Youth Coaching Manual
YOUTH COACHING MANUAL YOUTH COACHING MANUAL Editorial contributions by Istvan Bayli, Mark Boyce, Jim Cail, Michelle Cort, Andrew Dillon, Brian Douge, Andrew Fuller, Anton Grbac, Steve Hargrave, Sarah Lantz, Nello Marino, Geoff Munro, Michelle Paccagnella, Adrian Panozzo, David Parkin, Steve Reissig, Peter Schwab, Yvette Shaw, Kevin Sheehan, Matt Stevic, Dean Warren, Lawrie Woodman and Terry Wheeler PUBLISHED BY THE AUSTRALIAN FOOTBALL LEAGUE General Manager - People, Customer and Community: Dorothy Hisgrove Coaching Development Manager: Lawrie Woodman National Development Manager: Josh Vanderloo State Coaching Managers: Jack Barry (QLD), Wally Gallio (NT), Glen Morley (WA), Benton Phillips (SA), Nick Probert (TAS), Jason Saddington (NSW/ACT), Steve Teakel (VIC) Research: Matt Stevic Content Management: Lawrie Woodman Photography: AFL Photos Copyright 2014 – Australian Football League This information has been prepared by and on behalf of the Australian Football League (AFL) for the purpose of general information. Although the AFL has taken care in its preparation, any person or entity should use this information as a guide only and should obtain appropriate professional advice if required. The AFL does not accept any liability or responsibility for any resulting loss suffered by any reader except where liability cannot be excluded under statute. AFL YOUTH COACHING MANUAL 3 Keeping them playing By Brad Johnson, AFL National Academy High Performance Coach Welcome to the AFL Youth Coaching Manual. I know you will find it an invaluable resource as you embark, or continue, on your adventure of coaching young footballers of secondary school age. Adolescence is an incredibly important and challenging time in the lives of young people. It is a time when we need to maintain their involvement in our great game and, as a coach; you will play a vital role in their development and enjoyment of the game.
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