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

2. WELCOME TO PARENTS, PLAYERS & STAFF
Thank You for your attendance
Please turn Mobile Phones Off.
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3. 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.
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4. "CONTINUAL IMPROVEMENT"
CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL PLAYERS INVITED TO THE U/15 KEITH BURNS SQUAD (JULY – SEPTEMBER)
Squad of 55 players
Fitness Testing – Tuesday, 4th 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
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5. OVERVIEW OF THE NORTHERN KNIGHTS TALENTED PLAYER PATHWAY
Northern Knights Squads
Under 15 Keith Burns Squad
Under 16 Max Richardson Squad
Under 18 TAC Cup Squad
We see opportunities at three levels for Knights players
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
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6. 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”
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7. "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
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8. "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
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9. Components of Physical Fitness
Aerobic Endurance
Anaerobic Endurance
Strength
Speed
Power
Agility
Flexibility
Balance
Proximal Strength and Stability (“Core”)
Need each component to compete in Australian Rules football

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

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

12. 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
6. 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
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13. Northern Knights Trivia Night
Date: Friday 10th August
Time: 7:00pm
Venue: Preston City Oval Function Room
Cost: $5 (Includes Soft Drink & Pie)
RSVP: Josh Prendergast on
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(E)
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14. 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
SPORTS & FAMILY MEDICINE (Bulk Billing)
PHYSIOTHERAPY – Ben Herde
PODIATRY
NUTRITION
MUST SAY YOU ARE A NORTHERN KNIGHTS U/15 SQUAD MEMBER WHEN MAKING A BOOKING
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15. 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
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