The AFL is conducting a High Performance (Level 3) Coaching Course at Etihad Stadium in Melbourne from Sunday 29 September to Friday 4th October 2013.

The course will cover the following areas of competency applied to a high performance coaching program in Australian Football.

• Coaching philosophy
• Program management
• Communication strategies 
• Advanced skill development
• Game plans
• Game analysis
• Training programs
• Sport sciences
• Individual needs
• Talent identification
• Umpiring support
• AFL policies and regulations
• Public relations

The target group is coaches who are aspiring to elite/representative coaching. This would include State League Coaches, TAC Cup, AFL Academies or equivalent, representative teams. Attendance will be by invitation only, using the current application and selection processes.

The course fee is $1,200 (which does not include travel to and from Melbourne). In certain circumstances subsidies may be available to assist coaches to attend.
 
Download the current application form and selection procedures

For further information about the course contact your state coaching manager or AFL Coaching Manager, Lawrie Woodman.

Applications should be made directly to the State Coaching Manager in your state by Friday 12th July 2013.