Expectations of a Coach

April 8, 2011 by John Northey · Leave a Comment 

Junior Coaches should aim to create an enjoyable experience for their players

Expectations of a Coach

By Peter Schwab
AFL Director of Coaching

Your football season may have started or is just about to. You may be a first time coach; you may have been coaching for years. You may have been asked to be an Auskick coach or you’re a seasoned senior football coach. Whatever your circumstances there will be challenges and expectations.

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Junior Coaching Manual

December 11, 2010 by John Northey · Leave a Comment 

Junior Coaching

One of the biggest challenges in coaching junior players is that training sessions must suit the whole group generally, rather than assist the individual with skill development.

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Living the Dream (in a different way)

November 25, 2010 by John Northey · Leave a Comment 

Living the Dream (in a different way)

In Phoenix , Arizona  a 26-year-old mother stared down at her 6 year old son, who was dying of terminal leukemia.

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Field Positions Auskick

June 6, 2008 by John Northey · 1 Comment 

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.

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Junior Selection Hints

February 13, 2008 by John Northey · Leave a Comment 

Junior Coaches – There are a number of issues that need to be addressed when discussing selection for a junior football team. It would seem there is rarely a situation where the numbers are just right each week and all players are attending training to justify being selected.

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