Jamie Smith - Youth Football Exeter Devon
Is it too soon to promote myself? Probably not, I've always wanted football and still do, it's my daily life and I live and dream about it!
Yes I may come from Exeter Devon and not in a big city where I hear success stories but if I work hard I can make it, it's about my own belief.
It all started when I was 5 or 6 and I kick a football daily; what makes me different is my left foot! The picture you see above is Summer 2009, I had just joined Kentisbeare Colts football club (Devon) and we were runners up in the Moors Youth Football Club Summer Tournament held in Tiverton, it was a beautiful trophy and a proud day with my team mates. Kentisbeare colts will be a challenge as it's a new team for me this season.
Trophies this season - Best Newcomer 2009/2010, runner up penalty shoot out trophy (7/8 on target!).
Jamie Smith is the third Cousin of Guyana player Gerald Teixeira and is the 5th cousin of Alan Sunnucks who played for Sutton United in 1950's.
My football Profile: I shall play for the under 11's this season and league rules will change with 9-a-side, this will be interesting. I train on a Thursday evening with my club Kentisbeare Colts. I am part of the Elite Advanced Development Centre (selected 30th September 2007) I hope to continue to train with them although the Exeter Centre has now closed.
I have played in a variety of positions from 'defence' to 'left midfield'; I am strong in the centre and will adapt to positons of play this season to get the job done. I am working hard on my stamina and fitness.
I have also joined the football club at my school, we will be playing other local clubs in the area.
To compliment I also play badminton, ranked Devon number 4 (under 11's) 2009/2010, I love sports but to be a professional footballer is my dream.
My Best Football Experiences: A very proud moment was receiving an achievement trophy on the pitch at half-time from 'then' Exeter City player Dean Moxy, what a fantastic day being a mascot, meeting both Exeter City Football Club Manager Paul Tisdale and having a photograph with Steve Perryman.
I was very lucky to have a day at the 'David Beckham Academy' in London and probably this was one of the best moments in my life!
It gave a real feel to football life and meeting Mrs Sandra Beckham and having a photo with her at the end of the day was a special moment. You can see me collecting my momento from Sandra Beckham.
My favourite football team is Chelsea fc and I love watching players like Ashley Cole, Frank Lampard and John Terry. I have been to their home ground and watched matches; recently I met Ray Wilkins and have his autograph. I have also meet Ron 'Chopper' Harris and Peter Bonetti 'The Cat'. My Grandad used to have a hospitality box at Chelsea FC and my Dad has memories going there as a child.
Football remains a part of our family. I am related to 4 professional footballers and hope that I have inherited their talent.
'My sponsor' is Martins Cleaning Services Ltd, Exeter sponsor my local club Exeter City FC and have enjoyed hospitality at the club.
I would welcome any opportunities available to progress my football including academy standard, if you would like to help me I am sure my coach at Kentisbeare would like to hear from you. Alternatively you may contact my sponsors who will pass any relevant information to the correct party.
I have the full support of my family, friends and coaches and will always work hard within my football and be prepared to train to the highest standard required.
Sponsors: Martins Cleaning Services Ltd PO BOX 612 EXETER EX1 9HY http://www.kentisbearecolts.co.uk
History to date:
Football Clubs: Heavitree Youth 2006 - 2008 // Crediton 2008 - 2009 // Kentisbeare colts 2009 to date
Trials: Elite Advanced Development Centre, accepted after being selected by S. Henderson after he had seen my football in a match. // Thorverton FC (accepted by club but declined offer after being accepted by current football team).
Information updated: September 2009
Please note: Any organisations interested in progressing this player will be appropriately vetted and in accordance with the 'children's Act 1989'.
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