Junior/Youth Football Academy Program Information Booklet AFL Central Victoria Program

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1 Junior/Youth Football Academy Program Information Booklet AFL Central Victoria Program AFL Central Victoria Academy Program 2016 Rick Coburn Ricky.coburn@aflvic.com.au

2 AFL Central Victoria Participating Leagues & Clubs

3 Participating Leagues & Stakeholders AFL Central Victoria Junior Academy 2016 Information Booklet Contents 1. Introduction 2. Academy Operations 3. Training Program 4. Match Schedule 5. Program Objectives 6. Academy Philosophy 7. Player Assessment 8. Program over view Appendixes 1 4 (plus program calendar)

4 1. Introduction The Central Victoria Academy Program AFL Central Victoria Junior/Youth Academy In an effort to further assist the development of the talented players across the region, the AFL Central Victorian Commission will continue to conduct the AFL Central Victoria Junior/Youth Academy in The AFL Central Victoria Academy (Bendigo Squad) will be an elite development program for approximately 300 young footballers from across the region, and will include the leading young footballers (male & female) from across the BJFL, LVFL, HDFL & NCFL. The players invited into the Academy will receive an elite level training program weekly, and it will involve approx 40 young footballers at each of Under 12, Under 13, Under 14, Under 15, Under 16 male age group players & approx 40 Youth Girl players aged In the North Central FL (NCFL) approx. 30 players will be selected in two age groups (U13s & U16s in 2015) and will train in the North Central area. Players will be invited to train weekly at Epsom/Huntly Reserve on Mondays (U12s & U13s), Tuesdays (U16s & YG) & Wednesdays (U14s & U15).

5 2. AFL Central Victoria Academy Operations Overview of Operation: The AFL Central Victoria Junior Academy will fall under the direction of the AFL Central Victoria Commission through its Regional General Manager Paul Hamilton. The operations will fall under the responsibility of the Football Development Manager Rick Coburn (male program) & Tony McNamara (youth girls). The academy will be connected and supported by Pioneers Region Talent Manager Steve Sharp and Pioneers Coach Brett Henderson. The Academy has also announced a Program Ambassador Anthony Stevens (former AFL player & North Melbourne Captain). The program will be delivered by coaches with previous interleague experience, or by coaches identified as appropriately skilled to aid and assist in Junior Development. Specialist Coaches with certain skills will be included, along with external assistance from representatives from TAC Cup. Coaches will be invited from the BFNL, BJFL, LVFL, HDFL and NCFL to participate. 40 players from across the Region in each of the Under 12, Under 13, Under 14 and Under 15, 16s age groups will register for the AFL Central Victoria 2016 Academy. Dates / Times & Venue: The AFL Central Victoria Academy will operate on the dates commencing March 7 th 2016, and conclude in late July Cost: AFL Central Vic have heavily subsidized all costs of the academy program. To assist off set some portion of these costs in operating the academy, each participant will be asked to pay a Registration Fee of: $190 For each Academy. Each Player will receive: AFL Central Vic Training Jumper AFL Central Vic Hoddie AFL Central Vic Polo Shirt Education Sessions (Sport Psychology, Nutrition, Injury Management & Social Media) All fees to be paid on the 1 st night of the program (payment difficulties can be negotiated with Football Development Manager Rick Coburn). Team App function Communication Tool Weekly information will be given by this feature & more information on this tool will be presented at the parent information night. the week prior to the Academy beginning. Any necessary changes will be made via the app or website only. Once training has commenced, AFL Central Victoria Academy will run communication mainly through the Team App function. Additionally please monitor the AFL Central Victoria website

6 3. AFL Central Victoria Academy Training Program Central Victoria Academy Program Bendigo Squad The Bendigo Central Vic Squad will train at Epsom/Huntly Reserve on the follow times and dates: Under 12 and Under 13 Academy: U12 & U13s will train on the same nights in separate groups. There will be no training on all public or school holidays unless advised. Program commencement Monday March 7 th 4:30 Welcome, Registration 4:45 Parent information session 5:00-6:15pm Training Program continues weekly 4:45pm on Monday s at Epsom/Huntly Reserve until conclusion in late June/July. The Academy Program for U12 players consists of 11 weeks of training, 2 recovery sessions, 3 educational sessions, 1 exit session and 3 rest weeks (TBA). & U13 players consists of 12 weeks of training, 3 recovery sessions, 3 education sessions, 1 exit session and 2 rest weeks (TBA). Final Exit/Footage Session & Presentation a Monday in July at a venue TBC. Central Victoria Academy Program: Under 14 and Under 15: U14 & U15s will train on the same night in separate groups. There will be no training on all public or school holidays unless advised. Program commencement Monday March 7 th :15 Welcome, Registration and jumpers. 5:25 Parent information session. 5:40-7:00 Training & initial testing. Program continues Wednesday March 16th with weekly at 4:45 on Wednesday s at Epsom/Huntly Reserve until conclusion in late July (TBC). The Academy Program for U14 & U15 players consists of 13 weeks of training, 3 recovery sessions, 3 education sessions, 1 exit session and 2 rest weeks (TBA). U15s Academy V/Line Cup 50 players will be selected from the U15 Academy to play in the Regional V-Line Cup against Goulbourn Murray, Central Murray & Sunraysia (3 additional games) in the June holidays. This carnival will be used to select two U15 Regional Pioneers teams to compete in Gippsland in the September holidays (2 additional games). Some additional cost will be required for players participating in the V-Line Cup Program. Player sponsors & AFL Central Vic Sponsors will also support this program.

7 3. AFL Central Victoria Academy Training Program Central Victoria Academy Program Under 16 Academy Program : Program commencement Late April 26 th TBA 4:45-5:00 Welcome, Registration and jumpers. 5:00 Parent information session. 5:15-6:30 Training & initial testing. Weekly at 5:30 on Tuesday s at Epsom/Huntly Reserve until conclusion in late June/July. The Academy Program for U16 players consists of : 13 weeks of training 3 recovery sessions 3 education sessions 1 exit session Final exit/footage session TBA Central Victoria Academy Program Youth Girls Academy: Bendigo Squad The Bendigo Central Vic Squad will train at Epsom/Huntly Reserve on the follow times and dates: All sessions will take place from 6.00pm 7.30pm (players must be ready to start training at 5.50pm). Venue Epsom/Huntly Reserve, Midland Hwy Epsom 3551 Youth Girls Academy: Program commencement Late April (TBA) Welcome & Registration, parent information session. Program continues weekly on Monday s at Epsom/Huntly Reserve until conclusion in late September (Subway Shield Players). Subway Shield Carnival in held in the September holidays in Gippsland. More information on the Subway Shield will follow later in the program. The Academy Program for Youth Girls players consists of 17 weeks of training, 2 recovery sessions (TBA), 3 education session and 2 rest weeks (TBA).

8 4. AFL Central Victoria Academy Match Schedule Central Victoria Academy Program Match Schedule: Bendigo Squad The Bendigo Central Vic Squad will play the following games followed by recovery sessions held at a venue to be decided: Current BJFL Inter-League games to continue (BJFL Players Only): Please Note: The Rochester & North Central Trials will be played as AFL Central Vic Academy Games. U12 Shepparton in Shepparton, Ballarat in Bendigo. U13 Shepparton in Shepparton, Ballarat in Bendigo. U14 Shepparton in Shepparton, Ballarat BFL in Bendigo. U15 Shepparton in Shepparton, Ballarat BFL in Bendigo. U16 Shepparton in Shepparton, Ballarat BFL in Bendigo. Youth Girls Shepparton in Shepparton, Ballarat BFL in Bendigo. Central Vic Academy: All Age Groups: U13/U14/U15/U16 U15s: V/Line Cup: Rochester Barwon (Geelong) North Central Trial Match (U15s only) U15 Bendigo Squad to play in the Regional V-Line Cup Selection Carnival against North Central, Central Murray & Sunraysia (an additional 3 games). U15 Pioneer Squads selected players from the Central Vic U15 Squad (Bendigo & North Central) will play in 2 Regional V-Line Cup teams with representatives from Goulbourn Murray (Echuca Squad only), Central Murray & Sunraysia (an additional 2 games). HDFL V LVFNL U15/U18 June 5 th, venue TBA Additional games maybe arranged for age groups against possible opponents including: Goulbourn Murray, Sunraysia, Central Murray, Wimmera Regions.

9 5. The Central Victoria Academy Program Objectives The objectives of the Junior Academy Program will be as follows: Increase the depth of talent within the BJFL, BFNL, LVFL, HDFL and NCFL Junior competitions through exposing more players to a higher level of training, participation & coaching. Increase the standard of competition within the various junior leagues through up skilling players, giving them confidence to play at a higher standard of competition. At representative level we strive to influence the on-field behaviour & values of young players. Through the Academy we hope to extend this influence by providing a high quality training and playing environment. Extend and improve the quality of coaching within the BJFL, BFNL, LVFL, HDFL & NCFL Junior competitions by involving more coaches in the Academy than can typically be catered for at club level. In doing so we aspire to Expand the opportunity for more players to be considered for representative football. Develop an elite talent pathway link for prospective inter-league players. The Academy is designed to complement the various Inter-league programs in the same way that the Inter-league program complements the elite programs within the TAC pathways.

10 5. The Central Victoria Academy Program Objectives.Continued. 1. Provide a forum for coaches to be exposed to and mentored by more senior and experienced coaches, ideally influencing their behaviours in a positive manner when coaching at local or representative level. 2. Provide a forum for coaches to interact and build relationships between clubs so that the competitive nature of coaching can be tempered by the experience of coaching together. Collaboration and co-operation is a better outcome than conflict. 3. Provide an environment that promotes appropriate behaviour from coaches to players. 4. Develop strong links between Central Victoria Australian Football Coaches Association (CV AFCA) to academy coaches & to local community club coaches.

11 6. AFL Central Victoria Academy Philosophy Academy Philosophy: Young participants play football for a variety of reasons but primarily for fun, enjoyment and a sense of team. It is a privileged position to assist young players to achieve these goals. This is not a role to be taken lightly as their experience at your junior football club or in the case of the AFL Central Victoria Academy will have a strong bearing on whether or not they will have the confidence and skill to progress to senior football at some time in the future. The Coaching Philosophy at the AFL Central Victoria Academy is all about player development & enjoying the process of this development. We must continue to build upon these foundations through maintaining a positive & enjoyable learning environment at all times. Team sports have long been recognized for their ability to help mould the values and work ethic of young people for future years. Whether or not children continue to play team sport as an adult, it is often the lessons they learn about team work as a young participant in sport that stands them in good stead for the workplace and life in general. It helps teach the importance of never giving up irrespective of the circumstances, always striving for one s personal best. As a region we define success not necessarily in our win/loss ratio, but in the endeavours of our players and the support structures that clubs put in place around each of their teams. We define success in terms of skill mastery as well as making a contribution to the broader personal development of our players. AFL Central Victoria Academy goals are for each player to exit our academy program a better player & a better person! Academy Philosophy & Values 1. Team 1 st 2. Encouragement & Team Spirit 3. Responsibility (ready to train/play) 4. Achievement (best effort/performance) 5. Enjoyment 6. Respect & Discipline 7. Work Ethic (assists achievement) 8. Continual Improvement

12 6. AFL Central Victoria Academy Philosophy Continued.. The Next Contest: Control the Controllable Outcomes The principle of the Next Contest is all about focussing positive energies on what outcomes the player can in fact influence. A player cannot change an event that has just passed. Whether that is a dropped mark, a missed shot at goal, a duffed handball or a poor umpiring decision - history cannot be changed. The only positive influence a player can have after an event is the Next Contest. It is an extension of the principle of Respect - no player deliberately goes out and tries to make a mistake, nor do umpires. So any energy spent abusing team mates, umpires or being distracted by supporters is simply wasted energy. Sadly too many coaches, players and supporters focus on a mistake and seek to place blame either on a team mate or invariably an umpire. In junior football, this is just not on. This is a behavioural outcome that AFL Central Victoria is aiming to chance for all participants in the Academy Program and the wider football community. Whenever a mistake is made the catchphrase we want to encourage players to adopt is Next Contest. If a team mate or an umpire makes a mistake we want the coach and his team mates around him to encourage him with the catchphrase Next Contest. Ideally if coaches adopt this mantra, players will start to adopt this mantra, then so too will his team mates. The intention is to take the focus from an error to a positive outcome. PLAYERS RULES & VALUES Continued. When a coach is speaking all players are actively listening: Eyes and Ears Swearing at any level is not acceptable Respect is a cornerstone of Junior Football We can only influence the Next Contest Prepare in advance of every session We rest past the cones not before When the whistle blows players run in to the coach Always encourage and support your team

13 7. Academy Benchmarking & Player Assessment Benchmarking & Testing The focus of the AFL Central Vic Academy skills program is kicking, Marking, Handballing, Clean Hands, Pace & Agility. To Assist the coaching & development of these areas the following testing and benchmarking will be part of the Academy Program. Fitness Testing Fitness tests will include; 20m Sprint Test, Agility Test, Push-Up Test and Time Trial to gage where each players fitness strength & weaknesses are at. This testing is also completed as a developmental experience to prepare for later elite talent pathway testing. Skills Testing Skills tests will include (if possible); The Buckley Kicking Test, The Clean Hands Skills Test (handball) Set-Shot & Running Goal Kicking Game Day Footage As a teaching tool, footage will be taken and cut using the Sports-clip-maker of players individual performance during games (if available to be used). AFL CV will notify parent if & when individual footage can be collected as not all players will have footage. This technology will also be used for analysing team components including; kick-ins, stoppages etc.. Feedback & Goal setting An important part of the Academy program will be feedback and goal setting. Coaches and players will set goals and review after skills testing and games. Some of this feedback will be informal, however all players will receive a formal feedback and goal setting report at the conclusion of the program. Rick Coburn AFL CV FDM RANK THE PLAYERS ABILITY IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS. 1=POOR, 2=BELOW EXPECTATION, 3= AT EXPECTATION, 4=ABOVE EXPECTATION, 5=OUTSTANDING PLAYERS Name Overall Ranking Position Ranking 11: FITNESS (Strength) 11: FITNESS (Speed) 11: FITNESS (Endurance) 10: LISTENS TO COACHES 10: ATTATUDE/CULTURE 9: INTENSITY 8: COMPETITIVNESS 7: ABILITY TO SPREAD 6: JUDGE BALL IN FLIGHT 5: READING THE PLAY (Not in possession) 5: DECISION MAKING (In possession) 4: TACKLING 4: DEFENSIVE SKILLS / CORALLING 3: GROUND BALLS (Clean hands below the knees) 3: MARK (Contested, Uncontested, on lead)_ 2: CONTESTED BALL 1: HANDBALL - (Preferred and non preferred) 1: KICKING - (Preferred and non preferred) OTHER NOTES

14 1. Central Vic Academy Program Overview Phase 1 Selection (October-February) Nominations Round 1 Bendigo Squads initial automatic nominations & Invites (all age groups) Nominations Round 2 Club nominations & invites to trial (all age groups) Trials Depending on numbers Selection Trials will be held in February (all age groups) Nominations Round 3 Players performing well in local club footy may be invited into the academy (all age groups). Clubs to contact Rick Coburn Phase 2 Training (March-June) Bendigo Squad Training commences on March 7 th (U12s, U13s, U14s, U15s) Youth Girls training to commence in April 16s training to commence in April Phase 3 Competition (May-June) Bendigo Squad Rochester (U12s, U13s, U14s, U15s & U16s) Shepparton (U12s, U13s, U14s, U15s, U16s & YG) Goldfields Cup (U12s, U13s, U14s, U15s, U16s & YG) Barwon (U13, U14, U15, U16 & YG) Additional Games TBA: including V/Line Cup & Subway Shield Extra games could also include the Goulbourn Murray, Central Murray & Sunraysia

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19 2016 AFL Central Victoria Junior Academy Calendar Phase 1 M T W TH F SAT SUN February 29 th 1 st 2 nd 3 rd 4 th 5 th 6 th March Week 1 7 th U12/U13/U14 /U15 Info Night 4:45 8 th 9 th NC Squad commences 10 th 11 th 12 th 13 th Week 2 AFL CC th U12/U13 No Training 15 th 16 th U14/U15 4:45 17 th 18 th 19 st 20 th Week 3 21 st U12/U13 4:45 22 nd 23 rd U14/U15 4:45 24 th 25 th Good Friday 26 th 27 th Week 4 28 th U12/U13 No Training 29 st 30 th U14/U15 No Training 31 st

20 2016 AFL Central Victoria Junior Academy Calendar Phase 1 M T W TH F SAT SUN April 1 st 2 nd 3 rd Week 5 4 th U14s - Epsom No Training U12/U13 5 th 6 th U14 - GM Carnival U15 - No Training 7 th 8 th 9 th 10 th Week 6 11 th U12/U13 4:45 12 th 13 th U14/U15 4:45 14 th 15 th 16 th Week 7 18 th U12/U13-4:45 19 th 20 th U14/U15 Epsom Training - 4:45 21 st 22 nd 23 rd 24 th Week 8 25 th No Training 26 th U12/U13 Education - La Trobe U16 Epsom 27 th U14 Education session U15 Bridgewater 28 th 29 th 30 th

21 2016 AFL Central Victoria Junior Academy Calendar Phase 2 M T W TH F SAT SUN May Week 9 Week 10 Week 11 Week 12 Week 13 2 nd Castlemaine U12/U13 Training 4:45 9 th U12/U13 Epsom Training 4:45 16 th U12/U13 Recovery Training 4:45 23 rd U12/U13 4:45 30 th U12/U13 Epsom 4:45 3 rd U16/YG Epsom Training 4:45 10 th U16/YG Epsom Training 4:45 17 th U16/YG Epsom Training 4:45 24 th U16/YG 4:45 31 st U14/U15 Epsom 4:45 4 th Kyneton U14/U15 Training 4:45 11 th U14/U15 Epsom Training 4:45 18 th U14 - Recovery Training 4:45 U15 Wedderburn 5:15 25 th U14/U15 Epsom Training 4:45 1 st 5 th 6 th 7 th 8 th 12 th LVFNL Junior Dev Training TBC 13 th 14 th 15 th 19 th 20 th 21 st Senior Interleague Weekend Rochester CV Carnival (U12s, U13s, U14s,U16) Boort CV Carnival U15s 22 nd 26 th 27 th 28 th 29 th Bendigo V Shepparton (BJFL)

22 2016 AFL Central Victoria Junior Academy Calendar Phase 3 M T W TH F SAT SUN June 1 st U14-4:45 U15 Bridgewater 5:15 2 nd 3 rd 4 th 5 th HDFL/LVFNL Week 14 6 th U12/U13 YG 4:45 7 th U16/YG 4:45 8 th U14/U15 4:45 9 th 10 th 11 th 12 th Week th U12/U13 4:45 No Training 14 th U16/YG 4:45 15 th U14/U15 4:45 16 th 17 th 18 th Ballarat V Bendigo (BJFL) 19 th Week th U12/U14/U15 / YG Education La Trobe 4:45 21 st 22 nd U13/U14 & U16 Education La Trobe 4:45 U15s Bridgewater 23 rd 24 th 25 th U15 V- Line Regional Cup Carnival QEO 26 th Week th U15 V-Line Regional Cup Carnival -Mildura 28 th U15 V-Line Regional Cup Carnival 29 th U15 V-Line Regional Cup Carnival 30

23 2016 AFL Central Victoria Junior Academy Calendar Phase 3 M T W TH F SAT SUN July 1 st 2 nd 3 rd Week 18 Week 19 Week 20 4 th School Hols 11 th U16/YG Education La Trobe 5-7 TBA 18 th SSV U15 State 5 th School Hols 12 th 13 th U12 /U13/U14/ 15 Education La Trobe 4:30 TBA 19 th SSV U15 State 6 th 7 th 8 th 9 th Country V Metro U16/U23 Game th SSV U15 State 14 th 15 th 16 th 21 st SSV U15 State 22 nd SSV U15 State SSV U15 State TBA 23 rd U15 Pioneers Camp? Week th 26 th 27 th 28th 29 th 30 th U15 Pioneers Camp? 10 th CV Squad Games (U12s, U13, U14, U15, U16, YG) V Geelong 17 th SSV U15 State TBA 24 th U15 Pioneers Camp? HDFNL V NC TBC 31st U15 Pioneers Camp?

24 2016 AFL Central Victoria Junior Academy Calendar Phase 3 M T W TH F SAT SUN August Week 22 1 st 2 nd Week 23 8 th 9 th YG Epsom 5-7 YG 4:30 Week 24 15th 16th YG 4:30 Week 25 22nd 23rd YG 4:30 Week th 30 th YG Epsom 4:30 3 rd 4 th 5 th 6 th 7 th 10 th 11 th 12 th 13 th U15 Pioneers Training? 17 th 18 th 19 st 20 th 21 st 24 th 25 th 26 th 27 th 28 th 31 st 14 th U15 Pioneers Training?

25 2016 AFL Central Victoria Academy Calendar Phase 4 M T W TH F SAT SUN September Week 26 Week 27 5 th 6 th Week th 13 th Week 29 Week th School Hols 26th School Hols V-Line Cup & Youth Girls Shield U15/YG Epsom Training 4:30 U15/YG Epsom Training 4:30 20 th U15/YG Epsom Training 4:30 27 th V-Line Cup Gippsland 1 st 2 nd 3 rd 4 th U15 Pioneers Training? 7 th 8 th 9 th 10 th 11 th U15 Pioneers Training? 14 th 15 th 16 th 17 th 18 th U15 Pioneers Training? 21 st 22 nd 23 rd 24 th 25 th 28 th V-Line Cup Gippsland 29 th V-Line Cup Gippsland 30 th U15 Pioneers Training

26 Appendix 1 Academy Benchmarking & Assessment Agility Test A specific slalom-type agility test has been developed for AFL, which involves running in and out and around obstacles over roughly 40 meters in total. This test is part of the Australian Rules Football (AFL) draft camp. o purpose: this is a test of overall agility, including speed, quickness, flexibility, change of direction and body control. o equipment required: timing gates, measuring tape, masking tape, a flat non-slip surface, 5 obstacles made of PVC piping (10-12 cm diameter) with a 25cm base and approximately 1.1m high. The obstacles are weighted internally at the bottom of the piping to increase stability. o procedure: A zig-zag course is set up in and around five obstacles, as illustrated in the diagram. A set of electronic timing gates are placed at the start and finish. Masking tape should be placed on the floor at two corners of the obstacle so it can be accurately re-positioned if it is knocked over. After a short warm-up, the players should have a practice trial at 50% effort to familiarize themselves with the course. When ready, they start from a stationary, upright position with one foot on the starting line, aligned with first timing gate. The player then weaves in and out of the obstacles and should avoid touching or moving the obstacles in any way. If this occurs the test is stopped and restarted. Two trials are allowed, with 2-3 minutes recovery between trials. o scoring: The time to complete the test in seconds (to two decimal places) is recorded. The score is the best time of two trials. o target population: This test used to be part of the AFL draft camp, though it would be suitable for athletes involved in many team sports where agility is important such as other football codes, basketball, hockey, and rugby.

27 Appendix 2 Academy Benchmarking & Player Assessment Continued Nathan Buckley Draft Camp Kicking Test The test involves 6 targets ranging from 20-40m with kicks performed on both sides of the body. You are also scored on speed, accuracy, ball spin and trajectory. The highest rating you can get per kick is a 5 and the lowest score you can receive is a 1 with different criteria for each score. You receive the ball with your back to the markers and as you receive the ball you are given a particular marker to kick to such as left short, right medium, left long etc.

28 Appendix 3 Academy Benchmarking & Player Assessment Continued Clean Hands Skill Test Setting Up The Test The test should be conducted on a grass oval and in boots. The receive line for the take is 2m across the front. The release line is a further 3m in front of the receive line. The turn cone in between handballs is 3m back from the receive line. The Caller/Feeder, who feeds and calls which target each handball must go to is 8m from the receive line for rolled balls and 10m for kicked balls. The distances should be measured from the release line. o : 6m handball is measured at 45 degrees from corner to cone o : 8m handball is measured from corner to cone (in line with 6m cone) o : 10m handball is measured from corner to cone (in line with 6 & 8m cones) The player must release the ball and execute the handball by the release line, which is 3m from the receive line. The target players will be on the cones at 6m, 8m and 10m from the receive line. The scorer should stand at around 5m behind the Feeder/Caller, to best assess each take and handball. Running the Test 1. The test comprises of 6 takes and 6 handballs 2. Each player receives the ball and handballs to the respective targets at the call of the Feeder, 6 times to complete the test. 3. Every distance must be covered in the test. 4. The Caller/Feeder, feeds the ball in with the first 3 rolled (below knees) and the final 3 kicked. The aim of the receiving player is taking the ball cleanly at the receive line in all 6 trials. 5. The six calls will comprise of Short Left or Right (6m) Middle left or Right (8m) and Long Left or Right (10m) 6. Each take and handball is called randomly by the feeder/calleras the ball is released from the feeder/caller. 7. The player must concentrate on the call, take it cleanly and release the ball in the release zone, to the appropriate target with the appropriate hand. 8. Once the handball is executed, the player will jog back to the initial starting cone, 5m back from the receive line. 9. There is little need for rest and each test should take around 60 seconds. Scoring the Test 1. A target player stands on each cone at 6m, 8m and 10m 2. Each take and handball will be judged on the following criteria : 5 Points Excellent Clean take, quick execution with perfect spin & target not moving receiving ball at chest height. 4 Points Very Good Clean take, quick execution and good spin with target moving slightly to receive. 3 Points Good Clean take, satisfactory execution with target able to take the ball after moving. 2 Points Marginal Fumble but recovers to reach target with good technique. 1 Point Poor Fumbles and gets ball to target with poor technique

29 Appendix 4 AFL Central Victoria Academy Training Session Each week/session players follow a set training plan based on the following elements Session Focus: Date: 2/3/2015 Duration: 1:30 minutes When Players Arrive: Warm-up Card Number 1. Players participate in a range of skill and warm-up type drills before training commences with the main group. These activities assist skill development, touch & prepare players for the commencement of the training session. The Session 10 minutes Group Warm-up Coach & Coaching Point: Assistant Coach Strength & Conditioning / Core / Plyometric 10 minutes Fitness Staff/Assistant Coaches Cool-down/warm-down/stretch - 10 minutes. Fitness/Assistant Coaches Coaches notes: Skills 20 minutes Ground ball pick-ups Handball Kicking Marking Game Sense 15 minutes Game based training activities in teams Full Ground 15 minutes Full ground ball movement / game style type activities Positional Play Training Ruckwork / mid-field play / Forward and defensive play Coach & Coaching Point: All Coaches Coach & Coaching Point: All Coaches Coach & Coaching Point: Head Coach Coach & Coaching Point: Specialist Coaches Coaches Roles: Each session coaches divide responsibilities to maximise play/coach ratio Specialist Coach: Specialist coaches will assist the Academy Program offering expertise on Ruckwork, mid-field play, goal kicking, forward & defensive play on a rotational basis Skills Testing, filmed kicking analysis and fitness testing will also occur on a rotational basis Session Review: Each session will be reviewed by coaches, assisting future planning and post program player feedback Total Numbers: An attendance roll will be keep to assist coaches with individual player development and match selections