1 ‘WAFL UMPIRING ’ w Why w WANFLUA w Mission Statement w Team Rules w Goal Setting w Assessment w Staffing w AFL

2 Why have this session ? w We want all umpires to be happy in the workplace. w We want to attract umpires to our environment. w We are focusing on talent however we must have a balance but at the end of the day we are all talented. w We want umpires to perform at their best.

3 Learning Environment’ ‘A Learning Environment’ w Be responsible for own actions w Learn from mistakes w A desire to improve w Have passion for life and learning w Happy to follow instructions

4 Recipe for success! w We don’t blame w We learn from our mistakes w We have a vision w We care about performances w We perform as instructed w We follow team rules w We listen and learn w We don’t engage in malicious gossip w We meet fitness benchmarks w Continuous improvement attitude w No place in our team for non compliance

5 Our Strengths / Highlights w Qualified Staff: w Match Day Coaches w Medical Trainer – Kyle Hansen w Strength & Conditioning - Hannah Rodoreda w Infrastructure & Talent Pathway w Game Analyst w Leadership Team w Training EJ w Purple Bra Day day w We are a committed coaching team

6 WANFLUA w Represents you to ensure you are treated fairly in terms of your conditions. w Recognise performances w Tickets to football w Ross Capes Room w Holds social functions, Umpire awards, Fellowship w Legends Football w Tradition (Hall of Fame, Life Members,Hal Symons Fitness Camp dec 2008) w End of Season footy match (keep a lid on it)

7 Mission Statement – WAFL To be the best umpiring team in Australia and “provide an experience that no other sport can match” Key Core Values are: w Leadership w Teamwork w Preparation w Performance w Professional w Mutual Respect

8 Mission Statement (cont) w Improve decision making, positioning skills in all facets of umpiring w Support continuous improvement principles w Implement game plan w Work on issues that we can influence and control w Bring enthusiasm and positive energy to training, meetings and games.

9 Mission Statement – (cont) w Good Citizen 24/7 w Give 100%, 100% of the time w Believe in your ability and remain positive w Analyse your performance weekly w Support WANFLUA (Fellowship)

10 Team Rules w Professional (Training, Coaching Sessions) w Encourage umpires (training, games, functions) w Accept feedback & appointments w Implement coaching instructions w Act with integrity, politely, consider others w Act with courtesy & consideration & sensitivity w Place safety and welfare above all else w Never compromise ourselves

11 Team rules – (cont) w Advise Coach 7 days in advance of unavailability w Process administration tasks effectively w Carry out instructions w Shower before rub downs w Promote umpiring w Check noticeboard weekly w Social Network – be careful

12 Team Rules – (cont) w Visit districts w Attend after match presentations w Arrive at games one hour minimum before starting time w Present neat & tidy (first impression is everything)

13 Goal Setting Process w Individual Goals w Team Goals w Areas for improvement w Strengths w Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant and Targeted

14 Match Day Coaching - Assessment w Positioning w Observation w Set Kick Control w Work Rate w Communication w Control & Composure w Decision Making (Application of laws)

15 Assessed Skills Assessed Skills w Teamwork w Indications w Whistle w Correct score & procedures w Flags – Straddle - Flight w Reading the play w Short side w Long side chase

16 Spirit of Laws w 50 metre penalty w Ruck Contests w Marking Contests w Advantage (advantage & play on) w Free Kicks General Play w Diving on the Football w Tackling (no prior & prior opportunity) w Head Contact (head over the football)

17 Rating of Field Umpires w Met Standard w Below Standard w Montgomery Medal how votes are awarded Selections for finals football w Train and be adaptable & flexible w Attend coaching sessions & team meetings w No recalls field & boundary & no scoring errors w Get it right – never been satisfied w Performance

18 Coaching Executive Coaching Executive w Darryl Sinclair w Gareth Parker w Colin Shawcross w Andrew Ball w Geoff O’Neill w John Marrapodi

19 Match Day Coaches - Field Allan Meldrum & Graeme Zanich Trevor Rees & John Beaton Craig Hendrie David Panagopoulos Gavin Statham & Matt Kelleher Paul Beckers Academy Coach Steve Clark Assistant Academy Coach Don Jensen & Trevor Garrett

20 Match Day Coaches – Goal w Colin Shawcross w Robert Davis w John Marrapodi w Rick Payne

21 Match Day Coaches - Boundary w Andrew Ball w Geoff O’Neill w Dom Strambolini w Rob McDonald w Steve Roth

22 WAFC - Umpiring w WAFL Umpire Manager - Darryl Sinclair w Umpire Manager Senior Competitions – Tim Priest w Umpire Development Manager - Glenn Omodei w Administration Assistant – Andrea Boots

23 AFL Panel - Field w Luke Farmer w Dean Margetts w Jeff Dalgleish w Brett Rosebury (based in Victoria) w Coach & Score Reviewer Darryl Sinclair

24 AFL Panel - Boundary w Nathan Doig w Jace Collingridge w Brett Dalgleish w Callum Brown w Adam Bastick w Geoff O’Neill AFL Boundary Consultant

25 AFL - Goal w Brett Rogers w Dale Edwick w Matt Laycock w Luke Edwards w John Marrapodi AFL Goal Consultant Medical Team w Kylie Hansen & Alyce Newman w Hannah Roderada

26 Final Thoughts w No use performing well but the team fails w Poor Preparation = Poor Performance w Control the Controllables w Be responsible for your own actions (accountability) w Have a can do attitude w Surround yourself with positive people who will have a positive influence on your life w Be the best you can be w Have fun, enjoy the game & participate “Leadership, Team Building, Courage & Resilience”