"CONTINUAL IMPROVEMENT" NORTHERN KNIGHTS FOOTBALL CLUB 2012 MAX RICHARDSON 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/16 Max Richardson Squad began in November of last year. The AFL Victoria’s U/16 Metropolitan Championship Games 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 MAX RICHARDSON SQUAD (JULY – SEPTEMBER) Squad of 54 players* (incl some U/17’s) Fitness Testing – Thursday, 6 th September Train 1 night per week until mid September at Preston City Oval 2 x Games vs other Metro Regions Invites to U/18 Pre Season Training

"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/16 & U/17 players from the Region who possess ability/attitude to take the next step to a TAC Cup U/18 Pre- Season 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 Ron McKeown – Head Coach Corey McCall – Squad Coach Joel Steindl – Squad Coach Daniel McCall – Team Manager Julie Blasioli – Squad Trainer Shawn Jarman - Fitness Advisor

"CONTINUAL IMPROVEMENT" FOOTBALL PROGRAM Hand out the U/16 Program Process - A Structured Sequential Program in a disciplined environment Theme - Continual Improvement Open and honest feedback 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

What U 18 Training Involves Strength Training all year Putting on bulk, becoming stronger, becoming more powerful Putting on bulk, becoming stronger, becoming more powerful Core Stability and strength all year Abdominal strength and stability, hip control Abdominal strength and stability, hip controlFlexibility Stretching, warm up drills Stretching, warm up drills

Considering Gym Membership Although players in the U16 program are not guaranteed an U18 pre-season, they do have the option of commencing weight training now This will benefit players in the event that they receive a pre-season invitation or on their return to playing local football where body strength is also be important

U18 Weight Training Expectation Season 2012 Structure Mandatory for players to be completing weights Mandatory for players to be completing weights Supervised weights sessions completed by club staff on a fortnightly basis Supervised weights sessions completed by club staff on a fortnightly basis 5 locations used in locations used in 2012 Macleod YMCA Northcote Aquatic and Recreation Centre Eltham YMCA Powercore, Mill Park Jets Laurimer

Approaching Training Potential U 16 footballer Outstanding U 16 footballer Potential TAC footballer Outstanding TAC 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 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”