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NA’IM BASHAIR WELCOME TO UK!

We trust this message finds you in good health and high spirits. We extend a warm welcome to you for your Final Interview for the Technical Director position at UNKNWN, scheduled for November 6th. UNKNWN may not be a top academy with unlimited resources and the 'best kids' in town. Instead, we are a small program driven by passion and dedication, despite being behind in various aspects of the game. Our goal is to create an environment where we can focus on reintroducing and reinforcing crucial elements of the game, including technical skills, tactics, physical conditioning, and game intelligence. Please refer to the information below for details regarding the November 6th event.

Tentative Schedule Overview:

Afternoon

  • 12:00pm: Arrive at UK Court Office Space - SCOR, 1385 Overbrook Rd Richmond VA 23220

  • 12:15pm Meeting Interview with Lauryn Hutchinson

  • 1:30pm Interview ends + Lauryn Sets up field 1 for session

  • 2:00pm: Na’im Shadows Lauryn’s Private session with Abby Fontenot & Zach Snoddy

  • 3:30pm Private Session ends

  • 4:00pm Snack Break / Na’im & Lauryn chat if need be (Cheese, Fruit, Crackers)

  • 4:30pm: Na’im Sets up his HIIT/Lift on the UK Court

Evening

  • 5:00pm: Na’im Coaches HIIT/Lift (information in section below)

  • 6:00pm Na’im Coaches Individual Ball Session (information in section below)

  • 7:00pm Dinner Arrives: Bodillaz Click HERE to see menu

  • 7:15pm Reflect and Chat

  • 7:45pm Leave SCOR

Other Important Information:

Payment for You:

  • Travel Stipend: $75

  • Shadow Payment: $25

  • Session Payment: $25 for 5pm Session & $25 for 6pm Session

Food:

  • Food: Snack & Dinner provided by UK

Coaching Gear:

  • Men’s XL UK Coaching Top

  • Mens’ L UK Coaching Shorts

  • You will pick up upon arrival

Questions:

  • For any inquiries or further questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to Lauryn Hutchinson at 571 242 6665

Meet Your Players for Nov 6th

  • Campbell Ferguson

    Age: 14

    Club & Level: Richmond Stikers

    Position: Attacker

    Overview: Campbell is a quiet player but tends to distract his peers in between drills. Technical is good but often lacks giving max effort in sessions. He’s on his last “chance” with the program.

  • Solomon Sanford

    Age: 14

    Club & Level: RUSH U15

    Position: 6

    Overview: Solomon is a bright light and gives max effort. He is extremely underdeveloped, poor in every area of the game (specially technically). With that said Solomon has taken his fueling more serious over the last 6 month and has started to lean out. Very tight and immobile.

  • Gavin Travers

    Age: 14

    Club & Level: U15 Richmond Strikers Elite

    Position: 7/11

    Overview: Gavinis is good technically gives effort but is growing like a weed right now. He’s a bit off balanced due to fast growth over the last 6 months.

  • Christian Harris

    Age: 14

    Club & Level: ECNL R Legacy

    Position: Undecided

    Overview: Christian is an amazing kid that give max effort every session + is coachable. Underdeveloped, technically poor, out of control with the ball but is an extremely athletic being without the ball.

  • Zach Snoddy

    Age: 13

    Club & Level: SOCA Elite ECNL R

    Position: 9/10

    Overview: Zach is an interesting player. He gets the task, play, drill done but he looks extremely immobile and “off” Doesn't look like a footballer when he’s triaining. By far one of the most dedicated players (backyard kinda kid) and will do anything you ask.

  • Treavan Haywood

    Age: 15

    Club & Level: Reign

    Position: 7/11

    Overview: Treavan is a very athletic player but lacks functionality in is movement. He’s an Elite compensator. He can “get the job done”

  • Santiago Florez

    Age: 11

    Club & Level: No Club

    Position: 8/10/9

    Overview: Heavy left footed player that does not want to use his right foot. But with that said relatively the most technical of the group. He is in town training for a month from Panama. Struggles doing drills but is great in “in game play”

  • Caden Green

    Age: 14

    Club & Level: U15 Richmond Strikers

    Position: 8/10

    Overview: Canden Green is of of the few that can use both feet at a good level. Very coachable, great attitude, loves to put the work in at all times.

  • Eli Edmonds

    Age: 14

    Club & Level: U15 Richmond United ECNL

    Position: 8/10

    Overview: Eli is a workhorse that is very coachable. He will be one of the more induced player in the session but will still is underdeveloped by his coaches from the past.

About Your Sessions

5:00pm HIIT/Lift Session

This is a 60-minute HIIT/Lift session designed for a group of eight athletes with specific objectives in mind. Our primary goals include reteaching and reinforcing proper lifting techniques, focusing on optimal body mechanics, all while enhancing both strength and endurance. Although we aren't exclusively a strength and conditioning program, we benefit from the expertise of a CSCS certified professional player who assists with our program design.

The following are small example clips of what has been don’t in the past:

Video Clip #1 Video Clip #2

What do we want from you?

In the realm of sport performance, we recognize that there are no instant solutions in a mere 60-minute session. We hold deep respect for the intricacies involved in this field and understand the depth of the work required. Instead, we would like you to see you design a comprehensive full-body training session tailored to the specific athletes mentioned above.

Player Confirmed for 5pm

  1. Campbell Ferguson

  2. Christian Harris

  3. Gavin Travers

  4. Eli Edmonds

  5. Solomon Sanford

  6. Treavan Haywood

  7. Santiago Florez

Equipment

Miselaneous

  • Yoga/Workout Mats

  • 9” Resistance Bands (light, medium, heavy)

  • 41” Resistance Bands (light, medium, heavy)

  • 2 Battle Ropes

  • 4 Stability Balls

  • 8 SKLZ sliders

  • 2 Yoga Blocks

  • 50+ Cones

  • 1 Bosu Ball

  • 1 Small Trampoline

Weights

  • 2 Total Water Tanks (1 is 11lbs, 1 is 20lbs)

  • 6 of the 25lb plates

  • 2 of the 45lb plates

  • 2 of the 10lbs plates

  • Dumbbells (two of each, 5lbs, 10lbs, 15lbs, 20lbs, 25lbs)

  • Kettlebells ( two 5lbs, one 10lbs, one 15lbs one 20lbs, one 30lbs)

  • Weights balls ( 1 large 20lbs, 2 large 10lbs, 1 big 6lbs

Cardio/Plyo

  • 1 Pro Form Bike

  • 2 Jump Ropes

  • One jump box up to 30”

  • 4 SLKZ Zoids

  • 10 Agility Rings

  • 4 Ladders

  • 8 Hurdles

Racks & Bars

  • 2 Full Sized Racks for pull ups and squats

  • 1 Full Sized 45lb bar

  • 2 Small Sized 15lbs bars

  • 6 Clips for Bars

  • Dip Bars (2 short, 2 tall)

6:00pm Individual Technical Ball Work

This is a 60-minute individual technical ball session tailored for nine athletes who are determined to improve their football technique. Our focus is on enhancing ball control by utilizing all parts of the foot for precise touches. These athletes have faced challenges in their technical development, primarily due to inadequate youth coaching and leadership. Even at the age of 14, they continue to struggle with mastering fundamental skills.

The following are small example clips of what has been don’t in the past:

Video Clip #1 Video Clip #2

What do we want from you?

In this session we would like to see you share one of your favorite individual ball technical training sessions. With your remarkable coaching experience, the athletes are eager to learn from you and gain a deeper appreciation for the significance of the technical aspects of the game.

Players Confirmed for 6pm

  1. Caden Green

  2. Campbell Ferguson

  3. Christian Harris

  4. Gavin Travers

  5. Zach Snoddy

  6. Eli Edmonds

  7. Solomon Sanford

  8. Treavan Haywood

  9. Santiago Florez

Equipment

  • 50+ Cones

  • 12 Rubber Flat Cones

  • 20 sized 5 balls

  • 8 size 1 balls

  • 4 SKLZ Poles

  • 1 set of SKLZ Timed Gates

UNKNWN Main Facility

@ Sports Center of Richmond: 1385 Overbrook Rd Richmond VA 23220

Hours
Monday–Friday
6am - 2pm

Luis Febres
804-928-6693