Preparation for 2015 is certainly well underway and as a part of our preparations the MCDFNL are now looking for junior football Interleague coaches for our exciting program for the 2015 season. We are encouraging all Junior Coaches within the MCDFNL to apply for Junior Interleague Coaching positions.
This year the MCDFNL will again compete in two Junior Interleague carnivals however a slight change to the Ballarat & District Junior Carnival format will see a higher quality game than in the past. This will still be against the Central Highlands FL and we will also continue our matches against the Riddell District FL in May. Please note that not all training and jumper presentation dates have been confirmed. Matches at the 2015 AFL Victoria Country Championships are yet to be confirmed however we still encourage coaches to apply for the Under 18 position which will go ahead on this day.
Information on dates Coaches need to know for each carnival are as follows:
Maryborough & Castlemaine DFNL:
This year the MCDFNL will again compete in two Junior Interleague carnivals however a slight change to the Ballarat & District Junior Carnival format will see a higher quality game than in the past. This will still be against the Central Highlands FL and we will also continue our matches against the Riddell District FL in May. Information on dates Coaches need to know for each carnival are as follows:
MCDFNL v CHFL
Date: Wednesday 8th April 2015
Venue: Clunes Recreation Reserve
Training Dates: 3 or 4 sessions on Sunday’s leading up to the matches.
Likely Dates: 15/3, 22/3 & 29/3
Jumper Presentation: Carisbrook Recreation Reserve (TBC)
Grades: U/12, U/14, U/16
MCDFNL v RDFL
Date: Wednesday 13th May
Venue: Trentham Recreation Reserve (TBC)
Training Dates: 2 or 3 sessions on Wednesday Nights
Likely Dates: 29/4 and 6/5
Jumper Presentation: 6/5 Carisbrook Recreation Reserve (TBC)
Grades: U/12, U/14, U/16
Position Descriptions: Brief position descriptions have been attached for your information.
AFL Goldfields:
In the past the Ballarat FNL has played the Geelong JFL for the Bob Davis Trophy. Over the past couple of years in particular the gap has widened between the two Leagues to the point where some games were no longer competitive. This year AFL Goldfields staff members decided the best approach would be to change this format and select AFL Goldfields sides (incorporating players from all four leagues affiliated to AFL Goldfields) to play AFL Barwon (who are still effectively the Geelong JFL). This carnival will be run separately to individual League Interleague Programs however we would still very much like MCDFNL Junior Coaches to be involved in this program as well. There will be some overlap with the V/Line Cup however we will work with Football Development Managers Brett Anderson and Tim Shearer to ensure all overlaps are handled and kids don’t miss out on either programs. Information on dates Coaches need to know for this carnival are as follows:
AFL Goldfields v AFL Barwon
Date: Sunday 5th July 2015
Venue: TBC, Geelong
Training Dates: 3 or 4 sessions on Wednesday’s leading up to the matches.
Likely Dates: 10/6, 17/06, 24/06, 01/07, 05/07
Jumper Presentation: TBC
Grades: U/13, U/14, U/15, U/16.5* & Youth Girls
*NOTE: U/16.5 AFL Goldfields side will also compete in this carnival however Coaching staff have already been appointed for this side and training dates and information sessions will differ slightly due to the trip to Far North Queensland. There will also be no U/12 AFL Goldfields side due to AFL Barwon not wishing to play interleague in this age group.
We would be more than happy to chat to any coach interested in taking part as a Coach of one of these sides. Please contact us if you are interested.
Selection Criteria:
Like any coaching position, there is some selection criteria that must be met prior to applying for one of these roles and they include:
- - A minimum of Level 1 AFL Coaches Accreditation
- - A current Working With Children Check
- - A passion for the development of players within your League
If more than one Coach in each age group are interested in being involved, we would also be interested in making dual appointments as we would love to see as many of you involved with the MCDFNL Interleague campaigns.
If you are interested in being involved in any of the above please send your Coaching resume to myself (for MCDFNL positions) and Aaron Nunn for AFL Goldfields positions.
Maryborough & Castlemaine DFNL – Scott Carey, scott@aflgoldfields.com.au, 0408 191 580
AFL Goldfields - Aaron Nunn, aaron@aflgoldfields.com.au, 0417 530 589
Due Date:Please note that applications for all positions mentioned above will be due for submission by Friday 20th February 2015.
Position Descriptions can be found below
Last Modified on 16/12/2014 16:47