AFL Central Victoria Junior/Youth Football

Academy Program

Information Booklet - 2015

AFL Central Victoria Program

Central Victoria Academy Program 2015

Participating Leagues & Stakeholders

AFL Central Victoria Junior Academy

General Information Booklet

Contents – 1. Introduction2. Academy Operations3. Training Program4. Match Schedule5. Program Objectives6. Academy Philosophy7. Player Assessment8. Program over view

Appendixes 1 – 4 (including program calendar)

AFL Central Victoria Junior / Youth Academy

In an effort to address and assist in the development of the talented players across the region, the AFL Central Victorian Commission has made a decision to establish the AFL Central Victoria Junior / Youth Academy.

The AFL Central Victoria Academy (Bendigo Squad) will be an elite development program for approximately 200 young footballers from across the region, and will include the leading young footballers (male & female)from across the BJFL, LVFL & HDFL.

The players invited into the Academy will receive an elite level training program weekly, and it will involve approx 40 young footballers at each of Under 12, Under 13, Under 14 , Under 15, Under 16 & Youth Girls level.

Players will be invited to train weekly at Epsom/Huntly Reserve on Mondays (U12s, U13s, & YGs) & Tuesdays (U14s, U15s & U16s).

1. Introduction – The Central Victoria Academy Program

Overview of Operation:

The AFL Central Victoria Junior Academy will fall under the direction of the AFL Central Victoria Commission through its Regional General Manager – Paul Hamilton. The operations will fall under the responsibility of the Football Development Managers. The academy will be connected and supported by Pioneers Region Talent Manager – Ray Byrne and Pioneers Coach – Brett Henderson. The program will be delivered by coaches with previous interleague experience, or by coaches identified as appropriately skilled to aid and assist in Junior Development. Specialist Coaches with certain skills will be included, along with external assistance from representatives from TAC Cup.

AFL Central Victoria identified and appointed coaching staff who are being implement the AFLCentral Victoria Academy Coaching Program.

Coaches will be invited from the BFNL, BJFL, LVFL, HDFL and NCFL to participate. 40 players from across the Region in each of the Under 12, Under 13, Under 14 and Under 15, 16s age groups (Total 250 plus players) will register for the AFL Central Victoria 2015 Academy.

2. AFL Central Victoria Academy Operations

Dates / Times & Venue: The AFL Central Victoria Academy will operate on the dates commencing March 2nd 2015, and conclude June 22nd 2015.

Cost: AFL Central Vic have heavily subsidized all costs of the academy program. To assist off set some portion of these costs in operating the academy, each participant will be asked to pay a Registration Fee of:

$150 – For each Academy. Each Player will receive:• AFL Central Vic Training Jumper• AFL Central Vic Hoddie• AFL Central Vic Polo Shirt

Bendigo Academy Education Session:The Bendigo Sports Academy will be providing athlete educational services on topics including; nutrition, sports psychology, injury management and social media. A fee of an additional $25 will be required by each participant.

All fees to be paid on the 1st night of the program (payment difficulties can be negotiated with Football Development Manager Rick Coburn). Additionally – please monitor the AFL Central Victoria website http://www.aflcentralvic.com.au/Home for the week prior to the Academy beginning for any changes to the program or venues. Any necessary changes will be made via the website only. Once training has commenced, AFL Central Victoria Academy will run communication through the ‘Team App’ function. More information will be given on this feature at the parent information night.

Central Victoria Academy Program

Bendigo Squad – The Bendigo Central Vic Squad will train at Epsom/Huntly Reserve on the follow times and dates: Under 12 and Under 13 Academy:U12 & U13s will train on the same nights in separate groups

Program commencement – Monday March 2nd. • 4:15-4:30 – Welcome, Registration• 4:30 – Parent information session• 5:00 -6pm – Training

Program continues on – Monday March 16th Program continues weekly 4:30pm on Monday’s at Epsom/Huntly Reserve until conclusion on Monday June 22nd 2015.

The Academy Program for U12 & U13 players consists of 11 weeks of training , 3 recovery sessions and 3 rest weeks (TBA)

Final session & presentation – Monday July 20th at the QEO (TBC)

3. AFL Central Victoria Academy Training Program

Central Victoria Academy Program:Under 14 and Under 15:U14 & U15s will train on the same night in separate groups . Program commencement – Tuesday March 3rd 2015. • 4:15-4:30 – Welcome, Registration and jumpers.• 4:30 – Parent information session.• 5:00 – Training & initial testing.Program continues Tuesday March 10th with weekly at 4:30 on Tuesday’s at Epsom/Huntly Reserve until conclusion on Tuesday June 23rd 2015.

U15s Academy – 25 players will be selected from the U15 Academy to play in the Regional V-Line Cup against North Central/Mallee, Central Murray & Sunraysia (3 additional games) from the 29th of June to 1st of July. This carnival will be used to select two U15 Regional Pioneers teams to compete in Gippsland from September 28th to October 1st. Some additional cost will be required for players participating in the V-Line Cup Program. Player sponsors & AFL Central Vic Sponsors will also support this program.

The Academy Program for U14 & U15 players consists of 12 weeks of training, 3 recovery sessions, and 2 rest weeks (TBA). Final session & presentation – Monday July 20th at the QEO (TBC)

Central Victoria Academy Program

Under 16 –

Program commencement – Late April 21st

• 5:15-5:30 – Welcome, Registration and jumpers.• 5:30 – Parent information session.• 6:00 – Training & initial testing.

Weekly at 6:00 on Tuesday’s at Epsom/Huntly Reserve until conclusion on Tuesday September 1st 2015.

The Academy Program for U16 players consists of 15 weeks of training, 4 recovery sessions, and 2 rest weeks (TBA) Final session – September 1st (TBA)

3. AFL Central Victoria Academy Training Program

Central Victoria Academy Program

Bendigo Squad – The Bendigo Central Vic Squad will train at Epsom/Huntly Reserve on the follow times and dates: All sessions will take place from 6.00pm – 7.30pm (players must be ready to start training at 5.50pm). Venue – Epsom/Huntly Reserve, Midland Hwy Epsom 3551

Youth Girls Academy – Program commencement – Monday 20th AprilWelcome & Registration, parent information session.

Program continues on – Monday 27th AprilProgram continues weekly on Monday’s at Epsom/Huntly Reserve until conclusion on Monday September 21st

Subway Shield Carnival September 28th to October 1st in Gippsland

The Academy Program for Youth Girls players consists of 17 weeks of training , 2 recovery sessions (TBA) and 2 rest weeks (TBA)

Final session September 21st

Central Victoria Academy Program – Match Schedule:

Bendigo Squad – The Bendigo Central Vic Squad will play the following games followed by recovery sessions held at a venue to be decided:

Current BJFL Inter-League games to continue:

U12 – Moama (May 17th), Shepparton (May 31st), Ballarat BFL (June 13th)U13 – Moama (May 17th), Shepparton (May 31st), Ballarat BFL (June 13th)U14 – Moama (May 17th), Shepparton (May 31st), Ballarat BFL (June 13th)U15 – Moama (May 17th), Shepparton (May 31st), Ballarat BFL (June 13th)U16 – Moama (May 17th), Shepparton (May 31st), Ballarat BFL (June 13th)Youth Girls – Shepparton (May 31st), Ballarat BFL (June 13th)

HDFL V LVFNL – June 14th

Additional games for Central Vic Academy age groups against a range of opponents including:Goldfields (full game), Central Murray, North Central & Sunraysia.

U15 Bendigo Squad – to play in the Regional V-Line Cup Selection Carnival against North Central, Central Murray & Sunraysia (an additional 3 games).

U15 Pioneer Squads – selected players from the Bendigo U15 Squad will play in 2 Regional V-Line Cup team with representatives from North Central, Central Murray & Sunraysia.

4. AFL Central Victoria Academy Match Schedule

The objectives of the junior program will be as follows:

• Increase the depth of talent within the BJFL, BFNL, LVFL, HDFL and NCFL Junior competitions through exposing more players to a higher level of coaching and participation.

• Increase the standard of competition within the

various junior leagues through up skilling players, giving them confidence to play at a higher standard.

• Expand the opportunity for more players to be

considered for interleague representation

• Develop an elite talent pathway link for prospective inter-league players .

• The Academy is designed to complement the various Inter-league Programs in the same way that the Inter-league Program complements the elite programs within the TAC pathways.

• At representative level we strive to influence the on-field behaviour of young players. Through the Academy we hope to extend this influence.

• Extend and improve the quality of coaching within

the BJFL, BFNL, LVFL, HDFL & NCFL Junior competitions by involving more coaches in the Academy than can typically be catered for at club level. In doing so we aspire to –

5. The Central Victoria Academy Program Objectives

1. Provide a forum for coaches to be exposed to and mentored by more senior and experienced coaches, ideally influencing their behaviours in a positive manner when coaching at local or representative level.

2. Provide a forum for coaches to interact and build relationships between clubs so that the competitive nature of coaching can be tempered by the experience of coaching together. Collaboration and co-operation is a better outcome than conflict.

3. Promote appropriate behaviour from coaches to players.

4. Develop strong links between Central Victoria Australian Football Coaches Association (AFCA) to academy coaches.

5. The Central Victoria Academy Program Objectives ….Continued….

Academy Philosophy:

Young participants play football for a variety of reasons but primarily for fun, enjoyment and a sense of camaraderie. It is a privileged position to assist young players to achieve these goals. This is not a role to be taken lightly as their experience at your junior football club or in the case of the AFL Central Victoria Academy will have a strong bearing on whether or not they will have the confidence and skill to progress to senior football at some time in the future.

The Coaching Philosophy at the AFL Central Victoria Academy is all about player development & enjoying the process of this development. We must continue to build upon these foundations through maintaining a positive learning environment at all times.

Team sports have long been recognized for their ability to help mould the values and work ethic of young people for future years. Whether or not children continue to play team sport as an adult, is often the lessons they learn about team work as a young participant in sport that stands them in good stead for the workplace and life in general.

6. AFL Central Victoria Academy Philosophy

It helps teach the importance of never giving up irrespective of the circumstances, always striving for one’s personal best.

As a region we define success not necessarily in our win/loss ratio but in the endeavours of our players and the support structures that clubs put in place around each of their teams. We define success in terms of skill mastery as well as making a contribution to the broader personal development of our players.

AFL Central Victoria Academy goals are for each player to exit our academy program a better player & a better person!

Academy Philosophy & Values

1. Team 1st

2. Encouragement & Team Spirit3. Responsibility (ready to train/play)4. Achievement (best effort/performance)5. Enjoyment6. Respect & Discipline7. Work Ethic (assists achievement)8. Continual Improvement

6. AFL Central Victoria Academy Philosophy Continued..

Set the Ground rules at the outset PLAYERS RULES When a coach is speaking all players are actively listening: “Eyes and Ears” Swearing at any level is not acceptable Respect is a cornerstone of Junior Football We can only influence the Next Contest Prepare in advance of every session We rest past the cones not before When the whistle blows players run in to the coach Always encourage and support your team

The Next Contest: Influencing Outcomes The principle of the Next Contest is all about focussing positive energies on what outcomes the player can in fact influence. A player cannot change an event that has just passed. Whether that is a dropped mark, a missed shot at goal, a duffed handball or a poor umpiring decision - history cannot be changed. The only positive influence a player can have after an event is the Next Contest. It is an extension of the principle of Respect - no player deliberately goes out and tries to make a mistake, nor do umpires. So any energy spent abusing team mates, umpires or being distracted by supporters is simply wasted energy. Sadly too many coaches, players and supporters focus on a mistake and seek to place blame either on a team mate or invariably an umpire. In junior football, this is just not on. This is a behavioural outcome that AFL Central Victoria is aiming to chance for all participants in the Academy Program and the wider football community. Whenever a mistake is made the catchphrase we want to encourage players to adopt is “Next Contest”. If a team mate or an umpire makes a mistake we want the coach and his team mates around him to encourage him with the catchphrase “Next Contest”. Ideally if coaches adopt this mantra, players will start to adopt this mantra, then so too will his team mates. The intention is to take the focus from an error to a positive outcome.

Benchmarking & Testing – The focus of the AFL Central Vic Academy skills program is kicking, Marking, Handballing, Clean Hands, Pace & Agility. To Assist the coaching & development of these areas the following testing and benchmarking will be part of the Academy Program.Fitness Testing – Fitness tests will include; The Beep Test, Agility Test, Push-Up Test and Time Trial to gage where each players fitness strength & weaknesses are at. This testing is also completed as a developmental experience to prepare for later elite talent pathway testing.Skills Testing – Skills tests will include; The Buckley Kicking Test, The Clean Hands Skills Test (handball) Set-Shot & Running Goal KickingVisual Aids – To Assist player development footage will be taken on a rotational basis for kicking analysis purposes using the Ubersense App and others.Game Day Footage – As a teaching tool, footage will be taken and cut using the Sports-clip-maker of players individual performance during games. This technology will also be used for analysing team components including; kick-ins, stoppages etc..Feedback & Goal setting – An important part of the Academy program will be feedback and goal setting. Coaches and players will set goals and review after skills testing and games. Some of this feedback will be informal, however all players will receive a formal feedback and goal setting report at the conclusion of the program.

7. Academy Benchmarking & Player Assessment

RANK THE PLAYERS ABILITY IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS. 1=POOR, 2=BELOW EXPECTATION, 3= AT EXPECTATION, 4=ABOVE EXPECTATION, 5=OUTSTANDING

PLAYERS Name

1: KICKING - (Preferred and non preferred)

1: HANDBALL - (Preferred and non preferred)

2: CONTESTED BALL

3: MARK (Contested, Uncontested, on lead)_

3: GROUND BALLS (Clean hands below the knees)

4: DEFENSIVE SKILLS / CORALLING

4: TACKLING

5: DECISION MAKING (In possession)

5: READING THE PLAY (Not in possession)

6: JUDGE BALL IN FLIGHT

7: ABILITY TO SPREAD

8: COMPETITIVNESS

9: INTENSITY

10: ATTATUDE/CULTURE

10: LISTENS TO COACHES

11: FITNESS (Endurance)

11: FITNESS (Speed)

11: FITNESS (Strength)

Position Ranking

Overall Ranking

OTHER NOTES

Phase 1 – Selection (October-February)

Nominations Round 1 – Bendigo Squads initial nominations & Invites (all age groups)

Nominations Round 2 – Club nominations & invites (all age groups)

Trials – Depending on numbers Selection will be held in February (U12s & U13s age groups)

Nominations Round 3 – Players performing well in club footy may be invited into the academy (all age groups)

Phase 2 – Training (March-June)

Bendigo Squad – Training commences on March 2nd (U12s, U13s) & Tuesday the 3rd (U14s, U15s)

Youth Girls training to commence on the 20th of April

16s Training to commence on the 21st of April

Phase 3 – Competition (May-June)

Bendigo Squad – Moama (U12s, U13s, U14s, U15s & U16s) – Shepparton (U12s, U13s, U14s, U15s, U16s & YG) – Goldfields Cup (U12s, U13s, U14s, U15s, U16s & YG)

Additional Games – TBA

8. Central Vic Academy Program Overview

8. AFL Central Victoria Junior Academy Calendar

Phase 1 M T W TH F SAT SUN

MarchWeek 1

2nd U12/U13Epsom Training 4:30

3rd U14/U15Epsom Training 4:30

4th 5th 6th 7th 8th

Week 2 9th

U12/U13No Training

10th U14/U15Epsom Training 4:30

11th 12th 13th 14th 15th

Week 3 16thU12/U13Epsom Training 4:30U14/U15Tom Flood Training 4:30

17th 18th 19th 20th 21st 22nd

Week 4 23rd U12/U13Epsom Training 4:30

24th U14/U15Epsom Training 4:30

25th 26th 27th 28th 29th

Week 5 30th U12/U13No Training

31st U14/U15No Training

Phase 1 M T W TH F SAT SUN

April 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th

Week 6 6th U12/U13No Training

7th U14/U15No Training

8th 9th 10th 11th 12th

Week 7 13th

U12/U13Epsom Training 4:30

14th U14/U15Epsom Training 4:30

15th 16th 17th 18th 19th

Week 8 20th

U12/U13 & YGEpsom Training 4:30

21st U14/U15 & U16Epsom Training 4:30

22nd 23rd 24th 25th 26th

Week 9 27th U12/U13 & YGEpsom Training 4:30

28th U14/U15 & U16Epsom Training 4:30

29th 30th 1st 2nd

Possible Game V CM / Sunraysia

3rd Possible Game V CM / Sunraysia

8. AFL Central Victoria Junior Academy Calendar

Phase 2 M T W TH F SAT SUN

MayWeek 10

4th U12/U13 & YGEpsom Training 4:30

5th U14/U15 & U16Epsom Training 4:30

6th 7th 8th 9th 10th

Week 11 11th

U12/U13 & YGEpsom Training 4:30

12th U14/U15 & U16Epsom Training 4:30

13th 14th 15th 16th 17th Moama Carnival

Week 12 18th

U12/U13 & YGEpsom Training 4:30

19th U14/U15 & U16Epsom Training 4:30

20th 21st 22nd 23rd *24th Possible Game V LVFNL/HDFNL/NCFL

Week 13 25th U12/U13 & YGEpsom Training 4:30

26th U14/U15 & U16Epsom Training 4:30

27th 28th 29th 30th 31st Shepparton V Bendigo

8. AFL Central Victoria Junior Academy Calendar

Phase 3 M T W TH F SAT SUN

JuneWeek 14

1st U12/U13 & YGEpsom Training 4:30

2nd U14/U15 & U16Epsom Training 4:30

3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th

Week 15 8th 9th U14/U15 & U16Epsom Training 4:30

10th

U12/U13 YGEpsom Training 4:30

11th 12th 13th

Ballarat V Bendigo

14th HDFL/LVFNL

Week 16 15th

U12/U13 & YGEpsom Training 4:30

16th U14/U15 U16Epsom Training 4:30

17th 18th 19th 20th 21st Possible U14 & U15 Prac Match V Goldfields

Week 17 22nd U12/U13 YGEpsom Training 4:30

23rd U14/U15 & U16Epsom Training 4:30

24th 25th 26th 27th 28th

Week 18 29th

U15 V-Line Regional Cup Carnival

30th U15 V-Line Regional Cup Carnival

1st U15 V-Line Regional Cup Carnival

8. AFL Central Victoria Junior Academy Calendar

8. AFL Central Victoria Junior Academy Calendar

Phase 3 M T W TH F SAT SUN

JulyWeek 19

29th School Hols

30th U16 Epsom Training 4:30

1st 2nd

3rd *4th

U16 GamePioneers QEO (OC)

5th

Week 20 6th

School Hols7th U16Epsom Training 4:30

8th 9th 10th 11th Country V Metro U16/U23 Game

2016

12th

Week 21 13th 14th U15/U16Epsom Training 4:30

15th 16th 17th 18th U15 Pioneers Camp?SSV U15 State

19th U15 Pioneers Camp? SSV

U15 State Week 22 20th

SSV U15 State21st U16Epsom Training 4:30 SSV U15 State

22nd SSV U15 State

23rd SSV U15 State

24th SSV U15 State

25th U15 Pioneers Camp? Pioneers E (WJ)

26th U15 Pioneers Camp?

Week 23 27th 28th U15 / U16 Epsom Training 4:30

29th 30th 31st 1st Pioneers Camp? Pioneers E (CC)

2nd Pioneers Camp?

8. AFL Central Victoria Junior Academy Calendar

Phase 3 M T W TH F SAT SUN

AugustWeek 24

3rd 4th U16Epsom Training 4:30

5th 6th 7th U15 Pioneers Training?

8th U15 Pioneers Training?

9th

U15 Pioneers Training?

Week 25 10th 11th U15/U16Epsom Training 4:30

12th 13th 14th U15 Pioneers Training?

15th U15 Pioneers Training?

16th

U15 Pioneers Training?

Week 26 17th 18th U15/U16Epsom Training 4:30

19th 20th 21st 22nd

Pioneers E (NK)

23rd

Week 27 24th 25th U15/U16Epsom Training 4:30

26th 27th 28th 29th

Pioneers E (MBR)

30th

8. AFL Central Victoria Academy Calendar

Phase 4 M T W TH F SAT SUN

SeptemberWeek 28

31st 1st U16Epsom Training 4:30

2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th

Week 29 7th 8th U15/YGEpsom Training 4:30

9th 10th 11th U15 Pioneers Training?

12th U15 Pioneers Training?U15 Prac Match V Goldfields

13th U15 Pioneers Training?

Week 30 14th 15th U16/YGEpsom Training 4:30

16th 17th 18th U15 Pioneers Training?

19th U15 Pioneers Training?

20th U15 Pioneers Training?

Week 31 21st School Hols

22nd U15/YGEpsom Training 4:30

23rd 24th 25th

26th 27th

Week 32 28th School Hols

V-Line Cup &

Subway Shield

29th

V-Line Cup &

Subway Shield

30th

V-Line Cup &

Subway Shield

1st

V-Line Cup & Subway Shield

Agility Test • A specific slalom-type agility test has been developed for AFL,

which involves running in and out and around obstacles over roughly 40 meters

• in total. This test is part of the Australian Rules Football (AFL) draft camp.

• o purpose: this is a test of overall agility, including speed, quickness, flexibility, change of direction and body control.

• o equipment required: timing gates, measuring tape, masking tape, a flat non-slip surface, 5 obstacles made of PVC piping (10-12 cm diameter) with a 25cm base and approximately 1.1m high. The obstacles are weighted internally at the bottom of the piping to increase stability.

• o procedure: A zig-zag course is set up in and around five obstacles, as illustrated in the diagram. A set of electronic timing gates are placed at the start and finish. Masking tape should be placed on the floor at two corners of the obstacle so it can be accurately re-positioned if it is knocked over. After a short warm-up, the players should have a practice trial at 50% effort to familiarize themselves with the course. When ready, they start from a stationary, upright position with one foot on the starting line, aligned with first timing

• gate. The player then weaves in and out of the obstacles and should avoid touching or moving the obstacles in any way. If this occurs the test is stopped and restarted. Two trials are allowed, with 2-3 minutes recovery between trials.

• o scoring: The time to complete the test in seconds (to two decimal places) is recorded. The score is the best time of two trials.

• o target population: This test used to be part of the AFL draft camp, though it would be suitable for athletes involved in many team sports where agility is important such as other football codes, basketball, hockey, and rugby.

Appendix 1 – Academy Benchmarking & Assessment

Nathan Buckley Draft Camp Kicking Test

The test involves 6 targets ranging from 20 - 40m with kicks performed on both sides of the body. You are also scored on speed, accuracy, ball spin and trajectory. The highest rating you can get per kick is a 5 and the lowest score you can receive is a 1 with different criteria for each score. You receive the ball with your back to the markers and as you receive the ball you are given a particular marker to kick to such as left short, right medium, left long etc.

Appendix 2 – Academy Benchmarking & Player AssessmentContinued…

Appendix 3 – Academy Benchmarking & Player AssessmentContinued…

Clean Hands Skill Test Setting Up The Test –The test should be conducted on a grass oval and in boots. The receive line for the take is 2m across the front. The release line is a further 3m in front of the receive line. The turn cone in between handballs is 3m back from the receive line. The Caller/Feeder, who feeds and calls which target each handball must go to is 8m from the receive line for rolled balls and 10m for kicked balls. The distances should be measured from the release line. o : 6m handball is measured at 45 degrees from corner to cone o : 8m handball is measured from corner to cone (in line with 6m cone) o : 10m handball is measured from corner to cone (in line with 6 & 8m cones) The player must release the ball and execute the handball by the release line, which is 3m from the receive line. The target players will be on the cones at 6m, 8m and 10m from the receive line. The scorer should stand at around 5m behind the Feeder/Caller, to best assess each take and handball. Running the Test 1. The test comprises of 6 takes and 6 handballs 2. Each player receives the ball and handballs to the respective targets at the call of the Feeder, 6 times to complete the test. 3. Every distance must be covered in the test. 4. The Caller/Feeder, feeds the ball in with the first 3 rolled (below knees) and the final 3 kicked. The aim of the receiving player is taking the ball cleanly at the receive line in all 6 trials. 5. The six calls will comprise of Short Left or Right (6m) Middle left or Right (8m) and Long Left or Right (10m) 6. Each take and handball is called randomly by the feeder/calleras the ball is released from the feeder/caller. 7. The player must concentrate on the call, take it cleanly and release the ball in the release zone, to the appropriate target with the appropriate hand.

8. Once the handball is executed, the player will jog back to the initial starting cone, 5m back from the receive line. 9. There is little need for rest and each test should take around 60 seconds. Scoring the Test 1. A target player stands on each cone at 6m, 8m and 10m 2. Each take and handball will be judged on the following criteria : 5 Points Excellent Clean take, quick execution with perfect spin & target not moving receiving ball at chest height. 4 Points Very Good Clean take, quick execution and good spin with target moving slightly to receive. 3 Points Good Clean take, satisfactory execution with target able to take the ball after moving. 2 Points Marginal Fumble but recovers to reach target with good technique. 1 Point Poor Fumbles and gets ball to target with poor technique

Session Focus: Date: 2/3/2015 Duration: 1:30 minutes

When Players Arrive: Warm-up Card Number 1. Players participate in a range of skill and warm-up type drills before training commences with the main group. These activities assist skill development, touch & prepare players for the commencement of the training session.

• Strength & Conditioning / Core / Plyometric – 10 minutes Fitness Staff/Assistant Coaches

• Cool-down/warm-down/stretch - 10 minutes. Fitness/Assistant Coaches

• Coaches Roles: Each session coaches divide responsibilities to maximise play/coach ratio

• Specialist Coach: Specialist coaches will assist the Academy Program offering expertise on Ruckwork, mid-field play, goal kicking, forward & defensive play on a rotational basis

• Skills Testing, filmed kicking analysis and fitness testing will also occur on a rotational basis

• Session Review: Each session will be reviewed by coaches, assisting future planning and post program player feedback

• Total Numbers: An attendance roll will be keep to assist coaches with individual player development and match selections

The Session – 10 minutesGroup Warm-up

Coach & Coaching Point:Assistant Coach

Skills – 20 minutes• Ground ball pick-ups• Handball• Kicking• Marking

Coach & Coaching Point:All Coaches

Game Sense – 15 minutes

Game based training activities in teams

Coach & Coaching Point:All Coaches

Full Ground – 15 minutes

Full ground ball movement / game style type activities

Coach & Coaching Point:Head Coach

Positional Play Training –

Ruckwork / mid-field play / Forward and defensive play

Coach & Coaching Point:Specialist Coaches

• Coaches notes:

Appendix 4 – AFL Central Victoria Academy Training Session

Each week/session players follow a set training plan based on the following elements