The aim of the TAC Cup Competition is to develop young footballers to the maximum of their ability.

To achieve their potential players are to be coached in such a way that develops:

  • The skills, physical attributes and football knowledge
  • Personal characteristics and self esteem of each player

The Role of the TAC Cup U/18 Assistant Coach is to support the Head Coach in these areas.

AFL Victoria believes that the above development can be maximized in an environment that:

  • Emphasizes  individual player development rather than team success
  • Emphasizes individual contribution as an essential component in a team environment
  • Considers the players’ long term participation in football at a variety of levels
  • Promotes a balanced approach to the players’ life styles

Main Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

TRAINING

  • Work with players to develop their specific skills
  • Communicate with players regarding their progress, areas to improve & provide feedback on performance
  • 1 on 1 weekly interaction with allocated players
  • Conduct training drills or sessions within the main group

 

MATCH DAY

  • Concentrate on your specific coaching area (e.g Backline, Midfield, Forward Line)
  • Keep relevant performance indicators, feed these to Head Coach at regular intervals
  • Make constructive suggestions to Head Coach and provide possible solutions regarding your specific area
  • Interact with other line coaches in relation to stoppages and rotation of players 
  • Address your group at intervals and provide accurate feedback to players

 

POST GAME

  • Provide Vision Clips from your area (eg Backline) for weekly Team Review.
  • Provide individual feedback (written/verbal) and vision for players in your area

 

OPPOSITION ANALYSIS

  • You will be required to scout approximately 4 TAC Clubs during the season
  • Prepare Opposition Analysis report for Match Committee meeting
  • Present this report (Opposition Stats & Vision) at the team meeting on Thursday night

 

GENERAL

  • Attend weekly Match Committee meeting and follow each meeting agenda and make contributions
  • Attend all coaches meetings, player and/or parent induction meetings and other club functions
  • Attend AFL Victoria/TAC Cup Professional Development sessions, as required

 

Experience & Qualifications

Mandatory:

  • Level 2 coach accreditation within 12 months of your appointment
  • Demonstrated leadership skills
  • Highly developed verbal and written communication skills
  • Demonstrated ability to nurture youth talent
  • Proficient IT skills

 

Desirable :

  • Exposure to talented player programs e.g. as a player in the AFL, or as a coach in the TAC Cup, VFL or Community Inter League programs
  • Demonstrated working knowledge of vision editing programs
  • Previous coaching experience
  • Demonstrated knowledge of TAC Cup Competition

Applications (Including resume & key attributes) can be directed to Northern Knights Talent Manager Peter Kennedy via e-mail at office@knights.org.au