Football Technical Plan 2013 Steve Rohan-Jones Technical Director Weston Molonglo FC Football Technical Plan 2013 Steve Rohan-Jones Technical Director

Overview Purpose Vision National Curriculum & Building Blocks WMFC Strategic Plan Pillars Coaching Player Development Performance Pathways 2013 Plan Technical Committee Governance

Purpose Seek endorsement of the Technical Plan for 2013 Seek endorsement of Junior Academy 2014

How we play -FFA Playing Style Pro-active, effective possession and creative individuals Quick transition and intelligent collective pressing Strong team mentality Formation 1-4-3-3

How we coach – coaching expertise model

WMFC Strategic Plan Strategic Priority 3 Develop a coordinated high performance pathway Targets NPL by 2015 Pathway for progression to WPL/NPL etc Strategic Priority 4 Provide opportunities to attract and develop the skills of club volunteers Increase the number of qualified coaches

Vision Provide an environment to produce the next generation of players and coaches summed up as follows: “Did you know Tom Rogic started as a junior at WMFC?” “How about Ange Postecoglou his first coaching appointment was at WMFC?”

Pillars Coaching Player Development Performance Pathways

Pillar One Philosophy / Coaching charter Qualification matrix Education Criteria Funding

Coaching costs Coaching A Licence Part 1 - $2850 / $2300 Part 2 (FC) - $2000 / $1600 Part 3 - $1600 / $1200 B Licence Reg - $2200 Cen - $3500 / $2200 C Licence Reg – S or Y $1050 Reg – S & Y $1650 Cen - $1900 / $1200

Coaching Quals by 2015 Coaching TD / NPL Head Coach = A $15,100 NPL Assistant / U20 = B $4400 20 Asst / U18-16-14-12 Head = C $6000 WPL ? Likely similar TOTAL: $25, 500

Pillar Two Junior Academy U10-11 U9 U8 Discovery phase Futsal Player Development Junior Academy U10-11 U9 U8 Discovery phase Futsal Year round football Endorse Junior Academy 14

Pillar Three Selection and grading NPL Senior Teams Reporting Performance Pathways Selection and grading NPL Senior Teams Reporting NPL 16 & WPL 15 coach

Technical Committee Technical Director – Steve Rohan-Jones Overall technical direction Liaison with CF Implement Club technical plan PL compliance Skills Acquisition Director– Bede Gahan Assist liaison CF Assist monthly sessions PL liaison Club Coaching Coordinator – Richard Jalland Deliver community coaching courses Coordinate non PL coaches Coordinate grading Support, Supervise and Deliver on the technical development of the three pillars to meet the WMFC strategic priorities Level of qualifications

Governance and reporting Technical Director reports to the Executive Committee (ExCo) on the Technical Plan liaises with CF Technical Director on alignment with CF Technical requirements ExCo endorses budget for implementation of Technical Plan approves the Technical Plan

Issues and actions Measurements of success (TBD for each pillar) Funding of coach education Staged plan for development of Junior Academy Email lists and website access Governance with Senior Coaches Coaching ‘contracts’ or agreements

Issues and actions Measurements of success (TBD for each pillar) Funding of coach education Staged plan for development of Junior Academy Email lists and website access Governance with Senior Coaches Coaching ‘contracts’ or agreements

World Leader in the World Game FFA vision

Purpose Understand my role as a coach at Weston Creek regarding creating a fun and challenging learning environment for my players Contributing to the technical development of Weston Creek players

Brief to Coaches Understand my role as a coach at Weston Creek regarding creating a fun and challenging learning environment for my players Contributing to the technical development of Weston Creek players

Coaching Philosophy Coaching aim I never teach my pupils, I only attempt to provide the conditions in which they can learn – Albert Einstein Is to have players that understand Football starts in the head, passes through the body and down to the feet, never the other way around

Coaching Philosophy Club Aim The game is what teaches you, the coach/trainer guides, corrects and motivates What does this look like More action – let them play Key lessons – ask questions Positive reinforcement – praise what is right Hear – See - Do PATIENCE – PATIENCE – PATIENCE

2014 Plan Conduct Introduction to Philosophy @ Coaches and Managers meeting Weston Club Coaches Clinic – Apr, May, Jun Provide tips and training advice Coaching Qualifications See CF website for details Next Grassroots coaching XXXX Register on MFC website as a coach

Discovery Phase (FUN) 5-9 years Create a learning environment no ‘coaching’ Small sided games Players – fun, trial and error Less More Less standing around and in lines More playing

How do you do this? Explain game activity quickly Demonstrate Check with questions 3 x 15-20 minute activities Coaching qualification =

Skill Acquisition Phase (SKILLS) 9-13 years “Golden Age” of motor learning Functional game skills 1v1 Striking the ball Running with the ball Both Feet Players – fun improve technical skills Less standing around and in lines More playing

How do you do this? Challenge players Game related Coaching qualification = Give example of challenging players

Game Training Phase (PLAYING) 13-16 years Apply Functional game skills Play as a team based on 1-4-3-3 Tactical skills Building up Attacking Transitioning Defending For the players – tactical awareness Coaching qualification = Less standing around and in lines More playing

How do you do this? The Game is the starting point Modify the game as necessary Is football being played? Give example of challenging players

Performance Phase Phase (COMPETING) 16-20 years Perfect game training Functional game skills Add football conditioning For the players – performing Coaching qualification = Less standing around and in lines More playing

How do you do this? Only game related exercises Dynamic stretching before trg and games Check Technique – Insight - Communication Give example of challenging players

What can you expect from the club Support to attend relevant coaching licences Monthly sessions focused on coach development Website/Newsletter advertise date/time Access to sessions you can use in your training Existing programs developing players Junior Girls Skills Development (Dave Garrity) Give example of challenging players

What the Club expects from you Attend relevant coaching licences (mandatory) Attend Monthly sessions for your age group Deliver age specific training based on research and technical direction Give example of challenging players

Model Acquisition Game