“There are still lots of things to develop, but it’s working very well. We give credibility to the message we want to convey. » These words are signed Roch Bedos, general manager of Caen HB, when asked to describe the Vikings fashion formation.
If Caen HB is today a respected and well-rated club on the national scene, it also owes it to the quality of its development center. A structure which continues to develop by attracting the best young people in the region. “The project is growing, we are succeeding in bringing in players, continues Roch Bedos. We offer them medical monitoring, accommodation and a socio-professional environment thanks to our close links with the University of Caen. We are also developing our relationships with the city's educational establishments. » Trained, supervised and prepared at a high level, the best elements play with the under-18s in France, or with the reserve in Nationale 2.
“Supplying the region’s clubs”
Lilian Bastaraud, Johna Clamaron and Malo Lericolais are part of this promising generation. Just like Antoine Bzdynga, Ethan Coudert and Sam Bigillon, regularly present on the match sheets of the first team in Proligue. “The objective is for our best young people to be able to go higher, to be able to gain playing time in the Proleague. In N2, the result doesn't matter. We especially want to see how these players evolve. We have the lowest average age in the championship. »
This Saturday, the mini-Vikings will travel to Falaise for a derby between two clubs who collaborate and appreciate each other. Many players have also taken advantage of the bridges that exist between the two neighbors. “In Caen, we cannot keep everyone, indicates Roch Bedos. Certain players, who do not reach the milestone with us, can supply clubs in the region. This is regularly the case with Falaise and it's a very good thing. » Second in the championship, the Caen HB reserve will be keen to win a second derby in a row after their demonstration against Cherbourg (36-25).
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