The Maccabi Tel Aviv Youth Department is a household name when it comes to developing young talent as many of the league’s players have come out of the system. A little over two months ago, an additional branch was opened up in the north of the country that is being managed by Alon Yogev in Kfar Szold which is located in the Upper Galilee.
Yogev, who is responsible for the branch spoke to the Official Website about the 
activities that take place in Kfar Szold: “The idea was to open up a big center where the children from the north could come and take part in activities, enjoy and learn football. Currently, we are working with children ages 6-12, where every two grades train together. The Kfar Szold branch meets twice weekly for an hour each time.”
Aside from the spectacular scenery that accompanies the facility, Yogev continued to discuss the programs offered: “The professional guidelines come straight from the Youth Department at Kiryat Shalom. From a professional standpoint it is very similar to that of Kiryat Shalom, but we also have a lot of exercises without the ball as well as mini matches with less emphasis on running. We want the children to enjoy the game and the competition. The participants come from all over the north and the Galilee as well as from Kibbutzim and also Kiryat Shemona.”
Guy Romesh is one of the children who participates in the Kfar Szold branch program
s. He is 8-years old and after just one month he moved up with distinction to train with children two years older than he is. Stav Hen, an 11-year old from Kfar Yuval in the Upper Galilee began attending the branch’s activities and has already been noted to be a player who works very hard in training. He is a standout with the team both from a professional and personal point of view.
