OPERATIONS > COACHING AND DEVELOPMENT FREE SPEED CORE STRENGTH & FLEXIBILITY WORKSHOP NSW Sport & Rec workshop offers the opportunity for coaches to learn more about how speed training, core strength and flexibility can help athletes to compete. This workshop covers: the biomechanics of running fast and skills technique; associated training techniques to optimise speed; exercises to enhance performance and core strength and how these benefit in training sessions. Held at Matraville Sports High, 29 NOV 2008. Enrol on-line here...   HOLIDAY ACADEMY PROGRAM 2008/9 I would like to invite your children to the Highlands Soccer Association Academy Program 2008/2009 to be held in conjunction with Southern NSW Coaching and Development. The Academy Program is designed for players aged 7-12 and provides safe and challenging soccer practices in a structured learning environment given by quality coaching staff. The Academy runs over a 10-week period during the off-season (refer to attached brochure for scheduled dates). The costing of the Academy Program is $95, which includes all coaching and programs, a training shirt, a soccer ball. All children will receive a certificate of attendance. If you wish to register your child for this great opportunity to further develop their soccer playing skills send a cheque or money order along with the signed Conditions of Entry Form [PDF 1.8Mb] to:   Highlands Soccer Association Inc, PO Box 2221, Bowral NSW 2576 before 22nd September.   UPCOMING ADVANCED COACHING COURSES - 2008 This residential course held at the Australian Institute of Sport in Canberra. FFA Advanced Coaching Courses are approved by the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) and are equivalent to UEFA Coaching Licences. Click here to view more and information and application forms. FFA C Licence: 25th Oct 08 - 8th Nov 08 BOBBY CHARLTON SOCCER SCHOOLS RESIDENTIAL COURSE Live in camp just as the premier league Academy from the UK with BCSS staff from England and Australia some who work in the English premier league Academy system. UEFA , Oceana, and FA qualified For boys and girls aged 8 to 17 elite or none elite we cater for all standards. SO LIVE THE DREAM HERE IN AUSTRALIA !! Held at Wollongong University Campus East from 11  to 16 January 2009. For more information download a fact sheet and booking form here [PDF 272kb}. SMALL SIDED GAMES UPDATE How will small-sided games change soccer for our youngest players? See here for details. [PDF 40kb] FOOTBALL FOOD When and what is the best to eat before the big game? See Foot Ball Food - [PDF 96KB] for good advice. Expressions Of Interest for Development Squad Coaches & Managers - download details and application form here: Guidelines and Application Form The Highlands Soccer Association welcomes all interested parents, teachers, club members and older players to undertake accredited coaching courses to assist in the development of soccer at our club and regional levels. Courses (minimum 12 people; weekends, week nights, or a combination of both) are held from time to time here or in the Southern NSW region. Those interested in attending, or arranging upcoming courses should contact the Association in the first instance. At other times courses are held regularly at Soccer NSW at Parklea. Information about courses and how to become a coach are detailed below: HIGHLANDS SOCCER ASSOCIATION INC. - SOCCER SCHOOL PROGRAM The Highlands Soccer Association is pleased to announce it has secured the services of Nick D'Amore as its full time Coaching Coordinator. Nick holds a BA in Sports Management, Diploma in Sports Phsychology, UEFA 'B' and State Soccer Coaching Licence. He also has a mass of experience from all over the world, including various internationally recognised coaching systems & methods and with all levels of players. In Australia last year, Nick was the Coaching Director for Blacktown Soccer Association. Nick resides locally and loves the world game. It made sense to the HSA to secure the services of Nick for the benifit of local players. Through Nick, the Highlands Soccer Association is offering to all Highlands area schools the opportunity to participate in the exciting new HSA Soccer School Program. All program sessions can be conducted either during school activity time or after school. All players from all levels will enjoy learning and developing skills such as dribbling, passing, shooting and speed with and without the ball. A typical programs would run for six weeks. However, the session programs will be designed to suit the school needs. All such school programs offered by Highlands Soccer Association will be directed by our Coaching Coordinator, Nick D'Amore. If you require further information or would like to book our Coaching Coordinator, please don't hesitate to contact Nick D'Amore direct: Nick D'Amore (HSA Coaching Coordinator) Phone: (02) 4883 4967 Mobile: 0407 917 062; email: coachcoord@hsa.org.au We look forward to seeing you on the field. FOOTBALL NSW - BECOMING A COACH There's a world of opportunity for you as a coach, whether you're interested in coaching the local junior team, a NSW Premier League team or a national league team or a State team. All State and Territory Federations, in conjunction with Soccer Australia, provide a national coach education program which provides a consistent and nationally recognised accreditation structure. The Football NSW provides a range of services and programs for coaches of all levels with the aim of increasing the number, quality and profile of soccer coaches across New South Wales. Coaches or prospective coaches have the opportunity to gain appropriate knowledge and coaching skills to suit their level of development and need. The 6 levels of license available are: Grassroots Coaching Course A non-accredited course most suitable for teachers and interested parents Around 3 hours $27.50 Junior Licence Suitable for beginner coaches, team managers, teachers and prospective coaches of junior teams 16 hours Accreditation: Australian Soccer Association Junior Licence $130 Youth Licence Suitable for coaches or prospective coaches up to senior competition level 24 hours Accreditation: Australian Soccer Association Youth Licence Minimum requirement to coach within the Youth League $220 Senior Licence (Part A) Suitable for coaches or prospective coaches of amateur youth and senior competitions levels 60 hours Accreditation: Australian Soccer Association Senior Licence $280 Senior Licence (Part B) Fitness For Football Course Sports General Course $85 each State Licence Suitable for coaches or prospective coaches at a senior Premier/State League or semi professional competition level 30 hours Accreditation: Australian Soccer Association State Licence The highest licence attainable through Football NSW $POA National Licence Suitable for coaches or prospective coaches at a senior Premier League, national level or national soccer league competition level 120 hours Accreditation: Australian Soccer Association National Licence, Conducted annually by Australian Soccer Association on an 'invitation only' basis. To download an application form for the coaching course to suit you click on the following links: Youth & Senior Licence Registration Form [PDF 140Kb] Grassroots Football Certificate Course Application Form [Word document 412Kb] Junior Licence Coaching Course Application Form [Word document 412Kb] Youth Licence Coaching Course Application Form [Word document 412Kb] Coaching Course Fees and Times Nov/Dec 2007 [PDF 100Kb] To see the dates for our latest courses visit the Football NSW website. For further information contact: Football NSW, Coaching and Development Phone: 02 8814 4442; email: tricia@footballnsw.com.au