Balmain DFC Future Coaches Program
Future Coaches Program Information Pack
Program Overview
The objective of the program is for our club to provide a mentoring program for young people aged 14-19 interested in coaching. Coaches will be accredited through coaching courses, involved in coaching holiday camps, mentoring sessions, coaching in our development programs, and being paired up to coach MiniRoos teams during the winter season. The club will provide mentors to lead the development of these coaches sourced internally and externally.
We want to develop the next generation of coaches at our club with the right skill set to succeed in their roles and continue to develop our players. Generating more coaches through this program year after year will help build capacity throughout the club and improve the overall quality of the football experience for BDFC players.
Key Outcomes
Increase girls and women’s participation
By increasing the number of girls and women coaches, we provide young girls with strong role models who have first-hand experience and success in the sport. This helps girls visualize their potential in football and encourages them to participate and stay committed to the sport. Our program fosters a sense of empowerment among girls. When they see women in leadership roles within the football club, they are more likely to feel confident, motivated, and inspired to pursue their goals in football. This empowerment translates into increased participation as girls become more eager to take part in training sessions, matches, and other club activities.
Improve leadership opportunities for young people
By providing opportunities for young girls and boys to learn coaching techniques, strategies, and effective communication skills, they gain a deeper understanding of the sport. The program can facilitate networking and mentoring opportunities for the girls. Pairing them with experienced female coaches as mentors allows for personalised guidance, advice, and support. This mentorship helps to create a sense of investment in the girls’ development and encourages long-term participation. There will be an increased visibility of young people in coaching roles. This can attract other aspiring girls and boys to become coaches, who may have been hesitant to participate due to a lack of representation.
Why Join?
- Development
- Develop transferrable skills through coaching (teaching, organizing, analysing, motivating, communicating etc.)
- Contribute to the development of young players and see them grow
- Opportunity to include coaching hours as part of the Duke of Edinburgh Program
- Courses
- Coaches will be put through a MiniRoos Certificate and a Foundation of Football Course (for those 18 and over) prior to starting the program
- Mentoring
- Opportunities to be mentored by experienced coaches at BDFC and external coaches who can share experiences and provide guidance throughout the program
- Holiday Camps & Programs
- Opportunities to work at our Holiday Camps (paid role) where possible
- Team Coaching
- Appointed to winter season MiniRoos Teams (U6-U7 Mixed or Girls teams) in pairs and work with a parent volunteer coach to practice learnt skills
- Training the team once per week during the season (if the team has a scheduled session)
- Progression
- Progress to coaching in our development program
- Future employment opportunities as casual coaches after completion of the program
- Opportunities to receive funding for Advanced Coaching licences in the future
Future Coaches Program Information Pack
Commitment
- Attend a MiniRoos Certificate prior to the January BDFC Holiday Camps
- Coach at the BDFC Holiday Camps (minimum 2 days per camp desirable)
- Coach a MiniRoos team during the winter season
- Attend mentoring sessions (where possible).
The program will run for roughly 12 months, from November to October every year.
Timeline
Key Milestones
- Monday 09 September 2024 – Launch program
- Monday 30 September – Announce 2025 coaching intake
- October – MiniRoos Certificate / Foundation of Football Course (TBC)
- Tuesday 3 December – Induction Session (online)
- Late Feb 2025 – Appointment to winter teams (TBC)
- Late Mar/Apr – MiniRoos team training begins (TBC)
Mentoring Sessions
See info pack for more details
BDFC Holiday Camps
See our Season Dates page for BDFC Holiday Camp Dates