COACHING TIPS

Tip Top Coaching

Tip Top, along with former Socceroos captain and National coach Frank Farina and state junior football federations, have kicked off Tip Top Coaching, a program offering support and guidance to thousands of coaching volunteers in NSW.



Soccer is one of Australia's most loved and revered sports for both Aussie boys and girls alike - with local clubs leaning on community members to offer coaching support. Now, Tip Top Coaching is providing these volunteers with a range of coaching resources including an interactive new website, free coaching DVD's and the opportunity to attend face-to-face clinics with Frank Farina.

Mark Gabites, General Manager, Tip Top NSW, said that the program is a reflection of Tip Top's commitment to growing junior soccer from a grassroots level.

"The Tip Top brand holds a strong place in the hearts of Australian families and communities, and we recognise the efforts of parents and friends who invest their time coaching junior soccer teams each year. By providing these dedicated volunteers with the support and expertise that they need to nurture our young players, Tip Top Coaching will brighten the future of young soccer hopefuls and encourage kids to lead an active, healthy lifestyle," he said.

Tip Top Coaching will be hosting a series of coaching clinics. Attendees will have the opportunity to learn the art of coaching from Farina himself in a session, providing theoretic and practical advice for junior coaches. Drawing on years of experience as a Socceroo and leading international coach, Farina will provide expert advice on topics such as player motivation, teamwork, skill development, training techniques, game strategies and more.

Community BBQ's will be hosted by Tip Top bakeries at key locations including Canberra, Orange and Sydney. Team members and families will enjoy a free BBQ, giveaways for the kids, and a chance to meet Frank Farina.

In addition to face-to-face clinics, Tip Top Coaching is also offering each U6-8 and U9-12 coach two free exclusive coaching DVD's.

The new Tip Top Coaching website is now live, offering junior players and their coaches’ vigorous training drills, opportunities to interact directly with Frank Farina and chances to showcase goal scoring glory. Furthermore the website offers coaches and players expert sports nutrition advice – making it the ultimate online hub for Saturday's soccer preparation.

When asked about the program, Farina said that good quality coaching during the junior years is crucial in building the foundations for player development. "Soccer is a fast-growing team sport for Aussie kids and we want to make sure that their love of sports stays with them as they grow up. This program aims to help junior coaches promote a fun and exciting environment that encourages enjoyment, skills building and sportsmanship," he said.

For more information please visit www.tiptopcoaching.com.au

New Web Pages for Beginner Coaches and Officials

Every year, many people (parents in particular) find themselves appointed to the position of coach or official of a sporting team
- often by default as there was no one else who would volunteer to do it.

To assist new coaches and officials in their role, the Australian Sports Commission, in conjunction with State Departments of Sport and Recreation, have developed a series of new web pages - Tools and Tips for New Coaches and Officials.
Go to and click on the icon below:

The Tools and Tips for New Coaches and Officials web pages contain practical information and tools aimed at the beginner coach and official.

The web pages have been designed so that the coach or official can download and print the various documents to take away and use in their coaching or officiating role.

There is also information for clubs on ways that they can recruit and retain coaches and officials.


The web pages contain the following information:

'Survival pack': information for new coaches - information on planning, managing groups, working with parents and managing children's behaviour, and more

'Survival pack': information for new officials - information on officiating for the first time, safety, managing conflict when officiating, and more.

Templates for coaches: session plan template, player attendance and medical history forms, injury record form, and more

Templates for officials: incident report form, season planner, and more

Activity cards: game cards suitable for a range of sports.

Information for clubs: on recruiting and retaining coaches and officials

Further information: including articles and web links

So get on the web today, and help yourself to be a better coach or official!