The head coach (Coach) of each team is appointed by the Club. The Coach then appoints his/her support staff in particular the assistant coach/es, team manager and runner. Coaches and Assistant Coaches need to registered with the club as an official. Registration is free.

Coaches and Assistant Coaches must have a valid AFL coaching accreditation. Every season all coaches and assistant coaches need to complete their Coaches accreditation through the CoachAFL website.

As a part of the process the coach will select the age group that he/she is coaching, it will list the correct modules that the coach will need to complete for the season. Once all modules are completed he/she will need to select the club and age group they will be coaching. On completion the information will filter through to our database in GameDay, you are not required to send any certificates.

Runners also need to have a valid Working With Children’s Check (WWCC).

Coach Duties

Dress

Coaches and Assistant Coaches are required to wear the offical ‘coach’ armband during matches:

Armbands are supplied to the Team Manager in the team kit each year. If there are issues with the sizes please contact your Team Manager and he/she can contact Football Operations.

Responsibilities

The Coach and Assistant Coach must:

• Abide by the Code of Conduct that supports the objectives of the Club on and off the field
• Abide by and teach the AFL Laws of the Game and the Rules of the Club and League/Association.
• Be supportive and refrain from any form of personal or physical abuse or unnecessary physical contact with players and umpires
• Display and teach appropriate sporting behaviour, ensuring that players understand and practice fair play
• Show respect for all umpires and opposition players and officials
• Focus solely on coaching the team.

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