Oakleigh AFCA Level One Youth Coaching Course Oakleigh RSL 12 April May 2008

Session 1 – 12 April :30Introduction to AFL Victoria – Neil Butler 10:00Planning for Youth Football – Simon Dalrymple 10:45Break 11:00Role of the Coach – Paul Callery 11:45Coaching Kicking – Anton Grbac 12:45Lunch 1:30Prevention and Management of Injuries and Fitness for Adolescents – Leigh Brown 2:15Assessment and AFCA – Neil Butler 3:00Break 3:15Team Play / Tactics / Maximum Involvement – Mark Smart 4:00A Typical Training Session – Justin Wencke 4:45Close

Session 2 – 21 May :30Coach, Team Managers & Umpire Relationships – Neville Nash 7:15Break 7:30Youth Players – Characteristics & Motivators – Rick Irwin 8:45Practical Assessment – Mark Smart & Neil Butler 9:30 Conclusion

Introduction to AFL Victoria Formerly Football Victoria 12 regions Over 100 leagues Almost 2000 clubs Includes: VFL Football TAC Cup AFL Victoria Development Auskick Umpiring etc

Presentations All presentations from this program will be available at:

AFL Victoria Development Management team Community Football Coaching Female Programs Junior Programs AFL Kickstart Indigenous Programs Multicultural Programs AFL Recreational Football Umpiring Programs Youth Programs

Community Football Primary objective is to work with community leagues and clubs to develop and implement programs that support the volunteer network Enhance the safety and culture at local football clubs Club management training program Financial Management Football Operations Committee Management Risk Management Volunteer Management Junior Development Etc Quality Club Program

Community Football (cont) AFL National Insurance Program AFL Kids First Program Grants Funding Guide Bouncing Racism Out Of Sport (BROOS) Other support programs

Multicultural Football Primary objective is to bring football to migrant and refugee communities Working with the AFL to identify barriers and develop strategies to encourage involvement Development Officers appointed by AFL Specific involvement for Collingwood, Western Bulldogs & Hawthorn

Coaching National Coaching Accreditation Scheme (NCAS) Australian Football Coaches Association (AFCA) More about AFCA later in the program Coaching Coordinator program – designed to support coaches within a club or league Special courses for students, school teachers and cricket coaches

Umpire Development Commitment to recruiting, training and retaining sufficient quality umpires to meet the growing demand in the state National Umpiring Accreditation Scheme Umpires Coach course “Golden Whistle” Awards for up and coming umpires Basic umpiring course (for schools and students) Umpire Mentor Program Coloured shirt scheme

Auskick Coaching Courses Level 1 & 2 Introduction – “Level 0” NAB AFL Auskick at the G NAB AFL Auskick Volunteer Awards NAB AFL Player visits NAB AFL Auskick half time games NAB AFL Auskick Asthma Friendly Parents Program NAB AFL Auskick For All Abilities Program Auskick web site –

School Football Primary School football Player visits Curriculum Resources AFL Football Ambassador program Female Football in Primary Schools Secondary School football G Footy partnership (with MCC Foundation) Player visits Curriculum resources Alternate programs (Rec footy, International Rules, etc)

AFL Kickstart Indigenous Program Designed to use football as a vehicle to promote awareness in participation, health, education and employment to indigenous communities AFL player appearances Indigenous NAB AFL Auskick centres Youth training programs – opportunities to play in a curtain raiser match

Female Football Designed to ensure that women and girls are encouraged to participate in football with innovative new programs Female only courses for teachers Female umpiring initiatives Participation opportunities in Football Victoria’s Youth Girls Competition and Victorian Women’s Football League Auskick – 48% of helpers are mothers! Primary and secondary school programs “You kick like a girl – good for you!”

Recreational Football Modified game specifically designed to increase community participation in physical activity: The whole family can play Easy to play Not physically demanding Zone rules similar to netball Scoring can be done from limited areas

Resources Club management kit Volunteers for Football CD ROM Grant Funding Guide Tackling Volunteers Bouncing Racism Out of Sport resources The Best of Coaching Update Coaches Diary Junior Coaching Cards Contact AFL Victoria

AFL Victoria Development Key role – Regional Development Manager Liaise with leagues (VMFL/VCFL) and clubs to promote football Administer and promote Auskick program AFL player clinics Regional primary and secondary school clinics AFL junior club nights Coach education in the region Establish and maintain AFCA branch Assist VSSSA & VPSSA football program Conduct the MCC Herald Sun Metropolitan Cup Assist regional manager with Oakleigh U15, U16, U17 & U18 Assist regional manager in operation of Oakleigh Chargers

TAC Cup Part of the pathway Auskick / club & school football Under 15 squad Under 16 VFL Championships & Legends series TAC Cup Summer Training TAC Cup Team Victorian Metro / Country AFL Championship Team AFL Draft All under 14 games are watched by recruiting personnel Players continue with their club until they become part of TAC Cup under 18 team TAC Cup players not selected on any week go back to their club and play