"CONTINUAL IMPROVEMENT" NORTHERN KNIGHTS FOOTBALL CLUB 2012 KEITH BURNS U/15 SQUAD

"CONTINUAL IMPROVEMENT" WELCOME TO PARENTS, PLAYERS & STAFF Thank You for your attendance Please turn Mobile Phones Off.

"CONTINUAL IMPROVEMENT" REVIEW OF PROGRAM (NOV-APR) The Northern Knights U/15 Keith Burns Squad began in November of last year. The squad played Development games against 2 other regions in April which marked the ½ way stage of the program. Players have been rated on parts of our key selection criteria and have been provided written comments to give them an understanding of where the Knights believe they can improve.

"CONTINUAL IMPROVEMENT" CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL PLAYERS INVITED TO THE U/15 KEITH BURNS SQUAD (JULY – SEPTEMBER) Squad of 55 players Fitness Testing – Tuesday, 4 th September Train 1 night per week until mid September at Ruthven Reserve, Albert Street, Preston 2 x Games vs other Metro Regions Invites to 2013 U/16 Max Richardson Squad

"CONTINUAL IMPROVEMENT" OVERVIEW OF THE NORTHERN KNIGHTS TALENTED PLAYER PATHWAY Northern Knights Squads Under 15 Keith Burns Squad Under 15 Keith Burns Squad Under 16 Max Richardson Squad Under 16 Max Richardson Squad Under 18 TAC Cup Squad Under 18 TAC Cup Squad We see opportunities at three levels for Knights players AFL, VFL & Local Club level AFL, VFL & Local Club level Northern Knights have had 83 players drafted in 20 years indicating the difficulty of being drafted to an AFL Club Northern Knights have had 83 players drafted in 20 years indicating the difficulty of being drafted to an AFL Club

"CONTINUAL IMPROVEMENT" KEY OBJECTIVES AND AIMS Identify U/15 players from the Region who possess ability/attitude to take the next step to the U/16 Max Richardson Squad in 2013 Educate players on requirements and expectations at this level Develop players to reach their full potential Theme of “Continual Improvement” Theme of “Continual Improvement”

"CONTINUAL IMPROVEMENT" INTRODUCE STAFF Josh Prendergast – Squad Manager Darren Eldrett – Head Coach Brett Potter– Squad Coach Tom Delahunty– Squad Coach / Team Manager Hailey Buchhorn - Fitness Advisor / Squad Trainer

"CONTINUAL IMPROVEMENT" FOOTBALL PROGRAM Hand out the U/15 Program Process - A Structured Sequential Program in a disciplined environment Theme - Continual Improvement Open and honest feedback from Coaches Footy as a subject - buy a folder

Aerobic Endurance Anaerobic Endurance StrengthSpeedPowerAgilityFlexibilityBalance Proximal Strength and Stability (“Core”) Components of Physical Fitness Need each component to compete in Australian Rules football

TAC U 18 Fitness Expectations 3k Time Trial Midfielder – Under 11.00mins Midfielder – Under 11.00mins Key Position – Under 11.30mins Key Position – Under 11.30mins Beep Test Midfielder – Above level 14 Midfielder – Above level 14 Key Position – Above level 13 Key Position – Above level 13 20m Time Draft Camp Quick – Under 2.95 seconds Draft Camp Quick – Under 2.95 seconds TAC Quick– Under 3.00 seconds TAC Quick– Under 3.00 seconds

Approaching Training Potential U 15 footballer Outstanding U 15 footballer Potential U 16 footballer Outstanding U 16 footballer Take your football to the next level Take your football to the next level –Robert Harvey never thought he had made it –Do you think you have made it?

"CONTINUAL IMPROVEMENT" OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES 1. Punctuality 2. Respect 3. Reading your handouts, team rules, memo’s, etc 4. Change of Details (Address, Phone, etc.,) 5. Insurance – JLT SPORT Other Sport Involvement – Local Finals, Basketball 7. Changing Clubs 8. Knights Website – 9. Player Levy (Letter - New Players) 10. LifeCare La Trobe Sport Medicine Clinic 11. Footballs for Sale 12. Northern Knights Trivia Night

Northern Knights Trivia Night Date: Friday 10 th August Time: 7:00pm Venue: Preston City Oval Function Room Cost: $5 (Includes Soft Drink & Pie) RSVP: Josh Prendergast on (W) (W) (E) (E) "CONTINUAL IMPROVEMENT"

MEDICAL SERVICES FOR INJURED PLAYERS SERVICES AVAILABLE TO THE NORTHERN KNIGHTS AT LIFECARE LA TROBE SPORTS MEDICINE CLINIC La Trobe University Medical Centre, Corner Plenty Road & Kingsbury Drive, Bundoora La Trobe University Medical Centre, Corner Plenty Road & Kingsbury Drive, Bundoora SPORTS & FAMILY MEDICINE (Bulk Billing) PHYSIOTHERAPY – Ben Herde PODIATRYNUTRITION MUST SAY YOU ARE A NORTHERN KNIGHTS U/15 SQUAD MEMBER WHEN MAKING A BOOKING MUST SAY YOU ARE A NORTHERN KNIGHTS U/15 SQUAD MEMBER WHEN MAKING A BOOKING

"CONTINUAL IMPROVEMENT" Thank you for your attendance Transport - Thankyou to Parents TAC L120 PROGRAM “We strongly encourage every player to sit for their Learners once they reach 16 years old