Junior Coaching Policy

• All coaches and assistants committee and volunteers shall have a valid working with children’s permit
• All coaches shall have or obtain an AFL Vic Level 1 accreditation

Objectives

The highest priority for the Dalyston Football Netball Club coaches is to improve skills, discipline and knowledge of every player in a fun and encouraging way that develops good team spirit.

Sportsmanship

The coaches are expected to instil a spirit of sportsmanship within their teams.

The following behaviours are expected from coaches, officials and players;

• A spirit of fair play
• Respect to team mates
• Respect to opposition players
• Respect to officials
• Coaches shall not question or comment on non‐favourable umpiring decisions during the game and shall encourage player respect for officials and the decisions they make.
• Coaches shall not swear during games or training.

Player Numbers

With 22 players selected each week a rotation system for additional players should be introduced.

Players not selected would be expected to carry out club duties of running water and boundary umpiring where required.

Permit Players

Permit players from any other league or association may only play where total available listed player number is less than 22.

Communication

Coaches should communicate via phone, text or email to both players and parents/guardians.

Social media (Facebook or Messenger groups) may be used by coaches or team managers to pass on information. These pages are soley for the use of information sharing and will be monitored by the Dalyson Football Club Committee to ensure clear and regular communication at all times.

Game Day

All officials representing the Dalyston Football Netball Club are required to perform their duties with respect to our and other club representatives participating.