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MAP Kings Whites U9s, Plymouth (2026)

12/10/2026

🩵🤍 TRAINING REPORT | MAP KINGS WHITES U9s ⚽

Tonight the boys were back on the training pitch for another session focused on competition, sharpness and developing the habits we want to see every week.

We kicked things off with a fun, team-based competitive warm-up to get everyone moving before stepping up the intensity with some competitive 1v1 duels. From there, we moved into 3v3 small-sided games before revisiting last week's one-touch set-and-shoot drill, focusing on clean connections and placing our finishes into the corners.

We rounded off the session with a 5v5 game, followed by a penalty shootout to settle the draw! ⚽🥅

🎯 FOCUS, CONCENTRATION & STANDARDS

Following the weekend, we wanted to see a strong response from the boys in their focus, concentration and application. While there were some positive moments, we didn't quite reach the usual standards we expect in certain areas.

This will be a key focus over the coming period. We know what these boys are capable of, and the challenge now is to show those standards consistently, both in training and on matchdays.

💪 THE THINGS THAT REQUIRE ZERO TALENT

As coaches, we want to keep encouraging the things that require zero talent but make a huge difference to a team: effort, attitude, energy, listening, concentration, discipline, resilience, being on time, encouraging teammates and never giving up.

These are standards every boy can bring, regardless of ability or the opposition we face. We can't always control the result, but we can control how hard we work, how we respond to setbacks and how we support the boys around us.

That's what we want to harness and build into this group. Be hungry to improve, humble enough to listen and relentless in your effort. When things get difficult, work harder, lift your teammates and keep going.

Talent might win moments, but attitude, effort and teamwork are what we want to see every single time. 🩵🤍

🏆 TOTW | #1 🧤🛑

This week's Team of the Week goes to #1 for a fantastic response to the weekend and a return to the standards we know he can deliver.

He showed real bravery during the 1v1 duels, coming off his line confidently to claim the ball, and carried that same determination into the final 5v5 game. There were some excellent saves, followed by brilliant reactions to get back up quickly and prepare for the next challenge.

Most importantly, he gave everything throughout the session, showed courage in his decision-making and responded positively to the challenge in front of him.

A thoroughly deserved award for his attitude, resilience and willingness to keep going. Well done! 👏🧤

⚔️ NEXT UP | PLYMSTOCK UNITED U10s

Attention now turns to a very strong friendly this Sunday against Plymstock United U10s, who compete in Division 1.

It will be a great challenge and an opportunity for the boys to test themselves against tough opposition. We need every player ready to work hard, support one another and give everything from the first whistle to the last.

If things don't go our way, we never give up. We keep working, keep competing and keep fighting for each other. We want to see energy, bravery, discipline, positive communication and boys willing to do the hard work for their teammates.

Remember, effort, attitude, listening and resilience require zero talent. These are the things within our control, and the standards we want to see above anything else. The result comes second to how we approach the challenge and represent our team.

Up the Whites! 🩵🤍

Marine Academy Plymouth Football Club
Boringdon Hall Hotel
Universal Fire And Security Ltd
Gaia Spa Boringdon

10/10/2026

🩵🤍 MATCH REPORT | MAP KINGS WHITES U9s vs ELBURTON VILLA U10s ⚽

It wasn’t the Whites’ day today, and sometimes in football you have to accept that, learn from it and move forward together. Every team has off days, especially at U9s, and today was one of ours.

Missing a couple of key players through holidays, we knew we faced a tough test against Elburton Villa U10s. However, we still had the depth, quality and capability within the squad to compete and get a result. Unfortunately, we didn’t rise to the challenge quickly enough, particularly in the first half.

Our opponents started sharper, and our effort levels in certain areas weren’t where they needed to be. They exploited the spaces we left them and punished us when we were slow to react. Playing on grass also suited their style, with the uneven surface and bobbles creating problems that they were able to capitalise on. By half-time, the damage had been done.

But football is about how you respond when things aren’t going your way.

Following a reminder at half-time of the standards we expect, alongside a couple of quick in-game resets around effort, intensity and working together as a team, the boys responded really well after the break. We showed much more energy, competed with greater purpose and, in spells, looked the more dangerous side. The work rate improved, we closed down our opponents quicker and began to win more of our individual battles. Most importantly, we saw more of the fight, togetherness and quality we know this group is capable of.

The second half finished goalless, which was a positive response after a difficult opening period. The coaching team were proud to see the boys turn a lacklustre first-half performance around and compete properly after the break. It was too big a gap to close, but the reaction showed what we can do when everyone raises their standards and pulls in the same direction.

There were still some excellent individual work rates and plenty of never-give-up attitude across the pitch. The lesson is a simple but important one: when you’re playing a year up in U10 Division 2, teams will punish you if we’re not all working hard, competing for every ball and doing our jobs collectively. We know the standards we’re capable of, and today gives us another opportunity to learn and improve.

🏆 PLAYER OF THE MATCH | #8 ⚡

POTM goes to #8 for an excellent all-round contribution, especially given the different roles he was asked to fill.

Having covered in central midfield over recent weeks, he has learned the role really well. He looked calm and composed in possession, distributed the ball intelligently and made good decisions to bring others into the game. He also produced some strong, well-timed tackles and showed great awareness of when to keep things simple and when to move the ball forward.

When the team needed him to step into right-back during the second half, he did so without complaint and got on with the job. He looked reliable playing out from the back, remained composed under pressure and continued to make sensible decisions in possession.

His versatility across midfield and defensive positions is a real asset to the squad, and his willingness to put the team first deserves recognition. A thoroughly deserved award. 👏

👏 OPPOSITION PLAYER OF THE MATCH | #4 🦊

OPOTM goes to #4 for a non-stop battle from start to finish 🔋. He never gave up, kept working hard and continued to compete for every ball throughout the game.

The fox in the box was unlucky not to score with an impressive overhead bicycle kick, and it’s great to see him continuing the confidence and form he’s built recently following last week’s hat-trick.

Goals will always get attention, but they’re not the only thing coaches notice. Attitude, effort, resilience and teamwork matter just as much, and #4 showed plenty of those qualities today. 💪

🔄 LOOKING AHEAD

We regroup at training on Monday, take the lessons from today and get back to the basics that help us perform at our best: energy, effort, focus and playing for the team, even when things aren't going your way.

A friendly next week gives us another chance to build momentum before the opportunity to put things right in the cup in two weeks’ time, back at home on 3G.

One difficult day doesn’t define this group. We know what we’re capable of, and the challenge now is to bring that intensity and commitment from the first whistle, not just after half-time. We’ll keep learning, keep working and come back ready for the next challenge.

Up the Whites! 💙🩵🤍

Marine Academy Plymouth Football Club
Gaia Spa Boringdon
Boringdon Hall Hotel
Universal Fire And Security Ltd

05/10/2026

🩵🤍 TRAINING REPORT | KEEP THE TRAIN ROLLING! 🚂⚽

The coaching team are really starting to find their groove with the training sessions, and tonight was another step up for the Whites U9s.

The focus tonight was all about intensity, effort, attitude and treating every exercise like it matters.

The boys worked through a wide range of drills designed to build essential tools for their footballing armoury across all positions.

⚽ Receiving under pressure, using body feints and quick movements to escape pressure.

🔥 Fast pressing to close down the ball, apply pressure and defend aggressively.

💪 Using strength effectively, getting the body across the player and competing for possession.

🎯 One-touch passing, turns and finishing.

🌀 Cushioned one touch to set up a clinical curled or power finish. TOUCH. BANG.

The intensity was high throughout, with #1 kept extremely busy as the boys peppered him with shot after shot, testing his reactions and his ability to get back up quickly after making saves.

We finished with a highly competitive and intense 7v7 game to round off another top session. 🔥

🏆 TOTW | #6 🛡️

There were several very close candidates tonight, but #6 🛡️ just edged it with a fierce, strong and gladiator-like performance ⚔️.

He attacked every drill with real purpose, particularly when using his body to compete, making contact and establishing position before getting to the ball. He genuinely embodied a train like a pro mindset tonight, treating every drill as though it was the real thing.

That mentality is exactly what we want to see.

There were also some excellent finishes into the corners during the shooting work, showing the quality that is starting to emerge alongside the intensity.

The development and confidence we've seen from this boy since joining us just a few short months ago has been incredible. He is growing in belief every week and we're genuinely excited to see just how high his level can go.

Tonight was about continuing the form and momentum the boys have built at the start of this season and keeping the train moving consistently at the same pace. Not just in terms of performances but namely attitude, effort and teamwork 🚂

Now the mission is simple. Turn up this weekend with the right mindset, laser focus and a clear understanding of what needs to be achieved, taking each game as it comes.

Let's keep the train rolling. 🚂

Up the Whites! 🩵🤍

Marine Academy Plymouth Football Club
Universal Fire And Security Ltd
Gaia Spa Boringdon
Boringdon Hall Hotel

03/10/2026

🩵🤍 MATCH REPORT | TORPOINT ATHLETIC YOUTH FC HAWKES U10s vs MAP KINGS WHITES U9s ⚽

DEVON vs CORNWALL. A trip across the ferry and another tough away test for the Whites U9s.

As expected, this was a competitive game from the start, but the boys rose to the challenge superbly to continue their excellent recent form and produce another strong performance on the road. 💪

Playing away from home, on grass and against a considerably bigger and physically strong U10 side, the boys showed exactly what we have been asking from them. They held their own physically, competed for every ball and were more than willing to match the opposition's physical battle.

The coaching team were incredibly proud of the boys. These are exactly the experiences we wanted when we decided to play a year up in Division 2. Challenging ourselves against bigger, stronger and more experienced opposition is helping the boys develop the resilience, confidence and belief to compete at this level.

🏆 PLAYER OF THE WEEK | #12 🧠

This week's Player of the Week goes to #12 🧠 for a superb defensive performance. Playing the entire game at right-back, he gave us real assurance at the back, consistently covering, competing and making important defensive contributions whenever Torpoint threatened.

He was calm, disciplined and dependable throughout, and wasn't afraid to take one for the team when called upon. A real captain's performance, not just in his football but in his attitude, leadership and willingness to put the team first. Great to see him celebrating every single goal with his teammates as a true captain should. 🫡

🏆 OPPOSITION'S PLAYER OF THE MATCH | #7 🎯

#7 🎯 picked up the opposition's Player of the Match award after an excellent midfield display out wide.

His precision deliveries and looking to play quickly caused problems throughout the game and he played a big part in creating opportunities for his teammates, including two assists.

A brilliant example of using quality on the ball to create for the team. 👏

⭐ SPECIAL MENTION | #4 🦊

A special mention for #4 🦊 - our Fox in the Box!

A classic strikers hat-trick from our fox in the box, taking his chances brilliantly, bravely and smartly, playing a huge part in changing the game in our favour. A composed and clinical performance when it mattered most. 🔥

Another valuable experience for the Whites, another tough away fixture conquered and another reminder of what this group can achieve when they believe in themselves, work hard and fight for each other.

Back to training on Monday where we we keep pushing these boys to find their limits before our 5th league fixture next weekend against Elburton Villa U10s.

Up the Whites! 🩵🤍

Marine Academy Plymouth Football Club
Universal Fire And Security Ltd
Gaia Spa Boringdon
Boringdon Hall Hotel

02/10/2026

🩵🤍 CORNWALL vs DEVON! ⚽🔥

A Cornwall vs Devon clash awaits the Whites U9s this weekend as we continue our league campaign with another tough test on the road.

The boys head into the fixture off the back of some strong recent performances and will be looking to sustain the momentum, keep the form going and put another big performance in. 💪

Can the Whites keep it rolling? 👀

Catch the match to find out!

UP THE WHITES! 🩵🤍

Marine Academy Plymouth Football Club
Universal Fire And Security Ltd
Boringdon Hall Hotel
Gaia Spa Boringdon

28/09/2026

🩵🤍 TRAINING REPORT | KEEPING THE BOYS MOVING ⚽

Another great training session for the Whites tonight, with another busy carousel of practices keeping the boys constantly moving through a series of different stations. 🔄⚽

The session covered a bit of everything, including:

🎯 Free-kick taking
📨 Crossing and delivery
⚡ Taking players on with forward-facing skill moves
🧠 Beating players by passing around them and moving into space
🥅 Movement and finishing

With the boys constantly rotating between practices, there was plenty of repetition and plenty of touches.

As always, we aim for 80%+ ball rolling time during our sessions. The aim is simple: maximise the amount of time the boys have the ball at their feet, maximise touches and make the most of every minute we have with them. Less standing around, more playing, learning and developing. ⚽

And alongside that, we always try to praise the intent rather than simply the outcome. If a player tries the right skill, makes the right run, looks to play forward or attempts something we've been working on, that's what we want to encourage - even if it doesn't come off perfectly every time.

Mistakes are part of learning, and we'd much rather see the boys being brave enough to try something than being afraid to get it wrong. The intention, decision and willingness to learn matter just as much as the end result. 🧠⚽

It was another jam-packed session, but one of the biggest positives is seeing just how quickly the boys are progressing through the practices we're working on.

They've now advanced enough that next week we'll be able to switch things up and move onto some new challenges, continuing to build on the foundations we've been working hard on over the last few weeks.

We finished the session with a competitive 7v7 game, and it was fantastic to see some of the boys already starting to take what they'd learned in the individual practices and apply it into a real game situation.

There were some great examples of players using the movements, skills and decision-making we'd worked on to create chances and ultimately produce goals. That's exactly what we're looking for. 👏

🏆 TOTW | #5 🧱

Tonight's Trainer of the Week goes to #5 after another excellent session. Following a fine defensive performance at the weekend, the Brick Wall was once again showing exactly why he's so dependable at the back. 🧱

Tonight brought some new and challenging practices, and #5 didn't find everything easy straight away. But rather than getting frustrated, he kept persevering, kept listening and kept trying until it finally clicked. And once it did… he absolutely nailed it.

He also popped up with some fantastic goals throughout the session, showing that there's plenty more to his game than simply keeping attackers out.

A brilliant attitude, great perseverance and a super session overall from the Brick Wall. 👏

⚽ NEXT UP

The Whites are away this weekend and return to league action against Torpoint Athletic Youth FC Hawkes U10.

Another tough fixture against an older age group, but another opportunity for the boys to test themselves, put their training into practice and keep learning.

Up the Whites! 🩵🤍

Marine Academy Plymouth Football Club
Universal Fire And Security Ltd
Gaia Spa Boringdon
Boringdon Hall Hotel

28/09/2026

🩵🤍 SPONSOR UNVEIL | UNIVERSAL FIRE & SECURITY 🔥🛡️

We’re absolutely delighted to officially welcome Universal Fire And Security Ltd to the MAP Kings Whites team! 👏

Universal Fire & Security are a Plymouth-based Fire & Security company providing quality, third-party certificated fire and security systems across Devon and Cornwall.

Their expertise covers everything from:

🔥 Fire Alarm Systems
🚨 Intruder Detection & Burglar Alarms
📹 CCTV Systems
🔐 Access Control
💡 Emergency Lighting
🚪 Automatic Gates & Barriers
🛡️ Disabled Refuge & AOV Systems
📞 Nurse Call Systems
🧯 Fire Extinguishers
🔧 Maintenance & Monitoring

But for us, this sponsorship means much more than just new kit… 👇

👕 Universal Fire & Security have sponsored brand-new full red training kits for all of our boys, along with new long-sleeve blue drill tops.

👔 They’ve also kitted out the entire coaching team with new coach T-shirts and drill tops, meaning the whole Whites setup can now look the part both on the training ground and around matchday.

And there’s a brilliant bit of history behind this sponsorship… 👀

⏪ A BLAST FROM THE PAST!

22 years ago, Mark Gibson coached Manager Rich as a young player - and Universal Fire & Security also sponsored Rich’s team back then. ⚽

Fast forward two decades and Mark and Universal Fire & Security are now supporting Rich’s team again, this time with a completely new generation of players.

That’s what grassroots football is all about.

People, relationships and memories that can come full circle years later. 🩵🤍

A massive THANK YOU to Mark Gibson ( #7's Grandad) and the Gibson family for their incredible support and for sponsoring MAP Kings Whites for the next two seasons, 2026–2028. 👏

We’re incredibly grateful for the commitment you’ve made to the boys, the coaching team and the wider team environment we’re building.

The boys are playing a year up, taking on U10 football and pushing themselves every week. Having local businesses and families willing to invest in them makes a huge difference, and we don’t take that support for granted.

If you’re a local business looking for professional fire and security solutions across Devon and Cornwall, Universal Fire & Security are well worth speaking to:

📍 Plymouth | Devon & Cornwall
🛡️ Fire & Security Specialists
🏆 SSAIB & BAFE Accredited

Thank you, Universal Fire & Security, for supporting the Whites!

Up the Whites! 🩵🤍

Marine Academy Plymouth Football Club

27/09/2026

🩵🤍 MATCH REPORT | MAP Kings Whites U9s vs Elburton Villa U10s ⚽🔥

TOP DRAWER FROM THE BOYS TODAY. 🩵🤍

A fantastic performance in a tough friendly against a strong and established Elburton Villa U10s side.

The boys are really starting to find their groove. We’re seeing their effort become more consistent, their performances becoming more consistent and, perhaps most importantly, their listening improving both at training and on matchdays.

The link between what we coach during the week and what we’re seeing on the pitch at weekends is becoming clearer every week. 📈

🤝 TEAM FIRST FOOTBALL

The unselfish play, link-up work, passing and movement today was a real joy to watch.

We’re also seeing some of the bonds within the group really cementing. Our new joiners this season are looking more and more like they’ve been part of the furniture for years, which is exactly what we wanted to see. 🩵🤍

The football was also recognised by people on the other side of the pitch, with opposition supporters and players commenting afterwards that they hadn’t seen a young side play football like that before.

That is a huge compliment to the boys and a reflection of the work they are putting in. 👏

💪 RISING TO THE CHALLENGE

The boys are also continuing to embrace the physical challenge of playing a year up.

They are learning to compete, give as good as they get, hunt for the ball and relentlessly press together.

There is no hiding from the challenge and the boys are showing that they want to compete against it rather than shy away from it. 🔥

📈 RECENT DEVELOPMENT

Today was another brilliant showcase of how far this group has come over recent months especially. The extra work and training, sustained effort and focus on team-first football is starting to pay off.

But nothing has been achieved yet. That is the important bit. We have to keep working, keep listening, keep learning and keep trying to be better than we were yesterday.

If the boys can sustain these standards and continue to want it, there is plenty for them to aim for this season. The goals are within reach, but they will only get there if they keep putting in the work. 🧠💪

🏆 POTM | #1 🛑🧤

Just like last week, Player of the Match was an incredibly difficult decision, with every boy making an impressive individual contribution to the success of the team.

Today’s POTM goes to #1.

The ultimate brick wall strikers nightmare was absolutely on form today. 🧱🧤

He denied several powerful efforts and produced an excellent display of diving, quick coming off his line and communicating with his teammates. His kicking was also consistently impressive, helping us build from the back and relieving pressure when needed.

A particularly important performance in the first half, where his saves helped keep us in the game. 👏

🏆 OPOTM | #6 🛡️

Our Opposition Player of the Match goes to #6 for another excellent defensive performance. Just like last week, he looked assured at the back, defended strongly and contributed really well to our build-up play from deep.

He also showed his attacking instincts, getting forward on the overlap on several occasions and even managing to get shots away. Another very complete performance from #6. 👏

The boys now return to league action next week, with training tomorrow giving us another opportunity to keep pushing the standards and refining the details.

And there’s more new kit and a new sponsor to formally unveil too… 👀🩵🤍

Another brilliant day for the Whites.

UP THE WHITES! 🩵🤍

Marine Academy Plymouth Football Club
Gaia Spa Boringdon
Boringdon Hall Hotel
Universal Fire And Security Ltd

25/09/2026

Catch a friendly match this Sunday with a weekend break in league action! ⚽

Marine Academy Plymouth Football Club
Boringdon Hall Hotel
Universal Fire And Security Ltd
Gaia Spa Boringdon

21/09/2026

🩵🤍 TRAINING REPORT | MAP Kings Whites U9s ⚽🔥

Another high-intensity session tonight with a serious amount of coaching, touches on the ball and technique refinement crammed in!

Even the coaches were working up a sweat. 😅💪

From striker finishing and movement, to winger crossing, timing arrivals into the box, communication, one-twos, triangles and passing, the session had a bit of everything.

We also kept #1 busy throughout with shots being fired in constantly, giving him plenty of work between the sticks. 🧤🔥

📈 REFINING THE DETAILS

We continued working through the finer details of our new practices, focusing on some of the key areas we’ve identified for development.

It’s great to see the progress the boys are making each week and, even more importantly, seeing those coaching points starting to appear in real games.

The more we repeat these situations in training, the more natural they will become. When the boys recognise the same situations during a match, we want them to already know what their options are and have the confidence to execute them. 🧠⚽

Once again, there was nowhere to hide tonight.

We covered a lot of ground and every single boy was put through their paces, with plenty of work rate, concentration and application required from start to finish. 🔥

🏆 TOTW | #10 🚀

Tonight’s Trainer of the Week goes to #10 for his consistently excellent application since returning from injury right at the start of the season.

He has been in great form and his listening has been excellent, while we’re also starting to see him bring other players into the game more and more.

He produced a great performance at the weekend, creating plenty of chances, and tonight he carried that same energy into training.

He even won the warm-up game and showed off some serious dribbling finesse in the ball-based Bulldog game, almost taking the entire team on by himself! 😂🚀

A really positive return to action and a great example of the hard work starting to pay off.

⚽ NEXT UP

We now look forward to our first friendly of the new season as we take a break from league action for a 7v7 test against Elburton Villa U10s.

Another opportunity to test ourselves, continue developing and put the work from training into practice against another year-up side. 👀🔥

We keep making every day count. We keep putting in the hard yards. And we keep raising the standards as we work towards our development goals. 📈

UP THE WHITES! 🩵🤍

Marine Academy Plymouth Football Club
Boringdon Hall Hotel
Gaia Spa Boringdon
Universal Fire And Security Ltd

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