NORTHERN KNIGHTS FOOTBALL CLUB 2013 14 U18 SUMMER

NORTHERN KNIGHTS FOOTBALL CLUB 2013 -14 U/18 SUMMER TRAINING SQUAD "CONTINUAL IMPROVEMENT"

WELCOME TO PARENTS, PLAYERS & STAFF Thankyou for your attendance Please turn off Mobile Phones. "CONTINUAL IMPROVEMENT"

CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL PLAYERS INVITED TO U/18 SUMMER TRAINING (Squad of 68 Players) KEY DATES: Time Trial @ Willinda Park – Fri, Nov 22 nd @ 5: 30 pm Testing/Movement Screening Assessment @ RMIT Bundoora – Sun Nov 24 th @ 12: 30 pm Train 3 nights per week (Monday, Wednesday & Friday) th to Dec 18 th n pre Xmas: Nov 25 th – Mar 21 st n post Xmas: Jan 17 AFL Vic - Fitness Testing Day - Sat, Mar 8 th Guernsey Presentation Night – Mon, Mar 17 th Round 1 TAC Cup 2013 – Sun, March 23 rd "CONTINUAL IMPROVEMENT"

INTRODUCE STAFF Andrew Shakespeare– Head Coach Brian Cartwright – Assistant Coach Jordan Doering – Assistant Coach Steve Grace – Head Fitness Advisor Shawn Jarman – Asst Fitness Advisor Steve Murcott – Weight Coordinator Chris Paras – Team Manager Russell Severino – Team Manager Belinda Corcoran – Head Trainer "CONTINUAL IMPROVEMENT"

OPPORTUNITES OF THE NORTHERN KNIGHTS TALENTED PLAYER PATHWAY We see opportunities at three levels for Knights players n n AFL, VFL & Local Club level Northern Knights have had 94 players either drafted/rookied over the past 20 years indicating the difficulty of getting to an AFL Club Northern Knights Achievements 2012 U/16 Vic Metro Reps: 2 U/18 Vic Metro Reps: 10 AIS/AFL Scholarship Holders: 6 Players Drafted: 3 2013 U/16 Vic Metro Reps: 1 U/18 Vic Metro Reps: 5 AIS/AFL Scholarship Holders: 3 Players Drafted: ? ? "CONTINUAL IMPROVEMENT" 2014 U/16 Vic Metro Reps: ? ? U/18 Vic Metro Reps: ? ? AIS/AFL Scholarship: Holders: 0 Players Drafted: ? ?

What our Coaches/Fitness/Medical Staff will be aiming to achieve in 2014 Provide a consistent, teaching approach with ‘open and honest feedback’ Develop players in a healthy, disciplined, club environment Encourage players to utilise all staff resources that are available to them. “To get the best out of everyone – players, coaches & administrators” "CONTINUAL IMPROVEMENT"

Our expectations of players “A wonderful opportunity to gain a better knowledge & understanding of something that you love doing” To be committed – attend all training sessions Footy as a subject – every player must have a football. Buy a folder To be organised – time management of family, school/work, girlfriend and other sporting commitments To develop a high work ethic at training and during games - train & play with intensity Lifestyle of a professional athlete "CONTINUAL IMPROVEMENT"

Our expectations of players To continually improve as a footballer – skills, speed, aerobic endurance, agility, strength & conditioning § To display a positive attitude – accept feedback & advice and act on it § To conduct yourself in a responsible manner on and off the field – TAC Cup is constantly in the public eye "CONTINUAL IMPROVEMENT"

Our expectations of players SPONSOR OBLIGATIONS TAC “Speed Hurts” INITIATIVE Expect all new players to have obtained their Learners Permit by end of December 2013 Total support of TAC Driving Activity, Road Safety Pledges and other TAC Programs. "CONTINUAL IMPROVEMENT"

NORTHERN KNIGHTS CLUB CORE VALUES Our Club Core Values & Trademarks form the basis of our foundation and are non-negotiable behaviours that players and staff should adhere to, both on and off the field, as they go through the season. Our core values provide direction and team focus. CORE VALUES/TRADEMARKS Honesty Resilience Professionalism Commitment Respect Leadership "CONTINUAL IMPROVEMENT"

Expectations of Parents Support your son Understand the Club’s expectations of players Promote the ‘lifestyle of an athlete’ Celebrate his achievements, brace for the disappointments Ask questions and let us know about any issues or concerns

OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES 1. Player (Summer Training) Levy Includes Camp = $200 (EFTPOS facility available tonight) 2. Other Sport Involvement 3. Dropbox – Online Communication 4. Forms on Website – TAC Cup Selection Policy 5. Club Core Values/Trademarks 6. Insurance JLT Sport www. jltsport. com. au/afl 7. Footballs for Sale 8. Return Profile Sheets – To Josh Prendergast "CONTINUAL IMPROVEMENT"

Medical Coverage Life. Care Sports Medicine Clinic n La Trobe University Medical Centre, Corner Plenty Road & Kingsbury Drive, Bundoora Physiotherapy n n Francis Cosson David Taylor Sports Doctors (Bulk Billed) n Dr. Ian Reynolds

THE 2014 KNIGHTS PLAYER BE FOCUSED – SET GOALS EARLY BE METICULOUS IN YOUR PLANNING KNOW YOUR PROGRAM – AND MAKE SURE OTHERS KNOW PROGRAM WORK HARD ON YOUR DEFICIENCIES TO IMPROVE SEEK FEEDBACK & ADVICE DO THE BASICS WELL – BUT YOU NEED A POINT OF DIFFERENCE! WHAT IS YOURS? ? "CONTINUAL IMPROVEMENT"

Thank you for your attendance Parents – Support and Transport Snacks and Soft Drink available after meeting for players Bar Open – drinks at bar prices Thankyou Veneto Club Introduce Head Coach – Andrew Shakespeare "CONTINUAL IMPROVEMENT"