The Gold Coast SUNS Talent Academy is an innovative program that provides young athletes with a unique opportunity to participate in a first class sport and education experience facilitated by AFL Queensland and the Gold Coast SUNS.The Gold Coast SUNS Talent Academy is a multi-level coaching program for aspiring players aged between 12 and 18 years. It forms a key stage in the pathway from junior sport through to a possible career as an AFL player at the highest level – without leaving… Show more The Gold Coast SUNS Talent Academy is an innovative program that provides young athletes with a unique opportunity to participate in a first class sport and education experience facilitated by AFL Queensland and the Gold Coast SUNS.The Gold Coast SUNS Talent Academy is a multi-level coaching program for aspiring players aged between 12 and 18 years. It forms a key stage in the pathway from junior sport through to a possible career as an AFL player at the highest level – without leaving Queensland.The Academy caters for young athletes in the Northern NSW and Gold Coast region as well as Far North Queensland (Rockhampton to Cape York).The Academy features four levels, beginning with the youngest players emerging from the Future Stars program at Year 7, right up to the U18 level where the best will represent Queensland in the national championships.Once a part of the Academy, each participant will experience best practice learning, facilities and facilitators in a sports environment.- See more at: http://m.goldcoastfc.com.au/club/talent-academy#sthash.R4bL7Dop.dpuf Show less

Manage player development and resourcesProvide guidance and counsellingManage player transition in and out of AFLAssist the development of life skillsSupport education and employmentMatch day role

Football Operations Manager: • List manager- Contracts, player payments, budget, player welfare• Management and employment of staff- Coaches, Doctors, Physiotherapist, Trainers, IT, Property, Fitness Advisers• Recruitment- Strategic planning of recruiting, Talent Identification• Football Coordinator of U18 AFL Championships and NAB challenge game at Casey Fields• Community Programs- Coordinator of School clinics, Auskick programs and guest speaker at schools within… Show more Football Operations Manager: • List manager- Contracts, player payments, budget, player welfare• Management and employment of staff- Coaches, Doctors, Physiotherapist, Trainers, IT, Property, Fitness Advisers• Recruitment- Strategic planning of recruiting, Talent Identification• Football Coordinator of U18 AFL Championships and NAB challenge game at Casey Fields• Community Programs- Coordinator of School clinics, Auskick programs and guest speaker at schools within the community• Relationship development with AFL Victoria, AFL recruiters, Melbourne FC (2009) & St Kilda Football Club (2007, 2008).• Vision editing for MFC and St Kilda FC - Programs used include ProWess & Champion data. • Sponsorship & marketing • Other key areas of focus in the role include- Running of Tribunal cases, event management including club best and fairest and player functionsAssistant Coach:raining: Taking drills, recording training sessions, providing feedback to players, attending Melbourne (2009) and St Kilda (2007, 2008) training sessions when required• Game day: forward line coach, match up’s, set up structures, forward line performance evaluation, provide feedback and coaching to players• Analyse oppositions, mentor 10 Casey players, take a special interest in their development • Be a proactive member of the match committee.• Player welfare and recruitment• Assistant the St Kilda FC with Development of their VFL listed players Show less

• Managing other football coaching staff and liaising with the College’s Head of Sport Programs • Coaching the Senior First 18 Team (2006 Premiers, 2008 Runners up)• Coordination of all college training programs, game plans, college team structures, team selection, recovery sessions, team reviews and analysis, coordinating school carnivals• Match day responsibilities, including the supervision of all students in attendance • Data entry (game statistics) and administrative work… Show more • Managing other football coaching staff and liaising with the College’s Head of Sport Programs • Coaching the Senior First 18 Team (2006 Premiers, 2008 Runners up)• Coordination of all college training programs, game plans, college team structures, team selection, recovery sessions, team reviews and analysis, coordinating school carnivals• Match day responsibilities, including the supervision of all students in attendance • Data entry (game statistics) and administrative work (match summaries and reports) Show less

• Managing a team of coaching staff • 2005 and 2006 U 18’s Premiers• Management of all training sessions and game day duties• Assisting with the senior playing group: Role consisted of working with senior coaching staff and players in the analyses of forward line structures and match day roles.

• Co-ordinating a team of staff to ensure that all teams in the EFL, YVMDFL, DRJFL, YJFL are reviewed twice throughout the season, to ensure coverage of all prospective talent.• Manage a financial budget for the ‘Talent Identification’ program• Data collection, analysis and maintenance of a Talent Identification Directory of player results/testing• Networking and liaising with all club presidents and coaching staff • Player recruitment and liaisons• Delivering ‘Talented… Show more • Co-ordinating a team of staff to ensure that all teams in the EFL, YVMDFL, DRJFL, YJFL are reviewed twice throughout the season, to ensure coverage of all prospective talent.• Manage a financial budget for the ‘Talent Identification’ program• Data collection, analysis and maintenance of a Talent Identification Directory of player results/testing• Networking and liaising with all club presidents and coaching staff • Player recruitment and liaisons• Delivering ‘Talented Pathway’ PowerPoint Presentations to club officials and players from various clubs within the EFL, YVMDFL, DRJFL, YJFL Show less