The North Wilts Youth & Minor Football League run Representative Teams from under 9 to under 14.

For all enquiries or to arrange a match against the under 13s Rep Team please contact Neil Brown Representative Teams Secretary by email or by calling 07739 295902.

The Under 13s Team Managers are: JUSTIN BARNES AND PAUL HARGREAVES

JUSTIN BARNES

Firstly, it is a real privilege to manage the North Wilts League under 13s Representative Squad. I have been in and around our local game for most of the past decade and I know first hand that we have some fantastic footballers at this age group.

My own love of football started back in the early '70s initially as a 5 year old from the vantage point of my Dad's shoulders. After playing much local football, a spell in the Army during the '80s took me away from direct involvement with the game, but the arrival of 2 football-mad boys in the '90s (introduced to the game at White Hart Lane, where else?) changed everything. I came back even more enthusiastically than ever, initially playing and watching again, then inevitably, coaching too.

I have been coaching local sides (from U6s upwards) for much of the last 10 years, including assisting with the U9 and U10 Representative Squads, and I have made some great friends through our local game (you know who you are).

Motivation is easy: It's the sheer enjoyment - fulfilment - of seeing talented youngsters surprise even themselves with what they can achieve on a football pitch. If you have passion, you can achieve anything. And there is nothing more rewarding than achievement in football, whatever your playing level.