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PREPARATION Elite footballers often have a particular food or meal that they prefer before a game, and it is important for individuals to determine what works best for them. There are a number of general guidelines to consider: • The pre-game meal should include carbohydrates as the preferred energy source. • It should usually be eaten at least two hours before the game, depending on individual tolerance and preference. • The meal should include a large drink – aim for 500ml. • Foods that are not too high in fat or fibre are often better tolerated. Suggested pre-game foods include: • Breakfast cereal with low-fat milk and fruit. • Low-fat fruit smoothie. • Bread, toast or crumpets with suitable toppings – jam, honey, baked beans, spaghetti. • Pasta with tomato-based, low-fat sauce. • Liquid nutrition supplements (useful if appetite is low or feeling nervous). During the game It is essential to maintain regular fluid intake throughout training sessions and games. A general recommendation is 150- 250ml every 15 minutes (up to 600-1000ml per hour), but this will depend on a range of factors including individual sweat rates, intensity of exercise and climate (temperature and humidity). Some ‘running’ players may also need to top up carbohydrates at half-time, with a small snack such as fruit or a sports drink. Recovery Foods and fluids consumed after the game have an important effect on the rate of recovery. Fluid and carbohydrates are the priority for immediate recovery. Studies show that in the 15 minutes after the game a player has the opportunity to restore muscle glycogen at a much faster rate than normal. Foods to be consumed by players can include fruits such as bananas, pineapple and melon fruits, sandwiches, rolls and low-fat dairy foods. Including protein in the post-game snack or meal also provides benefits for muscle recovery. Hydration and fluid replacement Water makes up about 60 per cent of the total body weight, and major reductions in this volume can seriously interrupt normal bodily functions and, therefore, impair performance. Players should maintain an adequate fluid intake before, during and after games and training sessions to help prevent dehydration. Players should be encouraged to replace fluids over a period of time and not in one ‘drinking bout’. Some individuals can lose as much as four to five litres of water over a two-hour training session or game. Dehydration can lead to serious problems and parents, coaches and players should be aware of the following: • Thirst is a poor indicator of fluid loss – players should not wait until they are thirsty! • Players should drink about 500ml during the 30-60 minutes prior to activity. • During activity, players should consume at least 200ml every 10-15 minutes, according to individual needs. • During the hours following activity, players should aim to drink 1.5 times the amount of fluid lost during exercise. Monitoring body weight pre- and post-exercise can provide an indication of individual losses (1 kilogram = 1 litre). • Take care also not to over-drink – consuming too much water can lead to a condition called hyponatremia, which can cause a range of symptoms and potential health problems. Water is the best fluid, although some players may benefit from commercial sports drinks which contain carbohydrates and electrolytes to promote optimal hydration. Exercise in the heat In warmer weather, the risk of dehydration increases, and extra precautions should be taken to reduce the risk of heat injury. • Arrange training sessions in the cooler parts of the day. • Suitable clothing should be worn. • If the temperature or humidity is too high, cancel training. • Keep a close watch on the heavier and less-fit players. • During training and games, fluids should be readily available and players encouraged to consume regularly. Further information and resources: Sports Dietitians Australia www.sportsdietitians.com Sports Medicine Australia www.sma.org.au 122 AFL Youth Coaching Manual
12 1 Talent Identification Youth Footballers and CharaCteristiCS Development and motiVations
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Youth Coaching manual
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Keeping them playing By Michael O
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Contents The manual aims to provide
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1 Youth Footballers - Youth CharaCt
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not grow at the same rate. The left
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Table 3: Emotional development Basi
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Social issues • Fewer physical ed
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Because adolescent sport does not h
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Chapter 2 Effective Coaching Role o
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In developing a coaching philosophy
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Coaching and the Law The law touche
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Measuring and improving your coachi
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13 Youth Footballers Coaching Youth
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2. Establish a club procedure Discu
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The following are approaches that c
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Identify acceptable comments for pl
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Mental discipline Discipline can be
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Chapter 4 Communication for Youth C
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communication through Demonstration
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Game-day coaching Communication and
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Chapter 5 Teaching and Improving Sk
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c) Work out what is required to ove
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During the Practice • Let players
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When developing games for a particu
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16 Youth Footballers Planning Chara
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Planning the training program Off-s
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Sample Training Diary - - - - 62 AF
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Recovery Optimal hydration, nutriti
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Short-term goals While long-term go
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Adolescents with disabilities Some
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Page 74 and 75: Designing the training session Many
Page 76 and 77: Introducing a new drill Often coach
Page 79 and 80: Chapter 8 Team Play and Game Plans
Page 81 and 82: Danger Zone The reverse of the scor
Page 83 and 84: Centre Bounce Specific roles Ruckma
Page 85 and 86: Forwards: “Kick goals, keep ball
Page 87 and 88: Set plays Set plays are part of a t
Page 89 and 90: This process should be adopted at a
Page 91 and 92: Position Descriptions The full-forw
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Page 98 and 99: Endurance The basic fitness require
Page 101: 10 1 Prevention and Youth managemen
Page 104 and 105: Prevention of injury is better than
Page 106 and 107: • Side bendsStretch area: • Sho
Page 108 and 109: Environmental Conditions In managin
Page 110 and 111: First-aid and injury prevention pri
Page 112 and 113: When an injury occurs, remember S.T
Page 114 and 115: THE management of concussion in aus
Page 116 and 117: maintaining injury records Coaches
Page 119 and 120: Chapter 11 Nutrition The value of g
Page 121: A winning diet for football Carbohy
Page 126 and 127: AFL Participation Pathway The AFL t
Page 128 and 129: NAB AFL DRAFT COMBINE TEST PROTOCOL
Page 130 and 131: 6. SKILLS TESTS Skills kicking test
Page 132 and 133: 2m Player starting point 3m Turn co
Page 134 and 135: Table A: Fitness results NAME: BALL
Page 136 and 137: AFL Recruiting Reports Another majo
Page 138 and 139: Key Performance Areas Scales Descri
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Page 147 and 148: Chapter 13 Coach, Player, Umpire Re
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Page 151 and 152: 2. Diving on the ball “The ball s
Page 153 and 154: Role of the goal umpire It is the r
Page 155 and 156: Role of the boundary umpire It is t
Page 157 and 158: AFL umpiring pathway Umpiring provi
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Page 162 and 163: Young people operate in four interc
Page 164 and 165: To the adolescent • Fun. • Chal
Page 166 and 167: Football clubs and alcohol use Play
Page 168 and 169: Personal factors (Andrew Fuller)
Page 170 and 171: The Whitehorse School Focused Youth
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Referring young people Situations m
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Chapter 15 Skills Guide Introductio
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Firm foot A firm foot refers to the
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Banana kick • The grip The ball i
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Overhead mark This is the mark that
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Picking up: stationary ball One-han
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The dummy Some players have an amaz
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Rolling Rolling is a form of fallin
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Tackling Nothing excites a crowd mo
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Being tackled It is well and good w
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COMBINING SKILLS VHD HD D I Uses ap
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REFERENCES AND FURTHER READING Chap
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1 Youth Footballers APPENDIX CharaC
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Level 2 AFL Auskick Leader This cou
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AFL Coaching Development AFL AND st
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