AFL Coaching Newsletter - Special Edition
AFL 2009 National Coaching Conference
*** Final Program Complete ***
“EFFECTIVE COACHING”
Melbourne Cricket Ground
PROGRAM - FRIDAY 30th January 2009
AFL 2009 NATIONAL COACHING CONFERENCE
MCG, Melbourne – Friday 30th Jan (evening) - Sunday 1st Feb 2009.
"EFFECTIVE COACHING"
Registrations for the AFL 2009 National Coaching Conference are now open.
Registration is available online through the coaching section of the AFL website or by clicking here.
To register for the conference you will need to click on the ‘individual new sign up’ button. The existing individual login section is for customers who have already registered who wish to log back in and update their details.
Registration is only available through the online registration system. Please note that payment is required by credit card to register online.
REGISTER BEFORE MONDAY 12TH JANUARY TO GO IN THE EARLY BIRD PRIZE DRAW.
Early Bird: Delegates whose registration is received by Monday 12th January will go into a draw to win one of two club coaching packages. Packages will include: AFL coaching resources, two Sherrins, coach’s board, marker cones, bibs, portable goals (all valued at over $400).
The conference will be conducted at the MCG in Melbourne from Friday 30th January (evening) – Sunday 1st February 2009. The program is aimed at providing an opportunity for Australian Football coaches, particularly senior and youth coaches, access to the most up to date coaching methods and practices.
The conference program will provide the latest information about the art and science of coaching Australian Football, presented by some of the top coaches and specialists in the game. It includes practical sessions and formal presentations from experts on their areas of coaching.
The conference theme, ‘Effective Coaching’, focuses on strategies to ensure coaches are effectively delivering on their coaching goals and objectives.
The program will also outline physical and skill development techniques for players, high performance management planning, as well as team and coach development. There are sessions for all coaches from youth levels all the way through to senior coaches, high performance managers and fitness specialists.
Presenters include:
Alastair Clarkson (Senior Coach, Hawthorn Football Club) - Keynote Address
Neil Craig (Senior Coach, Adelaide Football Club) - Keynote Address
Brian Cook (CEO, Geelong Football Club) - Keynote Address
Patrick Hunt (AIS Applied Technical Advancement Coach) - Keynote Address
Brian Goorjian (NBL Coach - South Dragons) - Keynote Address
David Parkin (AFL Coaching Ambassador) – Keynote Address
Simon Madden (Essendon Football Club)
David Wheadon (Geelong Football Club)
Brendan McCartney (Geelong Football Club)
Justin Leppitsch (Brisbane Lions Football Club)
John Quinn (Former High Performance Manager, Essendon Football Club)
Ray McLean (Director, Leading Teams Australia)
Stan Alves (AFL Coaching Ambassador)
Brad Scott (Development Coach, Collingwood Football Club)
Chris Johnson (Brisbane Lions Football Club)
Craig McRae (Richmond Football Club)
Alan McConnell (AIS/AFL Academy Head Coach)
Comedian Peter Rowsthorn has also been confirmed and will perform during the Saturday night dinner at the MCG. Rowsthorn has most recently been apart of the hit TV show ‘Thank God You’re Here’ and ‘Kath & Kim’.
The program includes six outstanding key note addresses and 36 optional presentations and workshops spread over six sessions delivered by AFL Club coaching staff, former coaches and other specialists from football development programs, Institutes of Sport and management programs. This year part of the program will involve delegates allocating themselves to one of the following coaching workshops:
1) Youth (13 to 18 years old)
2) Senior (18+ years old)
3) Talent Pathway (Junior elite)
4) Elite (AFL or State League)
These workshops will be very interactive and will allow participants to explore key issues or challenges identified by other coaches in an attempt to develop strategies to address them. During registration you will be asked to identify a key issue/challenge you would like to explore during this workshop.
A highlight of the conference will be the traditional Saturday night dinner which will be held in the Olympic Room at the MCG.
The conference costs are as follows –
Whole Conference
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Accredited Coaches
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$320.00
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Includes Saturday Night Dinner
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Friday Only
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Accredited Coaches
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$80.00
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Does not include Saturday Night Dinner
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Saturday Only
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Accredited Coaches
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$200.00
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Does not include Saturday Night Dinner
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Sunday Only
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Accredited Coaches
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$150.00
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Does not include Saturday Night Dinner
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Whole Conference
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Non Accredited Coaches
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$350.00
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Includes Saturday Night Dinner
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Friday Only
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Non Accredited Coaches
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$120.00
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Does not include Saturday Night Dinner
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Saturday Only
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Non Accredited Coaches
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$220.00
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Does not include Saturday Night Dinner
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Sunday Only
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Non Accredited Coaches
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$170.00
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Does not include Saturday Night Dinner
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Further info: please contact Jim Cail on 03 9643 1930 or Jim.Cail@afl.com.au or Andrew Hughes on 03 9643 1953 or Andrew.Hughes@afl.com.au.
This event is an approved updating activity for AFL Coaching Accreditation