The first Supporters' Trust meeting for 2009 will take place on Thursday 26th March 2009 in the North Stand, Halliwell Jones Stadium starting at 7.30pm

Subject: A Preview of Reserves and Under 18's Academy 2009 season with players and coaches. More details to follow at [urlhttp://www.squadbuilder.co.uk[/url

All supporters are welcome to attend.

Guests for this meeting will Nigel Wright + 2 first team players, Richard Marshall and academy players.

We will be presenting the Squadbuilder Reserve Player of the Month Award at the meeting.

All fans are welcome to attend why not come along and find out more about the running of the teams at Warrington Wolves.

Roy,

Does this have an impact (good or bad) on Squadbuilder? And no, I can't make it to the Forum to ask the question direct.

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The key changes to the system are:

* Talent Development Groups to replace scholarships at 12-15 years

* Scholarships to commence at 15 years not 13 years

* An enhanced focus upon player development at younger ages as research indicates too much competition results in a drop off in skills levels

* Players to sign professional one year later at under 17 in order to tie in with education

* Academy to focus on 17 to 20 years

* Introduction of Advanced Apprenticeship in Sporting Excellence to Academy or alternative education provision

Further to MW's query; I understand that the reserves is to be replaced with an U20 Academy which sounds ok in theorey but becomes a joke when 8 over-age players are allowed (ala the u21's).


Looks a good line-up for this meeting. With Nigel Wright, 2 first team players, Marshall plus academy players there will be more on the panel than supporters in the audience.

Is the attendance from first team anyway linked to Smith's influence and a charm offensive to get fans back on-side. It would be nice, if a little fanciful, to think that supporters might turn-up in numbers for this "forum" on Thursday (?).

Did I read correctly on the posters that its in the "kitchen" again?



Also tenious link but I see that the club has provided free season tickets to all 25 Service Area coaches and managers in recognition of the time they give for free. Perhaps some of these might be in attendance on Thursday so that we can understand the link, if any, from Service Area to Academy.

Long time. no post PY.

Have you been abroad? Did you see any Warrington fans/kits?

Thanks

I will ask the question for you

Roy

No the first teamers and Nigel Wright were requested by the Supporters' Trust 2 weeks ago.

Unfortunately it is in the Kitchen as Heathcotes had no rooms available this week.

Bump

Any idea who the two first team players will be?

Entry through the main entrance foyer of the North Stand I presume for a 7.30pm start?


Anybody going for a pint afterwards?

I would have been interested in this one but have my level 2 coaching exam this evening so can't make it.

From a junior coaching point of view, the new system for Service Area and Scholarship looks very promising.

I'm sure this will be a great chance to get an insight as to how things are progressing at the club.

Do we know which players are turning up yet?

Doggers Arms?

Really informative night and my favourite Squadbuilder meeting for some time.

Thanks to the players and coaching staff for making the effort to attend and to the "committee" for continuing to organise these events.

I really don't understand why more people don't attend. Tonight was a mine of information for everybody from the casual fan to coaches of amatuer and youth teams.

Nigel Wright is a switched on dude.

Would have liked to go very much but after a week plus off work couldnt really afford to or get a shift swapped.

To be honest I reckon the world of pre-cooked chicken would have survived for another day without you.

I was extremely impressed with him and what he had to say, seemed a very genuine bloke.

My first Supporters Trust meeting, looks like I picked a good one to start with!

As Mr Youane opined, the best for a good while.

Thanks,

i hae to agree with all Mr Youane's posts on this subject

i feel really happy with the everthing i heard tonight. I even enjoyed the insight to all the new technology that the club can use from the guy who looked a bit like Shakin Stevens

Agree with the above, Nigel Wright seems a genuine guy and gave some great insight into some of the things that go on in coaching the players.

Well done to Tyke to on his award.

Agree that it was a really informative night.

Nigel Wright was extremely enthusiastic in explaining how players are motivated and how confidence and a positive attitude complements fitness, stamina and skills.

Richard Marshall was rightly proud of his team's unbeaten performances this season and described how he blends youth with experience when working with the different players who are moved between the senior squad and his team.

Lance Du Lac, the video analyst explained how he works with the players and coaches.

Tyrone McCarthy is evidently very close to his Super League debut based on his current form. He also has his University studies to complete this year. He received his award as player of the month for March for the senior academy.

Rhys Williams explained how he came to join the club and how surprised he was to get his international call up for Wales last year.

Chris Riley gave us an update on his current form, his preference to play full back, why he was taking the kick offs last week and has aspirations for international honours. He is learning to be more vocal on the field as he directs the players into position on the pitch.

All in all a fantastic feast of information. Thanks guys for your attendance at the meeting.

its no shock that the reserves are doing so well, Richard Marshall seems to be the happiest guy in the world, he is very infexious

He's lying, WOTT said he likes playing wing.