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West Adelaide Football ClubElite Development ProgramManualSeason 2013

West Adelaide Football Club - Club Contacts 2013Club Address57 Milner RoadRichmond 5033Postal Address PO Box 164Marleston 5033OfficeFootball Services ManagerPhone: 8352 4022Mobile: 0411 517 449Fax: 8443 8771Email: andrew.marks@westadelaidefc.com.auOFFICIALSSenior Coach Andrew Collins (M) 0412 302 972Football Services Manager Andrew Marks (M) 0411 517 449Reserves Coach Ben Watkins (M) 0408 817 525Under 18 Coach Jarrod Meers (M) 0430 096 725Under 16 Coach Damian Salievic (M) 0407 093 437PARTNERSElite Development Program is proudly partnered by the St Clair Dental PracticeMajor SponsorAdelaide Galvanising IndustriesOval Naming SponsorCity Mazda (City Mazda Stadium)U/18 Centre of Excellence Sponsor SCF Group2

West Adelaide Football Club 2013 - City Mazda StadiumCity Mazda Stadium is the home of the West Adelaide Football Club.City Mazda Stadium is the West Adelaide Football Club's most valuable resource. Always respect theoval, the surrounding areas and facilities. Keep it in good shape.Nothing should be more feared by our opponents than playing at City Mazda Stadium. Every WestAdelaide Football Club player and official should be passionate about City Mazda Stadium andwinning every contest on our home soil.West Adelaide Football Club - Club SongWE’RE A HAPPY TEAM AT WESTIESWE’RE THE MIGHTY RED & BLACKSWE LOVE OUR CLUB AND PLAY TO WINRIDING THE BUMPS WITH A GRINAT WESTIESCOME WANT MAY YOU WILL FIND US STRIVIN’TEAM-WORK IS THE THING THAT COUNTSALL FOR ONE AND ONE FOR ALLTHE WAY WE ARE AT WESTIESWE ARE THE MIGHTY BLOOD AND TARS3

Our Core Mission StatementTo be the Premier StateLeague Club in Australiathrough the developmentof talent, team andpeople.4

ZONING RULES FOR PLAYERSThe SANFL has divided South Australia into 9 promotional zones. This ensures that eachSANFL club has an even share of the available players in the State. It also means that eachSANFL club is given sole responsibility for assisting local clubs and schools to promoteAustralian Rules Football.If a person is under 18 years of age, they are bound to play football for one of the 9 SANFLclubs, based on their home address, not their school or Club address. In the case of a splitfamily the mother’s address is used, unless it can be proven they live more than 50% of thetime with their father. If a family moves address, the previous address is used until 12months after they move. This means you cannot change address and be eligible to straightaway able to play for another SANFL club.This zoning rule only applies to players who are applying to play for an SANFL club from theyear they turn 15 until the year they are 18. A player cannot play SANFL U16 football orabove until the year they turn 15.There are several options for a player who wants to play for a club for which he is not zoned.1.The out of zone club pays the players zoned club $5,000. There are also incrementalpayments of $4,000 on the player’s first league game, and $3,000 on their 10th and 25thgames. (at this stage the West Adelaide Football Club are not prepared to purchase out ofzone players)2. The out of zone club organises a player transfer with the zoned club for a player of likeability. Future charges may or may not occur depending on the arrangement between theClubs.3. The father of the out of zone player has played one or more League games for that club,the player is then free to play at the out of zone club.A player is able to train and play in the Under Age Development Squads for any club.At the end of the Under 15 program, only one out of zone player can be chosen to play in thefinal squad of 25 in the Under 15 Championships.Any out of zone player who trains with the West Adelaide Football Club will be kept wellinformed of his options and the likelihood of any deals eventuating.5

THE CLUB 2013SANFL League and ReservesSANFL Under 18 Centre of ExcellenceSANFL Under 16SANFL Elite Development Squads -Under 13, 14 & 15 School holiday programs - 40participants per program (120 players total)Culminating in Under 15 metro and countrychampionships in JulyAt the West Adelaide Football Club – we aim to develop playerswith the right attitude. The characteristics of a West AdelaideFootballer with the right attitude:-• Willingness to chase and never give in.• Determination to win.• Hard and low keep your feet, but if you loose your feet makesure you impact the contest.• Enjoyment and team spirit.• Tackling, Shepherds (and where these take place on thefield) Handle Pressure and Execute Skills6

Philosophy of Elite Development ProgramTo provide an Elite pathway that ensures players considered talented are given the bestopportunity to fulfil their potential.AimsTo provide a positive football experience to a select group of footballers considered talentedfrom across the WAFC football zones.To deliver a unique coaching opportunity for talented youth through a specially designedprogram delivered by West Adelaide coaches and Senior SANFL players.To inform young players through information seminars on a range of relevant issues inbecoming an elite footballer delivered by specialistsHow the Program works24 hours contact time with Elite footballers in a controlled environment over two 4 day campscompared to 1hr/week over 14 weeksCoaching ratio of 1: 5 compared to one coach of a large squadTo get to know the footballer better by having a group mentor over the duration of the campTo allow our country and metro boys to interact from an earlier age.To provide West Adelaide zoned youth the best opportunities to fulfil their potential.To allow minimal impact on school and club life while maximising development time.How the program will be delivered.40 boys will be divided into 4 groups of 10Each group will have a generalist coach and specialist coachThe day will be divided into specific focus areas: stationary technique and coordination work,Handball movement, kicking movement, specific skill and technique development, Advancemovement and game development.7

When• April 22-24 , Under 13 Elite Development Program 1pm – 4pm• April 15-18, Under 14 Elite Development Program 9am – 12midday• April15-18, Under 15 Elite Development Program 1pm – 4pm• July 8-9 , Under 15 Elite Development Program• July 15-19 U15 state championship carnival• July 15-18 , Under 13 Elite Development Program 1pm – 4pm• July 15-18, Under 14 Elite Development Program 9am – 12midday8

The West Adelaide Football Club is pleased to announce ournew Official Elite Development Program Partner, St ClairDental Practice for season 2013/14!As the new official club dentist St Clair Dental have a specialoffer and will be holding a Mouth Guard Day at the club to makeprotecting your child’s smile easy.We at St Clair Dental believe that a sensible prevention is better thanan expensive cure.For more information pleaseEmail: gina.cimarosti@westadelaidefc.com.auOr Phone on 8352 40229

Training UniformAll players attending in the EDP will have access to a training jumper which is to be worn atall training sessions. Football shorts or running shorts are to be worn at training. No boardshorts, cargo shorts etc. All watches, chains and earrings must be removed prior to training.ValuablesBefore attending session’s wallets, watches and other valuables can be handed to a ClubOfficial and kept secured for the duration of the session. The Club will not be responsible forthe loss of items left in clothes or bags during the EDP.Treatment of InjuriesAny injuries sustained whilst participating in the EDP must be reported to the Training Staff.Players injured will receive treatment and instructions for further treatment from the TrainingStaff.Medical RoomThe medical room is specifically for the treatment of injuries only. Players are requested notto use the medical room for any other purpose.This rule will be strictly enforced in the interests of those administering treatment and theplayers receiving it.The medical room phone is for use of the Training Staff only.Mouth guardsMouth guards must be worn at all times. The Club will not be responsible for the payment ofaccounts for injuries caused through the non-wearing of mouth guards at training or inmatches.Locker Room & Weights RoomPlayers are expected to keep the room’s clean and tidy at all times. If you see anotherplayer / person being untidy, then remind them of this requirement. The locker room andweights room are only available to players and staff.10

West Adelaide Football Club 2013 - What is expected of the playersPlayer ConductRemember at all times you are a representative of the West Adelaide Football Club. Acceptthis responsibility and conduct yourself in a manner, which brings credit to yourself and theClub.A player or staff member from the West Adelaide FC must at all times behave in a mannerthat is not likely to be detrimental to the image of the Club, SANFL and any associatedsponsors.You are expected to maintain standards of behaviour that are above that expected of thegeneral public. It is encouraged that all players and members of staff strive to achieve thefollowing conduct standards:• responsibility for all actions on and off the field• respect for team mates, staff, club, facilities and equipment• professional preparation for training and games• disciplined team actions• support team mates and staff• accountability for all club commitmentsWe expect you to act as responsible young men and keep clear of situations that can lead toundesirable outcomes.Further to the above, the West Adelaide Football Club does not condone the following:• Smoking• Under age drinking• The taking of non-prescription drugs or illegal substancesAny indiscretion will attract varying forms of disciplinary action. The club, after dueconsideration, reserves the right to penalise that person. In order to assist you to achieveyour personal goals in football and in life, we expect you to prepare and conduct yourself in aprofessional and disciplined manner as a representative of the West Adelaide Football Club.DISCIPLINE SHOWS CHARACTER - DISCIPLINE LEADS TO SUCCESS.2013 FOOTBALL11

Players selected to attend the West Adelaide Football Club EDP have been identified ashaving attributes that we believe we can work with to improve your football performancethrough the underage program and into senior ranks. As a footballer the onus remains witheach individual as to what you want to achieve. Be prepared to learn by listening to yourcoaches and club officials and represent yourself and the football club in a professionalmanner. This is a TEAM game and each player is an important part of the TEAM, don’t makeexcuses for under achievement as each individual is in control of their own destiny. LISTEN,LEARN, COMMUNICATE & IMPROVE all facets of your football and this will be a valuableand enjoyable experience for all participants.West Adelaide Football Club 2013 - EDP ConductConduct on the Training Track• Punctuality – warm up, ready to go as a unit.• Attire – proper boots, guernsey and shorts.• Always displayed good body language.• Respect your team mates, officials and equipment.• Any problems to be sorted one on one with coaching staff never in front of players.• Injury group work rate to equal main training group.• Always run through to cone after execution of skill.• Constructive criticism between players. Focus on the solution not the problem.• Talk to be constant always and whilst in line waiting for your next participation.Conduct in the Rooms• Strapping in the bin, none allowed in shower• If not being strapped, or attended to by a trainer, you are either in the gym training or on thetrack warming up.• Learn all the names of the support staff, get to know them and show your appreciation.• The weights room is for training only; it is not a place to be unless you are either warming upor working out.• Always use terms of Respect.West Adelaide Football Club 2013 - Key Skill Performance Area12

1. Kicking- End over end- Space- Down the line- Back off the mark quickly- Rarely makes a kicking error- Running onto leg(Decision making)- When to change direction- Weighting your kick2. Handball- Left and right- First give- Aim at the belly button- Give on the up or turn- Flat and lateral- Protect with shepherd- Draw the player3. Marking- In Hands- Overhead- On Chest4. Tackling- Core / strong from front- Do not let opposition past- Pin arms- Twist player to nullify disposal(Decision making)- When to go forward and when to sit5. Spoiling- Front and defensive side- Never let ball go over the back in defence(Decision making)- When to spoil6. Ball on Ground- Keep your feet- First take and give on the up- Flat hands (shovel) to scoop ball upHydration13

Fluids are absolutely crucial in footy to help your body function properly Dehydration will affect your performance both in training and games. To work out how much fluid you loose, weigh yourself before and after training inshorts only (no shoes or socks). The amount of weight you have lost is approximately how much fluid you have lost(assuming you haven’t eaten anything).o 1kg weight lost = 1Litre fluid lost. You should aim to loose no more than 1kg (1Litre) over the course of a trainingsession or game. Have a mixture of water and sports drinks Heavy sweaters will need more electrolytes (mainly sodium), so will benefit fromdrinking sports drinks, but may need to have extra salt on their food and/or takesalt/electrolyte supplements You MUST HAVE A DRINKING PLAN based on your needs.TIPS:1. Drink regularly throughout day (have clear/pale urine).2. Aim for at least 500ml in the hour before exercise3. AIM 150-250ml every 15 minutes (water or sports drink)4. Replace 150% of lost fluid i.e. if you lose 1kg of weight = 1Litre, need todrink 1.5L afterwards to replace fluid lossFor further information visit Sports Dietitians Australia website:http://www.sportsdietitians.com.au/.Fact Sheets: Fluids in Sport;Sports Drinks14

CARBOHYDRATES Carbohydrates are the most important nutrient for footballers. You store carbohydrates mainly in your muscles and use them as your MAJOR FUELSOURCE in training and games. If you have enough Carbohydrate in your diet you willoooTrain and play betterGet sick less often and have more energyHave less fatigue and quicker recovery After 1-1 ½ hours of training at moderate – high intensity, your body carbohydrate storeshave almost totally disappeared. They will disappear even faster if your “fuel tank” wasn’t100% to start with. Your “fuel tank” should be topped up before every training session – this will allow you totrain harder and improve. It should also be topped up/full before games. To do this you need to eat carbohydrates in your main meals and also as snacksthroughout the day. Breakfast, M/Tea, Lunch, A/Tea, Dinner, Supper. Good carbohydrate based snacks are: fresh/tinned/dried fruit, muesli/breakfast bars,pretzels, low fat crackers, fruit bread, fruit bun, pikelets, crumpets, Englishmuffins, pita bread, jam/honey sandwich, low fat yoghurt/custard orcreamed rice Drinks can also be an excellent way to top up carbohydrate intake:sports drink, low fat milk (plain/flavoured), sustagen sport, Up & Go’s,smoothie, Fruit juice, cordial & soft drinkNote: Milk drinks are much better for your body than cordial and soft drink, and shouldbe regularly included as a recovery snack+/- at other times Take carbohydrate snacks/drinks with you in the car & also have them in your trainingbag.For further information visit Sports Dietitians Australia website:http://www.sportsdietitians.com.au/.Fact Sheets: Eating and drinking before sport; Eating and drinking during and aftersport15

CRAMPS AND FOOTY• About two out of every three athletes have experienced painful muscle cramp duringsport. It usually occurs in the muscles directly involved in the exercise eg. thecalf/thigh muscle during footy• A number of theories have tried to explain what causes cramps during exercise. Themain cause appears to be altered neuromuscular function – which involves thenerves and the muscle and is caused by extreme fatigue in the exercised muscle.• Extremes of temperature (high or low) don’t appear to be the direct cause of cramp inexercise, but they do increase the risk.• The evidence that dehydration can cause cramps is also sketchy, however it is veryimportant that footballers reduce their risk of being dehydrated by drinking enoughfluid when training and competing - especially when hot/humid. This can be donethrough water and Sports Drinks.• While some athletes loose large amounts of sodium (salt) in their sweat, theevidence that this can cause cramp is still inconclusive.• If you are a big sweater, in some individual cases, supplementing with extra sodium(salt) may be helpful, but needs to be done under the guidance of your SportsDietitian.• Research has revealed that abnormal blood levels of potassium, magnesium orcalcium do not cause cramp in exercise. For this reason you don’t need tosupplement with these as they will not help prevent cramps.Reducing the risk of cramp1. Be fit. Cramps are less common in footballers who are well trained and theirmuscles are conditioned for footy2. Have enough carbohydrate before and during exercise, which may help preventearly muscle fatigue3. Drink regularly to prevent dehydration4. Stretch before and after exerciseRECOVERY16

PROTEIN & CARBOHYDRATES ARE IMPORTANT- EAT SOON AFTER FOOTY/TRAINING (within ½-1 hour)GOOD RECOVERY FOODS = DAIRY FOODS• Sustagen tetrapack +/- muesli bar• Sustagen Sport: 3 scoops of powder in water (or low fat milk)• Low fat flavoured milk drink eg. Big M• Bowl cereal with low fat milk• Fruit smoothie• Fruit & low fat yoghurt• Sandwich with low fat cheese + ham• Vitawheats with vegemite and low fat cheese17

PLAYER REPORT 2013Elite Development ProgramPLAYER’S NAME:AGE GROUP: □U13 □U14 □U151. KICKINGMONTH: □ APRIL □ JULYTHIS REPORT REFLECTS ON THE OPINIONS OF COACHES FROM THIS ELITEDEVELOPMENT PROGRAM ONLY.COACHES: PLACE A NUMBER (1 TO 5) IN BOX – 5 BEING THE HIGHESTRATINGCOACHES COMMENTS2. HAND PASSING3. MARKING4. BALL GETTER5. 2 nd & 3 rd EFFORTS6. FITNESS7. DECISION MAKING8. DEFENSIVE SKILLS9. MATCH PLAYOn behalf of the West Adelaide football Club, I want to thank you for your commitment to the EliteDevelopment Program. We look forward to supporting your football pathway in becoming the bestfootballer you can be. Regards Coach –18

Skills Level. 1. Level .2. Level.3. Level.4. Level.5.Kicking Is able developingkicking, ball guidedwith one hand over thekicking leg, followthrough, withdominant side of thebody over a number ofdistances while hittinga target. Needs towork further on nondominant side.Is somewhat effectivewhen kicking ball guidedwith one hand over thekicking leg, followthrough, with dominantside of the body over anumber of distanceshitting a target. Needs todevelop non-dominantside.Is able to confidentlykick with ball guidedwith one hand over thekicking leg, followthrough, with dominantside of the body over anumber of distanceswhile hitting a target.Is developing nondominantside.Is able to confidently kickball guided with one handover the kicking leg, followthrough, with dominant sideof the body over a numberof distances while hitting atarget. Is quite competentwith their non-dominantside.HandpassingMarkingBall getter2 nd and 3 rdeffortsFitnessIs able developinghandball withdominant side of thebody over a number ofdistances while hittinga target. Needs towork further onhandball.Struggles to mark theball cleanly looks toalways mark on thechest, strugglesjudging the flight ofthe ball, and keepbody in line,Needs to work onbeing able to read thegame well to obtainpossession.Only makes one effortwhen attempting togain possession duringa contest.Needs to developfitness further tobecome successful.Is somewhat effectivewhen handballing withdominant side of the bodyover a number ofdistances hitting a target.Needs to develop nondominantside.Marks effectively on hischest, needs to developmarking the ball in hishands, judging the flightof the ball, body in line,and taking ball in thehands at its highest point.Is developing being ableto read the game well toobtain possession.Is working on the abilityto make a number ofconcerted efforts to gainpossession during acontest.Shows signs of greatfitness in some areas,some fitness componentsrequire furtherdevelopmentIs able to confidentlyhandball withdominant side of thebody over a number ofdistances while hittinga target. Is developingnon-dominant side.Is developing theability to mark the ballin his hands cleanlywith one grab. ,judging the flight ofthe ball, keeps body inline, takes ball in thehands at its highestpoint.On occasions is able toread the game well toobtain possession.Occasionally willdemonstrate the abilityto make a number ofconcerted efforts togain possession duringa contest.Demonstrates a goodstandard of fitnessacross the differentcomponents.Is able to confidentlyhandball with dominant sideof the body over a numberof distances while hitting atarget. Is quite competentwith their non-dominantside.Is quite competent inmarking the ball in hishands, cleanly with onegrab. judging the flight ofthe ball, keeps body in line,takes ball in the hands at itshighest point.Is quite competent in beingable to read the game welland obtain possession.Demonstrates a competentability to make a number ofconcerted efforts to gainpossession during a contest.Demonstrates a highstandard of fitness across thedifferent components.Is able toconfidently kick ballguided with onehand over thekicking leg, followthrough, on bothsides of the bodyover a number ofdistances whilehitting a target.Is able toconfidently handballon both sides of thebody over a numberof distances whilehitting a target.Is an excellent mark,can take the ballcleanly with onegrab, judging theflight of the ball,keeps body in line,and takes ball in thehands at its highestpoint.Is excellent in beingable to read thegame well andobtain possession.Will always make anumber of concertedefforts to gainpossession during acontest.Demonstrates anexcellent standard offitness across thedifferentcomponents.DecisionmakingDefensiveskillsCharacterMatch playIs not able to makequick decisions whenunder pressure andexecute the skill.Does not demonstratedefensive skillscovering an opponentand defending spaceDemonstrates verylittle character traits ofleadership, a teamplayer,encouragement,honesty and reliabilityto be involved in asuccessful side.Does not demonstratean understanding ofmatch play taking intoaccount roles, tactics,strategies and state ofthe game to solveproblems throughout agame.Is developing the abilityto make quick decisionswhen under pressure andattempt to execute theskill.Is developing theunderstanding ofdefensive skills coveringan opponent anddefending spaceDemonstrates somecharacter of leadership, ateam player,encouragement, honestyand reliability traits to beinvolved in a successfulside.Is beginning to developan understanding ofmatch play taking intoaccount roles, tactics,strategies and state of thegame to solve problemsthroughout a game.Is able to make quickdecisions when underpressure and attempt toexecute the skill.Demonstrates someunderstanding of theimportance ofdefensive skillscovering an opponentand defending spaceDemonstrates quite avariety of charactertraits of leadership, ateam player,encouragement,honesty and reliabilityrequired to be involvedin a successful side.Has developed anunderstanding of matchplay taking intoaccount roles, tactics,strategies and state ofthe game to solveproblems throughout agame.Is able to make quickdecisions when underpressure and execute theskill competentlyHas quite a goodunderstanding of theimportance of defensiveskills covering an opponentand defending spaceDemonstrates a greatnumber of character traits ofleadership, a team player,encouragement, honesty andreliability required to beinvolved in a successfulside.Has developed quite a goodunderstanding of match playtaking into account roles,tactics, strategies and stateof the game to solveproblems throughout agame.Is able to makequick decisionswhen under pressureand execute the skillto a very highstandardHas an excellentunderstanding of theimportance ofdefensive skillscovering anopponent anddefending spaceDemonstratesexcellent charactertraits of leadership, ateam player,encouragement,honesty andreliability requiredto be involved in asuccessful side.Has developed anexcellentunderstanding ofmatch play takinginto account roles,tactics, strategiesand state of thegame to solveproblems throughouta game.19

EDP PHOTOGRAPHY & VISION CONSENT FORMI, (fullname)and my parent/guardian (if applicable), hereby give our full and complete permission, withoutreservation or restriction to West Adelaide FC, and its representatives, agents and assigns tophotograph and film me during the EDP to use, reproduce and publish in any communicationmedium whatsoever, as determined by West Adelaide FC and its representatives, agents andassigns from time to time, for educational, promotional, commercial or marketing purposes.I, and my parent/guardian, agree and acknowledge that this permission is unconditional andapplies in perpetuity.I, and my parent/guardian, accept that no fee or remuneration will be provided for myappearance in any such communication mediums.I, and my parent/guardian, hereby waive, release and forever discharge West Adelaide FCand its officers, employees, agents and assigns from all claims, actions and liability relatingto its use of said photographs and vision.Participant’sName:Signed:Date:Participant’s parent or guardian who is first legal point of contact must sign.Name:Relationship to participant:Signed:Date:20