls in the English Schools Competition, Independent Schools Competition, Middlesex Tournament, and Sisters n Sport Cups. In addition, we also have teams in the Haringey League and a number of tournaments throughout the year.