2014 AFL NATIONAL COACHING CONFERENCE OVAL, JANUARY 31 - FEBRUARY 2 2014 AFL NATIONAL COACHING CONFERENCE ADELAIDE OVAL, JANUARY 31 - FEBRUARY 2

Carlton Senior Coach Michael Malthouse opened the 2013 AFL National Coaching Conference

WELCOME GENERAL INFORMATION PRESENTERS The influence and impact of Australian The conference will be conducted at the Presenters at the 2014 AFL National Football coaches continues to grow. Adelaide Oval in Adelaide from Friday, Coaching Conference include: Coaches have a significant impact on a January 31 (evening) - Sunday, February kkCurrent AFL Senior Coaches – player’s development and, more importantly, 2, 2014. The program is aimed at giving (Adelaide Crows), their enjoyment of the game. Coaches Australian Football coaches an opportunity (Port Adelaide) establish the environment in which the game to access the most up-to-date coaching kkAFL Club Chairman – is played and are capable of influencing methods and practices. David Koch (Port Adelaide) support staff, club administrators, parents The conference program will provide the kkAFL General Manager of Football and supporters. latest information about the art and science Operations – Mark Evans (AFL) The coach’s approach when teaching players of coaching Australian Football, presented kkAFL High Performance Manager how to play Australian Football is a major by some of the top coaches and specialists – Darren Burgess (Port Adelaide) factor in a player continuing to improve as in the game. It includes practical sessions kkFormer Coach of the World Champion a footballer. and formal presentations from experts Opals Basketball Team – Jan Stirling on their areas of coaching. Gaelic Athletic Association – Niall Moyna With the development of all coaches kk Former AFL Senior Coaches – Stan Alves critical to the success of Australian Football, The program will also outline physical and kk I am pleased to invite you to the 12th annual skill-development techniques for players, (AFL Coaching Ambassador), AFL National Coaching Conference. high-performance management planning, (AFLCA), Peter Schwab (, as well as team and coach development. Head of Coaching and Development) The conference will be held from Friday 31st There are sessions for all coaches from junior January to Sunday 2nd February at the newly CONFERENCE PACKAGES and youth levels through to senior coaches, developed Adelaide Oval facility in Adelaide. high-performance managers and fitness Conference costs are detailed below. The 2014 program continues the tradition specialists. Accredited coach of giving coaches at all levels of football Whole conference $360 Includes Saturday night The program includes seven outstanding function access to some world-class presenters keynote addresses and over 30 optional Friday only $95 Does not include Saturday in great facilities. night function presentations and workshops spread over Saturday only $225 Does not include Saturday The conference will, once again, involve some five sessions. The program covers various night function outstanding presentations from coaching themes throughout the weekend including: Sunday only $170 Does not include Saturday night function experts within and outside our great game. kkGame-day strategy and tactics Non-accredited coach Please enjoy the 2014 AFL National kkKicking Whole conference $400 Includes Saturday night Coaching Conference. Coaching junior/youth players function kk Friday only $140 Does not include Saturday Andrew Demetriou kkCommunication and learning night function Saturday only $260 Does not include Saturday Australian Football League CEO kkCoaching philosophy and culture night function Sunday only $200 Does not include Saturday kkTraining skills and drills night function This event is an approved updating Dinner activity for AFL coaching accreditation. Saturday Night conference dinner $100

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