PDC Vs AFC Wimbledon
PDC competed well against a well-disciplined, hungry and attacking AFC Wimbledon team.
PDC demonstrated some excellent phases of play and worked hard to beat a player mentality with quick decision-making ethics.
PDC are extremely proud of all the players who effectively exhibited their main coaching points they have been receiving by putting this into practice against outstanding and challenging opposition.
A great morning was had by all who attended, with great feedback from
AFC Wimbledon Academy coaches.
PDC would like to thank all players, parents and extended family for making the trip to London and we look forward to working closely again with AFC Wimbledon in the near future.
PDC Vs Manchester United
Our U7s/U8s travelled to The Cliff Training Ground in Manchester, home to the United Academy where they participated in an incredibly well run 5v5 tournament.
The talent and standard of play was exceptionally high, and we are extremely proud of our PDC players to not only step foot in such a worldwide renowned CAT 1 club,
but compete with the best
The opposition were both physical and technical showcasing their attributes. However, PDC adopted the coaching points that they have adopted in training and battled with a high press, locking into their opposition to give them less time on the ball. They had to be quick with sharp, accurate in passing & react out of possession
PDC are extremely proud of the boys that travelled to Manchester. They were true ambassadors for PDC and we hope the experience will be a lifelong memory for them.
The feedback we received from Manchester United recruitment was extremely positive and we are proud to announce that they have invited us back with our U9, U10, U12 and U15 teams - Dates to be announced!!
Thank you to all players, parents, guardians, siblings who made the journey to Manchester and hopefully we can invite you to many more fixtures to come.
PDC Vs Exeter City FC
Pathway Development Centre (PDC) would like to express their gratitude in being invited to play against Exeter City FC Academy U10s.
PDC were extremely humbled to be asked to play against their main academy team which enabled our players to showcase their coaching topics, strength, resilience and technical attributes against the best players for their age group in that area.
The fixture was both testament to PDC and Exeter City with an exciting end to end match. PDC were instructed to deliver a high press with an emphasis on players keeping their shape yet squeezing in on the opposition to make it difficult for them to play through. Then to make crucial recovery runs when out of possession.
PDC Vs Queens Park Rangers
Pathway Development Centre (PDC) Academy would like to take the opportunity to thank our friends at Queens Park Rangers Academy for their hospitality to include PDC Academy into their Pre-Academy game programme.
PDC Academy have been working on not just technical but also transitions of in and out of possession (reactive work) PDC were immensely proud with the challenge of QPR Academy that our players rose to the challenge, competed exceptionally well, creating an end-to-end game.
The feedback from QPR Academy lead phase was exceptionally positive complimenting our work rate, desire and willingness to work as a team.
PDC Vs Sheffield Utd Tournament
Pathway Development Centre (PDC) Pre-Academy and Academy recently attended the Sheffield United mini festival with fellow Academies: Stoke City FC Academy, Sheffield Wednesday FC Academy and Mansfield Town FC Academy.
PDC Academy players experienced new opposition, new challenges and likewise met new friends. In addition, in and around the PDC philosophy, it was important for the PDC players to have challenge in different positions.
PDC Academy were deeply proud of all of the players from U7, U8, U9 & U10 that participate and demonstrated some high-quality phases of play.
PDC Vs Portsmouth FC
PDC Academy U15s recently travelled to Portsmouth FC Academy to represent in a showcase ID event.
This was deemed a huge success with three players being identified and now closely monitored.
PDC U15s have worked tirelessly with their lead phase coach Brian Stocks and this was highlighted showing maturity and creativity to challenge, compete and break the lines
PDC Vs Oxford Utd
PDC Academy' latest festival fixture was engaging with Oxford Utd FC Academy.
PDC took in excess of 30 players to this event showcasing their skills and positive attributes that they all have learnt at our PDC Academy Development Centres
One Tournament - Winners
PDC are proud to announce their newly crowned champions at the One Tournament 3v3 event demonstrating high intensity and physicality
PDC had 2 x teams enter with the colts winning the overall cup final and progressing now to the national finals!
JPL National Finals
PDC Youth U9 spent the day at St Georges Park, home of our National England team competing in the National JPL Finals
Fixtures were played in the dome on their 4G and with 4 teams competing within this final it was winner takes all to be crowned national champions
PDC players found the whole experience educational and competed very well within their matches with an overall placement of 3rd out of all JPL Leagues in the country!
PDC Vs Crystal Palace
PDC U9 Colts travelled to London for this fixture which was held in the Crystal Palace FC Academy dome.
PDC competed well and demonstrat4eed some excellent phases of play showing that the coaching they are receiving has been appropriate and positive - getting the players individually and as a team ready for festival fixtures with professional club academies
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