COACHING & DEVELOPMENT NEWS

5th September 2008
NCF Representative Players Presentation

Each year North Coast Football never have a lack of players being recognised for various achievements. This year was no different and it says something for the level of commitment by the players, the level of support provided by the parents as well as the great work being done by the NCF coaching staff.

The following players were members of the 2007/08 Johnny Warren program:
Georgia Burt, Jasmin Courtenay, Ashlie Deane, Riley Dillon, Jacob Hughes, Jacob Leslie, Lachlan Moye, Rebekah Oberleuter and Jerry Wish-Wilson.

Another group of players were recognized for the outstanding achievement of being selected into Northern NSW state & development squads.

U13 development boys:
Riley Dillon, Lachlan Moye and Jerry Wish-Wilson

U14 development boys:
Samuel Jarrett

U14 development girls:
Tayla Atkinson, Jasmin Courtenay, Keira Plumbe, Olivia Price and Brittany Rollanson

State U15 boys:
Matthew Hughes

State U15 girls:
Georgia Burt, Ashlie Deane, Sarah Marsden

State U17 girls:
Loran Caban

Ryan Cole and Michael Finlayson are former NCF players also selected into the state U14 boys squad, while another former player, Dashiel Carty has been selected into the state U15 boys squad.

Tom Gardiner won the most improved player award for the U13 boys with Jerry Wish-Wilson winning the coaches choice award.

Jasmin Courtenay won the most improved player award for the U14 boys with Timothy Higgins winning the coaches choice award.

Kiera Plumbe won the most improved player award for the U15 girls with Rebekah Kokaev winning the coaches choice award.

Rory Courtenay won the most improved player award for the U15/16 boys with Elliott Schmitt winning the coaches choice award.

The 2008 Director of Coaching's Encouragement Award went to Dorrigo's Sarah Marsden. Sarah is a quiet achiever. She gets on with her work in a very diligent manner. She’s a good listener and has an appetite for digesting knowledge.

Sarah achieved many successes this year, breaking into the Northern NSW U15 girls side, being a member of the NIAS soccer program, picking up a McDonalds Encouragement Award and also being selected into the open age NSW Combined Independent Schools state side that contested the NSW all schools titles in Sydney.

Below are some photos taken on the evening...
(click on image to enlarge)

Bruce Wallace
Director of Coaching
North Coast Football

14th August 2008
Youth Licence Course

A youth licence course is being held in Coffs Harbour at the Opal Cove ground, Korora on the following dates and times. The theory component will be held at Sportz Central (Bray Street Coffs Hbr) on Friday nights 10 & 17 October, commencing at 5:30pm.

Participants are invited to participate in the practical demonstrations. Participants that are unable to do so will be required to declare any medical impediment in writing. Health warnings are provided to participants when enrolling for the course. Participants are responsible for their own health and medical requirements.

Date	Time	Component
10 October	5:30 to 8:00pm	Theory  at Sports Central
11 October	9am to 4pm	Practical demonstrations  at Opal Cove, Korora
17 October	5:30 to 8:00pm	Theory  at Sportz Central
18 October	9am to 1pm	Coaches practical sessions  & practical demonstrations  at Opal Cove, Korora
19 October	9am to 1pm	Practical demonstrations  at Opal Cove, Korora
25 October	9am to 1pm	Coaches practical sessions  at Opal Cove, Korora

Course Learning Outcomes:

    Identify and coach basic technique and skill requirements of youth players

    Organise appropriate practices to improve basic technique performance

    Organise appropriate practices to improve basic attacking and defensive awareness

    Construct an effective training program which integrates development practices

    Demonstrate communication skills which facilitate effective individual or group involvement within practices

    Evaluate the effectiveness of your coaching session

    Evaluate the effectiveness of your coaching behaviour

Cost of the course is $170 per participant.

Course duration is a minimum 24 hours of practical demonstrations and theory component. A minimum of 14 participants is required in order for the course to proceed. A pre-requisite is that all participants must hold a minimum of a junior licence coaching certificate in order to register and attend. Any participant wishing to apply for recognition of prior learning must make an application for recognition of prior learning via David Smith, Football Manager, Northern NSW Football.

Clubs and/or coaches will need to confirm numbers (name & contact phone number of participant) to admin@northcoastfootball.com.au by no later than Friday 26 September 2008. Participants will be advised should the course be cancelled due to a lack of participant numbers.

Any technical inquiries are to be addressed to Bruce Wallace, NCF Director of Coaching on telephone 0413 084 125 or email bruce.wallace@ausport.gov.au



Bruce Wallace
Director of Coaching
North Coast Football

8th August 2008
Intensive Training Centre Selection Dates & Times


Coffs Harbour - York Street
Saturday 13 & 20 September 2008

Year Born	Time
1998	12 noon
1997	2pm
1995-96	3pm
1992-94	4pm

Grafton - Rushforth Park
Sunday 14 & 21 September 2008

Year Born	Time
1998	10am
1997	11am
1995-96	12 noon
1992-94	1pm

Players are requested to arrive 15 minutes prior to their session commencement time to have their names checked and attendance confirmed.

North Coast Football will also be nominating squads to play in the Northern NSW State Championship in 2009. This will comprise a series of home-and-away matches to be played against representative squads from other football zones. Proposed age groups are age 13 boys, age 14 boys, age 15 boys and age 15 girls. Girls aged 13 to 15 years (in 2009) are encouraged to nominate their availability for the age 15 girls squad.

Players missing out on selection into the Intensive Training Centre may wish to make themselves available for the NCF representative squad. If so, these players will need to advise NCF when confirming their attendance at the ITC selection trials.



Bruce Wallace
Director of Coaching
North Coast Football

29th July 2008
JDP Draw Sun Aug 3rd

The JDP draw for Sun 3rd August 2008 at York St, Coffs Harbour is now available.

Click on the following link to view: JDP Draw Sun Aug 3rd



Bruce Wallace
Director of Coaching
North Coast Football

23rd July 2008
Senior Coaching Licence Course

Senior Licence - Course Details

Course Event ID: 3649

Date/Details:
Sat 8 November 2008, 8:55am

Saturday & Sunday 8th and 9th November 2008, continuing Saturday & Sunday 6th & 7th December 2008 (venue may change) Enrolment pre-requisite: Current ASA Youth Licence with "Advance Pass" or recognised competencies (Dates for the final Assessment to be advised)

This is the first section of the course - there are two other components: Fitness for Soccer & Sports General or General Principles Level 2 (CHECK FOR ONLINE COURSES). Course subject to the required number of enrolments in order to go ahead

Instructor(s):
David Smith, John Sowter

Location:
Football Far North Coast (FFNC)
Lismore

Cost: $255

Other Info:
VENUE MAY CHANGE, APPLICANTS WILL BE ADVISED ASAP!
For further information please contact Northern NSW Football (Jacquie) 02 49640766
or email: footballadmin@northernnswfootball.com.au

A reminder that sunscreens, hats and drink bottles should be brought, and to provide their own lunches.
Payment can be made by forwarding a cheque made payable to:
Northern NSW Soccer Federation 235 Old Maitland Rd Hexham 2322
or credit card facility is available.
Please note to attend full payment has to be received minimum of 7 days prior to course commencing.

Pre-Requisite Info:
Candidates must have completed the Youth Licence and achieved an "Advanced Pass" or have current recognised overseas qualifications.

For more information, visit: coaching.footballaustralia.com.au

David Smith
Football Manager
Northern NSW Football

7th July 2008
Photos - Dev Squad Lismore

Below are some photos taken at Lismore on Sun July 6th 2008:
(click on pic title to to view)

NCF 11 Boys Central Squad with Steve Simpson

NCF 11 Boys Squad with John Newell & Mark Drew

NCF 12 Boys North Squad with Rees Duncan

NCF 12 Boys South Squad with Coach Jason Hillier

NCF 13 Girls Squad

Terry Allen
Media Officer
North Coast Football
Email: Terry Allen

1st July 2008
Local Girls get ready for National Titles


PHOTO: Photo (left to right): Sarah Marsden, Loren Caban, Ashli Deane, Georgia Burt.

Coffs Harbour is the host City for this weekend's Girls National Youth Championships in 17 years and 15 years football and locals who attend matches will be following with interest four players in particular who are from our region.

Northern NSW Football is entering its own team separate to the two other teams from NSW (NSW and NSW Country) and four players from North Coast Football were named after a gruelling selection camp held two weeks ago.

Loren Caban is a 16 year old student at CHEC and is the oldest player from NCF to be selected to play in the Nationals. Loren lives at Boambee and plays in the NCF team in the 15 years boys' competition. Loren is the only NCF registered player to be selected in the NNSW 17 years squad.

15 year old Ashli Deane is a student at South Grafton High and plays for NCF in the 16/17 years boys' competition. Ashli travels from Nymboida for training and games each week and will play in the NNSW 15 years team.

14 year old Sarah Marsden is a student at Coffs Harbour Christian Community School who breathes the fresh mountain air of home in Dorrigo. Sarah also plays for the NCF squad in the local 16/17 years boys' competition.

14 year old Georgia Burt is a Korora girl who attends Coffs Harbour High School. Georgia plays in the 15 years boys' competition for the NCF rep team.

The National Youth Championships is watched by some important people in Football Federation Australia and is considered the main pathway to possible selection in the Olympic team and eventually the Matildas.

The opening ceremony will be held at 8.30am on Saturday at BCU International Stadium, where all of the games are being played, followed by the first matches at 9.45am.

The NNSW 17 years squad has no time to waste, taking part in the very first match against Tasmania at 9.45am. The girls then have 24 hours to recover before a grudge match against NSW.

The NNSW 15 years squad plays its first match against Capital Football, from Canberra, at 11.30am on Saturday, then has a bye on Sunday before a Monday clash with Queensland kicking off at 1pm.

The Girls National Youth Championships conclude with Finals matches on Saturday July 12th which is a holiday for all juniors in North Coast Football. From everyone at North Coast Football, best of luck to our four girls taking part. Enjoy the experience, play fair and have fun.

Further details about the Championships can be found at:
National Youth Championships

Terry Allen
Media Officer
North Coast Football
Email: Terry Allen

27th June 2008
Football Scholarship Program

INTENSIVE
TRAINING
CENTRE

North Coast Football is offering a football scholarship program to all NCF registered players wishing to enhance their football development through participation in its Intensive Training Centre.

The Intensive Training Centre (ITC) will run at two locations, Grafton (northern region) to cater for players living in the Clarence Valley, and Coffs Harbour (southern region) for players living on the Coffs Coast. The ITC will accommodate the following age groups:

Academy Feeder Program - players aged 10 and 11 years (born 1997-98)

Academy Program - players aged 12 to 16 years (born 1992-96)

Players selected into the ITC will be registered to play with their local club side and will only be called upon to play for NCF at irregular intervals during the season.

The ITC will be a comprehensive training program that will be offered to players identified by NCF coaching staff seeking to develop their technical attributes and tactical awareness skills in a highly motive learning environment. The ITC will provide players with the opportunity to develop correct ball techniques in a stable learning environment that will initially provide a pressure free environment while the fundamentals are being learnt to an environment that will increase the pressure as competency levels increase.

Participating players will receive the following training regimes:

Speed, Agility & Quickness Development

SAQ development will be undertaken to enable players to become better athletes.

         introduce and reinforce football-specific techniques at match speed;

         reinforce basic co-ordination skills (fast feet, jumping, running &n turning);

         provide for quick reaction to visual, auditory and tactical stimuli;

         enhance anticipation through familiarity with typical game situations; and

         provide rapid attack/defence switching through exercises in tight spaces.

Technical Development:

Technical development will be undertaken to perfect technique for all players, irrespective of their playing position.

         ability appropriate full range of ball techniques, feints and fakes;

         controlled yet creative ball control;

         training that allows players to learn to play by playing; and

         techniques adapted at increased speed once the technical foundation is
         achieved.

Tactical Development:

Tactical development will be undertaken to encourage players to become versatile & creative.

         individual attack based training sessions as a precursor to group tactics;

         versatile, accurate high speed training activities;

         training activities that enable the player to exhibit confident, flexible ball
         control;

         training activities that build a solid attack with combination play;

         training activities that allow a player to move with the ball;

         training activities that provide opportunities to win the ball quickly; and

         training activities to promote creativity, independence and self-confidence.

ITC Programs on Offer:

Academy Feeder Program

Who: players aged 10 to 11 years (born 1997-98) at time of enrolment

Cost: $200 annum (~$3:50 per training session)

Training parameters will consist of a Summer program providing approximately 28 training sessions:

commencing mid October and running for 8 weeks, twice weekly (post season)

recommencing late January and running for 6 weeks, twice weekly (pre season)

Training parameters will consist of a Winter program providing approximately 28 training sessions:

commencing March, at the conclusion of the Summer program, and running through to August, once weekly plus some school holiday sessions (in season)

AFP players also have the choice and opportunity to train & play with their local club

Academy Program

Who: players aged 12 to 16 years (born 1992-96) at time of enrolment

Cost: $300 per annum (~$3:50 per training session)

Training parameters will consist of a Summer program providing approximately 28 training sessions:

commencing mid October and running for 8 weeks, twice weekly (post season)

recommencing late January and running for 6 weeks, twice weekly (pre season)

Training parameters will consist of a Winter program providing approximately 56 training sessions:

commencing March, at the conclusion of the Summer program, and running through to August, twice weekly plus some school holiday sessions (in season)

Academy players will be encouraged to restrict their training sessions to only involve the ITC training, however they will have the opportunity to play & train with their local club

ITC Player Numbers:

ITC player numbers will be restricted to no more than 76 players across the NCF Zone in order to provide all participating payers with the optimum learning environment.

Want to Know More:

ITC information sessions will be held at the following venues:

South Services Club Grafton on 1 August commencing at 6pm

Coffs Harbour Ex Services Club on 7 August commencing at 6pm

Player selection trials will be advised during the information sessions.

For further information contact NCF Coaching & Development Manager, Bruce Wallace on 0413 084 125 or the NCF Grafton office (Monday & Wednesday) on 6643 4700 or the NCF Coffs Harbour office (Monday to Friday) on 6651 2159.

The above information is available for download:
(to download, 'right click' on the filename & choose 'Save target as...')

NCF ITC Fact Sheet
(Microsoft Word file, 55kb)



Bruce Wallace
Director of Coaching
North Coast Football

27th June 2008 - updated 3/7
Junior Licence Course

There will be a Junior Licence Course for interested coaches on the following dates:

NB: The majority of the course will now be held at Sportz Central, Bray Street Coffs Harbour.



The course consists of the following:

Junior Licence Course Objectives & Outcome
Identify the training requirements of the junior players
Identify the learning behaviours of junior players
Prepare a training session appropriate to the needs of the junior players
Facilitate the learning of the fundamentals techniques/skills
Identify basic safety and first aid requirements
Implement basic playing rules
Evaluate the effectiveness of their coaching behaviour

The cost of the course is $125 per participant. The NCFZ Management Committee has advised that NCF will assist clubs with this cost by contributing $50 per participant. A minimum of 14 candidates is required in order for the course to proceed.

At this stage, there are no plans to run a junior licence course in the Clarence Valley. However, if a sufficient number of candidates from Clarence clubs express an interest, a course may be organised in the Grafton area for early August.

Clubs will need to confirm numbers (name & contact phone number of candidates) to:
admin@northcoastfootball.com.au by no later than Friday 4th July.



Bruce Wallace
Director of Coaching
North Coast Football

25th June 2008
Dev Squad Draw July 6th Lismore

The draw for the FFNC Development Squad Meeting on July 6th 2008 at Riverview Park, Lismore is now available.

Click on the following link to view: Lismore Draw

Below is a screenshot from Google Maps of the ground location:



For a more detailed view, click on the following link: Riverview Park Lismore

Driving Guide:
Easiest way is from Casino. Turn off at Grafton & follow the road to Casino, then on to Lismore. Airport on left as you approach Lismore, Bunnings on right, then a roundabout. Go straight on. The ground is then on your right but there's a median strip in the middle of the road, so you can't turn right. Go up to the next roundabout, Union St, do a U-turn & then Riverview is 300m up on the left hand side.
- Above info courtesy of John Sowter, Coaching & Development Manager, FFNC.



Bruce Wallace
Director of Coaching
North Coast Football

17th June 2008
School Holiday GOALKEEPING Clinics

McDonalds Fast Feet Super Skills
School Holiday GOALKEEPING Clinics

STRICTLY LIMITED PLACES FOR GIRLS & BOYS AGED 9-13 YEARS

The goalkeeper is a unique and specialist position. They can use their hands; they have a complete view of the game; they dress and communicate differently. They jump, dive, fly, catch and punch. They throw themselves at kicking feet and nodding heads. Come along and participate in the Goalkeeping Program to develop your skills and agility.

Participants will receive:
16 hrs of programmed specialist goalkeeping technical development from NCF Goalkeeping Coach
the opportunity to be considered for the NCF Junior Development Program
McDonalds coaching certificate and encouragement awards
a BBQ lunch will be provided on the Thursday for all camp participants

COST: $75.00

LOCATIONS & TIMES:

WHERE	WHEN	TIME
Opal Cove Grounds, Korora	14 - 17 July 2008	9am to 1pm daily
Toormina Oval, Toormina	7 - 10 July 2008	9am to 1pm daily

Application Forms for each location are available for download below:
(to download, 'right click' on the filename & choose 'Save target as...')

FF Goalkeepers Clinic - Korora July 08
(Microsoft Word file, 54kb)

FF Goalkeeping Clinic - Toormina July 08
(Microsoft Word file, 55kb)

Nominations to attend the clinics will be treated on an as received basis. Places are to be restricted, see Application Form for details. Don't delay, get your application in NOW!

NOTE: ALL APPLICATION FORMS MUST BE SUBMITTED THROUGH THE NORTH COAST FOOTBALL OFFICE BY THE CLOSING DATE (see form) AS LATE APPLICATIONS MAY NOT BE ACCEPTED.

PLAYERS MUST BRING ALONG THEIR OWN BALL AS BALLS WILL NOT BE SUPPLIED

FOR FURTHER DETAILS PLEASE CONTACT:
North Coast Football - Ph: 6651 2159

For more info about David Curley & goalkeeping, see: NCF Goalkeeping Program



Bruce Wallace
Director of Coaching
North Coast Football

11th June 2008
School Holiday Coaching Clinics

McDonalds Fast Feet Super Skills
School Holiday Coaching Clinics

STRICTLY LIMITED PLACES FOR GIRLS & BOYS AGED 7-13 YEARS

Come along and participate in the North Coast Football's very successful junior development program to develop your speed & agility and learn the moves that made the great players famous while having heaps of fun.

Participants will receive:
16 hours of programmed technical development from NCF accredited coaches
the opportunity to be considered for the NCF Junior Development Program
McDonalds coaching certificate and encouragement awards
a BBQ lunch will be provided on the Thursday for all camp participants

COST: $75.00

LOCATIONS & TIMES:

WHERE	WHEN	TIME
Opal Cove Grounds, Korora	14 - 17 July 2008	9am to 1pm daily
Toormina Oval, Toormina	7 - 10 July 2008	9am to 1pm daily
Wherrett Park, Maclean	14 - 17 July 2008	9am to 1pm daily
Rushforth Park, Grafton	7 - 10 July 2008	9am to 1pm daily

Application Forms for each location are available for download below:
(to download, 'right click' on the filename & choose 'Save target as...')

FF Clinic - Korora July 08
(Microsoft Word file, 54kb)

FF Clinic - Toormina July 08
(Microsoft Word file, 55kb)

FF Clinic - Maclean July 08
(Microsoft Word file, 53kb)

FF Clinic Grafton July 08
(Microsoft Word file, 53kb)

Nominations to attend the clinics will be treated on an as received basis. Places are to be restricted, see Application Form for details. Don't delay, get your application in NOW!

NOTE: ALL APPLICATION FORMS MUST BE SUBMITTED THROUGH THE NORTH COAST FOOTBALL OFFICE BY THE CLOSING DATE (see form) AS LATE APPLICATIONS MAY NOT BE ACCEPTED.

PLAYERS MUST BRING ALONG THEIR OWN BALL AS BALLS WILL NOT BE SUPPLIED

FOR FURTHER DETAILS PLEASE CONTACT:
North Coast Football - Ph: 6651 2159



Bruce Wallace
Director of Coaching
North Coast Football

2nd June 2008
Coaches Practical Session - update

Dutch Jogo Bonito on the Coffs Coast
"Jogo Bonito" is how the Portuguese speaking world describes the beautiful game - football. It literally means "play pretty".

Bruce Wallace, NCF Coaching & Development Manager wants the true flavour of Jogo Bonito to flow through local ranks and has begun by serving it up for local football coaches.

In fact, Bruce described last night's coaches session as the beautiful game with a hint of Dutch influence thanks to some new techniques described at a recent football coaching conference in Sydney.

Last week Bruce had the good fortune of attending the inaugural FFA coaching conference held in Sydney where he was exposed to the latest coaching methods, led by the FIFA Technical Director, Jean-Michel Benezet and Erich Rutemoller, the German Director of Coaching.

The conference provided coaches with the latest information on transitional play (ie what to do when you lose or gain possession) and breaking down the opposition in the front third from a host of Dutch national staff coaches.

Bruce also attended several keynote addresses from well known football identities including Jurgen Klinsmann, former German national team coach, World Cup Winner and soon to be Bayern Munich Coach.

Last night (Monday) Bruce shared this information in a practical demonstration session for local football coaches at Maclean St Oval in Coffs Harbour. Several talented young players were rounded up as guinea pigs and were put through their paces in a range of new drills while the coaches stood in the drizzle determined not to do any exercise at all.



Photo: Bruce Wallace shares a light hearted moment with coaches and players as the rain begins right on queue at Maclean Street on Monday night.

The drills bring the latest thinking from around the world to bear on issues such as one touch striking and methods of breaking down strong defensive formations.

Each coach attending received some hand outs describing the drills being displayed so their teams, mostly North Coast rep teams, can begin working through them at training.

For more information contact North Coast Football at:
office@northcoastfootball.com.au

Terry Allen
Media Officer
North Coast Football
Email: Terry Allen