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To be great, you will have to develop your inner spirit, love of truth, uprightness and strength never to quit.

Spirit involves courage and the ability to absorb and therefore ignore the mental and physical pains associated with total effort.

It allows, when the occasion arises, to pullout; all stops in a “rather die than be beaten” approach. I have seen it in Elliott and Halbery, both half-way to death’ after a specially gruelling race.
In this regard, Elliott and Halbery, who had far more guts than inborn strength and ability, excel the others.

Learn to live with what daunts and terrifies the little ones’, those who are not blessed as you are, have no inherited gifts and vision and who cannot, perhaps never want, to see the way to greatness.

Your job is to make the most of the material that is yours in the journey to the top to serve humanity, your nation, your race and your- self while there is yet time !

Those who do not feel deeply will never succeed greatly.

Feeling deeply means we feel we could “kill” ourselves when we do not measure up to our potential, or when we are beaten, knowing we should have won.

The road was easy when we look back.

The pains forgotten after the wounds have healed. The victory won is worth it, the friendship achieved would have never been bought.

Go in faith in yourself to achieve someday, somehow, somewhere, something worthwhile. You can.

PW Cerruty

Possibly this is the most important learning time in their sporting life. Equally important is the Coach who is laying the early foundations (correct techniques, skills and disciplines).

Children play sport for a variety of reasons:

• to enjoy it.
• to Improve skills
• participating in fun activities
• Creating relationships
• Being with friends
• Able to do something well
• Achieving challenging tasks
• Being well organised
• Given positive feedback
• Being part of a friendly and caring group
• Feeling safe, secure and being treated with respect

As we have had many requests for this segment, we will provide you regular features on the basics of football to help both the Coach (Mums/Dads Teachers whoever) and the players.

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Bushfire Football Appeal

The shocking bushfires of the past week which had a devastating impact on several areas of rural Victoria have been unprecedented in their destruction of life, property and spirit.

We have all been affected and moved by the stories and images of the terrible bushfires that have ripped the heart out of communities.

The community’s support towards fire victims has been inspirational. So has the truly heroic response to the fires by our emergency services personnel, whose actions properly define the concept of courage.

We are all part of the one community. As sports people (coaches players etc), we need to send a clear signal that we, as a football family, support the people affected by this disaster.

We now understand that the current bushfires are the worst peacetime disaster in Australia’s history.

The football family is a strong and united family.

Swoopercoach team, with your help, would like to donate 100 pairs of football boots (@ cost) to the clubs affected in the bush fire disaster.

Any contribution will be gratefully accepted. Any funds above the cost of boots will go to purchase cones, whistles, huddle mat, coaches boards etc

Swoopercoach the “premier family club” will forward to you the donor, a certificate of appreciation, we will also forward to the clubs a list of names who have donated to this cause.

If each member made a contribution of  $2 we would raise over $4000 or $5 we would raise $10,000

You can donate through the Bendigo Bank

• Account Name Swooper
• BSB 633000
• Account No 130220064

Please enclose your name on the payslip. If possible send me an email so we may double check the deposits.

Thank you for taking time to read this message.
Regards,

Swoopercoach

John “Swooper” Northey

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Umpiring Australian Football is a challenging and exciting sporting activity which can, and does, provide a great deal of self satisfaction and enjoyment.
Introduction
Umpiring Australian Football is a challenging and exciting sporting activity which can, and does, provide a great deal of self satisfaction and enjoyment.

Good umpiring enhances the game as a spectacle and contributes to the enjoyment of players, officials and spectators. Poor umpiring detracts from the game and invariably results in dissatisfaction and frustration for players, officials and spectators. It is in the best interests of the game and the participants for us all to promote and enhance the image of umpiring as an attractive sporting career. In this way, it will be possible to attract good people to umpiring and encourage them to stay.

The coach has an important role in this regard. He is the most influential role model for the players. His behaviour toward umpires will be reflected in his players’ behaviour.

You and the Umpires
Complete the following assessment which will provide a guide as to your behaviour towards umpires.

Your answers to these questions will give you an indication of how you behave toward umpires. As a coach you are an influential Role Model and your players will more often than not emulate your behaviour.

1. Knowledge of the Laws

Do you read the ‘law book’?

Do you encourage your players to read the ‘law book’?

Are you familiar with the ‘spirit of the laws’?

Do you discuss the ‘spirit of the laws’ with your players?

Do you invite umpires to training to assist in developing a better understanding of the laws?

Do you raise your concerns with the Umpires’ Adviser?

Do you actively teach and encourage players to play within the laws?

2. At the Match

Are umpires made welcome by your club?

Do you seek input as to how your club looks after umpires?

Does your club appoint someone to look after umpires?

Does your club provide escorts for the umpires leaving the ground at half-time and after the match?

Do you welcome the umpires when they visit your rooms before the match?

3. During the Match

Do you shout at the umpires?

Do you shout comments about decisions in earshot of your players or the umpires?

Do you refer to the umpires when you address your players?

Do you refer to the umpires so as they can hear during your address to the players?

Do you permit your players to dispute decisions or back chat umpires?

4. After the Match

Does your club look after the umpires after the match?

Do you discuss the match with the umpires?

Do you tend to ignore the umpires after the match?

Do you encourage your players to talk to the umpires socially?

Spirit of the Laws
Umpires are encouraged to interpret and apply the laws in accordance with the Spirit of the Laws which, in fact, determine the manner in which the game should be played.

Within the Law
The successful coaches of the future will be those who educate players to develop their individual and team skills in accordance with the laws.

The coach is the role model for his team members on match day. He sets the example through his words and actions. It is important that coaches and umpires develop a responsible and professional approach for the benefit of the game.

Supplied by

Brian Clarke

General Manager

Aussie Rules International