Troy Savage Football

06/06/2026

With junior football cancelled due to the weather, Ava and I made the most of the bit of sunshine and got a session in together.
Today marked my final session with Ava, and I’ve genuinely loved every minute of working with her. She is a fantastic young person who works incredibly hard to improve her game, and it’s been a privilege to be part of her journey.
For me, this also brings an end to my time coaching one-to-one. I’m not calling it a day on football altogether, but I am stepping away for a while to focus on other things in life and, hopefully, rediscover my passion for the game. For now, it’s time to take a break and embrace a new chapter.
There have been plenty of highs and lows throughout my time in football. Some moments I look back on and question—wondering if I could or should have done things differently. But there are many others that I will cherish for the rest of my life. Working with Sophie was an absolute highlight. Watching such an incredibly talented young player grow from a 10-year-old with big dreams to competing on the international stage was truly special.
I’ve met some amazing people along the way and received incredible support from those who helped me pursue my goals. I’m deeply grateful to everyone who has been part of the journey.
For now, it’s time to explore other opportunities and see what the future holds. I’m not walking away forever—but I do need to rediscover my passion for football before I return.

Just few pictures of the amazing adventure!
TS ⚽️🧤🥅

11/04/2026

With football season ramping up. I have only been working with Ava as she prepares for her season to start in the coming weeks.

But had a very special visitor on the training ground to say hello this morning!
It’s always fantastic to see Sophie! Even if only to say hi. Just really nice to see her and have a photo with Ava!

Nice to see you Sophie! Keep being you! Living your best life chasing your dreams!!
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02/02/2026

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Congratulations Sophie on joining Washington State University.
I am so proud of her!
So excited for her next adventure!

02/10/2025

Congratulations Sophie and team on securing a spot in the FIFA u20 Women's World Cup in 2026.
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16/09/2025

Well done Ava!!

Congratulations Ava on her sporting success of recent!

Ava is a very talented girl in many sports! Even the sport on the dark side lol 😂
Ava picked up the golden boot for her NP rangers CDL team this season, scoring 21 goals.
Our training session work on moments in the game that Ava can get herself into position to score or set someone up.
Ava puts in a lot of work and it shows in her game! She scores goals, creates opportunities and always trying to be creative when she is attacking with the ball.

Ava also represented South Taranaki in the Michaela Blyde Rugby Tournament (North vs South) she did her thing got stuck in and gave her all! ( my rugby knowledge is very limited 😂) while im a little gutted to have missed watching her play because I was away.
As usual Ava contributed to her team’s performance with the boot score points by converting the tries in the 34-30 and 29-28 wins they had.

Well done Ava. As usual you just get involved, give it your all and push yourself to be better!!

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10/09/2025

🎉Congratulations Sophie!!🎉

Pleased to see Sophie selected as a part of the U19 New Zealand Team as they try to gain qualification to the U20 World Cup in 2026.

All best Sophie
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The squad has been named for this month's Oceania Football Confederation Women's U-19 Championship 🙌🇳🇿

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06/09/2025

🏆Champion🏆

Congratulations to Sophie and her West Coast Rangers team on winning the Northern League Championship for 2025.

Proud of Sophie and her achievements in such a tough league.
And it went all the way to the last game of the year to get the win!!

WCR had already secured their place in the 2025 National League, so still more games to go.

Well done Sophie and team on a fantastic season and all the best for the National League.
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24/08/2025

Last session today with this cool kid!!
Really enjoy working with Ava.
It's definitely a different moment within the game for me. Having spent so long doing just goalkeeping and having one focus.

Ava is a great little player. Keen learner, highly entertaining, really tries her best every time she comes in for training.
Gives everything a go even if it doesn’t always work the best for her she always learning to be better.

The 1 on 1 training has definitely helped her improve her overall game.
From learning the roles within positions, to different situations she will come across in the game and how she can potentially solve those problem she will face.
Scoring goals regularly has been good, even tho the last few weeks been a little lean on goals, she still trying to put herself in position to score more.

Looking forward to teaming up with Ava again next year and helping her improve her game some more.
Till then ⚽️🥅👏

09/08/2025

Not to sure what happening here.
The gloves make there 2nd appearance for the year in August!!!
And no Sophie isn’t here!
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