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H.R.F.C.A. 2014 Executive & Committee President: Brian Brown, Vice President: Leigh McCluskey Treasurer: Howard Looney COMMITTEE Peter Mulheron Peter Allan Co-ordinator: Alan Thompson 0419 103176(m) Email: Alan.Thompson@aflvic.com.au Alan Thompson HRFCA Coordinator Leigh McCluskey Vice President Our Valued Sponsors MAJOR SPONSORS MACEY S BISTRO Warrnambool VICTORIAN GROUP TRAINING Colac MATTHEWS PETROLEUM Warrnambool McNEIL S BP RAGLAN PARADE W bool WARRNAMBOOL CHEESE & BUTTER SUBWAY Warrnambool MIDDENDORP ELECTRICAL Warrnambool GRANT PICONE S PHARMACY Terang DEAKIN UNIVERSITY Warrnambool COLE S COACHES Warrnambool TYREPOWER Warrnambool LIFE TIME TROPHIES Warrnambool WARRNAMBOOL SOLAR SHOP SOUTH WEST CREDIT Warrnambool W BOOL RV CARAVAN CENTRE RADIO 3YB WARRNAMBOOL CHEESE & BUTTER IAN ZEUNERT PHYSIOTHERAPIST W bool HRFCA May Apr 2014 2013
A Message from the President Welcome to the first addition of our Coaches Association Newsletter for 2014. Firstly I want to congratulate those people who have taken on coaching at their club or school for the first time. It is a big commitment but I know it is one you will get plenty of satisfaction out of across the course of the season. Being able to watch footballers, both young and old, develop across the course of the year can be a very rewarding experience and one that I would highly recommend for anybody who may be thinking about getting involved in these types of roles in the future. Clubs are always looking for people who are positive role models who can make a difference in helping support and encourage the younger people within their community. I hope the early part of the season is progressing well for all of you even though the win/loss ratio may not be what you wanted at this stage of the year. If you are in this position remember there is plenty of time to redeem your team s position on the ladder so it is important to stay focused on the goals that have been set for your club or team for this year. It is great to see we now have 317 members in our association. This number is growing so that is fantastic and clearly indicates the importance that coach s place on keeping informed about the variety of different elements involved with coaching. It is through reading these types of articles and being aware of successful things that others are doing that our coaches are able continually update their skill set associated with the task of coaching. This is further emphasized by the number we had attend our Level One Youth/Senior Coaching Course on March 23 rd at Emmanuel College. We had 71 coaches in attendance who had the opportunity to listen to Ray McLean from Leading Teams and David Loader, who is the coach of the Ballarat Rebels in the Under 18 TAC Competition. This number is a really pleasing and indicates the passion our coaches have to do the best they possibly can in the roles they have at their football club. I want to take this opportunity to acknowledge and congratulate the winners of the different categories in our Coach of the Year Awards for 2013. Jo Barfus from Emmanuel Hawks was our Auskick winner. Andrew McCombe from West Warrnambool Primary School won the Junior Coach of the Year while Graeme Twaddle from the North Warrnambool Eagles was the winner in the Youth section. Finally, Wayne Robertson from the Cobden Football/Netball Club was victorious in the senior section. It is important that we have the opportunity to recognize the great work our coaches do in fostering football throughout our region. Finally, I want to again thank our major sponsors for 2014. Ace Radio 882 3YB (Peter Headen) and Macey s Bistro (Peter Walsh) continue to provide excellent support to our association. In addition, I want to thank our other local sponsors and strongly encourage all our members to support all of these businesses, as we would not exist without their valuable support. All the best for the remainder of the year and always stay focused on the bigger picture of developing the footballers you are working with. Remember if you are looking for resources that might be helpful in your coaching role to contact Alan Thompson who has a variety of these types of things or can put you onto them. President Brian Brown Message From AFL Western District General Manager Lachy Patterson There is little doubt of the importance our football coaches play in the success of football clubs throughout the Western District. While some may think of a coach simply as a person to move the cones around at training and 'bark' orders from the sidelines, the truth is vastly different. Coaches play many roles in country football clubs - tacticians, mentors, marketers, fundraisers, and in some cases a father figure for young players. The list of jobs is endless and the value to a local community immense. It is for this reason the AFL Western District Commission fully supports the work undertaken by the Hampden Region Football Coaches Association. The Association's executive works hard to provide a high level of support for our local coaches including accreditation, continual education options, high level guest speakers and presenters and support structures for coaches at all levels. All the best to all of our coaches from Auskick level through to senior football in season 2014 and be sure to call on the Coaches Association should you require any assistance. Lachy Patterson Region General Manager AFL Western District HRFCA April 2014
AFL Player Visits Geelong FC Warrnambool Subway owner Anton Lucas with Geelong players Steve Johnson, James Bartel & Mitch Duncan at his store. Thanks to Anton and his staff for provided free Subway to all players for lunch. Geelong FC players George Horlin-Smith, Josh Caddy & Lincoln McCarthy visit Warrnambool Special Development School during their March player visits to the Region. HRFCA April May 2013 2014
2014 LEVEL ONE COACHING COURSE - EMMANUEL COLLEGE WARRNAMBOOL David Loader (Ballarat Rebels TAC Coach) conducts his session on Team Play & Tactics to the 100 Western District coaches who attended the coaching course on Sunday 23rd March. HAMPDEN REGION FOOTBALL COACHES ASSOCIATION COACHING SEMINARS 2014 WEDNESDAY - May 21 st 7.00pm 9.00pm EMMANUEL COLLEGE 42 CANTERBURY ROAD, WARRNAMBOOL WEDNESDAY - May 28 th 7.00pm 9.00pm SACRED HEART PS 125 HART STREET, COLAC Game Sense Drills Forwards (creating space for forwards) Backs (running from back) Mids (clearances) CONDUCTED BY GEELONG FC Senior Assistant Coaches Dale Amos & Max Rooke Available to all football coaches & player leadership groups Contact your club administrator for application forms (Attending clubs will receive a free Groundwork The Winning Edge book) HRFCA April 2014
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COACH OF THE YEAR 2013 The 2013 HRFCA Coach of the Year presentation was held on Sunday 15th September in conjunction with the Hampden FNL Maskell Medal count at City Memorial Bowls club, Warrnambool. The four categories of awards presented on the day were Auskick, Junior, Youth & Senior. Congratulations to the following coaches on their successful year of coaching. Senior Coach of the Year Wayne Roberson Cobden FNC Senior coach of the Cobden FNC following extensive coaching involvement with the club s U/16/, U/18 and reserves teams. Coached the Irrewarra Beeac FNC to two grand finals appearances following 20 year of non-finals involvement for the club. As senior coach in 2012, the club reached the Grand Final with a very young list six eligible U/18 players in a side that had sixteen players 22 years of age or younger. Continually develops young players to become successful senior footballers. Places great emphasis on providing a pathway for all district players to play Hampden Leagues through active recruiting and engaging all players in preseason activities Youth Coach of the Year Graeme Twaddle North Warrnambool Eagles FNC U/18 Highly regarded coach of the emerging club s U/18 Dedicated clubman and committee member respected by everyone at North Stresses basic skill development, team oriented strategies and maximum participation. Uses a mentor approach with the involvement of past players. Plans training to fully engage all participants with group work and targeted game strategies. Continually works on positive attitudes and a team focus. Junior Coach of the Year Andrew McCombe, Warrnambool West PS Highly passionate about children maximising their participation in sport. A Physical Education Teacher and the local primary school representative on the Greater Western Region Sports Association. Very supportive in the advancement of local primary school sport and the continuing development of Aussie Footy as an after school program. Stresses team play, skill development and a positive attitude within a safe and inclusive environment. Auskick Coach of the Year Jo Barfus-McCoy, Hawks Auskick Hawks Auskick coordinator for 2 years Linked weekly clinic to the local primary school which has significantly increased the registrations and participation to 80. Known for his organisational and communication skills with a focus on respect and good sportsmanship both on the field and in the way they contact themselves in their daily lives. Has organised additional activities including half time rules games at local football matches and at Simonds Stadium, participant BBQ s following clinics and family presentation nights. HRFCA Sep April 2013 2014
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