We wish our GV Suns players, parents, supporters and friends a safe and fun easter break.
- Training for all junior squads continues Tuesday 4 April. Please advise your team manager if you are away and not available to train.
- Our SAP squads do not train during the school holidays and will recommence Tuesday 17 April.
- And we won't be publishing a newsletter next week.
GV Suns v Northern Falcons - FFA Cup
7pm Saturday 31 March @ Shepparton Sports Precint
They say a week is a long time in football - so how long is a week without football?
Fortunately we won't need to find out and can enjoy a weekly football fix as our GV Suns seniors take on SL4 side Northern Falcons FC in Round 4 of the FFA Cup at home this Saturday. Come along and enjoy some great football and support our GV Suns.
Sporting Chance Assistance Grants - are you eligible?
 You may be eligible for a Sporting Chance grant to assist with payment of your GV Suns fees.
Families with players aged 18 years or under who are resident in Greater Shepparton and have a current Health Care Card may apply for Sporting Chance grants of up to $80 per child. Families may apply direct via http://www.thecommunityfund.com.au/ or can supply their Health Care Card number to Shaban Mehmet or Maria Sepe before 9 April 2018 for the club to apply on your behalf.
For more information, please go to the website above or speak to Shaban or Maria.
Junior and SAP uniforms - Update
Our SAP kits should finally arrive during the easter break. The kit will be distributed to SAP members when training resumes after the easter holiday.
We hope to provide further details on the juniors' kit in the next few weeks.
Valley Sport - free holiday clinics
 Over the easter school holidays Valley Sport is offering free netball, golf and tennis clinics for school age kids. For more information visit Valley Sport's facebook page or website.
Have your say - FFV Survey
FFV is supporting research undertaken by La Trobe University and VicHealth which seeks to further understand the role that junk food sponsorship plays in sport. You have the opportunity to win a $250 Sportsmart voucher or 1 of 10 Village Cinemas movie vouchers if you fill in the survey link below.
Click here to complete the survey
SJSA season begins 21 April
Our SJSA friends will begin their competition next month. Earlier this week SJSA advised they still have room for some more teams particularly in the Under 8s (Grade 2) and Under 10s (Grade 3 & 4).
If you know of anyone who may be interested please encourage them to contact Jodie on 0490838073 or via SJSA's facebook page.
The SJSA fixture should be confirmed over the easter break.
Junior coaching course - 4 May - 4-8 year olds
SJSA and FFV will run a Grassroots Coaching course on 4 May. This course is designed for those coaching 4-8 years olds, and all SJSA coaches are encouraged to participate.
Please share this information with your SJSA friends and let's encourage the development of all our local soccer talent. For futher information click here or contact Jodie on 0490838073.
Match Reports
As mentioned in last week's newsletter, this year our match reports will rotate through the squads with two reports each week. This will allow our coaches to give greater perspective on what they are focusing on during each cycle - and how well its working on game days. This week it's our U14s and U16s.
 U14s
Tommy Giuliani
Our 14s took their foot off the accelerator on Sunday against Heidelberg United. Our first half was hampered by an injury to one of our centre backs early in the game forcing a reshuffle. However we hampered ourselves by being sloppy in possesion or taking too many touches on the ball. This slowed down our ball movement allowing our opponents to get organised and compact.
The second half was much better however and we started to pop the ball around nicely.
Tuesday night's training was very poor;the worst for the year and the players were told that it was below the line for NPL Football. They must be able to accept praise and some honesty. I'm pleased to report Thursday's session was superb. We’ll continue to strive for high standards.
I wish all players and parents a happy easter.
 U16s
Paul Nieuwenhuizen
This week saw us take on Heidelberg for a win.
During the week at training we worked on winning the ball back quickly and then effectively moving the ball forward. Before the game the boys were reminded about staying in control and working together to encourage rather than criticise each other when things go wrong.
We started the game well putting pressure on our opponents which resulted in a couple of turnovers that allowed us to score a few early goals. This resulted in the boys relaxing and playing some good football while still applying pressure on Heidelberg. A lapse just before halftime saw Heidelberg pull back a goal.
At halftime the boys were congratulated for sticking to the team task and reminded not to get ahead of themselves.
The second half was very much end to end with a flurry of goals from both teams entertaining the spectators. However, despite our ascendency, we had two players sent off due to a spur of the moment decision and lack of discipline.
Despite a fantastic result, our lack of humility resulted in some behaviour that was unnecessary at the end of the game. The boys were reminded that whatever the outcome that we always “Win with humility, lose with grace, and do both with dignity”.
I hope everyone enjoys the easter break and comes back refreshed.
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