Sandy Bay Lions
Junior Football Club Inc.
PO Box 1028 Sandy Bay Tas 7006
Coaching Guidelines
ABN : 17 696 233 852
Introduction
The purpose of this document is to provide clear guidelines for coaches and
managers for Sandy Bay Lions Junior Football Club (SBLJFC) teams and age
groups. The guidelines are to ensure the players’ enjoyment and participation
are maximised and that their football experience is a positive one.
Topic
Introduction
Team Numbers
Training
Multiple Teams – Equal Numbers
Multiple Junior Teams – Even Teams
Multiple Youth Teams – Uneven Teams
Recruiting Players
Football Director
Coaching Accreditation
Team Numbers
Age
U/16,
18
Team
24
U/15
U/14
U/13
U/12
U/11
U/10
U/9
U/8
24
24
24
Training
See Page
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
The guidelines for team numbers for each age group are shown in the table
below. The numbers for minimum and maximum are guides for each age
group. Junior teams are U/12 and below with youth teams U/13 and above.
On Field
18
1 Team Maximum 2 Team Minimum 2 Team Maximum
30(may need more
45
60
due to
SATIS,rowing)
18
30
45
60
18
30
45
60
18
30
45
60
15-18
30
40
60
15-18
20
30
40
12-15
20
30
40
9-12
20
25
40
9-12
20
25
40
Training for each age group, regardless of the number of teams, is to be
conducted on the same ground at the same time. Where there are multiple
teams in an age group it is expected that training in teams would constitute no
more than 25% of the total training time excluding training scrimmage
matches. Ideally the players would rotate through drills with different
coaches to maximise their exposure to different training methods.
This will ensure that in the players’ minds they are an age group in a club first
and a member of a team second.
Sandy Bay Lions
Junior Football Club Inc.
Multiple Teams
Equal Numbers
PO Box 1028 Sandy Bay Tas 7006
Where multiple teams exist within an age group it is important that the
numbers in each team on match day are equal. This will ensure that playing
ABN : 17 696 233 852
time is maximised for players.
Multiple Junior
Teams
Where multiple teams exist within an age group in Junior Age Groups (U/12
and below) the teams are to be of an equal standard. The players must be
shared in the teams to achieve this whilst incorporating the players (to play
with friends) and parents (to allow ease of transport) preferences where ever
possible. Uneven teams will result in a loss of players and parent
disenchantment at the junior level. Movement between teams would be on a
needs basis to maintain equal numbers.
Multiple Youth
Teams
Where multiple teams exist within an age group in Youth Age Groups (U/13
and above) the teams will be split into ‘A’ and ‘B’ sides. This split is on a
match by match basis with current STJFL requirements having 10 ‘A’ side
players that can not play in the ‘B’ side. It is likely that there will be two
divisions (depending on team ability and numbers) in youth age groups with
the ‘A’ side playing in division 1 and the ‘B’ side in division 2. This occurred
in the U16s in 2013 and is likely to be the same in 2014.
Recruiting
Players
It is not the coach or mangers responsibility to actively recruit players. In
underage football the STJFL preference is for players to play with teams from
clubs in their local area. If registration numbers dictate that more players
would be desirable then the Football Director will coordinate this with the
coaching staff.
Where registration numbers exceed the 1 team maximum but do not reach the
2 team minimum preference for team membership will be given to the longest
serving players of the club.
Director of
Coaching
All coaching activities are overseen by the Football Director. Coaches should
seek out advice on all coaching matters form the director.
Coaching
Accreditation
The SBLJFC has mandated that all coaches must hold a current accreditation
(or undertaking a coaching course) to coach. Currently accreditation is valid
for a 4 year period before a refresher course is required. The SBLJFC will
pay for all coaching accreditation costs.