1. Maribyrnong Park Football Club Junior Development plan 2013

2. Background
Promotion to Div 1 is a key component of our player (and parent) attraction and retention policy
To be competitive (early) we believe a focussed plan is warranted
Work on the plan must commence 2012 in prep for 2013

3. Main Survey findings
Player’s experience at Marby is being heavily impacted by the quality of their coach (good and bad)
Player’s development (skill attainment) lacks milestones ie players can reach all the way to U16 and not be able to demonstrate basic skills.
Team selection policy needs to be consistent and transparent.
Grading for top team selection should be considered

4. The plan – Coaching Capability
Coaches will be assessed against set criteria by a panel prior to being assigned
Break the nexus between coaches and parents/players where warranted (best coaches, coaching the best players)
Mid season and end of season debrief to be conducted
Comprehensive player “handover” to be completed at end of season
Coaches will be coached; Senior coaching/mentoring to be in place
Coaches will undergo a mid season and end of season “debrief” to assess competency, to share feedback about techniques that are working across the coaching fraternity and to build plans to address any identified gaps. They will supply a comprehensive summary of the capabilities and development needs of each of the children in the team they coach

5. The plan – Basic skill attainment
Players in all teams will have basic skills measured and recorded
The goal will be for all players to reach a consistent benchmark calibrated for their age group (minimum)
Coaching manual outlines The Marby Way and provides the coaching toolkit
Team selection is to be based on similarly abled kids playing together - players will move teams based on skill level
ie team selection to the top division may be graded for the first time in recent years

6. The plan – Fostering emerging talent
High performance culture will celebrate, promote and reward highly talented players
On field leadership behaviour is to be as valued as much as “technical footy skills”
Marby to launch “All Marby – team of the year” to augment annual B&F - a highly aspirational title recognising the role of some niche/specialist players.
U16s/U18s buddy program to avoid the cliff between senior and junior club movement
Talented juniors to be in the
mix for senior selection if
warranted like R Atkins/T Miller
in past seasons (both played for
senior side when U14)

7. Key Milestones for 2013 July Returning coaches identified
Coaching panel assembled
Coaching criteria developed
Aug
Season 2012 player debriefs compiled by outgoing coaches
Sept
Key non coaching roles appointed incl player development and football ops
Oct
Coaching applicants assessed and appointed (top div at least)
Nov
Pre season camp
Preliminary team selection commences
Preliminary match day helpers selected
Dec/Jan
Marby Movers program – coaches and players in attendance
Feb
Junior registration day
Training commences
Mar
Final team selection
Match day coordinators appointed
Induction training
Team kits prepared
Season kickoff (jumper presentation)
Apr
Off and racing

8. Junior Sub committee 2013 Junior Exec Off field leadership group
Junior Financial controller
Greg Bullock
Link to EDFL, AFL Victoria etc
Michelle O’Donoghue
Facilities Manager
Bernie Blackmore
Off field leadership group
Junior registrar and data coordinator
Merchandise
Sam Ware
Communications
Maryann McIntyre
Operations/Fundraising
Bronwyn Mitchell
Nigel Thompson
Match day leadership group
Team Manager & Equipment coordinator
Ian Cattanach
Laurie Gage
Volunteer coordinator
Christine Baud
First Aid coordinator
Di Rendle
On Field leadership group (& coaching panel)
Football Ops 10s & 12s
Nick Melican
Football Ops 14s & 16s
Terry Hatfield
Junior development coordinator
Stacey Eccles
Coaches