Coach Development Portal

The EDFL Coaches Association has been created with the understanding of the commitment and time that is required to execute the important role a coach plays at a local football level.

The aim of the association is to inform and upskill community coaching staff by way of information dissemination, league based workshops, in–club in-servicing, monitoring and mentoring of coaches and specialist coaching academies.

Areas of focus for the association include; the role of the club coaching coordinator, educating junior coaches and developing female coaching.  

Documents & ResourcesLink
AFL Club Coaching Coordinator HandbookCLICK HERE
AFL Coaching Curriculum (Under 8-12) CLICK HERE
AFL Coaching Curriculum (Under 13-15) CLICK HERE
AFL Coaching Curriculum (Under 16-18) CLICK HERE
CoachAFL OverviewCLICK HERE
Coach Development Observation Template CLICK HERE
Coach Observation GuideCLICK HERE
Coaching Handbook TemplateCLICK HERE
Example Club Coaching CharterCLICK HERE
Example Training Session Plan - SeniorsCLICK HERE
Example Training Session Plan - JuniorsCLICK HERE
Individual Development PlanCLICK HERE
Junior Coaching GuidebookCLICK HERE
Junior Coaching Guidebook (Level 4, 7-8 years)CLICK HERE
Junior Coaching Guidebook (Level 5, 9-10 years)CLICK HERE
Junior Coaching Guidebook (Level 6, 11-12 years)CLICK HERE
Position Description - Club Coach Coordinator CLICK HERE
Rookie Me Digital Coaching Resources CLICK HERE
The Responsibility of a Club Coach - Alastair ClarksonCLICK HERE
Template for Training Session PlanCLICK HERE