David Nakhid International Football Academy
"Learning Is Winning"
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A Message from the Director October 23, 2011
Dear Parents, Students and Fans,
The Summer has come to an end and the new season 2011-2012 is already in full swing. I am not the only one who has noticed that there is a renewed sense of purpose and enthusiasm permeating throughout all our teams in the Academy. This is evidenced by the many students who have paid the strictest attention to their personal nutrition and the control of their body weight. Let's be realistic and completely honest with our students, there is no way we will be able to compete against the best teams in the world if we do not possess the physical capacity to do so. This gives us the necessary base to then work in the way that we do in order to maximize the abundance of potential that is ever present in our Academy.
Our excellent Coaching staff is quite pleased with the first month of training, and judging by our students performances in the first 2 tournaments, where opponents were beaten at all age levels with alarming ease, there is reason to be somewhat satisfied albeit never complacent. The Academy's footballing philosophy which emphasizes "the attainment of great results by playing great football all the time", we think is essential, especially in the Development of players. Any compromise in playing great football all the time, in order to achieve a result or win a particular tournament is a short-sighted vision that is counter productive to the stated goals and objectives of DNA.
The Academy's format for training and games are strictly in line with the prominent European Academies, where we look to Barcelona's Academy as our benchmark. Our Under 7's and Under 8's understanding of width and depth, which is all we ask at that age tactically, while developing everything about their technical expertise, was a joy to watch in their last few games. Scores of 8-0,6-0 and 4-0,against teams with boys as old as 10 was indeed a joy to behold. Our Under 10's and Under 12's also playing against teams that reached the age of 14-15 years old, were even better in "teaching " the philosophy of DNA, as some spectacular goals were scored playing entertaining football.
The standard bearer for any football Academy will always be the First team however, and our boys are proving up to the task in setting the right example to all our students, in the classroom, in their homes and on the field of play. Our students are producing excellent results in their respective schools, and matching that with their on-field performances. All second and third divisions teams in the Lebanese National league have been soundly beaten, even when our team had trained the morning prior to the game. An Egyptian team who was touring Lebanon, playing games against the First division teams of Lebanon were unbeaten against all-comers until they played our First team, who comprehensively dispatched them 2-0. So impressed was this team with our Academy, that they have now sent 3 of their best players to train with our Academy for the rest of this season. We also have many new European expats sending their sons to the Academy. We welcome this new influx of Academy students, strong in the hope that this raises the level and ambition of our existing students.
Our Academy's focus is fixed squarely on our trip in April, God willing, to the tournament in Barcelona. DNA competed honorably in last year's tournament albeit with mixed results, our boys seem determined to go that step further in this season's edition, we will do everything in our power to match their desire. DNA's first team and Under 16's are now training every Tuesday morning at 6 AM..........yes, 6 in the beautiful morning, on the recommendation of Coach Ian Bain, who worked with our Academy this Summer session. Our boys are enjoying this new experience, which is extraordinary in Lebanon, but normal in the footballing world. Our students commitment show that they are embracing the CULTURE of football which is Universal, and does not belong to a particular country, continent or social class as some people would have us believe.
So, we look not to the horizon but beyond it, striving to produce the best young men that we can.....young men that will make us proud in whatever course they may follow. We welcome back all our students who travelled and their supportive parents, and we count on your continued support and presence at the Academy. Now we must stay the course and forge ahead, while staying true to our vaunted motto "LEARNING IS WINNING". Have a GREAT season all!!!!!!
God Bless!!!!!
David Nakhid
Discipline
Integrity
Ambition
David Nakhid, Founder and Director
Mission and Program
The mission of the David Nakhid International Football Academy is to provide a positive experience to children and youth through a dedicated and professional approach to teaching football. We are committed to assisting all involved youth to become confident individuals and competent players by providing a nurturing environment with dedicated and professional staff, and high standards of coaching excellence.
The former international player of Trinidad and Tobago, David Nakhid, will launch the 2011 - 2012 Season on Saturday, September 3, 2011. The season will run all the way through to June 2012. Please see the School page for more information. Enrollment is now open for the 2011 - 2012 Season.
Our home field is the Al Mabarrah football field in Beirut, Airport Road area. It adheres to the highest international standards.
So join us and let your children learn football in a healthy football environment away from politics, Playstations and Gameboys!
Personal growth, competition, leadership, courage, respect, physical and
mental conditioning are just a few of the benefits you should expect.
For more detailed information about our program this year, please
contact us.