Full Name : Sam Brake
Date of Birth :
Your Nationality : British
Best Position : centre midfield
Current Club : coventry sphinx and coventry fc development centre elite team
Previous Clubs : brinklow fc
Which Club you want a trials for : birmingham or any midlands team
Your County : warwickshire
Country you live : UK
Tell us about your football history (Min 50 words) : Started with BRINKLOW FC ( Club leading goal scorer and voted club player of year), was asked to join Coventry SPHINX 2010 in Coventry league playing midfield, defence or striker . Play also for my school Lawrence Sheriff , Rugby,( runners up in warwickshire schools championship 2012) voted 2012 player of year and most valuable player.Joined Coventry City FC development centre 2011/12 as I want to improve and play at a higher level - captained Coventry development centre elite team 2012-unbeaten all season against all other elite squads in UK inc Arsenal, Walsall, MK Dons, Derby, Brighton ,Barnet etc. I play centre mid or centre half for Coventry. Recently also joined Coevers elite group. Now want to try and progress further to professional football.
Write about your Playing Ability (Min 50 words) : I play centre mid or centre half for Coventry DEVELOMENT CENTRE ELITE SQUAD but can also play centre forward. - see 2012 progress report from Cov city elite squad coach ( BELOW) COVENTRY CITY FC DEVELOPMENT CENTRE SEASON REPORT 2011/2012 SEASON NAME SAM BRAKE AGE GROUP U14S COACH ELLIS ALLEYNE CENTRE ELITE CRITERIA FOR EVALUATING PLAYERS - ELITE TEAM CODE 1 = AREAS FOR IMPROVEMENT 2 = STILL NEEDS EXTRA WORK 3 = WHERE WE EXPECT HIM TO BE FOR HIS DEVELOPMENT AND AGE GROUP 4 = ABOVE AVERAGE IN GROUP 5 = EXCELLENT SAM BRAKE TECHNICAL PASSING Passes –crossing-clever passes 4 RECEIVING Control (foot thigh chest and head) various adjustments of feet, first touch 4 PLUS+ DEFENDING 1 V1 Ability to stop his opponents, tackling, blocking, intercepting 4 PLUS+ HEADING General ability to head 4 PLUS+ TURNING, TRAVELLING Ability to dodge opponents, turn out of trouble 4 DRIBBLING Manipulating ball in tight areas 4 SHOOTING AND FINISHING Variuos shooting techinques , attitude towards taking chances 4 PLUS+ SAM BRAKE PHYSICAL PACE - Does player run nicely – does player run quickly 4 PLUS+ Athleticism Can he turn and adjust his body early, can he change direction quickly 4 PLUS+ POWER AND STRENGTH Low centre of gravity – explosive over short distances 4 PLUS+ CO0ORDINATION Ability to move feet quickly , balance 4 DECISION MAKING/MENTAL ASPECTS INTELLIGENCE Ability to take information, solve problems, game understanding, making correct decisions 4 ATTITUDE Does he turn up regularly, does he always give his all, does he take on board, is he a team player 5 CHARACTER Is he reliable on and off the ball 5 COMPETITIVENESS Is he a winner, do you expect him to succeed, does he influence the game 5 TEMPERAMENT Does he perform under pressure 5 Is he calm and focussed when others may not be 5 SAM BRAKE GENERAL COMMENTS Technical areas of strength Sam is a very able player to play anywhere in the spinal positions of the team. Sam can defend exceptionally well with his bravery but also has a good eye for goal by scoring like he has in games this season. Technical areas for improvement Sam now needs to perfect his dribbling ability as sometimes he goes too quick for himself. Physical areas of strength Sam is a quick player who shows great work ethic. He is extremely brave on and off the ball and does not fear getting into a challenge which is the type of player every team needs. He is a very frustrating player to play against.
Why should an Academy Director give you a trial (Min 50 words) : I always give 100% and always want to improve. My Coventry Development Coach comments -"Sam is a quick player who shows great work ethic. He is extremely brave on and off the ball and does not fear getting into a challenge which is the type of player every team needs. He influences games and is a very frustrating player to play against!" ATTITUDE EXCELLENT - turns up regularly, always gives his all, takes on board, is a team player 5 CHARACTER- EXCELLENT 100% reliable on and off the ball 5 COMPETITIVENESS EXCELLENT - Is a winner, I expect him to succeed, he influences the game 5 TEMPERAMENT 100% he performs under pressure 5 he is calm and focussed when others may not be 5 SAM BRAKE GENERAL COMMENTS Technical areas of strength Sam is a very able player and can play anywhere in the spinal positions of the team. Sam can defend exceptionally well with his bravery but also has a good eye for goal by scoring like he has in games this season. Technical areas for improvement Sam now needs to perfect his dribbling ability as sometimes goes too quick for himself. Physical areas of strength Sam is a quick player who shows great work ethic. He is extremely brave on and off the ball and does not fear getting into a challenge which is the type of player every team needs. He is a very frustrating player to play against