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
7.00 – 7.45
Introduction to AFL Victoria/AFCA & Assessment – Mark Smart
Role of the Coach – Paul Callery
7.45 – 8.00
Break
8.45 – 9.30
8.45 – 9.30
Coach, Team Managers & Umpire Relationships – Brian Goodman
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
11.45 – 12.30pm
12.30 – 1.15
Coaching Kicking – Anton Grbac
Basic Skills & Drills – Rick Irwin
A Typical Training Session – Justin Wenke
1.15 – 2.00
Lunch
2.00 – 2.45
2.45 – 3.15
3.15 – 4.00
4.00pm
Game Sense & Reinforcement Activities – Steve Grace
Coaches Preparation for Assessment (Theory)
Practical Assessment – Mark Smart
Conclusion
Presentations
• All presentations from this program will be
available at:
http://oakleighchargers.aflvic.com.au
Introduction to AFL Victoria
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Formerly Football Victoria
12 regions (Metro & Country)
Over 100 leagues
Almost 2000 clubs
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VFL Football
TAC Cup
AFL Victoria Development
Auskick
Umpiring
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AFL Victoria Development
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Community Football
Coaching
Auskick
Schools
Female Programs
AFL Kickstart Indigenous Programs
Multicultural Programs
AFL Recreational Football
Umpiring Programs
Resources
Talent Pathway
Resources
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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
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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
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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
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