INDUCTION DAY 2025

Date: Saturday 29th March

Venue: Waterfront Drive Sporting Ground, Lilyfield

Game Leaders and Parents for U6-U12 Age Groups

2pm – Game Leader Onboarding

Onboarding session for 11- to 14-year-olds who have registered their expressions of interest to be a Game Leader for the winter season. (see more info here)

3:45pm – Parent Referee Workshop

This workshop is for parents in the U6 to U12 age groups where they will gain confidence to take on the role of Game Leaders when required during the season. Our club doesn’t have Game Leaders assigned in the U6 and U7 age groups and in some matches from U8-U12, there will be home games where there are no Game Leaders available, and a parent has to step in to perform the role. We recommend a few parents from each team join this workshop to set their team up for success this winter season.

Team Managers, Coaches, and Parents of all Age Groups

2pm – Basic First Aid + Defib Training

Learn the basics of first aid in a football environment and understand how to operate a defib.

2:45pm – Game Day Management Workshop

Develop your skills to navigate game days with your team on and off the field including conflict management and communication with adults in your team and the opposition.

Coaches for U8 to O50 Age Groups

Join Radim for an interactive and practical induction day designed to enhance your coaching approach and elevate player development. Each session will focus on refining key coaching strategies, maximizing the effectiveness of exercises, and improving matchday coaching.

2pm – Levelling up Common Exercises

Rondos, Shooting, 1v1 – We’ll break down these fundamental exercises and explore creative variations that maximize player engagement, technical development, and decision-making. Learn how to add layers to common drills and ensure they truly benefit players in a game-like setting.

2:45pm – Small-Sided Games & Matchday Transfer

Small-sided games are the foundation of player development, but how do we make them more game-realistic?
This session will introduce adaptable rules and modifications to make small-sided games faster, smarter, and more effective in preparing players for match situations.

3:30pm – Matchday Coaching Masterclass

Game Intelligence & Player Awareness – Helping players understand shape, formation, and their roles within the team.
Creating a Positive Training Atmosphere & Team Building – How to set expectations, foster team cohesion, and provide an environment where players thrive.
Team Tactics & Pregame Prep – Structuring warm-ups, setting objectives, and ensuring players are ready mentally and physically.
Half-Time & Post-Game Talks – What to focus on, how to adjust strategy, and delivering messages that inspire and guide players effectively.

These sessions are designed to give you practical tools and insights to improve your coaching and provide the best experience for your players.

For everyone

2:00pm – 4:15pm – Balmain Sports Medicine

BSM will also be in attendance on the day to give coaches / managers an opportunity to ask questions, introduce their range of services and the importance of early diagnosis/management and ongoing strength & conditioning programs for injury prevention & injury management.