Pictured:
1. SANFL Coaching Manager Dave Reynolds addressing Crossways Lutheran School students at the recent coaching sessions
2. Umpires seminar, (L to R) Paul Warmington, Barry Shannon, Paul Cavanagh (SANFL Umpiring Manager), Glenn Dunn. Locky Norman, Mark Green, Tim Dodd, Wayne Miller, Bill Antonias, Kingsley Ware
3. Ceduna Area School Coaching Visitation: (L to R) Liam Boyd, Pat Edwards, Taleah Haseldine, Tom Clayton, Ali-Li Kargas and Dave Reynoolds(SANFL Coaching Manager)
4. Umpires training, Back: Beau Halbert, Darren Bennett, Mark Threadgold, Middle: Kane Wilkins, John Mahar, Jordy Grills, Kieron Warmington, Andrew Mahar, Richard Peel Front: Jamie Halls, Bill Antonias and Terry Moschos
SANFL in cooperation with the Far West Football League conducted clinics for Coaches, Umpires and school children in preparation for the season which begins on April 21
SANFL’s State Coaching Manager Dave Reynolds and Country Umpiring Officer Paul Cavanagh provided their expertise to over 80 participants who participated in the program.
The session delivered to 16 local coaches by Reynolds focused on Best Practice in Coaching Methods which was quite different to what has been delivered to country coaches in the past.
Drills designed to make players and coaches think differently in striving for player improvement, working in small and large groups and identifying styles of play for differing opponents.
Reynolds also visited the Crossways College and the Ceduna Area School where students were mentored in the importance of the skills of the game and the importance of being fit and healthy.
The umpiring sessions were attended by 21 umpires who were put through their paces by Cavanagh who concentrated on the basics and common sense aspects umpiring.
Knowing the rules, communicating with the players, positioning and controlling the game with authority and common sense played major roles in the presentation.
Both Reynolds and Cavanagh were impressed by the participation and enthusiasm of the locals and were eager to return at a later date to receive feedback on how their ideas worked in practice.
Matt Duldig SANFL Community Football Manager said “it is really important that SANFL continue to run education sessions on a range of topics in country areas. Football is extremely important to Regional Communities and the SANFL is committed to ensuring the environments local Clubs and Leagues provide is the very best it can be for all participants”.
Far West Football League President Ron Redford said “feedback from all concerned was excellent, our thanks are extended to SANFL for providing staff who are passionate about the game who deliver modern methods in a most professional manner”.
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