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Following several years away coaching the RN Youth, it was with huge anticipation that I returned to Coach the club that I first played for as a 17 year old Stoker, having been spared a weekend duty by the intervention of 'Yorky' Loveday. Now, just over 8 years later, I find some of the same old faces occupying the clubhouse and in some cases still telling the same stories, and some bright new talent on the training park.
The challenge I set before the players at the start of pre-season was to embrace the changes I was introducing, question what they had previously done, and to enjoy themselves both on match days and training nights.
The results so far and he way in which we have played suggest that the players are takingon the challenge and responding well to the new coaching.
New players are still required as the age old problem of servicemen moving on will impact the team very shortly. The management and coaching staff are constantly recruiting, but the players themselves can help. If you know of people that are suitable, bring them down t training. We pride ourselves on being an open and friendly club, playing at the best facilities in the area. Help the club sustain the excellent start to the season.
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