VAFA Coaches take the next step in their coaching journey
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On Sunday the VAFA in partnership with AFL Victoria delivered a bespoke Level 2 Coaching Accreditation Workshop at the State National Hockey Centre. The workshop was delivered at no cost for VAFA coaches and served as a professional development platform for coaches to deepen their understanding of advanced coaching techniques and methodologies.
The workshop targeted VAFA coaches specialising in coaching U19’s, as well as women coaching in the VAFA and men coaching women’s teams. The workshop attracted 23 participants from 16 different VAFA clubs, comprising head and assistant coaches. Among them, six were involved in coaching U19’s teams, while the remaining seventeen were dedicated to coaching women’s teams in the year 2024.
The professional development opportunity was delivered by experienced AFL Victoria Coach Developers and seasoned practitioners. The workshop fostered a collaborative environment where participants could exchange ideas, share best practices, and engage in meaningful discussions. Through interactive sessions and practical exercises, coaches were able to gain hands-on experience and apply newfound knowledge in real-world scenarios. Moreover, the workshop emphasized the importance of continuous self-reflection and professional growth.
The whole day course was a remarkable success with coaches empowered with great insights and tools to take their coaching to the next level. VAFA is confident that the workshop not only provided coaching knowledge, but also helped coaches to build strong relations with coaches from other VAFA clubs.
A big thank you to all the participants and we wish you all the best for 2024!
Below is the list of coaches who attended the workshop
| Lauren Hagan | Brunswick Football Club |
| Josh Ward | Canterbury Football Club |
| James Rankin | Caulfield Grammarians |
| Danielle Distefano | Caulfield Grammarians |
| Nathan Jumeau | Fitzroy FC |
| Aaron Miller | Hawthorn AFC |
| Matthew Foale | Mazenod OC |
| Oliver Platt | Melbourne Cricket Club Football Club |
| Simon Shepherd | Melbourne Cricket Club Football Club |
| Jemma Turner | Melbourne Cricket Club Football Club |
| Peter Lausch | Melbourne University Womens Football Club |
| Konstantino Konstantaras | Melbourne University Womens Football Club |
| Freya Summers | Melbourne University Womens Football Club |
| Brendan Smith | Melbourne University Womens Football Club |
| Alysia Turnbull | Melbourne University Womens Football Club |
| Andrew Batten | Monash Blues |
| Shane Chapman | Monash Blues |
| Keith Pereira | Old Carey Grammarians |
| Sarah Anderson | Old Xavierians |
| Adam Cook | PEGS Football Club |
| Mark Di Nardo | South Melbourne Districts |
| Thomas Purcell | St Kevins OB |
| Olivia Giblin | St Marys Salesian |
| Chris Thompson | University Blacks |
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