We officially and warmly welcome Coach Ramesh and Coach Wee Yang to BFA family.  It is a privilege to be able to coach kids and take the responsibility for others’ children and also to educate them. Football is a key to the door of acquiring many lifelong skills and positive qualities in a person. It would either take a moment or a period of time to unlock the potential in the child or teenager so we are honoured to be a part of that.

Back to normal days.. with nothing to look forward every evening.

To be honest, most of the matches were downright boring. The pace (what pace???) … don’t get me started… for spectators who are used to the exciting BPL, La Liga and Champions League matches , the World Cup was indeed a big letdown. Apart from having an European team winning it for the first time outside Europe, a first time winner and a few outstanding finds in the tournament, the rest is probably not worth mentioning at all.

Junior Category – Daniel emerged a winner here with his consistent shooting, accumulating a total score of 200 points, ahead of his rivals  Brian (120), Clement (116) and Jared (90). It is the importance of participating and doing your best and not winning all the time :0)

Senior Category – Brilliant end to a tight contest that saw Shawal, Jonathan and David tied on 160 points. Shawal managed to overcome adversity and cap off a great Sunday afternoon to win with 190 points! ahead of nearest jonathan (180) and Edris (60). Usual hotshot Edris struggled to find his form on the day but i am very sure he will improve in the next shootout contest.

3 Feb marked the end of Woodgrove Sec Sch efforts to qualify for the next round in their zone tournament. We have won 1, lost 1 and drawn 2 matches.

On a personal note, i felt that we have done pretty good, given our conditions on and off the pitch, and some boys have matured in the course of the tournament and delivered the goods. Apart from the Marsiling loss (2009 national top 4), the boys gave a good account of their playing ability and a glimpse of what to expect in 2011. For exciting details, kindly search under “whistle blower”…

The inaugural event finally arrived! Playing with grit, determination and endurance under the scorching sun, TEAM NSF and VIPER 1 finally emerged victorious in their respectitve categories (U-19 and U-14), holding aloft the Sierra Challenge Trophy with much pride. Hari (Team NSF,one of the twin terrors in this tournament) and Mahathir (Vipers 1) proved to be the hot shots in this tournament, netting 6 and 5 goals respectively to edge past their nearest rivals, Tam Yong Seng 5 (Lost United) and Neo (Vipers 1), and clinch the Top Scorer’s Award. Congratulations to all Winners.. however it was everyone, including players, coaches, parents, organisers, sound team to the sponsor who have made this tournament a success!
THE IMPRESSIVE VIPER 1………& THE INDOMITABLE TEAM NSF

Arguably one of the most highly charged soccer birthday parties to date. Oba and gang are young football fanatics who have the potential to develop into good footballers (evident from their agility and footwork) Not the least deterred by the rain, the boys literally marched to the soccer court from the function room to showcase their penalty taking abilities. Needless to say, there were smiles and applause all round as the shots were taken expertly one by one. Certificates and medals were awarded, followed by the cake cutting and ‘happy birthday’ song.. Feels really good to be part of a joyous occasion and appreciated by the parents. Coach Su and Kelvin will be BACK.

Junior boy, Lance clinched the ‘Champion’ title for the in-house shooting competition, fending off challenges from closest rivals and buddies, Donghao and Mark Kudos to Lance for keeping his composure. For his effort, he is rewarded with a pair of Adidas Socks. For the rest of the boys, continue to train hard..

Some pics to savour. Strong parental support is extremely important and influential to a child’s development in every aspects of his or her life.

We had an enjoyable training today, hoops and all, despite the short burst of heavenly tears.

NOne Other than Ronald from Woodgrove Vipers! He is the first player in training to bend a ala beckham freekick into the top right hand corner of the goal. Not surprisingly, he is one of the fast developing players in Woodgrove Secondary School to compete for places in the ‘B’ Division team next year. With a sweet right foot and willingness to study the game, he will be watched closely by the school selectors.

Dearest players of BOOTMARK FOOTBALL ACADEMY, YES!! the contest is officially opened to welcome 2010.. World Cup year! Email your best footballing moment captured in a pic, with a simple caption and stand to win a prize (football related, of course) in DECEMBER…as a X’mas Gift. Do include your name, age and contact number in the email and send it to kelvin@bootmark.biz . Closing date will be 17 DECEMBER  2009 and the winner will be announced HERE on 24 DECEMBER 2009. Adios and good luck