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MWFA to Host The New Football Australia C-Licence

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After a long wait due to Football Australia rewriting their advanced coaching courses, MWFA is pleased to finally confirm another C-Licence to be held at Cromer Park in early 2022. 

 

After providing MWFA coaches with an exclusive registration window, places on the course have already been filled, however coaches still interested in registering can join the waiting list in case any participants withdraw, or if there is sufficient interest, a second group could potentially be accommodated and run in parallel.

 

Dates:

Saturday Jan 29 and Sunday Jan 30
Sunday Feb 6
Sunday Feb 13
Sunday Feb 20
Sunday Feb 27
Sunday March 6

Coaches will need to attend 100% of the course dates. Each day will go from 8:30am to 5pm.

Cost: $1,155

Join the waiting list here: https://education-ffa.sportingpulse.com/Entry/?EIDMC=9647283&MenuID=%2f17038%2f0

 

Coaches should keep in mind that this is not an entry level course, and it is highly recommended to complete a Skill Training or Game Training course first, as well as have a few years of coaching under their belt. This will be a very demanding course in terms of both the cost, duration, and workload required outside of course hours. On the other hand, for those who are keen, it will be a fantastic experience that will help them develop significantly as a coach.

More information on Football Australia’s advanced coaching courses can be found here: https://www.playfootball.com.au/coach/advanced-courses-and-pathway

 

MWFA is likely to host another C-Licence in late 2022 and/or early 2023 for those who miss out this time around.

 

CCC Club of the Week: Dee Why

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The Club Coach Coordinator (CCC) program has been running in MWFA for five years now, and has had a very positive impact on our member clubs who have engaged with the program to support their club coaches within their own environment. MWFA feedback from two surveys over the past two years clearly shows that player enjoyment through a positive coaching experience is one of the major factors in a young player’s decision to continue playing, and to continue playing at his/her current club.

https://www.playfootball.com.au/coach/ccc-program

The CCC program sees grassroots clubs take ownership (with support from MWFA) of coach development within their club to support and value their new and inexperienced coaches, through a variety of methods suited to each club’s needs. Despite the challenges of COVID and the 2021 season being cut short, many clubs were still able to do a great job this year and achieve some meaningful outcomes with their CCC program.

 

This week we’d like to acknowledge the efforts and achievements of Dee Why.

The club has had an active for CCC program for several years now led by Ryan Doidge. In 2021, they held several coach education nights where the club provided dinner and refreshments for the coaches, and they spent time designing session plans, discussing how to keep training engaging for the players, and also covering some tips for coaching on a game day. They were enjoyable nights full of learning and opportunities to share experiences.

“It was great to come to a club with an active CCC program where coaches are supported, but also challenged. As part of my coaching journey and possibly looking at future coaching courses, these learning opportunities have been invaluable.” – Johnny M

A great example of one initiative that came from these workshops are half-time team talks being led by the players themselves, where they work together to look to find opportunities in the second half, and the coach takes more of a guiding role.

Next year Dee Why hope to bring on more coaches that want to learn and develop, and continue to improve their program. They hope to run practical sessions using some of their teams to help give their coaches more practical experience through their workshops, and they have also invested in video analysis technology to provide some match day analysis for their players and their coaches.

 

As a reward and recognition of the everyone’s efforts at Dee Why in 2021, MWFA is pleased to be providing the club with funding for 2 coaches to complete their FA C-Licence coaching course.

 

Coaches keen for ongoing support with their own team (on top of the coaching courses and workshops available through MWFA) at their own training sessions and matches should reach out to a CCC at their club, or contact their club to find out who their CCCs are.

 

MWFA Female Coaching Scholarships Available Again

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MWFA is pleased to announce that we are again offering our Female Coaching Scholarship Program in 2021, and applications are now open.

 

As part of the MWFA’s commitment to increasing the number of female coaches on the Northern Beaches, and support provided to female coaches, we are offering scholarships for current female coaches, and those looking to get into coaching.

Selected coaches will receive funding to attend the FFA C-Licence at Cromer Park in either February 2022 or at a later date, as well as ongoing mentoring, opportunities to develop new skills and give back by sharing what they’ve learnt with other female coaches, and promoting female coaches in the sport.

This Scholarship Program has seen some great successes over recent years, with 5 previous recipients presenting our Female Only MiniRoos and Skill Training coaching courses in 2020 and 2021, which was a great experience for them but also for the participants. All Scholarship recipients have also take on leadership roles with their clubs, mainly as a ‘CCC’ (Club Coaching Coordinator) supporting other coaches with advice and assistance. See here for more information on the CCC Program: https://www.playfootball.com.au/coach/ccc-program

 

“I was nervous and unsure about what to expect from the C-Licence course, and I started to re-evaluate why I was coaching and what more I could bring to my club with a C-License under my belt. I can honestly say it was well worth it. The community level courses I attended helped me with the basics of coaching, while the C-Licence drew out new skills I didn’t realise I had. Not only do you learn from the best coaches going around, but you also learn from the other participants who are in the same football community as you, and I was able to take a lot of the lessons I picked up and utilise them in my own coaching straight away. 

I truly encourage anyone who is wanting help to provide the best coaching they can to consider applying for the MWFA Female Coaching Scholarship. I met some people on the course that are friends for life and people who I still communicate with regularly to get advice or to share ideas. I can confidently say now going into a new season of coaching that I have the tools, the training and the planning behind me to be able to deliver first class coaching to the teams who rely on me. I can’t recommend the C-License course enough!”

– Kiah Kennedy (2019 Female Scholarship Recipient, and Player/Coach/Women’s VP at Manly Allambie)

 

The funding for the scholarship will be in two installments: 50% will be reimbursed by the MWFA after the coach has registered and paid for the course (or their club has paid for them). Once the scholarship recipient has completed all of the Scholarship Program tasks in the 2022 season, the remaining 50% will be reimbursed.

Dates for the next C-Licence at Cromer Park have been confirmed (Sat Jan 29, Sun Jan 30, Sun Feb 6, Sun Feb 13, Sun Feb 20, Sun Feb 27 and Sun March 6), and more details will be announced next week.

 

To apply for the MWFA 2021 Female Coaching Scholarship Program, please follow this link: https://manlyunited.wufoo.com/forms/mwfa-2021-female-scholarship-program-applications/

Application close on Sunday December 12.

 

CCC Club of the Week: Forest Killarney

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The Club Coach Coordinator (CCC) program has been running in MWFA for five years now, and has had a very positive impact on our member clubs who have engaged with the program to support their club coaches within their own environment. MWFA feedback from two surveys over the past two years clearly shows that player enjoyment through a positive coaching experience is one of the major factors in a young player’s decision to continue playing, and to continue playing at his/her current club.

https://www.playfootball.com.au/coach/ccc-program

The CCC program sees grassroots clubs take ownership (with support from MWFA) of coach development within their club to support and value their new and inexperienced coaches, through a variety of methods suited to each club’s needs. Despite the challenges of COVID and the 2021 season being cut short, many clubs were still able to do a great job this year and achieve some meaningful outcomes with their CCC program.

 

This week we’d like to acknowledge the efforts and achievements of Forest Killarney.

The club expanded their CCC program led by Billy Keir to concentrate on supporting their sub junior coaches in the U6s to U11s age groups in 2021. In February they hosted a MiniRoos course with MWFA to assist their new mum and dad coaches, and Forest Killarney is a club that has hosted a number of MWFA Coach Development events over the last few years. Throughout the season they also continued to encourage new coaches to attend a number of other MWFA courses and workshops.

Billy and his team also actively reached out to younger senior players in the club to help them embark on their coaching pathway, and 8 or 9 players did commence coaching roles with junior teams this season. A key role of the CCC program was to support these young coaches as much as possible.

In 2022, Forest Killarney would like to hold regular workshops again, and continue to enroll new coaches into the CCC program, with a continuing focus on increasing the number of younger senior players within the club that take on the role of coaching a junior team.

 

As a reward and recognition of the everyone’s efforts at Forest Killarney in 2021, MWFA is pleased to be providing the club with funding for 2 coaches to complete their FA C-Licence coaching course.

 

Coaches keen for ongoing support with their own team (on top of the coaching courses and workshops available through MWFA) at their own training sessions and matches should reach out to a CCC at their club, or contact their club to find out who their CCCs are.

 

MWFA Communications Coordinator

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ABOUT MWFA

The Manly Warringah Football Association (MWFA) is the largest grassroots football association in Australia with more than 20,300 players registered with 1400 teams at 17 local clubs as well as the Manly United Football Club (representative teams).

 

The MWFA is the peak body responsible for the overall development, organisation and promotion of football on Sydney’s Northern Beaches and Mosman and oversees a unified and integrated football eco-system that delivers a simple and clear football pathway for players of all ages and abilities.

 

The MWFA is committed to offering a grassroots environment with a clear mandate to keep players playing the game for enjoyment from the Mini-Roos through to the Over 40s and Over 45 competitions. All decisions are made in the best interests of football, MWFA Member Clubs and players.

 

The MWFA is equally committed to offering a clear pathway for talented players to move from grassroots clubs to Manly United and to the A-League Men and Women competitions and beyond so players can reach their potential.

 

The MWFA is a Member of Football NSW, Football Australia and as such is affiliated with FIFA, the world governing body for football.

 

 

THE OPPORTUNITY

 

The MWFA is offering an amazing opportunity for a young aspiring communications professional to turn a passion into a career and start the sporting administration journey.

 

The successful applicant will be able to immerse themselves into all aspects of modern communication and media under the guidance of an experienced sports media communication professional.

 

The successful applicant will have responsibilities in internal and external communication, across all aspects of modern media platforms for both the grassroots and representative clubs, teams and players.

 

This role is ideal for an applicant that has gathered some experience in communications and is looking to turn a part time / casual hobby or dream into a full-time role and career.

 

The position has been created following record growth in player numbers that has seen the MWFA grow to more than 20,000 players, which has increased the popularity of football but also created an opportunity to shape a better communication landscape amidst shrinking mainstream media outlets.

 

We have an inclusive, energetic and driven staff and we are looking for a communications administrator to tell the story of our players, clubs, volunteers and coaches on our platforms.

 

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

 

  • Creation of written and digital content to be used across all MWFA and Manly United platforms, including websites, social media and eDm newsletters
  • Illustrate the Northern Beaches football success stories with a focus on the players and coaches who follow the development pathway from the grassroots to the professional game
  • Tell the human-interest stories of our local volunteers, coaches and players.
  • Fostering relationships with grassroots clubs and volunteers
  • Internal communication with the MWFA Member Clubs and volunteers
  • Creation of digital material to assist with registrations and events across the MWFA community
  • Control all social media platforms (Instagram, Facebook, twitter) and ensure compelling content to tell the story of our clubs, players and volunteers
  • Take responsibility for the MWFA and Manly United websites
  • Assist MWFA and Manly United with relevant and compelling content to assist with leveraging sponsorships and strategic partnerships
  • Identify and explore opportunities in mainstream and local media to tell compelling stories

 

SELECTION CRITERIA: 

 

  • Writing Skills – a background in journalism or experience with content creation to a deadline.
  • Social Media Experience – Experience with social media tools (publishing and monitoring technology) and an understanding of social trends. You will have had experience with social media management.
  • Website Management – previous experience with a CMS like WordPress. Knowledge of SEO and Web Traffic Metrics.
  • Passion for and Knowledge of Football – your content creation will be more engaging and more likely to build rapport with our members if you live and breathe football
  • Local knowledge – An understanding of the local MWFA and Manly United ecosystem and landscape would be an advantage
  • Creative Design Experience – ability to design digital material for flyers, newsletters and multimedia skills to create, select and prepare images and video content for social media and web.
  • Flexibility – We will offer flexible working hours and in return will have an expectation that this role will sometimes require deadlines to be met outside traditional working hours.
  • A Degree in Communications, Journalism, Marketing or PR would be beneficial but not essential for the right candidate.
  • Current Drivers Licence
  • Completion of Working with Children Check

The successful applicant should understand a career in sports administration requires a flexible work / life balance that will include some evening and weekend work.

 

Applications should be made by email to reception@mwfa.com.au with applications open until Monday 29 November 2021.

The role will be offered to a successful candidate before Christmas and will commence in January 2022.

For more information and to apply for the role please visit the following link: 

https://www.seek.com.au/job/54904277?type=standout#searchRequestToken=21d5897f-d609-4570-a610-7444c640a816 

For any further information about this role, contact David Mason on (02) 9982 6228.

Summer Coach Workshops Available Now

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MWFA is pleased to announce several Coach Workshops which will take place over the next few weeks for any coaches keen for new ideas during the off-season.

These 2 hour workshops are practical and interactive, and compliment official FA coaching courses, with topics based on feedback received on what coaches would find valuable. More information about official FA coaching courses is available here: https://www.mwfa.com.au/2021/10/19/summer-coaching-courses-available-now

These workshops are all completely FREE, but registration is required. It is possible that more will be added to the schedule before the end of the year as well.

 

  • Thursday November 18 @ 6:30pm: Dealing with Pressure (Cromer Park board room)

This workshop will cover how coaches can manage motivation, communication, concentration under pressure and fatigue and when things are not going well, and also dealing with expectations and failure (players, parents and club).

  • Monday December 6 @ 6:30pm: Creating and Scoring More Goals (Cromer Park caged pitch)

This workshop will cover ideal exercises for attacking and finishing, teaching good technique and decision making, and managing a wide range of skill levels.

  • Monday December 13 @ 6:30pm: Involving / Including Goalkeepers (Cromer Park caged pitch)

This workshop will cover managing goalkeepers in a full squad, MiniRoos goalkeeper development, and goalkeeper specific skill tips.

 

Register here: https://manlyunited.wufoo.com/forms/mwfa-2021-summer-coach-workshops-registration/

 

CCC Club of the Week: Pittwater

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The Club Coach Coordinator (CCC) program has been running in MWFA for five years now, and has had a very positive impact on our member clubs who have engaged with the program to support their club coaches within their own environment. MWFA feedback from two surveys over the past two years clearly shows that player enjoyment through a positive coaching experience is one of the major factors in a young player’s decision to continue playing, and to continue playing at his/her current club.

https://www.playfootball.com.au/coach/ccc-program

The CCC program sees grassroots clubs take ownership (with support from MWFA) of coach development within their club to support and value their new and inexperienced coaches, through a variety of methods suited to each club’s needs. Despite the challenges of COVID and the 2021 season being cut short, many clubs were still able to do a great job this year and achieve some meaningful outcomes with their CCC program.

 

This week we’d like to acknowledge the efforts and achievements of Pittwater.

In 2021, Pittwater was able to recruit several new CCCs and assign them to support coaches from specific age groups within the club, based on the FFA National Curriculum structure as well as the experience within those age groups the CCC had. Coaches could then draw upon the CCC’s working knowledge of that age group and be assisted with actual anecdotal experience, whether that be support with running a training session or just a quick email with a few questions.

One good example of the work their CCCs were able to do this season was supporting coaches requiring guidance on how best to approach their team feeling out of their depth in a division. The CCCs assisted the group of players in refocusing their goals. Rather than chasing ‘the win’, the team worked towards having better periods of control in their games, and stronger defensive performances, with targets in training sessions that reflected their objectives in certain periods of a match.

Next year, the club aims to have more CCCs available to regularly check in with more coaches in a more organised system. They also want to organise regular events where coaches can meet and exchange ideas, and create more opportunities for coaches to coach, if they are interested in progressing either for themselves or for their kids.

 

As a reward and recognition of the everyone’s efforts at Pittwater in 2021, MWFA is pleased to be providing the club with funding for 2 coaches to complete their FA C-Licence coaching course.

 

Coaches keen for ongoing support with their own team (on top of the coaching courses and workshops available through MWFA) at their own training sessions and matches should reach out to a CCC at their club, or contact their club to find out who their CCCs are.

 

Manly United pair selected for Socceroos

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The Socceroos take on Saudi Arabia in the next World Cup Qualifier on Thursday night (November 11) and for the first time in 30 years the squad contains TWO Manly United and MWFA juniors with Gianni Stensness joining Callum Elder in the squad.

 

The match kicks off at 8pm on Thursday evening and the game will be broadcast LIVE on the big screen at the Manly Warringah Football Club at Cromer Park. The bistro will also be open for dinner for those keen to get something to eat before the match kicks off.

 

Stensness played junior football with the CC Strikers and Manly United before moving on to play in the A-League with Wellington Phoenix and Central Coast Mariners. Elder, who has already won his first cap, played his junior football at Mosman and Manly United before embarking on a career overseas.

 

Get behind our boys and the Socceroos as they take on Saudi Arabia in what will be a huge game on the road to Qatar.

 

This selection follows current striker Remy Siemsen making her debut earlier this month for the Matildas and illustrates the strength of football on the Northern Beaches.

CCC Club of the Week: CC Strikers

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The Club Coach Coordinator (CCC) program has been running in MWFA for five years now, and has had a very positive impact on our member clubs who have engaged with the program to support their club coaches within their own environment. MWFA feedback from two surveys over the past two years clearly shows that player enjoyment through a positive coaching experience is one of the major factors in a young player’s decision to continue playing, and to continue playing at his/her current club.

https://www.playfootball.com.au/coach/ccc-program

The CCC program sees grassroots clubs take ownership (with support from MWFA) of coach development within their club to support and value their new and inexperienced coaches, through a variety of methods suited to each club’s needs. Despite the challenges of COVID and the 2021 season being cut short, many clubs were still able to do a great job this year and achieve some meaningful outcomes with their CCC program.

 

This week we’d like to acknowledge the efforts and achievements of CC Strikers.

CC Strikers have been running a CCC program for several seasons led by Ross Brown, building on the Coach Development opportunities offered by MWFA. Many coaches from the club who attended these events reached out to the CCCs for guidance at their training sessions and to hone the skills they had learnt, which is a great example of how all of these structures can be combined and compliment each other.

This year in particular, the club invested in video analysis technology for both training sessions and matches for coaches to review their team’s performances as well as their own coaching, which will be a powerful tool for Coach Development in the club in future years especially.

Because CC Strikers are a relatively large club with a lot of coaches, the last two seasons being impacted by COVID has meant their ability to provide coach support has been a bit disjointed, and a lot of what they wanted to do had to be put on the backburner. Their objective for 2022 will be to go back to basics to refresh and revitalise their CCC program to give coaches a real understanding of what the program can offer them and their teams.

 

As a reward and recognition of the everyone’s efforts at CC Strikers in 2021, MWFA is pleased to be providing the club with funding for 2 coaches to complete their FA C-Licence coaching course.

 

Coaches keen for ongoing support with their own team (on top of the coaching courses and workshops available through MWFA) at their own training sessions and matches should reach out to a CCC at their club, or contact their club to find out who their CCCs are.