WELCOME TO THE GLENAVON ACADEMY

Director of Coaching	Alex Denver
Academy Coordinator	Gordon Wylie

Glenavon U16 1-0 Ballymena

The wins just keep on coming for the Glenavon Under 16 side. Andrew Dalzell scored the only goal, one that keeps him firmly on top of the leading scorers chart for the Under 16 squad.

Glenavon U16 2-0 Lisburn Distillery

Mark Forsythe and Raymond Harper got the goals to ensure the Under 16s win their second game inside three days.

Lisburn Junior League
Glenavon U16 3-1 Banbridge Town U16

Trailing 1-0 at half-time, a second half recovery with goals from Daniel Hughes, Dean Mallon and Mark Forsythe was enough to earn Davy Maguire's young team a deserved League win over neighbours Banbridge Town.

Mid Ulster Junior League
Craigavon City 3-3 Glenavon U14

Lisburn Junior League
Glenavon U16 1-1 Portadown

Thomas Maguire continued his good scoring form with a goal to ensure the Mid-Ulster derby ended all square on Wednesday evening.

Lisburn Junior League
Glenavon U16 2-0 Ballymena United

Glenavon's Daniel Hughes beats his marker

Two goals from Thomas Maguire helped Glenavon's Under 16 side get back to winning ways after last week's 0-0 draw against Lisburn Distillery. The Under 16's next game is against Portadown at Moira 1 on Wednesday, kick off 6:30pm.

Carnegie Youth League
22nd March: Ballinamallard Utd Youth 1-2 Glenavon III

GLENAVON ACADEMY SAYS, "HAPPY BIRTHDAY AND THANK YOU!"

Director of Coaching Alex Denver congratulates March 'Player of the Month' winners Declan McVey U18, Matthew Gilvarey U16, Robin Carson U14, and Kyle Cousins U12. Currently the Nike Store sponsors brand new boots for each of the Academy’s four ‘Player of the Month’ awards and match balls for all teams.

Glenavon Academy players and coaches called at the Nike Factory Store at THE OUTLET to help celebrate the store’s first year of trading at the Bridgewater shopping park just outside Banbridge.

Glenavon Academy Coordinator, Gordon Wylie said, "We are extremely grateful for the Nike Store’s role in encouraging our young players and their families. We have built up an excellent relationship with the store and the service is always first class."

Nike Factory Store manager Robin Madeley commented, "Contributing to grass roots sports development is a strategic objective of Nike and we are delighted to be making connections in this way with our local community. Glenavon Football Club uses the Nike brand and it is very satisfying to extend our partnership with the club".

Glenavon Director of Coaching Alex Denver presents Michael Fitzpatrick and Matthew Brown with NIKE tokens after they won a 'Keepy-uppy' competition - keeping a ball in the air for as long as possible - in conjunction with the Nike Factory Store's first birthday celebrations.

It seemed like all roads led to Mourneview Park on Friday night of 14th March as the Glenavon Academy launched the “Glenavon Aces” mini soccer school. At its height the queue to register with the “Aces” stretched from the Directors box in the Geddis Stand and down into the car park as the Glenavon stars of the future eagerly awaited their chance to run out onto the hallowed turf of Mourneview Park.

It was difficult to know which shone brighter, the Mourneview floodlights or the smiles on the 150 plus young Aces as even the rain failed to dampen their spirits. Awaiting them was the coaching team from Evo’s Soccer Skills, which included Glenavon star Gerard McMahon, Coagh United manager Stephen Upritchard, ex Glenavon player Paul Evans and a number of Glenavon Academy Coaches.

Glenavon Academy Coordinator Gordon Wylie expressed his delight at the fantastic turnout which included boys and girls from Lurgan and surrounding areas, Lisburn, Banbridge, Newry, Markethill and Portadown. Gordon was especially pleased to see that the entire community was represented regardless of religion or ethnic background.

The Glenavon Aces will be back at Mourneview Park on Friday 28th March as the European Under 17 Championship take centre stage next weekend and all the Aces received complimentary tickets to the games.

Shoefair Sports Manager Yvonne Jackson hands over training shirts to Glenavon Academy coach Keith McDonald. Looking on are Banbridge lads Andrew Woods, Jamie McArdle and Christopher Stevenson, all members of the Glenavon U14 squad.

The former squash international commented, "We are delighted to sponsor Glenavon Academy. As a long established, family business we have an interest in assisting the sporting development of young people from the town and the district".

Several of the Glenavon Academy coaches completed assessments for the IFA Level 1 coaching course recently

Academy Coaches pictured at the IFA Coaching Course this week: from left to right Keith Gibson (IFA Grassroots Officer), Brendan Grimes, Kevin McMahon, Keith McDonald, Davy Maguire, Jonathan Michael (IFA Grassroots Officer).

CARDIAC RISK FOR THE YOUNG

Every week 8 'apparently' fit and healthy young people die in the UK from undiagnosed heart conditions.

Glenavon Academy recommends that all our young players over the age of 14 visit the C.R.Y. website.

A 12 lead ECG costs £35.00 and offers the potential for detecting most potentially lethal cardiovascular conditions.

Leaflets are available from the club or by contacting Gordon Wylie (Academy Coordinator) at academy@glenavonfc.com

26th February: MID-ULSTER CUP DRAW

NIKE SPONSOR YOUNG P.O.M.

Nike Factory Store manager Robin Madeley and Nike girls Hanna Lavery and Eimar Shields presented 'Player of the Month’ awards to Cameron Grieve, Gareth Buchanan, Jamie Crowe and Daniel Cairns. Looking on are Glenavon Academy coaches Kevin McMahon, Chris Beattie and Earl Curran.

SPONSORSHIP DEAL FOR ACADEMY

The Outlet at Bridgewater Park has announced it's sponsorship of Glenavon Academy. The 'Ultimate shopping destination', situated just outside Banbridge is providing training gear and jackets for the 70 young footballers who hope to develop their skills to the highest level with the help of the coaches at Glenavon Football Club.

Euan Forbes, Centre Manager at the Outlet made the presentation to Mark Pollock (Under 14 coach), Martin McArdle (Glenavon Academy), Jamie McArdle, Andrew Woods and Chris Stevenson.

Lisburn Junior League
Linfield U16 2-1 Glenavon U16

Glenavon's Under 16 side lost for the first time in 14 games as they came up against favourites for the League, Linfield. A goal by Thomas Maguire wasn't enough though Davy Maguire's lads still hold onto top spot but Linfield have three games in hand over the young Lurgan Blues.

Carnegie Youth League
Lisburn Distillery III 3-2 Glenavon III

Goals by Jason Gourley and Joe Finlay couldn't prevent a defeat for the Under 18s at the hands of Lisburn Distillery III.

Mid Ulster Junior League
Under 15 Cup QF: Glenavon U14 2-2 Warrenpoint
Glenavon won 4-3 on penalties aet

Under 13 Cup Round 1
Midway 2-1 Glenavon U12

Goals from Mark Forsythe and Thomas Maguire were enough to see Glenavon's Under 16 side through to a semi final date against Glentoran who beat Ballymena Utd 3-2 in their quarter final tie.

The Under 18's match was postponed.

Carnegie Youth League
Under 18 5-1 Crusaders

Lisburn Junior League
Under 16 1-0 Ballyclare Comrades

Mid Ulster Junior League
Under 12 2-4 Midway
Under 14 5-3 Portadown Colts

26th January: Results

Lisburn Junior League
Under 16's 4-1 Ballyclare Comrades

Mid Ulster Junior League
Under 14's 2-1 Sunnyside

8th December: UNDER 16's THROUGH

Thomas Maguire escapes the attentions of two Glentoran players to get his pass away.

Both teams played with great determination

RESULTS FOR SAT 15th DECEMBER

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RESULTS FOR SATURDAY 1st DECEMBER

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Carnegie Youth League
No Fixture

Mid Ulster Junior League
Glenavon 14’s v Sunnyside, Lurgan Park  ** OFF **
Glenavon 12’s v Ballinamallard, Dungannon  ** OFF **

RESULTS FOR SAT 24th NOVEMBER

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Carnegie Youth League
Ballinamallard United P-P Glenavon 18’s

Mid Ulster Junior League
Glenavon 14’s 4-2 Portadown Colts.
Glenavon 12’s v Crewe United. Lurgan Park 10.30am

RESULTS FOR SAT 17th NOVEMBER

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Carnegie Youth League
Glenavon 18’s 1-1 Dungannon Swifts

Mid Ulster Junior League
Glenavon 14's v Portadown Youth Brownstown 10.30

Northern Ireland Cup
Glenavon 12’s v Dungoyne, Gordon 11am

RESULTS FOR SAT 10th NOVEMBER

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Carnegie Youth League
Glenavon 18's 3-0 Newry City

Lisburn Shield Quarter Final
Lurgan Town 2-2 Glenavon 16's A.E.T.

Glenavon won 4-2 on penalties

Under 16's players celebrate Cup victory over Lurgan Town

Glenavon and Lurgan Town fought out a thrilling 2-2 draw in the quarter final of the Lisburn Shield on Saturday morning with Glenavon progressing to the semi-finals after a 4-2 penalty shoot out.

Karl Wylie cracks home the equaliser for Glenavon v Lurgan Town

Mid Ulster Junior League
Glenavon 14's 5-2 Newry Celtic
Glenavon 12's 2-4 Barcroft

RESULTS FOR SAT 3rd NOVEMBER

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Carnegie Youth League
Glenavon 18’s 3-0 Lisburn Distillery

Lisburn Junior League
Glenavon 16’s 2-1 Sunnyside

Another goal from last week's hat trick hero Andrew Dalzell and one from Karl Wylie earned the 16's a win over neighbours Sunnyside.

Mid Ulster Junior League
Glenavon 14’s P-P Newry City
Glenavon 12’s P-P Maiden City

RESULTS FOR SAT 27th OCTOBER

Carnegie Youth League
Portadown 1-2 Glenavon 18’s - Report

Lisburn Junior League
Crusaders 2-3 Glenavon 16’s. - Report

An Andrew Dalzell hat trick helped the Under 16's to victory.

Mid Ulster Junior League
Glenavon 14’s 5-2 Craigavon City
Glenavon 12’s v Warrenpoint, Lurgan Park, 10.30am

RESULTS FOR SAT 20th OCTOBER

Carnegie Youth League
Glenavon 18’s 2-2 Ballyclare Comrades - Report

Lisburn Junior League
Glenavon 16’s 2-1 Banbridge Town - Report

Mid Ulster Junior League
Glenavon 14’s P-P Newry Celtic
Glenavon 12’s 4-0 Portadown Boys - Report

Action from the Under 16's win over Banbridge Town

RESULTS FOR SAT 13th OCTOBER

Carnegie Youth League
Donegal Celtic 3-4 Glenavon 18’s

Jason Gourley scored all four goals for Glenavon in the Under 18's win over DC.

Lisburn Junior League (Shield 1st round)
Lisburn Distillery 2-4 Glenavon 16’s Report

Action from the Under 16's win over Lisburn Distillery

Mid Ulster Youth League
Cookstown Youth 5-0 Glenavon 14’s
Cookstown Youth - Glenavon 12’s

RESULTS FOR SAT 6th OCTOBER

Carnegie Youth League
Glenavon 18's 3-0 Loughgall. Report

Lisburn Junior League
Glenavon 16's 0-1 Ballyclare Comrades. Report

Mid Ulster Youth League
Glenavon 12's 2-3 Portadown Youth. Report
Glenavon 14's 2-4 Windmill Stars

RESULTS FOR SAT 29th SEPT

Under 14's hit Sunnyside for Eight!

Mid Ulster Youth League
Glenavon 14's 8-0 Sunnyside Report
Glenavon 12's 2-6 North Belfast

Lisburn Junior League
Glenavon 16's P-P Armagh City (Glenavon awarded 1-0 win)

Harry Cavan Youth Cup
Cliftonville Strollers 1-1 Glenavon 18's
(Cliftonville win on penalties)

RESULTS FOR SAT 22nd SEPT

Derby Day Blues for 16's

Lisburn Junior League
Glenavon 16's 0-1 Portadown Report

Action from the Under 16's game against Portadown

Mid Ulster Youth League
Glenavon 14's 1-4 Ballinamallard
Glenavon 12's 0-4 Celtic Boys

Glenavon 18's 0-2 Armagh City

RESULTS FOR SATURDAY 15th SEPT

16s HAVE BAD DAY AT THE OFFICE

Having led with goals from Mark Haughey and Daniel Hughes, Glenavon Under 16s blew the two goal lead to surprisingly lose 2-6 to Newmills at Dromore. Report

Carnegie Youth League
Glentoran Colts 1-1 Glenavon 18's  (Jason Gourley)

Lisburn Junior League
Newmills 6-2 Glenavon 16's Report

Mid Ulster Juvenile League
Dungannon 5-0 Glenavon 14's Report
Dungannon 5-0 Glenavon 12's

RESULTS FOR SATURDAY 8th SEPT

Under 12 Glenavon 1-5 Garvey Boys
Ryan McMullan

Under 14 Glenavon 4-4 Warrenpoint
Jamie McGivern 2, Josh Thornbury, Craig Patterson

Under 16 Glenavon 5-0 Midway Utd
Phillip McGrath, Mark Forsythe, Mark Haughey, Thomas Maguire, Andrew Dalzell

Under 18 Glenavon 1-0 Ballinamallard

RESULTS FOR SATURDAY 1st SEPT

Under 18 Dungannon Swifts 0-3 Glenavon
Under 16 Lurgan Town 0-5 Glenavon
Under 14 Glenavon 1-0 Camlough (Walkover)
Under 12 Midway 6-0 Glenavon

THE ACADEMY COACHING TEAM

Academy Co-ordinator Gordon Wylie and Director of Coaching Stephen McBride pictured with the members of Glenavon's Academy coaching squad. From left to right: Simon Gilkinson Under 14, Errol Curran Under 18, Chris Beattie Under 16, Stephen McBride Director of Coaching, Gordon Wylie Academy Co-ordinator, Marty Murtagh Glenavon Ladies, Keith McDonald Under 12, Paul Mercer Under 18, Mark Pollock Under 14 (kneeling), Fiona Gallagher Glenavon Ladies

NO-GO ON MERGER

Banbridge Town Juniors FC have issued a Press Release detailing the events at the EGM which you can read here (pdf)

24th July 2007: Glenavon Football Club are delighted to announce that Stephen McBride has been appointed as Director of Coaching at the Glenavon Academy. Stephen needs no introduction to the Glenavon faithful having attained legend status within the club.

Speaking to glenavonfc.com, Academy co-ordinator Gordon Wylie expressed his delight at the appointment. "Its a massive coup for the Academy to have attracted a coach of Stephen's calibre and its a statement of the Academy's intent to provide the best possible opportunity to the Club's upcoming players."

Coaching Appointments

Glenavon Football Club are delighted to announce a number of new coaching appointments at the Academy.

Joining Brendan Grimes at Under 18 level will be Errol Curran. Errol holds the IFA Level 2 certificate (C Licence) and joins the club from Banbridge Town.

Joining Davy Maguire at Under 16 level will be Chris Beattie. Chris holds the IFA Level 2 certificate (C Licence) and joins the club from Banbridge Town

Mark Pollock and Simon Gilkinson have been appointed as coaches at Under 14 level. Mark and Simon both hold Mini Soccer Leaders Award, Junior Team Managers Award and have coached for the last 5 seasons at Lurgan Town.

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