DERRY minor manager Richard Ferris will hold trials on Saturday 20th of June for under-17s not currently on the development squad as the preparations for 2010 begin.
Drumsurn man Ferris, whose minors fell agonisingly short in their Ulster championship clash with Monaghan last month is planning for next year, with trials for those wishing to join the under-17 panel, who have not been working along with this year’s minor panel since training began in March, to be held on Saturday 20 June at Glen (11am).
“This will cut down on the trials needed at the start of next year. I’d rather trial the boys when they’re playing competitive football than in the wind and rain in January and February, when they’re not active. Anyone who thinks they’re in with a shot should come along,” said Ferris.
Now that the minors’ season is finished, the onus falls on their young counterparts, some of whom were involved against the Farney men.
Ferris has appealed for his players to give themselves a head start ahead of the 2010 campaign, and asked that anyone who needs transported to get in contact with him.
“We’re already looking forward to 2010 and we want to get the boys ready for it before the football finishes this season. We want to put a foundation there in terms of strength and conditioning, and we want the strongest possible panel to be available to us for under-17 blitzes in August,” added the All-Ireland ’93 winner.
“It’s very important that the elite players at the top clubs buy into the development squad system. I’d appeal to the clubs and coaches to make sure that their players are there. The development squads have a big future, with the work that Chris Collins [Games Development Manager] and Club Derry are doing.”
Notice for current under-17 players
The following players are to arrive at Drumsurn on Saturday 13th June time 11.00am.
All players are asked to bring their own Derry shorts and socks. If a player listed below can’t make it for whatever reason, or they require transport, they should contact Richard Ferris 07870988138.
Aaron Devlin, Daniel McKindless, Martin Devlin, Tony Martin, Canice Rocks, Fintan Bell, Ryan Bell (Ballinderry), Charles Gilmore Kieran Conway,Dominic Convery (Ballinascreen), Kevin Scullion, Orrie McPeake (Bellaghy), Joe Bradley, Sean Óg McGroogan, Emmett Bradley (Glen), Anthony McGurk, Sean Conway (Lavey), Ciaran Devlin, Philip Love, Roddy O’Kane, Anthony O’Neill (Loup), Cathal Deery (Slaughtmanus), Emmett McDaid, Brian Scallon (Steelstown), Ciarán Young (Castledawson), Gavin Kelly, Owen Doherty (Doire Trasna), Cahir Mullan, Ciaran Ferris, Cahir Friel (Drumsurn), Martin Burke, Kevin Farren, Brian Óg McGilligan (Dungiven), Tiarnan Rafferty, Benny Quigg, Jack Kielt (Kilrea), Niall McKeever, Martin McCloskey (Limavady), Conor Kearns, Ryan Ferris, Philip McCusker, Fergal Duffin (Magherafelt), Karl McKeague (Slaughtneil), Aidan Trainor, Martin Breen, Declan Murray (Desertmartin), Rory Moore (Craigbane), Nathan Rocks (Newbridge), Conrad Sheerin (Foreglen)
Last night almost 50 coaches turnout for a Coach Education course titled The Prefect Coaching Session delivered by Tony Scullion and Kevin McGuigan. The Derry minor football squad took part in what was a very enjoyable and worthwhile session. All the players had heart rate monitors on them and they will be given feedback on their performance during the session.
