Featured Training Drill
General Play Kick In
Creating positions (areas on ground) for players to lead into. [Read more...] Read More →
Ask John
Ask John
Do you have a question for John Northey? John will answer your question online or pivately if you wish. You can also read other questions that John has been asked in the past. [Read more...] Read More →
Health and Fitness
Running
Being the largest component of our game (running) very little is done (taught) in this area. A crucial aspect to all your players and especially the hard running midfield. A proper running technique will help your players avoid injury and reduce fatigue and increase speed. Video... [Read more...]
Swoopers Blog
Pain Spirit and Success
Great success, the success of the few really great ones, is based on the spirit — the emotional content of the athlete. Do you have what it takes? Learn more about what you need to do to reach ultimate success in life and football. [Read more...] Read More →
Outside The Box
Effective communication by the Umpire
Effective communication is a key ingredient for effective umpiring. [Read more...] Read More →
AFL Coaching Stratedgy and Drills
Playing Position Fullback
Full Back
The role of the full back first and foremost is to defend and stop the opposition from scoring. The full back generally plays on the oppositions best forward out of the goal square.
Health & Fitness
Rehabilitation Drills for Injured Players
This section is more for players with injuries that will keep them from training or playing for three to four weeks, and players who are in their final stages of rehabilitation.
Correct Running Technique – 15 Video Tutorials
A correct running technique is crucial to ensuring your players maximise their energy use and also a great way to avoid injury. We have put together 15 Video demonstrations of proper running techniques and an explanation for you to follow. Check it out and if make sure to post a comment if you have any questions or suggestions of your own.
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AFL Training Drills
General Play Kick In
Creating positions (areas on ground) for players to lead into. [Read more...]
Outside The Box
Effective communication by the Umpire
Effective communication is a key ingredient for effective umpiring.
Fitness for Umpires
Fitness for Umpires
There are several areas of fitness required by an umpire that form the basis of the umpire’s fitness training:
Auskick
Starting in the back yard
This is where all footballers start – in the back yard. From here they are placed in the hands of a Coach, (Mum, Dad, Teachers) or the local footy Coach. [Read more...]
Field Positions Auskick
Here is a Powerpoint presentation outlying field positions to assist with Auskick sessions. If you have anything to add please do so in the comments.