Elite Coaches Program Focuses on Futsal - July 30th
Last night Football Federation Victoria’s Elite Coaches Program was lucky enough to have current Futsalroos coach Scott Gilligan down for the 6th installment in the workshop program.
In previous months the coaches have been discussing topics such as skill acquisition and long-term player development which complemented the role Futsal can play in the development of the outdoor game.
Gilligan talked about how the heavier ball and its lack of bounce was great in helping the 6-8 year old kids learn how to control and dribble with a ball. The format, similar to that of small sided games, is played in over 150 countries throughout the world, including having over 30 million players in Brazil.
In countries such as France, up until the age of 12 only Futsal is played as it is great enhancement to technique, which has been shown through the amount of Brazilians that play the code and the success that they have then gone on to show at the elite outdoor level.
Gilligan also spoke about the history of the sport in Australia, from the national league that took place in the 1980’s took our history in Oceania and now in Asia. The sport is growing at a feverish rate, with the amount of countries participating in qualification for World Cups growing at each attempt and professional leagues currently taking place throughout Europe, with Spain the pick of the bunch.
There are definite challenges for Australia in regards to Futsal, with the tougher AFC opponents a stumbling block in qualification, however, there is no doubting its value in enhancing technique and ball control.
The next Elite Coaches Program takes place on August 27th.
Elite Coaches Program Focuses on the Long-Term - April 30th, 2008
The Elite Coaches Program continued last night with the third installment of the initiative.
The topic of the night was ‘Long Term Player Development’ with Head of Elite Development Eric Hollingsworth discussing the fundamentals and the age’s best suited for different training methods focusing towards the players’ long term development.
The discussion once again provoked food for thought with plenty of healthy discussion occurring throughout Darebin International Sports Centre function room, on flexibility, the relevance of stretching, repetition and at what age boys and girls should be training to train, compete and win.
The coaches were then able to move out of the classroom and onto the training track, with NTC Head Coach Matthew Shepherd allowing the coaches to view a special training session with the NTC squad.
The training session allowed Shepherd to demonstrate a few training drills to work towards game development. With the NTC squad in the 13-17 year old age range Shepherd was able to demonstrate relevant techniques for the overlapping, how to use it and at what stage in a game is a good time to use it.
The fourth installment of the Elite Coaches Program will take place on May 28th.
Elite Coaches Program - March 26, 2008
Football Federation Victoria’s Elite Coaches Program continued last night with the second of a series of presentations at Darebin International Sports Centre.
With over 50 coaches enrolled in the program, varying from current Senior coaches to Youth and Junior coaches, it was yet another entertaining night. Football Federation Victoria Head of Elite Development Eric Hollingsworth presented once more, giving his view on talent.
With all coaches given the opportunity to express their own opinions and beliefs in response to the ideologies presented, the nights are a great way for coaches to increase and share their own knowledge and ideas, all contributing to improving the standard of football in Victoria. The coaches are gifted with presentations and videos, demonstrating the research that has been done on elite development and the different topics involved.
The topic of the night was Talent Identification, the processes involved, and the different segments, including talent detection, talent identification, talent selection, and talent development. Once again the topic was related back to what Football Federation Victoria are working towards with the V>Elite program and the rest of the elite development department.
The program will continue with one seminar per month right up until October. For more information on FFV’s coaching initiatives please visit www.footballfedvic.com.au/coaching
Elite Coaches Program Kicks Off - February 27, 2008
Last night Football Federation Victoria’s Elite Coaches Program began at Darebin International Sports Centre.
With over 50 coaches of all ages and experience packing into the upstairs function room ready to learn, Ange Postecoglou and Eric Hollingsworth gave their insight into what is required by the coaches of Victoria to ensure that we are producing the technically gifted and football knowledgeable players for both today and the future.
The session was the first of a series that will take place once a month right through until October, looking at everything from talent identification, skill acquisition, athletic ability and even the role futsal can play.
The importance of the first touch and a brief background on the history of the French and Dutch youth programs was introduced to the intrigued and motivated coaches. It was then related to what is currently happening with the V>Elite program and how important it was for our juniors and youths to be constantly touching the ball.
The program is just one of many coaching courses and education programs run by Football Federation Victoria. For more information in regards to Football Federation Victoria’s programs please see our coaching website www.footballfedvic.com.au/coaching
FFV Announces New Elite Coaches Program!
Football Federation Victoria’s Elite Development department is pleased to announce its new Elite Coaches Program.
After reviewing the current coaching pathway and coaching performances, this program aims to assist coaches develop modern elite coaching and training methods based on the needs of coaches and players in Victoria.
By joining the program, coaches will be exposed to a range of topics and experiences presented by former national youth coach Ange Postecoglou and Head of Elite Development Eric Hollingsworth over a series of 10 workshops held monthly.
Coaches who join the program and attend a minimum 8 workshops will look to gain coaching positions in elite programs such as NTC, V>Elite and State Squads (outdoor, futsal) as well as mentoring opportunities.
Program membership $400
Program Details –
26th Feb
1. FFV pathway background
a. Philosophy
b. Technical emphasis
c. Programs/Structure
d. Elite practices
e. Definitions
f. Practice/Applications
25th Mar
2. Talent identification
a. Theory
b. Practical
29th Apr
3. Developmental Coaching
a. Process coaching
b. Standards/stages of coaching
28th May
4. Skill/technique development
a. Skill Acquisition
i. Theory
ii. Practice
25th June
5. Adaptation of coaching course knowledge
30th July
6. Individual player coaching
a. Themes
b. Planning
c. Communication Process
d. Athletic ability
e. Service provision
27th Aug
7. Team Coaching
a. Structures for development
b. Themes
c. Service provision
30th Sept
8. Futsal role in development
29th Oct
9. Senior Elite Coaching
a. Results orientated coaching
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