It's Chelsea Chonburi Time! by The AFC.Com: 2011

IT'S CHELSEA CHONBURI TIME!

by www.the-afc.com

21st July, 2011

Forty-four boys from the Chonburi Football Academy got a close glimpse at the power of European football on Tuesday when they took part in a community coaching session by Chelsea FC Foundation at a sub-pitch outside the Rajamangala Stadium here.

The U-12 and U-14 boys never faltered in their quest for the golden touch from the three Chelsea FC Foundation coaches despite a downpour which preceded their training and prompted the programme to be slightly modified.

The one-and-a-half-hour clinic was part of the programme of the English Premier League club’s Asia Tour 2011 whose highlight in the kingdom will be a friendly macth with the Thailand All Stars on July 24 here. 

Chonburi FA who owns the academy is a participant in the AFC Vision Asia continent-wide development programme which recently renewed its relationship with the English club in the AFC Vision Asia-Chelsea FC Partnership.

The Chelsea FC Foundation’s coaches are happy with the wonderful experience in working with the Thai kids and are impressed with their spirit.

David Monk said: “Coaching in Thailand has been a wonderful experience. We have enjoyed immersing ourselves in Thai culture and sharing our knowledge of football with the young players of the local FAs. I hope we can come back soon and coach again.”

Robert Udberg has said it has been a pleasure to work with such a well-organised club. 

“The players demonstrated good technical ability and athleticism. They played with real enjoyment, which has allowed us to have a very positive first day in Thailand.”

Julian Hart chipped in: “I enjoyed working with the players and coaches of Chonburi FA. It’s a privilege to visit Thailand and work with such dedicated young people.”

Chonburi FA’ Education and Vision Asia Director Mohamed Basir is excited with the academy’s youngsters’ Chelsea coaching boost.

“It was an exciting, fun and yet technically beneficial session,” he summed up.