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GHFA – PHILOSOPHY OF FOOTBALL

COACH EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT and

ENGAGEMENTCALENDAR

2019

GHFA – TO GROW THE GAME

ALSO AVAILABLE TO ALL NWSWF CLUBS

GHFA COACH EDUCATION, DEVELOPMENT AND ENGAGEMENT

What Description How to Register Date Time Location

DOC Meeting (Dinner and Drinks supplied) - All Attend

We will go through all that is going on in the season ahead with a special requested presentation on Best Practice Trials and Grading and how Grading Day can become Coach/Parent Education Day.

Accept calendar item sent out Monday, February 11, 20196.30 to 9pmThe Governor (9 Waterloo Rd, Macquarie Park)

U8 - GHFA Preseason Gala Day - Blue and Yellow

U8 Blue and Yellow are invited to this free Gala Day run and refereed by GHFA Spirit. Limited spaces so please enter quickly.

https://form.jotform.co/90306814608860 Sunday, February 17, 2019 8.30am to 12pm Christie Park - F2

U14-15 - GHFA Premier Tournament - Div 1 Only

U14-15 division 1 are invited to the inaugral GHFA Premier Competition Preseason Competition in an 11v11 format run and refereed by GHFA Spirit. Limited spaces so please enter quickly. $100 entry fee.

https://form.jotform.co/90287751302859 Sunday, February 17, 2019 1pm to 6pm. Christie Park - F2

Preseason Strength and Conditioning Programs

Brendan Hoyer - GHFA Spirit Head of HP will take coaches through how to structure their pre-season for the U15 to Senior Teams, giving practical advice on how to get your teams ready to play with football intensity. Proudly brought to you by GHFA Spirit FC.

https://form.jotform.co/90328201574856 Monday, February 18, 20197pm to 8.30pm Christie Park - Field 1

Applications for Schools to get free development Program at their feeder schools. 30 school programs provided in Term 1 or Term 4. Get in fast!

GHFA has organised for free school programs to support our clubs to grow the game. To apply for this fill in the jot form. Places are limited to around 25 schools. Thanks to WSWFC and Soccer Kickstart for supporting this.

https://form.jotform.co/90327722401852 Wednesday, February 20, 2019NA 02

U12-13 - GHFA Premier Tournament - Div 1 Only

U12-13 Division 1 are invited to the inaugral GHFA Premier Competition Preseason Competition in an 11v11 format run and refereed by GHFA Spirit. Limited spaces so please enter quickly. $100 entry fee.

https://form.jotform.co/90287751302859 Sunday, February 24, 2019 8.30am to 6pm Christie Park - F1

A Night with Ian Crook - Western Sydney Wanderers FC Academy Director and former Totenham Player and Sydney FC Coach

Ian Crook will talk to coaches and DOC's about retaining culture in a structure built to develop individual greatness. He will also take us through the technical expectations of all Wanderers players and staff and how what they do is different to other structures. Proudly brought to you by GHFA Spirit FC

https://form.jotform.co/90328244358863 Monday, February 25, 2019

U13 to U16 Rep Players 5pm to 6pm - Local Coaches and Rep Parents - 6.30pm to 8pm

Christie Park - Upstairs and CP1 (Half field)

GHFA Premier Event (SL/PL/AA1/O35/O45)

See email sent out to clubs. https://www.jotform.com/build/83260069339864 Saturday, March 02, 2019 All day Christie Park - F1 and

F2

Skill Training Super Centre - Night 1

The course all U9 to U12 coaches should attend. It is delivered by the best GHFA and FNSW presentors with the GHFA Spirit coaches in a fun dynamic format. Develops in coaches the ability to coach the four core skills that allow players to love the game.

https://education-ffa.sportingpulse.com/Entry/?EID=19796 Monday, March 11, 2019 6.30pm to 9.30pm West Epping Oval

Club GK Program - North Zone - Night 1Run by GHFA Spirit Coaches and Players - GK Players get free training in these sessions and coaches get inserviced on Coaching GK's.

https://form.jotform.co/90330803515852 Friday, March 15, 2019

5pm to 6pm (U8-U12) and 6.15pm to 7.15pm (U13-Snr)

Thomas Thompson, West Pennant Hills

Skill Training Super Centre - Night 2

The course all U9 to U12 coaches should attend. It is delivered by the best GHFA and FNSW presentors with the GHFA Spirit coaches in a fun dynamic format. Develops in coaches the ability to coach the four core skills that allow players to love the game.

See Night 1 link Monday, March 18, 2019 6.30pm to 9.30pm West Epping Oval

Club GK Program Pilot - North Zone - Night 2

Run by GHFA Spirit Coaches and Players - GK Players get free training in these sessions and coaches get inserviced on Coaching GK's.

See Night 1 link Friday, March 22, 20195pm to 6pm (U8-U12) and 6.15pm to 7.15pm (U13-Snr)

Thomas Thompson, West Pennant Hills

GHFA Back to Christie Park DAYAll GHFA Spirit U9 to U16 players to go to first grade game in their official kit to support 1st Grade! All local club officials and local players we would love you to attend the game for our local derby!

NA Saturday, March 23, 2019 6pm to 9pm Christie Park

FNSW Coaching Expo

A coaching event that all coaches should attend. FNSW State Technical Director Warren Grieves will be joined by Advanced Coach Education Manager Chris Adams and an A League Coach special guest for a Skill Training, Game Training and Goalkeeper Expo where the coaches choose which presentation they go to followed by a special Panel to hear from the best of the best in how to coach teams and the challenges they face.

http://education-ffa.sportingpulse.com/Entry/?EID=19777 Monday, March 25, 2019 6.30pm to 9pm Christie Park No 1 and

Upstairs

Club GK Program - West Zone - Night 1Run by GHFA Spirit Coaches and Players - GK Players get free training in these sessions and coaches get inserviced on Coaching GK's.

https://form.jotform.co/90331298669871 Friday, March 29, 2019

5pm to 6pm (U8-U12) and 6.15pm to 7.15pm (U13-Snr)

West Epping Oval

Local Club Miniroos players play at GHFA Spirit FC half time

Local players will be given the opportunity to send some of their miniroos players to play at half time for our GHFA Spirit home games. Register your interest via this jot form.

https://form.jotform.co/90331633879867 Monday, April 01, 2019 TBA Christie Park

Clubs to Email Coaching Apprentiships Nominations

Your club can nominate coaches to come and be apprentices at the renowned GHFA Academy. Coaches (young or old) who do this take their coaching to another level by working with our GHFA Spirit Coaches. The commitment is as much as they have time to commit and only operates on a Monday.

https://form.jotform.co/90331834342855 Wednesday, April 03, 2019 NA NA

Club GK Program Pilot - West Zone - Night 2

Run by GHFA Spirit Coaches and Players - GK Players get free training in these sessions and coaches get inserviced on Coaching GK's.

See Night 1 link Friday, April 05, 20195pm to 6pm (U8-U12) and 6.15pm to 7.15pm (U13-Snr)

West Epping Oval

Miniroos Certificate Super Centre

The course all U6 to U8 coaches should attend. It teaches coaches how to create an environment where players can learn the game through enjoyment. It is run by Bruce Hort, Oscar Gonzales and Time Thorne with the support of our GHFA Spirit FC Coaches.

https://education-ffa.sportingpulse.com/Entry/?EID=19795 Monday, April 08, 2019 6.30pm to 9.30pm Christie Park

Club GK Program - East Zone - Night 1Run by GHFA Spirit Coaches and Players - GK Players get free training in these sessions and coaches get inserviced on Coaching GK's.

https://form.jotform.co/90331605873860 Friday, April 12, 2019 5pm to 6pm (U8-U12) and

6pm to 7pm (U13-Snr) Christie Park

GHFA Super/Premier League Coach Mentor Program - Applications close.

Tim Thorne (GHFA Spirit FC Head of Football) and David Perkovic (GHFA Spirit FC 1st Grade Coach) will come and support Premier League and Super League Coaches who would like feedback on their sessions.

https://form.jotform.co/90330980192859 Friday, April 12, 2019 NA NA

Academy Trials See GHFA Website Monday, April 29, 2019 5.30pm (U8 to U9 ) & 7.30pm (U10,11& 12) Christie Park

Miniroos Certificate - West ZoneThe course all U6 to U8 coaches should attend. It teaches coaches how to create an environment where players can learn the game through enjoyment.

https://education-ffa.sportingpulse.com/Entry/?EID=19797 Monday, April 29, 2019 6.30pm to 9.30pm West Epping Oval

Game Training Certificate - Night 1 This is course all U13 to U17 coaches should attend. It develops the coach to deliver game situation sessions.

https://education-ffa.sportingpulse.com/Entry/?EID=19801 Monday, April 29, 2019 6.30pm to 9.30pm (7pm

on field) Pennant Hills Park

GHFA COACH EDUCATION, DEVELOPMENT AND ENGAGEMENT

What Description How to Register Date Time Location

Club GK Program - East Zone - Night 2Run by GHFA Spirit Coaches and Players - GK Players get free training in these sessions and coaches get inserviced on Coaching GK's.

See Night 1 link Friday, May 03, 2019 5pm to 6pm (U8-U12) and 6pm to 7pm (U13-Snr) Christie Park

A League (WSWFC and Sydney FC) Player Visits - To Clubs (for August to December 2019). Apply by 3 May 2019.

Clubs to confirm if they would like player visits through the year. We will them take these to WSWFC and Sydney FC who will confirm back to you asap. Please let us know if you do not hear anything one month out from your event.

https://form.jotform.co/90331690303852 Friday, May 03, 2019 NA Club confirms

Academy Coach and Coach Apprenticeship Inservice (including GK)

This inservice is for Academy Coaches and apprentices. All DOC's are welcome to join this as well. NA Sunday, May 05, 2019 6.30 to 8pm Christie Park

Academy Commences NA Monday, May 06, 2019 5 to 8pm Christie Park

Miniroos Certificate - North ZoneThe course all U6 to U8 coaches should attend. It teaches coaches how to create an environment where players can learn the game through enjoyment.

https://education-ffa.sportingpulse.com/Entry/?EID=19798 Monday, May 06, 2019 6.30pm to 9.30pm Hayes Park

Game Training Certificate - Night 2 This is course all U13 to U17 coaches should attend. It develops the coach to deliver game situation sessions. See Night 1 link Monday, May 06, 2019 6.30pm to 9.30pm (7pm

on field) Pennant Hills Park

A Night with Craig Duncan on the Asian Cup and Strength, Conditioning and High Performance in Football

Craig Duncan is one of the world's best strength and conditioning and will talk about his Asian Cup Experiences. He currently works with the Iran Asian Cup Team and has worked with Socceroos, Matildas, Sydney FC, NSW State or Origin and Bulldogs. Come and hear how your child or team can take what they do to another level. This event is brought to you by GHFA Spirit FC.

https://form.jotform.co/90331885222858 Monday, May 13, 2019 6.30pm - 8pm Bella Vista Hotel

Game Training Certificate - Night 3 (with Craig Duncan Presentation)

Game Training attendees join the best in the business to discuss taking their football coaching to another level. See Night 1 link Monday, May 13, 2019 6.30pm - 8pm Christie Park 1 -

Practical

Football Athlete Well Being

Sarah Tillot (Expert on Resilience), Cassie Hainsworth (GHFA Spirit Counsellor), Sarah Young (Dietician) will take us through the importance of healthy behaviour in players/people including sleep, diet, mental wellness and resilient behaviours. You will get practical tips of how to develop all these areas in your children and players.

https://form.jotform.co/90330983404858 Monday, May 20, 2019

5.30pm to 6.15pm - Rep Players. 6.30pm - 8pm - Adults and Rep/Local Parents and Committees.

Christie Park Upstairs

GHFA Spirit Players - Back to Local Club

GHFA Spirit and AYL Players will go back to their local club they started their football journey with and support them during this week. They are available on their training night on either the Tuesday or Wednesday. To participate clubs need to fill in the jot form of who is responsible for allocating them to support teams. Examples could be them assistant coaching, refereeing games, training with teams.

https://form.jotform.co/90330984073861 Tuesday, May 21, 2019 To be confirmed by clubs Local Clubs

GHFA Spirit Players - Back to Local Club

GHFA Spirit and AYL Players will go back to their local club they started their football journey with and support them during this week. They are available on their training night on either the Tuesday or Wednesday. To participate clubs need to fill in the jot form of who is responsible for allocating them to support teams. Examples could be them assistant coaching, refereeing games, training with teams.

https://form.jotform.co/90330984073861 Wednesday, May 22, 2019 To be confirmed by clubs Local Clubs

Skill Coaching Masterclass (A GHFA Spirit - Masterclass event)

Oscar is the guru on skill training and always brings a unique understanding to how to deliver great skill sessions to create players who can change the game. Oscar will be supported by Tim Thorne, the GHFA Head of Football.

https://form.jotform.co/80419245623859 Monday, May 27, 2019 6.30pm - 8pm Christie Park

Youth Coaching - Front of Mind

Coaching youths can create wonderful people and athletes if you get it right. Learning the right way to interact with Youth players is essential to success and a better team and club culture. Youth Safe will deliver their ground breaking information on how to do this well. All local and rep coaches are welcome to attend.

https://form.jotform.co/90331261463853 Monday, May 27, 2019 8pm Christie Park Upstairs

U8-U12 - 4v4/5v5 Tournament and Festival of Football

U8-U9 4v4 Fun Tournament and U10-U12 5v5 Tournament for U8 to U12 clubs. Run and Refereed by GHFA Spirit Coaches and Players.

https://form.jotform.co/90331700227849 Sunday, June 02, 2019 2pm to 6pm Chrisite Park 1 & 2

A Night with Kelly Cross (Sydney FC - Head of Academy and former ATD for Australia)

Kelly Cross is the Current Sydney FC Head of Academy's. He was also the Head of Advanced Coaching and wrote a lot of the manuals we now present across the country. He was also the Assistant TD of FFA. He will delve into how Striking sessions can change the way we play and the success we have. This event is brought to you by GHFA Spirit FC and Sydney FC.

https://form.jotform.co/90331790525859 Monday, June 17, 2019 6.30pm - 8pm Christie Park 1 -

Practical

WS Wanderers FC Schools Cup (Primary School) (Date tbc)

A great fun tournament for local schools to be part of and clubs can use to grow the interest and participation levels of football in their area

https://www.wanderland.com.au/community/school-programs/schools-cup/

Tuesday, August 13, 2019 All Day Christie Park

WS Wanderers FC Schools Cup (High School) (Date tbc)

A great fun tournament for local schools to be part of and clubs can use to grow the interest and participation levels of football in their area

https://www.wanderland.com.au/community/school-programs/schools-cup/

Tuesday, August 20, 2019 All Day Christie Park

Local Club Champion of Champions v GHFA Rep Teams (U13-U17) W/C

Our AYL rep teams will play against your local club Champion of Champion teams to help them prep for the COC campaign

https://form.jotform.co/90331438696867 Monday, September 02, 2019 Christie Park

GHFA Local Players Trials for Spirit and AYL NA Email will be sent to clubs Monday, September 02, 2019 Christie Park

GHFA Local Players Trials for Spirit and AYL NA Email will be sent to clubs Monday, September 09, 2019 Christie Park

C License (Dates TBA - November to December on the weekend)

GHFA will be hosting a C License. We will confirm dates onces FNSW confirms that FFA will have the new curriculum version of the course to run. Register your interest via the jot form.

https://form.jotform.co/90331920695862 Sunday, November 03, 2019TBA Christie Park 1

Senior/Performance Certificate (Super Centre) - Day 1

This is for all coaches U18 to Senior. It will teach coaches to recognise key proglems in football matches and how to deliver sessions to modify these behaviours. It will also go into conditioning models you can use.

https://education-ffa.sportingpulse.com/Entry/?EID=19802 Monday, November 18, 20196.30 to 9.30pm Christie Park 1

GK Certificate - Night 1This is for all coaches who want to coach goalkeepers in your teams with best practice or to become your clubs GK coach. You will learn how to creae the best learning and technical environment.

https://education-ffa.sportingpulse.com/Entry/?EID=19803 Monday, November 18, 20196.30 to 9.30pm Christie Park 1 -

Practical

Senior/Performance Certificate (Super Centre) Day 2

This is for all coaches U18 to Senior. It will teach coaches to recognise key proglems in football matches and how to deliver sessions to modify these behaviours. It will also go into conditioning models you can use.

See Night 1 link Monday, November 25, 20196.30 to 9.30pm Christie Park 1

DOC Meeting (Dinner and Drinks supplied) - All Attend

Review of 2019 and Planning for 2020 NA Monday, November 25, 20196.30 to 9pmThe Governor (9 Waterloo Rd, Macquarie Park)

GK Certificate - Night 2This is for all coaches who want to coach goalkeepers in your teams with best practice or to become your clubs GK coach. You will learn how to creae the best learning and technical environment.

See Night 1 link Monday, December 02, 20196pm for all