Welcome to Season 2021 at the Blackwood Football Club!
Following a year of many challenges in 2020 we can only hope the football season ahead provides more certainty and opportunity for our players, coaches and support volunteers to participate in the greatest game we all love, Australian Rules Football.
As a community football club, we must provide development opportunities to all who contribute voluntarily to our great club. Delivery of football education, inclusion, development and care in a safe and harmonious environment will provide a platform for all involved to flourish and improve. Season 2021 will focus on greater support for our junior players to improve on the fundamental skills of the game – kicking, hand balling & marking. Our coaches also require support and feedback to grow and improve. This can be achieved by delivering well thought/ planned practice sessions along with being open to variation but most importantly challenging players to continue to work on the elements of the game where improvement is most necessary.
Respect and appreciation for those who spend many hours in preparation and delivery of football related service should not be understated. Passion for the game along with the ability to positively impact individuals and contribute within and around the club is vital. Support and understanding are key components for any organisation.
Development, Improvement, Patience and Fun are words referred to when participating in any game. Inclusion within a team/ club environment can be incredibly rewarding when people work together to achieve a desired outcome. Our ability to improve collectively will ensure our club continues to grow stronger allowing us all to learn and grow.
Below is a list of the coaches for junior grades across the Blackwood Football Club for Season 2021:
Boys
- Under 11 – TBA
- Under 12 – Adam Torode
- Under 13 – Damien Connor
- Under 14 – Scott Wheatland
- Under 15 – TBA
- Under 16 – Luke Warburton & Simon Hughes
Girls
- Under 9 – TBA
- Under 11 – Mark Sansome
- Under 13 – Luke Hall
- Under 15 – Dan Smith & Matt Cornish
- Under 17.5 – Simon Manser
Sub Juniors
- Under 8 – Matthew Thomas & Jared Trowbridge
- Under 9 – TBA
- Under 10 – Braden Willis & Anthony Cobiac
A number of coaching positions remain available with the girls U9’s, U11, U13 & U17.5 second teams along with the U9 & U11 boys teams. If you are interested or know someone who you think would be suitably qualified & able please contact me via email here.
Training times and information will be finalised with respective coaches and distributed soon. Both Hewett Reserve and the BFC ovals will be utilised for training sessions during the season. Please understand the training schedule is quite complex.
I look forward to seeing you around the club throughout the season and encourage you to contact me directly if you have any concerns, ideas or suggestions which may assist with the continued improvement of our club and all who are involved.
Simon Hughes
Junior Football Director
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