Foreword 3 SBHS Football Vision 4 SBHS Statement of Purpose 4 SBHS Values 4 SBHS Sport Philosophy 4 Player Commitment 5 Procedure in Event of Illness / Unable to Attend Training 5 Uniform 5 SBHS Kit and Colours 6 Player development - our future First Xl 6 Match / Game Day 9 Fixtures 9 Weekly Training Schedule 2017 10 Grounds 15 SBHS Football Code of Conduct 16 Parent and Guardian Guidelines / Code of Behaviour 17 Match Day Assistance 17 SBHS Football Committee 18 School Football Events 18 Parent Reps 19 Communication Channels 19 Do you have a news story to share? 19 Sponsors 19 School Officials and Representatives 20 Page 2
Foreword Welcome to Season 2017. The Football Handbook for Players and Parents contains essential information to guide you through the Football season. Selected information in this handbook is sourced from the SBHS Football Coaching Manual. Regular news updates are published in SBHS Football Newsletter, which you can subscribe to by emailing the SBHS Football Committee (sbhsfootball@gmail.com). Something else you'd like to see included in the handbook? We value your feedback so please speak to one of the SBHS Football Committee members. The SBHS Football Committee is working with SBHS to provide on an online central point for current Football information, news and event details. Good luck to all teams. Jason Hayhurst Technical Director and First XI Coach How a young player learns: He must be interested He should have enthusiasm He should have a set of good examples and good standards He will learn through correct practice He will learn through listening He will learn by being challenged Page 3
SBHS Football Vision Inspiring excellence in Football, on and off the field. SBHS Statement of Purpose SBHS is committed to developing boys into men who value integrity, excellence and who will serve their community and the world with competence, confidence and compassion. SBHS Values Commitment to learning excellence and creative thinking Sense of community and citizenship Appreciation of diversity Commitment to responsible leadership and teamwork Devotion to realising individual potential Respect for each other and our environment Esteem for our heritage SBHS Sport Philosophy SBHS students enjoy a wide range of sports designed to provide challenge, build friendships and which enable students to practice leadership, set and achieve goals and interact with their peers. Sport allows boys to work together as a team, to experience the joy of success and to learn to be gracious in defeat. Sport is an important ingredient in the formation of a student s identity and self-esteem. Most significantly, participation in organised school sport allows boys to feel a sense of belonging. SBHS is committed to a policy of participation with all students encouraged to take part in both a summer and winter activity to ensure they maintain a high level of fitness and balance their academic application. Teams are coached, managed and supervised by members of staff who may also coordinate the input of specialist coaches, parent volunteers and old scholars. The highest standards of sportsmanship, fair play, behaviour and dress are expected from all students representing SBHS and they do so with great pride and obvious spirit. SBHS is a member GPS and as such abides by the AAGPS Code of Practice http://aagps.nsw.edu.au/about/code-of-practice/ Page 4
Player Commitment Player development is key both for individuals and the growth of SBHS Football, however, schoolwork is also important. Please approach your coach if you have any concerns. Players commit for the full season Teams are entered into GPS competitions/leagues based on the numbers of players registering. Football players in Year 7 upwards are therefore expected to commit to both training and match days throughout terms 2 and 3. Lack of player commitment and parent support can put teams in jeopardy and the school reputation at risk. The Football season The Football season runs primarily in terms 2 and 3. Tours and camps usually fall outside of this during the school holidays. Preseason training First and second Xl players also have preseason training. Balancing club and school commitments Club players are encouraged to talk to their coach with regards to balancing their Football commitments. Procedure in Event of Illness / Unable to Attend Training Please remember training sessions are planned in advance, based on team numbers, which includes your involvement. Players that are unwell and unable to attend a training session must phone their coach in advance. Match day absence Players unable to attend a match must phone their coach ASAP. If the coach is unavailable please phone the Technical Director Jason Hayhurst or Master-In-Charge Mr. Tesoriero. Early notification is essential, especially on match day, as absences can negatively impact the team structure and alternative plans may need to be made. Highlight: You must contact your Coach if you will be absent from match day Uniform Players are to wear the school Football kit, which includes shirt, shorts and socks - available from the school uniform shop. Full tracksuit should be worn to and from games. Senior squad to wear full school uniform. Players should also bring adequate water / recovery drinks and wear sunscreen. Highlight: Senior Squads - full school uniform Juniors full tracksuit In addition players must have Football boots and shin pads (compulsory), available from most major sports stores. NB. Referees have the right to prevent a player without shin pads from playing matches. Page 5
SBHS Kit and Colours 1st & 2nd match kit SBHS match kit 1st & 2nd training kit Player development - our future First Xl Football development pathway: SBHS has incorporated the Football Federation Australia (FFA) National Football Curriculum into its development framework for the school s football program. As a general outline, the National Football Curriculum distinguishes 4 training Building Blocks to provide practical guidelines for coaches working at all levels of youth development in order to help answer questions such as: What are the mental and physical characteristics of players in the various development stages? What type of practices are best suited for specific age groups and why? How long should a session go for and how often should I train? How do I plan and design my sessions? What are points of interest when I coach my team during games? With the aim to: Develop technically proficient players Develop tactically aware, proactive players Transform the physical and direct style of youth football in Australia to a successful style based upon technique and creativity To instill a lifelong passion and love for football in young players To create a real football culture in Australia. The result of this approach must be future generations of players with the skills and habits to make Australia a successful contender on the World stage, Page 6
The 4 training building blocks are: The Discovery Phase The Skill Acquisition Phase The Game Training Phase The Performance Phase The Discovery Phase The focus of this phase is the general introduction of football to the player and to initially focus on the following skills: 1v1 Running with the Ball Striking the Ball The Skill Acquisition Phase The aim is to provide a solid foundation of technical skill. If a player does not gain this skill foundation during this phase it will be very difficult to make it up later. Skills in focus during this phase are: First Touch 1 v 1 Running with the Ball Striking the Ball The Game Training Phase The Game Training Phase has the objective of preparing players for senior football by teaching them to apply functional game skills in a team setting using 1-4-3-3 as the preferred formation. Another objective is to develop tactical awareness, perception and decision making through a game-related approach to training. Skills in focus within this phase are: Playing out form the Back Midfield Plan Attacking Disturbing/Pressuring Defending/Recapturing the Ball Transitioning (BP>BPO) Transitioning (BPO>BP) The Performance Phase Page 7
The aim is to prepare teams for a competitive environment where winning has become the main objective. In this phase, players train to focus on solving football problems, based on match analysis. Integration of football conditioning is also a key part of the phase. Skills in focus during this phase are: Big Games Middle Games Small Games More information on the FFA s building blocks can be found as follows: FFA Building Blocks/Development Plan The FFA National Football Curriculum can be found as follows: FFA National Football Curriculum Application of Building Blocks The following broadly illustrates how the Building Blocks will be applied throughout the different age groupings. However, this may vary according to factors such as: pre-existing skill levels, number of teams/players, speed of learning, etc. Performance Phase Game Training Phase Skill Acquisition Phase Discovery Phase U13 U14 U15 U16 Opens A A A A 1st B B B B 2nd C C C C 3rd D D D D 4th E E E E 5th F F F F 6th G G G G 7th H H H H 8th I I I I 9th J J J J 10th Generally, boys in the A/B teams will possess certain technical skills which allows them to be responsive to more performance related aspects of the game. Gradually, as boys progress through the age groups, they will naturally move through the different phases of the Building Blocks after consolidating what they learned from prior seasons. Page 8
Match / Game Day Players should arrive no later than 30 minutes prior to kick off for the benefit of the team and health and welfare of individual players. Prompt arrival enables the coach to confirm they have sufficient players for the match and when necessary adjust the team structure accordingly and do the final team briefing. Most importantly prompt arrival ensures all players are properly warmed up to minimize the risk of injury. All teams All players MUST stay for at least the first half of the next match on your field. It is important for the school that all players support their fellow team mates and to show High Spirit by being vocal in your support of the next team, no matter what age group or ability. Highlight: Arrive no later than 30 minutes before kick off Highlight: All players must stay to support at least the first half of the next match on your field Fixtures Weekly results are published in SBHS News. First Xl fixtures and results are also published on the AAGPS website 2017 Football Draw Weekend #1 Trial 1 Trial 2 Plate' Rnd 1 Plate' Rnd 2 Plate' Rnd 3 25th March 1st April 29th April 6th May 13th May 20th May SPX - H E - T Term 1-Easter E - B/H N - I I - S K - I Others H - SACS Holidays SAC - G K - G J - K E - J with SPC - G Knox-I J - S E - N G - S Internals K - camps K - WC H - E G - H H - N Others to Oakhill - N? advise J & S holidays Round 1 Round 2 Round 3 Round 4 Round 5 Round 6 Round 7 27th May 3rd June 17th June 22nd July 29th July 5th August 12th August I - N H - I S - I Mid-Year I - G I - K I - E J - I S - K K - J E - K Holidays K - H J - E G - K K - N J - G G - E H - J S - J G - S N - J E - S E - H N - S G - N N - E N - H S - H H - G Page 9
Weekly Training Schedule 2017 Specialist Coaching Conditioning Schedule: Start Finish Day Team Trainer Location 3:45pm 4:15pm Monday 1 st 2 nd XI Jordon Hayhurst CP 10 (Mission Field) 4:15pm 4:45pm Monday 3 rd 4 th XI Jordon Hayhurst CP 10 (Mission Field) 1:00pm 2:00pm Wednesday U16 Jordon Hayhurst McKay 4 3:30pm 5:00pm Wednesday U13 Jordon Hayhurst MPW 3 (Anzac Parade) 1:00pm 3:00pm Thursday U14 Jordon Hayhurst CP 9 (Mission Field) Sports Physiotherapist Schedule: Start Finish Day Trainer Location Team 7:00am 8:55am Monday Adrian Room 901 All players Goal Keeping Schedule: Start Finish Day Trainer Location Team 1:00pm 3:00pm Wednesday TBC McKay 4 Opens 12:30pm 2:30pm Thursday Dominic Garnier MPW 1 U13 1:00pm 3:00pm Thursday TBC CP 9 (Mission Fields) U14 Football Teams 1 st XI: 3:15pm 5:00pm Monday CP 9 and 10 (Mission Field) Football Training 1:00pm 3:00pm Wednesday CP 9 and 10 (Mission Field) Football Training 7:30am 9:15am Friday MPW 3 (Anzac Parade side) Football Training 2 nd XI: 3:15pm 5:00pm Monday CP 9 and 10 (Mission Field) Football Training 1:00pm 3:00pm Wednesday CP 9 and 10 (Mission Field) Football Training 7:30am 9:15am Friday MPW 3 (Anzac Parade side) Football Training 3 rd XI: 3:15pm 5:00pm Monday CP 9 and 10 (Mission Field) Football Training 1:00pm 3:00pm Wednesday CP 9 and 10 (Mission Field) Football Training 7:30am 9:15am Friday MPW 3 (Anzac Parade side) Football Training 4 th XI: 3:15pm 5:00pm Monday CP 9 and 10 (Mission Field) Football Training 1:00pm 3:00pm Wednesday CP 9 and 10 (Mission Field) Football Training Page 10
5 th XI: 3:15pm 5:00pm Monday MPW 2 (Top Field) Football Training 1:00pm 3:00pm Wednesday MPW 2 (Top Field) Football Training 6 th XI: 3:15pm 5:00pm Monday MPW 2 (Top Field) Football Training 1:00pm 3:00pm Wednesday MPW 2 (Top Field) Football Training 7 th XI: 3:15pm 5:00pm Monday MPW 2 (Top Field) Football Training 1:00pm 3:00pm Wednesday MPW 2 (Top Field) Football Training 8 th XI: 3:15pm 5:00pm Monday MPW 3 (Anzac Parade) Football Training 1:00pm 3:00pm Wednesday MPW 3 (Anzac Parade) Football Training 9 th XI: 3:15pm 5:00pm Monday MPW 1 (South Dowling Road) Football Training 1:00pm 3:00pm Wednesday MPW 1 (South Dowling Road) Football Training 10 th XI: 3:15pm 5:00pm Monday MPW 1 (South Dowling Road) Football Training 1:00pm 3:00pm Wednesday MPW 1 (South Dowling Road) Football Training 11 th XI: 3:15pm 5:00pm Monday MPW 1 (South Dowling Road) Football Training 1:00pm 3:00pm Wednesday MPW 1 (South Dowling Road) Football Training 16A: 3:15pm 5:00pm Monday McKay Oval Football Training 1:00pm 3:00pm Wednesday McKay 4 Football Training 3:15pm 5:00pm Thursday MPW 3 (Anzac Parade) Football Training 16B: 3:15pm 5:00pm Monday McKay Oval Football Training 1:00pm 3:00pm Wednesday McKay 4 Football Training 3:15pm 5:00pm Thursday MPW 3 (Anzac Parade) Football Training 16C: 1:00pm 3:00pm Wednesday McKay 4 Football Training 3:15pm 5:00pm Thursday MPW 1 (South Dowling Road) Football Training Page 11
16D: 1:00pm 3:00pm Wednesday McKay 3 Football Training 3:15pm 5:00pm Thursday MPW 1 (South Dowling Road) Football Training 16E: 1:00pm 3:00pm Wednesday McKay 3 Football Training 3:15pm 5:00pm Thursday MPW 2 (furthest from the school) Football Training 16F: 1:00pm 3:00pm Wednesday McKay 2 Football Training 3:15pm 5:00pm Thursday MPW 2 (furthest from the school) Football Training 16G: 1:00pm 3:00pm Wednesday McKay 2 Football Training 3:15pm 5:00pm Thursday MPW 2 (furthest from the school) Football Training 15A: 7:15am 8:45am Tuesday MPW 1 (South Dowling Road) Football Training 3:15pm 5:00pm Wednesday CP 9 and 10 (Mission Field) Football Training 1:00p 3:00pm Thursday CP 4 (McKay) Football Training 15B: 3:15pm 5:00pm Monday McKay Oval (1) Football Training 3:15pm 5:00pm Wednesday CP 9 and 10 (Mission Field) Football Training 1:00p 3:00pm Thursday CP 4 (McKay) Football Training 15C: 3:15pm 5:00pm Wednesday CP 9 and 10 (Mission Field) Football Training 1:00p 3:00pm Thursday CP 4 (McKay) Football Training 15D: 3:15pm 5:00pm Wednesday CP 9 and 10 (Mission Field) Football Training 1:00p 3:00pm Thursday CP 2 (McKay) Football Training 15E: 3:15pm 5:00pm Wednesday McKay Oval (1) Football Training 1:00pm 3:00pm Thursday CP 2 (McKay) Football Training 15F: 3:15pm 5:00pm Wednesday McKay Oval (1) Football Training 1:00pm 3:00pm Thursday CP 3 (McKay) Football Training Page 12
15G: 3:15pm 5:00pm Wednesday McKay Oval (1) Football Training 1:00pm 3:00pm Thursday CP 3 (McKay) Football Training 14A: 7:15am 8:45am Tuesday MPW 3 (Anzac Parade) Football Training 1:00pm 3:00pm Thursday CP 9 (Mission Field) Football Training 7:30am 9:15am Friday MPW 1 (South Dowling side) Football Training 14B: 7:15am 8:45am Tuesday MPW 3 (Anzac Parade) Football Training 1:00pm 3:00pm Thursday CP 9 (Mission Field) Football Training 7:30am 9:15am Friday MPW 1 (South Dowling side) Football Training 14C: 3:15pm 5:00pm Wednesday CP 3 (McKay) Football Training 1:00pm 3:00pm Thursday CP 10 (Mission Field) Football Training 14D: 3:15pm 5:00pm Wednesday CP 3 (McKay) Football Training 1:00pm 3:00pm Thursday CP 10 (Mission Field) Football Training 14E: 3:15pm 5:00pm Wednesday CP 2 (McKay) Football Training 1:00pm 3:00pm Thursday CP 10(Mission Field) Football Training 14F: 3:15pm 5:00pm Wednesday CP 2 (McKay) Football Training 1:00pm 3:00pm Thursday CP 10 (Mission Field) Football Training 14G: 3:15pm 5:00pm Wednesday MPW 1 (South Dowling Road) Football Training 1:00pm 3:00pm Thursday MPW 1 (South Dowling Road) Football Training 13A: 3:15pm 5:00pm Monday MPW 4 (closest from the school) Football Training 3:15pm 5:00pm Wednesday MPW 3 (Anzac Parade) Football Training 1:00pm 3:00pm Thursday MPW 3 (Anzac Parade) Football Training Page 13
13B: 3:15pm 5:00pm Monday MPW 4 (closest from the school) Football Training 3:15pm 5:00pm Wednesday MPW 3 (Anzac Parade) Football Training 1:00pm 3:00pm Thursday MPW 3 (Anzac Parade) Football Training 13C: 3:15pm 5:00pm Wednesday MPW 3 (Anzac Parade) Football Training 1:00pm 3:00pm Thursday MPW 2 (furthest from the school) Football Training 13D: 3:15pm 5:00pm Wednesday MPW 2 (furthest from the school) Football Training 1:00pm 3:00pm Thursday MPW 2 (furthest from the school) Football Training 13E: 3:15pm 5:00pm Wednesday MPW 2 (furthest from the school) Football Training 1:00pm 3:00pm Thursday MPW 1 (South Dowling Road) Football Training 13F: 3:15pm 5:00pm Wednesday MPW 1 (South Dowling Road) Football Training 1:00pm 3:00pm Thursday MPW 1 (South Dowling Road) Football Training 13G: 3:15pm 5:00pm Wednesday MPW 1 (South Dowling Road) Football Training 1:00pm 3:00pm Thursday MPW 1 (South Dowling Road) Football Training Page 14
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SBHS Football Code of Conduct The SBHS Football code of conduct applies at all levels to ensure the highest standards of integrity and coaching of young players. All SBHS coaches, players & parents will conduct themselves in a manner that enhances the reputation of football in Australia. Coaches Deliver quality coaching Ensure safety and well-being of players Adopt role-model behaviour, specifically a professional attitude and positive approach Treat everyone equally Respect the rights, dignity and worth of every player regardless of their gender, ability, race, colour, religion, language, politics, national or ethnic origin Promote equality & stamp out discrimination, harassment or abuse in any form Value each player as an individual and develop them to reach their full potential Create a positive environment in which individuals feel motivated to participate and achieve Regularly review progress, learning and commitment Provide opportunities and reward commitment to competent players Recognise and maximize potential of exceptionally competent players Provide specialist skills to fast-track but not at the expense of a player s overall football education All training to be age specific Ensure a good balance between player, parent and the school s expectations Have good player and parent rapport and adhere to the schools code of conduct Adhere to GPS and FFA code of ethics. Players Should be motivated and willing to learn Take instruction and direction. Adopt a professional approach Adhere to GPS and FFA code of ethics. Football players at all times, whether training, at matches or on tour, are representatives of the School. Therefore, players are expected to uphold general school rules regarding behaviour and dress. Page 16
Parent and Guardian Guidelines / Code of Behaviour Parents and guardians can have a huge influence on children s attitudes and enjoyment of the game, so please be positive and encouraging. Children play Football because they love the game and therefore it should be fun. Don t expect too much to soon Players do not respond to highly critical adults Players should play because they want to not to please an adult Focus on success and performance remember Football is a team sport what did you contribute? Praise effort as well as improvement Promote effort and teamwork learn to accept results and be better for next time Do not get involved in negative shouting from the touchline Remove verbal and physical abuse from the game Never shout or ridicule for mistakes/losing lead by example applaud good play for your team and the opposition Avoid coaching your child during the game Recognise the efforts of all players, not just the most talented Respect the decisions of match officials and teach players to do the same Players should be able to express themselves, on and off the pitch, without the fear of rebuke from parents or coaches Recognise and value importance of your coach Adhere to the Football Code of Conduct. Please ensure that any medication needed to be taken by your child before, during or after training is readily available. When collecting players from the schools coaching sessions we ask you to please wait, at a distance, for the coach to finish his session/talk. We are sure you will recognize the need for these guidelines to ensure the safety and well being of all players in our care. Match Day Assistance You may have noticed a few dedicated volunteers, whose tireless efforts ensure our boys home ground matches can take place. So that our coaching team can concentrate on the players parents are asked to please get involved when you can specifically helping with the nets and corner flags. Highlight: Please volunteer to help to dress the fields with nets and corner flags Page 17
SBHS Football Committee Join our team of dedicated volunteers helping to put SBHS Football on the map! There are lots of ways to get involved regularly, occasionally or just on game day. The SBHS Football Committee needs you. We are a dedicated group of parents committed to the growth of Football in our community. Our aim is to provide support to the Football program and coaching team, raise funds for expenditure that falls outside the School budget and cheer on our players on match day. There are lots of ways to get involved, regularly, occasionally or just on match days. Join the committee, offer assistance for specific community or fundraising activities or simply come and meet us at our meetings and events. You don't need to be an expert in Football... in fact we leave that to our very capable coaching team! Contact: SBHS Football Committee (sbhsfootball@gmail.com) School Football Events Fundraising and social events The SBHS Football Committee hosts major events during the season including the End of Season Football Dinner. These social events for the SBHS Football community help raise valuable funds to support our rapidly growing Football program. All school families are invited; you don t need to be registered to play Football to join in the family fun. Football Parking The SBHS Football Programme is allocated football parking duties throughout the year to help raise funds for the P&C and various subcommittees. Parking is held whenever there is a public sporting event at the Sydney Football Stadium or the Sydney Cricket Grounds. Generally, the funds raised find their way back to the school s sporting programmes, including Football. The Football Committee sends a call for volunteers a week or so before a parking event and parents and boys within the football programme should volunteer to participate. End of season celebration dinner The annual Football Dinner is a wonderful occasion for families to celebrate SBHS Football season; players and parents from all teams across the school are warmly invited. This year our end of season dinner will be held on the afternoon of the First Xl derby against Sydney Grammar School for the first time. Tickets will be available closer to the event. Highlight: Boys earn 3 school award points whenever they volunteer Highlight: Book Saturday 12 August 2017 into your diary now Date: Saturday 12 August 2017 Venue: Centennial Parklands Details TBC Page 18
Parent Reps To improve communication between the school, coaches and their teams we have introduced parent reps for each team this year. This role includes collecting contact details for the team, handing out newsletters and event flyers on match days. Please speak to your son's coach if you would like to help. By default, the parent(s) of the Team Captain for each team will be automatically selected as a parent rep (unless an alternative can be found). Highlight: You are the Parent Rep if your son is the Team Captain Communication Channels Football information is communicated through the following channels: Fixtures: AAGPS and SBHS websites Results: SBHS weekly enews Parent reps: distribution of newsletters and event flyers etc Technical Director, MIC, coaches and school officials: refer to school officials and representatives Team app (download from Apple/Google) SBHS Twitter Do you have a news story to share? We d like to share all the successes and news from the SBHS Football community to help raise the profile of our players, teams and sport. Please send to the SBHS Football Committee. Sponsors SBHS Football is supported through the generosity of our sponsors. We are extremely grateful to our sponsors and encourage the SBHS Football community to support them in return. Please speak to a member of SBHS Football Committee if you are interested in becoming a sponsor. Page 19
School Officials and Representatives Master In Charge Geoff Tesoriero 0414 273 307 TesorieroG@sbhs.nsw.edu.au Technical Director Jason Hayhurst 0405 726 093 HayhurstJ@sbhs.nsw.edu.au Page 20