As we enter the 2023 season, I am pleased to inform that our player registrations are significantly higher than the same time last year. We have 20 teams registered across HFL and SANFL competitions with great numbers attending pre-season trainings. Our first home game for our Juniors and Senior Men is versus Blackwood on April 1. I would encourage you to get along and support the club.
These strong player numbers have been built off our successful Auskick program. To continue this trajectory, we are recruiting for our 2023 AusKick coordinator. As our community sporting club is underpinned by great people giving up their time to ensure our kids have a great experience, I would ask for your consideration to take on this vital role.
Auskick is designed for kids 5 to 12 with participants encouraged to have fun and make new friends whilst developing basic football skills. The Auskick coordinator is integral to creating a wonderful Auskick experience for all participants, volunteers and parent/guardians and is crucial to positively contributing to the wider community. It is also the feeder to our Modified program and as such underpins the future of the club.
We have a wealth of support for the successful candidate including:
Leith Dawes – Coaching support and mentoring. leithdawes@adam.com.au. Leith in 2021 was the SA recipient of the AFL Junior Coach of the year award. As an Under 10 coach himself in 2023 and a previous Auskick coordinator, he has a wealth of knowledge for the successful candidate.
Gavin Klose – Junior Football Coaching Coordinator. jcc@mtloftydevils.com.au. An experienced coach at modified and junior level at MLDFC.
The South Australian Sports Medicine Association (SASMA) offers Level 1 and 2 Sports Trainer Courses throughout the year, and is also hosting a 2023 Trainers Conference next Sunday 19th February.
If you are interested in learning more about sport training, these courses and the conference are a fantastic resource.
COURSES
The Level 1 Sports Trainer assists athletes in the prevention of injuries and provides initial sports injury management. Level 1 Sports Trainers work at sporting clubs, school sports days, national and international events. Courses are available on Sunday 26th February, Sunday 19 March and Sunday 2 April. The cost is $275. Click here to register
The Level 2 Sports Trainer course is designed to build upon skills learnt in the Level 1 Sports Trainer Course. Couple with industry experience, the Level 2 Sports Trainer course involves a number of modules that aim to improve a trainer’s skills and knowledge of the provision of first aid and sports medicine services. Courses are available on 25/26 March, 3/4 June and 26/27 August. The cost is $375. Click here to register
CONFERENCE
SASMA is hosting a 2023 Trainers Conference. The Conference is for everyone, whether you are an experienced trainer or someone starting out.
WHERE: Payneham Community Facility | 2 Turner St, Felixstow
DATE: Sunday 19th February 2023
TIME: Arrival and Registration from 8.15 – 8.55am / Start 9.00am / Sports Trainer Awards – 3.45pm / Finish 5pm
Don’t miss this fantastic day out at the home of the Devils: Arkaba Oval, Corner Heathfield and Longwood Roads, Heathfield (entry off Heathfield Road).
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