Coaching applications are now open for season 2022 at the Devils.
We are specifically looking for some talented and passionate coaches for the HFL U18 boys and SANFL U13 Girls.
If you think this could be you, send an enquiry with your details to secretary@mtloftydevils.com.au by COB Wednesday October 6 2021
CONGRATULATIONS to our own Club Gem Leithal Dawes, who has been awarded with the honour of SA’s Junior Coach of the Year in the AFL Volunteer of the Year awards. Leith gets a $200 voucher and invitation to the National Awards event, from which the winners receive tickets and flights to the AFL GRAND FINAL.
Leith is on our committee, coaches Auskick, U8 Green and U17G Prelim contenders, as well as helping out anywhere and everywhere. Thanks for everything Leithal, a well deserved honour!
As part of the ongoing commitment to recognising the incredible effort our community football volunteers put in to run the game at a local level, the AFL is proud to announce the 2021 Toyota National Volunteer Award winners from all around the country.
All Auskick Centres, Schools, Community Clubs and Leagues were invited to nominate an outstanding volunteer as part of the Toyota AFL National Volunteer Awards.
AFL received over 600 Nominations nationally, recognizing the significant contribution our volunteers give to the game, right across the industry.
These volunteers may have contributed to the completion of a major or significant project throughout the year, gone above and beyond throughout Covid affected 2020 season or they may be someone who has contributed to a number of roles over a long period.
National Club and Volunteer Support Manager, Alex Burgin said that being able to recognise and reward our volunteers is critical to the ongoing success of community football:
“The AFL are so incredibly grateful to each and every one of our 220,000 community football volunteers, the unsung heroes who work tirelessly to progress our great game in various capacities – at community clubs, leagues and across every Auskick centre.
Through a difficult season in many states, the quality of nominations shows how local AFL clubs, are determined to continue working though the hurdles and achieve amazing outcomes and excellent AFL experiences for our community”
Congratulations to the truly deserving Volunteer of the Year Award recipients. The National Volunteer of the Year Awards are presented by Toyota as Premier Partner of the AFL, and as proud supporters of Australia’s game, men and women, young and old, from the grassroots to the elite.
National Winners will be announced in Mid-September.
All State and Territory winners for 2021 can be found HERE
There have been some rule changes for our moddies (U8-U11). The HFL have embraced the AFL recommendations for modified footy (introduced in 2014) and highlights include:
This video shows modified tackling and it also describes the rationale behind introducing the more physical side of footy in a way that allows for the development of the foundation skills by new players to the game.
Full rules are on our website: Resources > Rules > HFL. So why not learn them before you say “F…” at the umpires from the sidelines! And instead of saying ‘F…’, think about saying ‘Fair enough’ to support our umpires.
The Mount Lofty Districts Football Club has confirmed training times for 2021.
The club has worked hard to ensure a maximum of four teams on the oval at any one time. When that is the case – for example, on Thursday nights between 5 and 6.30pm – Heathfield High’s oval will be booked as a back-up for full ground activities.
The club encourages coaches to work together to share oval space, to ensure all teams get the most out of their training sessions.
If you have any questions about training times, please contact the club via secretary@mtloftydevils.com.au
Please join us in welcoming our junior coaches for the Devils for season 2021.
It is such an amazing role these people take on board to support our footballers for the year. They each put in so much time and effort to help bring the best out of each individual. Thanks for all your hard work coaches!
U18 HFL Boys – Dwaine Kretschmer
U17 HFL Girls – Leith Dawes
U16 HFL Boys – Michael Wilson
U15 SANFL Girls – Michael Smart & Sam Macmillan
U14 HFL Boys – Angus Wauchope & Will Turner
U13 SANFL Boys – TBA
U13 SANFL Girls – Steve Mudge
U12 HFL Boys – Darren Toy
U11 SANFL Girls – Louise Sergi
For the first time, the SANFL is running a Level 2 Coaching Course for junior coaches, and applications are now open.
Covering how to deliver effective training sessions, coaching philosophy, strategies, tactics, game day coaching and more, the session is designed for coaches who have already completed their Level 1 or Foundation coaching accreditation.
Mt Lofty Districts Football Club encourages all eligible junior coaches to consider this training and will reimburse the cost of the session ($250).
The session will be held at Titanium Area, Findon, on Sunday 27 March from 8.30am to 6pm.