The AFL Goulburn Murray Commission has today released the region’s first coaching strategy to drive coach education and support services over the next three years.
The Strategy, developed over a six month period involving workshops and consultation with the Goulburn Murray Coaches Association, all Leagues and AFL Victoria will strive to achieve its Mission Statement ‘to promote, educate and recognise coaches in supporting players to reach their potential at all stages of their development.’
The Strategy is an important piece of work according to AFL Goulburn Murray Football Development Manager Greg Liddell.
“The region currently has a reputation for the delivery of high quality Level 1 coaching courses, coaching seminars and the prestigious Coach of the Year awards” he said.
“However, we are now very keen to build on that solid foundation and add further services and programs with the focus on upskilling volunteer coaches and in recognising the crucial role that coaches play in the delivery of our game.”
“The development of this strategic framework has been a very fruitful process and this will now guide our efforts over the next three years.”
Goulburn Murray Coaches Association (GMCA) President Greg Shannon views the Strategy as a key resource for the Coaches Association, staff and coaches at all levels.
“The GMCA strongly endorse this strategy and the direction it will take us” he said.
“Our programs have been evolving over the past 3-4 years and we want to make sure the GMCA represents its members and the best interests of coaches.”
“We have already seen success with the Strategy as AFL Victoria’s first Level 2 Coaching Course to be held in regional Victoria was delivered in Shepparton in February with 16 Goulburn Murray coaches part of the 39 member cohort.”
Last Modified on 19/05/2017 16:57