THANK YOU for volunteering to coach or manage! There would be no Club without you
We hope you will find some of the resources on this page helpful to assist in coaching & managing your teams this season
COURSES
MWFA will again organise FREE Community Coaches Courses for registered MWFA Coaches in 2024. Follow this link to view the Coach Development Calendar and click on the link in each event to register
Courses on offer include: FREE MiniRoos Parent Referee Courses and Community Coaching Courses:
- MiniRoos Certificate (U6-U11) – where the emphasis is on natural development, fun exercises, and basic rules of the game
- Skill Training Certificate (U8-U13) – the Skill Acquisition Phase – focussing on technical skills, session planning, coaching methodology, and match day coaching
- Game Training Certificate (U14s+) – the Game Training Phase – developing player tactical awareness and decision making, session planning, coaching methodology, and match day coaching
We encourage all Junior and Youth Coaches to attend these sessions to develop and brush up on their skills to create a fun and safe training environment for our players.
COACHES & MANAGERS HANDBOOK Please contact your age coordinator for a copy of the 2024 Handbook
COACHING TOOLS the below links provide useful info on how to conduct training sessions for the different age groups or visit the PlayFootball website for a complete overview of coaching sessions for all ages
The MWFA have set up a dedicated page for Coaching Resources here
Discovery Phase – U6 to U11 (session planning and drills)
Miniroos Activity Guide Skill Acquisition – U8 to U13 (session planning and drills)
Game Training Phase – U14+ (session planning and drills)
Playfootball Skills Hub Various Training Activities for all age groups
Other resources
Brookvale FC encourages all coaches to adhere to the principles of fair play and equitable rotation. Please remember that player development and enjoyment is more important than winning and that you are a role model for the players, so don’t question or challenge a referee’s decision
Lightning Safety Please be aware of the 30-30 Lightning Rule which applies when a lightning threat occurs. For further information view the Football NSW Lightning Safety Policy
Football NSW Hot Weather Policy
CHILDREN – 32° : activity should be cancelled when ambient air temperature reaches 32°
ADULTS – 37° : activity should be cancelled when ambient air temperature reaches 37°
We also follow the FNSW and MWFA guidelines regarding air quality as we have a duty of care and the safety and welfare of our players is our priority.
Swearing Policy MWFRA Public Swearing Guidelines