Warwick Football Academy held a five-day football camp with SoCal Reds FC and DaRock Elite Player Academy to develop young players’ skills.
A spokesperson said, “What a fantastic week of football, learning, development and fun at our October Half-Term Football Camp!
“Five action-packed days brought together young footballers of varying ages and abilities for an exciting week of technical development, skill-building, competitive activities and plenty of enjoyment!
“We were delighted to welcome Paul Bright and Leigh Pilkington from SoCal Reds FC, who joined forces with our local coaching team to deliver an outstanding football experience for our young players.
“Paul, a former Manchester United Academy coach, brought a wealth of experience and knowledge, while Leigh contributed his own coaching expertise and passion for developing young footballers.
“A special acknowledgment to Dante Leverock, WFA Director of Player Development and High Performance, whose leadership and involvement through DaRock Elite Player Academy helped bring this exciting collaboration together.
“The partnership between Warwick Football Academy, SoCal Reds FC and DaRock Elite Player Academy reflects our shared commitment to creating meaningful development opportunities for Bermuda’s young footballers, connecting local talent with international coaching knowledge and experience.
Developing the complete player
“Throughout the week, players were challenged through a variety of activities focused on:
- Ball mastery and technical development
- Dribbling, passing and ball control
- Decision-making and game intelligence
- Movement, coordination and agility
- Teamwork, communication and confidence
- Competitive play and enjoyment of the game
“From our youngest developing players to our more experienced academy footballers, the message remained consistent: Challenge yourself, embrace learning, work hard and enjoy the journey!
Thank You
“A huge thank you to Paul Bright and Leigh Pilkington for travelling to Bermuda and sharing their knowledge, experience and enthusiasm with our players and coaching staff.
“Special appreciation to Dante Leverock and DaRock Elite Player Academy for helping power this event and continuing to create opportunities for the development of Bermuda’s young footballing talent.
“Thank you to our dedicated WFA coaches and support staff for their contributions throughout the week, and to our parents and families for their continued support.
And to our young footballers – well done!
“Your enthusiasm, energy, commitment and willingness to learn made this camp a tremendous success. At Warwick Football Academy, we believe player development is a journey. Every training session, every challenge and every opportunity to learn represents another step forward.”