The 25th Nghe An Newspaper Cup Youth - Children Football Tournament: Quynh Luu young players 'brave the sun' to practice diligently

Youth Soccer TeamQuynh Luu districthas won the championship many times at the Youth - Children's Football Cup Nghe An Newspaper. The Children's Team has also won Silver and Bronze Medals. Especially through many matches in the seasons, many children have been monitored and selected by scouts of Song Lam Nghe An Club for professional training and coaching.

Young players of Quynh Luu district practice diligently. Photo: Hong Dien

In order to promote the achievements of the district's sports, entering this year's tournament, the Board of Directors of the Center for Culture, Sports and Communication of Quynh Luu district has been actively preparing the conditions, determined to bring the Youth team to the final round, and the Children's team to go deep into the next round.

To achieve the set goals, the Center previously sent professional staff to 33 communes and towns to coordinate with localities and schools to conduct preliminary selection and select 40 young athletes to join the football teams. Through 2 rounds of rigorous selection, the Center selected 26 children and teenagers who met the conditions such as having a passion for football, good physical strength, health and technique... to officially join the teams.

The exercises are performed seriously. Photo: Hong Dien

In recent days, despite the hot weather and high temperatures, the young players have always been present at the stadium and district gymnasium on time, diligently practicing according to the schedule set by the coaching staff.

Coach Duong Vu Phong - Officer of the Center for Culture, Sports and Communication of Quynh Luu district said: "Starting from May 15, we will focus on training the children twice a week on Saturday and Sunday, with warm-up exercises, jogging around the field, coordinated movements along with physical, technical and tactical exercises.

The hot weather did not discourage teachers and students of Quynh Luu district. Photo: Hong Dien

After the students finish the school year and also in the sprint stage, the coaching staff increases the time and intensity, focusing on training basic skills, preparing the mentality, match pressure... for each player on all days of the week. Thanks to the spirit of solidarity and the bond between the students both on and off the training ground, the training atmosphere is always enthusiastic and cheerful.

However, training in harsh weather conditions sometimes makes the players tired, but thanks to the timely attention and encouragement of the Center's leaders and coaches, each player quickly regained their spirit. The unit also harmoniously combines strict training and closeness, gentleness in teaching each movement to create a comfortable atmosphere, dispel tension, help each player practice enthusiastically, exude confidence.

The exercises are carefully guided by the coach. Photo: Hong Dien

Up to this point, the players have all met the training program. In general, the whole team is healthy, has good competitive spirit, and is ready to participate in upcoming matches. In the Youth and Children's Football Team of Quynh Luu district, there are players whose homes are 25 - 30 km away from the training location. Traveling is difficult but does not discourage the players' will and on the contrary, their spirit and determination become higher. The players do not miss any training session, are ready to brave the sun and rain to be present at the training ground when required.

Player Dang Van Truong from the mountainous commune of Quynh Thang shared: “I feel very honored and proud to participate in this year’s tournament. Therefore, in addition to the concentrated training time, I also practice hard to master the techniques and gain confidence when entering the field. I am determined to maintain my spirit with my teammates and coordinate smoothly to achieve the goal of scoring many goals against the opponent.”

As for player Nguyen Ha Gia Bao in Cau Giat town, he confided: In order to successfully complete the position and playing style assigned by the coaching board, in addition to being well equipped with skills and football tactics, I also pay attention to my diet and sleep on time to have good physical strength and give my all in each match.

Quynh Luu football team is ready to compete for the title at this year's Nghe An Newspaper Cup. Photo: Hong Dien

Accompanying the players during the training process, outside the field there is always encouragement, follow-up and cheering spirit of parents. Mr. Dau Huy Phuc of Son Hai commune, whose son is selected for the Children's Football team, emphasized: Every day he takes his son to the District Gymnasium to practice. Being passionate about football himself, the process of watching his son play football will give feedback to the Coach to grasp more shortcomings, aiming for the best playing style. This is truly a good and useful playground for children to experience and practice their health during the summer vacation./.