Club Year Group Structure

Secretary

  • Ensure all children are quickly registered with the club / SYFA
  • Responsible for helping coaches arrange training PVGs
  • Primary point of contact with parents
  • Point of contact for SYFA and local league
  • Supporting Head Coach and Coaching Specialist in delivering their goals
  • Identification and organisation of fundraising opportunities
  • Represent the year group at club meetings as appropriate
  • Organise events to supplement the training and encourage team spirit
  • Manage the finances of the team as necessary

Head Coach

  • Responsible for creation/documentation of annual coaching plans at a high level
  • Detailed planning of all coaching sessions in advance
  • Communication of coaching plans to all other coaches
  • Equipment availability and purchase
  • Ensure consistency across training sessions
  • Team selection for all league matches

Coaching Specialist (if applicable)

  • Technical input on all coaching aspects of the club
  • Identification of the individual needs of players
  • Working with Head Coach to develop training plans for:
    • Year group as a whole and groups within it
    • Individuals as necessary
  • Evaluation of player progress
  • Investigation of external coaching resource that can be used
  • Identification of venues to maximise training experience

Coaches

  • Support Head Coach in delivery of training plans
  • Actively seek out training opportunities
  • Bring fresh ideas to the Coaching Specialist / Head Coach for discussion

All

  • Ensure player protection at all times
  • Foster a welcoming environment for children, parents, coaches