Central East AFCA Level One Youth/Junior Coaching Course 2010 Monash University, Clayton Friday 9th April, 2010. Saturday 10th April, 2010.

Session 1 – Friday 9th April, 2010 6.30 -7.00pm Introduction to AFL Victoria/AFCA & Assessment – Mark Smart 7.00 – 7.45 Role of the Coach – Paul Callery 7.45 – 8.00 Break 8.45 – 9.30 Coach, Team Managers & Umpire Relationships – Brian Goodman 8.45 – 9.30 Planning for Youth Football – Steve Grace 9.30pm Close

Session 2 – Saturday 10th April, 2010 9.00 – 9.45am Fitness for Adolescents/Injury Prevention (Youth) – Brent Thiele Growth & Development/Injury Prevention (Junior) – Leigh Brown 9.45 – 10.30 Team Play/Tactics/Maximum Involvement (Youth) – Mark Smart Developing the Basics for Team Play (Junior) – Steve Teakel 10.45 – 11.00 Morning Tea Break 11.00 – 11.45 Coaching Kicking – Anton Grbac 11.45 – 12.30pm Basic Skills & Drills – Rick Irwin 12.30 – 1.15 A Typical Training Session – Justin Wenke 1.15 – 2.00 Lunch 2.00 – 2.45 Game Sense & Reinforcement Activities – Steve Grace 2.45 – 3.15 Coaches Preparation for Assessment (Theory) 3.15 – 4.00 Practical Assessment – Mark Smart 4.00pm Conclusion

Presentations All presentations from this program will be available at: http://oakleighchargers.aflvic.com.au

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

AFL Victoria Development Community Football Coaching Auskick Schools Female Programs AFL Kickstart Indigenous Programs Multicultural Programs AFL Recreational Football Umpiring Programs Resources Talent Pathway

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

Level 1 Youth/Junior Course Coach Education program AFCA and Assessment Level 1 Youth/Junior Course Coach Education program

AFCA Australian Football Coaches Association State branches managed by State Coaching Manager (Steve Teakel– State Director of Coaching in Victoria) Regional branches managed by Regional Development Managers Approximately 9000 members across Australia (800+ in Central East/Oakleigh) Strong support from well-known identities: Allan Jeans John Kennedy David Parkin Stan Alves – current president Ross Smith

AFCA - Benefits “Regional Newsletters” – twice a year with resource material, latest initiatives State Newsletters National Coaching Conference Annual Coach of the Year Awards (regional and state) Coaching Seminars throughout the year eg. AFL Assistant Coaches, TAC Cup nights with coaches, Ex-players, Kicking Specialists, etc

AFCA Membership Options Level 1 Coaching Accreditation ($170) - 4 years Coaching Accreditation - 4 years of AFCA Membership After 4 years of active coaching ($65) - Fill out Re-Accreditation form which gives you the above benefits for a further 4 years Basic Membership ($25 per year) AFCA year starts on 1 January each year

Assessment process Formal assessment process Attendance Theoretical Practical Ethical

Attendance Must attend all sessions of program Must be registered as having attended Payment must be received before accreditation will proceed

Theoretical Written assignment Must be completed and handed in at the final session Answers are either in the documentation provided or based on common sense Designed to be thorough without being onerous

Practical Prepare a drill or skill demonstration Names randomly selected to present a drill relating to a skill that has been taught

Ethical Critically important Assessment is recognised under the National Coaching Accreditation Scheme (NCAS) Requires each coach to “sign up” to the appropriate Coaches Code of Conduct (e.g. Junior / Auskick) Police checks can be requested in certain circumstances “Working With Children” card