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NPL WATechnical Meeting
WA NPL Club Youth LicenceCoaching Criteria
NATIONAL TECHNICAL NETWORK SEMINAR 2013
Mission Statement
The Football Federation of Australia is committed to a National Player Development Pathway that gives equal opportunities and choice to players throughout the country.
The focus of the NPL Youth Development Program is the “Holistic development of the Player using the Building Blocks as set out in the National Curriculum”.
The 3 Pillars
Mission
FFA launched the NPL (Pillar 3) with the explicit intention of providing a bridge in the development of elite players whilst establishing a ‘Club Model’ in which best practice across 10 key areas is benchmarked. They are:
1. Teams 6. Finance2. Youth Development 7. Organisational Structure3. Coaching 8. Membership Protection4. Governance 9. Medical5. Facilities 10. Reporting
Mission
FFA launched the NPL (Pillar 3) with the explicit intention of providing a bridge in the development of elite players whilst establishing a ‘Club Model’ in which best practice across 10 key areas is benchmarked. They are:
1. Teams 6. Finance2. Youth Development 7. Organisational Structure3. Coaching 8. Membership Protection4. Governance 9. Medical5. Facilities 10. Reporting
Youth Development Licence
From January the 31st 2014 all clubs playing within the NPL will be required to meet the Youth Development Licence Criteria.
The 2014 season will be a period of assimilation. The audit and support process will take place throughout 2014 and licences will be awarded from January 2015.
Clubs not meeting the licence criteria by the conclusion of 2014 may be sanctioned. Clubs not meeting the criteria by the conclusion of 2016 may have their NPL status revoked or further sanctions imposed.
It is the intention of the FFA and MF’s to support NPL clubs towards meeting the Youth Development Licence Criteria
The Licence Process
Annual timetable for operation:
Month Description Contact
January Application for approval submitted by Club MF Technical Director
March Initial Audit arranged and undertaken MF Auditor
April Audit Report/Action plan submitted to club MF Auditor
June/July 2nd Audit randomly completed MF Auditor
August 2nd Audit Report /Action Plan submitted to club MF Auditor
September Deadline to address action plan by club MF Auditor
September Licence Re- issued for following year MF Technical Director
To apply for their Youth Development Licence and initiate the audit process it will be the responsibility of each NPL Club to submit to the Member Federation Technical Director their Youth Development Licence Approval Form by January the 31st, every season
The Licence Process
Each NPL Club Youth Development program will have an audit inspection undertaken twice per year. The first audit will be prearranged; the second will be random.
The structure and processes of the youth department will be scrutinised at these inspections and they will be expected to comply with the protocols set out in this resource.
From the initial audit a report will be generated outlining any areas of concern. To secure and maintain their Youth Development Licence, clubs will be expected to address all areas of concern and associated issues resulting from the auditprocess within the timeframe stated within their report.
The Licence Process
The second visit will determine if areas of concern have been addressed and standards have been met/maintained and compliance achieved. The FFA, through its Member Federations will undertake the audit and compile a report summarising the areas of compliance (or non – compliance) for each club and the relevant licencing body.
It is a mandatory component of the NPL Criteria that clubs maintain their Youth Development Licence.
No NPL club will receive an inspection without submitting the Youth Development Licence Approval Form.
Any club, which is not audited twice in any one season may lose its Youth Development Licence or be sanctioned.
The Licence Process
The National Premier Leagues Structure will operate under the FFA guidelines and therefore it is necessary for all clubs participating in the WA NPL to meet the Youth Development Criteria as set out by the FFA in detail in this document
Licencing Although the initial NPL Licence may be granted for a period in excess of one year, the Youth Development Licence criteria will granted and audited annually. The initial period of audit will be season 2014 for Youth licences to be issued in September 2014 to come into force for season 2015.
Criteria If for any reason the NPL Club does not meet the criteria required by September of each year then the offending NPL Club will be deemed not to be meeting its licensing obligations and as such may lose its licence to participate within the NPL or be subject to sanctions.
Age Groups Structure
Youth Development Age Group Structure
The WA NPL Youth Development must operate a minimum of 7 age groups for players aged under 12 to 20
The mandatory age groups are: U12; U13; U14; U15; U16; U18; U20
All age groups must be set by year of birth (January 1st)
All Players must be insured
Under the direction of the MF the structure should include girl’s age groups where possible
Technical Program
There will be a minimum of the following contacts per week:
Age Contact Contact
Group MinimumMaximum
U12 2 sessions plus a Match 2 sessions plus a MatchU13 2 sessions plus a Match 3 sessions plus a MatchU14 2 sessions plus a Match 3 sessions plus a MatchU15 2 sessions plus and Match 3 sessions plus and MatchU16 2 sessions plus and Match 3 sessions plus and MatchU18 2 sessions plus and Match 4 sessions plus and MatchU20 2 sessions plus and Match
4 sessions plus and Match
Coaching Program for SAP
Each training session should be within the following time limits:
U12/U13: 60 – 75 minutes (Skills Acquisition Phase)
Content:
Welcome/explanation 5minsSkill Introduction 15 – 20minsSkill Training 25 – 30minsSkill Game 20 – 25mins
The stipulations above apply to Outfield players and Goal Keepers
Coaching Program for GTP
Each training session should be within the following time limits:
U14/U17: 75 – 90 minutes (Game Training Phase)
Content:
Welcome/Explanation 5minsWarm Up/ Passing Practice 15 – 20minsPositioning Game 20minsGame Training Component 25 – 30minsTraining Game 20 – 25minsWarm Down/Wrap up 5 – 10mins
The stipulations above apply to Outfield players and Goal Keepers
Technical Program
Technical Program
The Technical Program must comply with the National Curriculum
The sessions will be delivered in blocks of 6 weeks
Each 6 - week block will be known as one Cycle
There should be the following minimum number of cycles per year
5 cycles for seasons 2014/15; 6 cycles for seasons 2016
Each age group must have a detailed program for each Cycle
Each Week of each cycle must be detailed outlining what the objective of each session focuses upon
Technical Program
For players within the Skill Acquisition Phase; this will detail which Core Skill is being focused upon and the Specific Aspect of the Core Skill in relation to the Team Model
For players within the Game Training Phase: this will detail in which of the 4 main moments of the game is being focuses upon, The Session Objective and associated Team Task and Player Tasks in relation to the team model
A record of all session plans for each session for each age group must be maintained
Playing and Training loads must be managed properly and this should be done in consultation between the NPL Club TD and respective age Group Coaches
Technical Staff
Each NPL Youth Development should have the coaching staff structure as set out below:Technical Positions Status M= Mandatory F= Flexible
Technical Director MU20’s Head Coach M Assistant Coach M GK Coach MU18’s Head Coach M Assistant Coach M GK Coach FU16’s Head Coach M Assistant Coach F GK Coach FU15’s Head Coach M Assistant Coach F GK Coach FU14’s Head Coach M Assistant Coach F GK Coach FU13’s Head Coach M Assistant Coach F GK Coach FU12’s Head Coach M Assistant Coach F GK Coach F
Coaches can only work with one age groupTD’s CANNOT coach any Team within the club (or any other club)
Technical Staff Accreditation
NPL Technical Staff minimum accreditation required
Position 2014 2015 2016
Technical Director C Licence C Licence B Licence
U20 Head Coach Senior Licence Senior Licence C Licence
U20 Assist Coach Senior Licence Senior Licence C Licence
U20 Gk Coach Gk Certificate Gk Licence Gk Diploma
U18 Head Coach Senior Licence Senior Licence C Licence
U18 Assist Coach Senior Licence Senior Licence C Licence
U16 Head Coach Senior Licence Senior Licence C Licence
U15 Head Coach Youth Licence Youth Licence C Licence
U14 Head Coach Youth Licence Youth Licence C Licence
U13 Head Coach Youth Licence Youth Licence C Licence
U12 Head Coach Junior Licence Junior Licence C Licence
All NPL coaches MUST attend Football West Annual Coaching Conference
Technical Staff
Coach Recruitment & Accreditation
The Recruitment of the Club Technical Director (TD) must involve the MF Technical Director. They should be party to the following:
Short listing of the applicantsInterviewing of those shortlistedThe final appointment from those interviewed
The NPL Club TD has the discretion to appoint all age group coaches
Each NPL Club TD must attend 4 MF workshops per year – dates / venues TBC
Each Club Coach must attend a minimum of 2 accredited workshops per year (2014-2015) and a minimum 4 workshops per year (2016)
All NPL Coaches must attend every year’s MF Coaching Conference
It is the responsibility of all Club Youth Development Coaches to revalidate their qualifications as per FFA/AFC Criteria
Technical Staff
Coach to Player Ratio
It is recommended to have 1 qualified coach for every 16 players
Where there are more than 16 players then it is recommended that 2 coaches to be appointed to that age group (assistant coach)
To ensure that all aspects of the FFA Welfare guidelines are undertaken it is recommended that 2 coaches work with each group of players.
Number of Registered Players within the Youth Development Program
It is recommended that there be between 16 – 20 players registered in each age group (16 players for U12-U14 squads, and 18 players for U15- U18 squads)
For players aged 12 and under the limit on the number of players the NPL club can register should be determined by the MF.
Technical Staff
Fees Structure
It is recommended that NPL Clubs reinvest 80% of income derived from its youth activities back into Youth Development
All income the NPL Club derives from youth development must be recorded with details available at inspection
Codes of Conduct
Codes of conduct should be developed for coaches, parents & players
Players, parents and coaches should sign a copy of the relevant Youth Development Code of Conduct, which should be made available for Inspection at Audit
Technical Staff
Trials and Registration
Players should be selected from the local partner clubs and geographical area surrounding the NPL/Youth Development catchment/cluster.
The NPL Club TD will liaise with each club coach and assist with player trials for each age group
Player Pathway
Registered NPL players must be actively encouraged to State and National Programs
NPL Clubs that discourage participation in the National Pathway will be sanctioned and may have their Youth Development Licence revoked
NPL Clubs must apply in order to be sanctioned to travel overseas to attend tournaments or visit professional Academies
