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visit to Warrnambool in February.

HRFCA May 2013

H.R.F.C.A. 2014

Executive & Committee

President: Brian Brown,

Vice President: Leigh McCluskey

Treasurer: Howard Looney

Co-ordinator: Alan Thompson 0419 103176(m) Email: Alan.Thompson@aflvic.com.au

COMMITTEE

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Leigh McCluskey Vice President

Apr 2014

Alan Thompson

HRFCA Coordinator

HRFCA

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 23rd 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.

April 2014

There is little doubt of the importance our football

coaches play in the success of football clubs through-

out 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, fund-

raisers, 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 Commis-

sion fully supports the work undertaken by the Hamp-

den Region Football Coaches Association. The Asso-

ciation's executive works hard to provide a high level

of support for our local coaches including accredita-

tion, 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

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 ex-

cellent 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.

Brian Brown

President

Message From AFL Western District General Manager Lachy Patterson

HRFCA May 2013

AFL Player Visits—Geelong FC

April 2014

Geelong FC players George Horlin-Smith, Josh Caddy & Lincoln McCarthy visit Warrnambool

Special Development School during their March player visits to the Region.

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.

HRFCA April 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 21st 7.00pm – 9.00pm EMMANUEL COLLEGE 42 CANTERBURY ROAD, WARRNAMBOOL

WEDNESDAY - May 28th 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 May 2013

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HRFCA Sep 2013 April 2014

The 2013 HRFCA “Coach of the Year” presentation was held on Sunday 15th September in conjunc-tion 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 withthe club’s U/16/, U/18 and reserves teams.

Coached the Irrewarra Beeac FNC to two grand finals appearances following20 year of non-finals involvement for the club.

As senior coach in 2012, the club reached the Grand Final with a very younglist—six eligible U/18 players in a side that had sixteen players 22 years of ageor 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 presea-son 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 par-

ticipation. 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 onthe Greater Western Region Sports Association. Very supportive in the advancement of local primary school sport and the con-tinuing development of Aussie Footy as an after school program. Stresses team play, skill development and a positive attitude within a safe andinclusive 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 them-selves in their daily lives.

Has organised additional activities including half time rules games at local foot-ball matches and at Simonds Stadium, participant BBQ’s following clinics andfamily presentation nights.

COACH OF THE YEAR 2013

HRFCA May 2013 April 2014