1. NORTHERN KNIGHTS FOOTBALL CLUB
U/18 SUMMER TRAINING SQUAD
"CONTINUAL IMPROVEMENT"

2. WELCOME TO PARENTS, PLAYERS & STAFF
Thankyou for your attendance
Please turn off Mobile Phones.
"CONTINUAL IMPROVEMENT"

3. "CONTINUAL IMPROVEMENT"
CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL PLAYERS INVITED TO U/18 SUMMER TRAINING (Squad of 68 Players)
KEY DATES:
Time Willinda Park – Fri, Nov 5:30pm
Testing/Movement Screening RMIT Bundoora – Sun Nov 12:30pm
Train 3 nights per week (Monday, Wednesday & Friday)
pre Xmas: Nov 25th to Dec 18th
post Xmas: Jan 17th – Mar 21st
AFL Vic - Fitness Testing Day - Sat, Mar 8th
Guernsey Presentation Night – Mon, Mar 17th
Round 1 TAC Cup 2013 – Sun, March 23rd
"CONTINUAL IMPROVEMENT"

4. "CONTINUAL IMPROVEMENT"
INTRODUCE STAFF
Andrew Shakespeare– Head Coach
Brian Cartwright – Assistant Coach
Jordan Doering – Assistant Coach
– Assistant Coach
Steve Grace – Head Fitness Advisor
Shawn Jarman – Asst Fitness Advisor
Steve Murcott – Weight Coordinator
Chris Paras – Team Manager
Russell Severino – Team Manager
Belinda Corcoran – Head Trainer
"CONTINUAL IMPROVEMENT"

5. OPPORTUNITES OF THE NORTHERN KNIGHTS TALENTED PLAYER PATHWAY
We see opportunities at three levels for Knights players
AFL, VFL & Local Club level
Northern Knights have had 94 players either drafted/rookied over the past 20 years indicating the difficulty of getting to an AFL Club
Northern Knights Achievements
2012
2013
2014
U/16 Vic Metro Reps: 2
U/18 Vic Metro Reps: 10
AIS/AFL Scholarship Holders: 6
Players Drafted: 3
U/16 Vic Metro Reps: 1
U/18 Vic Metro Reps: 5
AIS/AFL Scholarship Holders: 3
Players Drafted: ??
U/16 Vic Metro Reps: ??
U/18 Vic Metro Reps: ??
AIS/AFL Scholarship: Holders: 0
"CONTINUAL IMPROVEMENT"

6. "CONTINUAL IMPROVEMENT"
What our Coaches/Fitness/Medical Staff will be aiming to achieve in 2014
Provide a consistent, teaching approach with ‘open and honest feedback’
Develop players in a healthy, disciplined, club environment
Encourage players to utilise all staff resources that are available to them.
“To get the best out of everyone – players, coaches & administrators”
"CONTINUAL IMPROVEMENT"

7. Our expectations of players “A wonderful opportunity to gain a better knowledge & understanding of something that you love doing”
To be committed – attend all training sessions
Footy as a subject – every player must have a football. Buy a folder
To be organised – time management of family, school/work, girlfriend and other sporting commitments
To develop a high work ethic at training and during games - train & play with intensity
Lifestyle of a professional athlete
"CONTINUAL IMPROVEMENT"

8. Our expectations of players
To continually improve as a footballer – skills, speed, aerobic endurance, agility, strength & conditioning
To display a positive attitude – accept feedback & advice and act on it
To conduct yourself in a responsible manner on and off the field – TAC Cup is constantly in the public eye
"CONTINUAL IMPROVEMENT"

9. Our expectations of players
SPONSOR OBLIGATIONS
TAC “Speed Hurts” INITIATIVE
Expect all new players to have obtained their Learners Permit by end of December 2013
Total support of TAC Driving Activity, Road Safety Pledges and other TAC Programs.
"CONTINUAL IMPROVEMENT"

10. NORTHERN KNIGHTS CLUB CORE VALUES
Our Club Core Values & Trademarks form the basis of our foundation and are non-negotiable behaviours that players and staff should adhere to, both on and off the field, as they go through the season.
Our core values provide direction and team focus.
CORE VALUES/TRADEMARKS
Honesty
Resilience
Professionalism
Commitment
Respect
Leadership
"CONTINUAL IMPROVEMENT"

11. Expectations of Parents
Support your son
Understand the Club’s expectations of players
Promote the ‘lifestyle of an athlete’
Celebrate his achievements, brace for the disappointments
Ask questions and let us know about any issues or concerns

12. OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES
1. Player (Summer Training) Levy Includes Camp = $200 (EFTPOS facility available tonight)
2. Other Sport Involvement
3. Dropbox – Online Communication
4. Forms on Website – TAC Cup Selection Policy
5. Club Core Values/Trademarks
6. Insurance JLT Sport
7. Footballs for Sale
8. Return Profile Sheets – To Josh Prendergast
"CONTINUAL IMPROVEMENT"

13. Medical Coverage LifeCare Sports Medicine Clinic Physiotherapy
La Trobe University Medical Centre, Corner Plenty Road & Kingsbury Drive, Bundoora
Physiotherapy
Francis Cosson
David Taylor
Sports Doctors (Bulk Billed)
Dr. Ian Reynolds
       

14. "CONTINUAL IMPROVEMENT"
THE 2014 KNIGHTS PLAYER
BE FOCUSED – SET GOALS EARLY
BE METICULOUS IN YOUR PLANNING
KNOW YOUR PROGRAM – AND
MAKE SURE OTHERS KNOW PROGRAM
WORK HARD ON YOUR DEFICIENCIES TO IMPROVE
SEEK FEEDBACK & ADVICE
DO THE BASICS WELL – BUT YOU NEED A POINT OF DIFFERENCE!
WHAT IS YOURS????
"CONTINUAL IMPROVEMENT"

15. Thank you for your attendance
Parents – Support and Transport
Snacks and Soft Drink available after meeting for players
Bar Open – drinks at bar prices
Thankyou Veneto Club
Introduce Head Coach – Andrew Shakespeare
"CONTINUAL IMPROVEMENT"