Coach/TM Guidance
This template has been developed to give Coaches & Team Managers ideas on information that may be useful to increase engagement with parents/carers and players in their team.
It is intended to make it clear to everyone what playing for Middle Park Football Club means and to give you the opportunity to explain how your team will operate during the season so expectations are set.
You do not have to use any of the slides that have been prepared.
You may add many more slides. You know your team and how to engage people best. Some of the information on these slides might spark off ideas to discuss with your team to help make it the most successful & rewarding season possible for all.
It is recommended that you organise a team Season Kick-off event pre-season. What this looks like is completely up to you.
Perhaps pizza one night after training, or a longer chat after training or dinner at a local venue. It's important to get as many parents and players there as possible so that everyone hears these key messages at the same time.
You may like to consider combining the team Season Kick-off at the same time that your uniforms are due.
You can then make the kit presentation to each player memorable, to highlight the importance of what it means to be a Middle Park Football Club member.
Feel free to provide any feedback or ideas for improvement to middleparkfc.juniors@gmail.com
OUR TEAM!
INSERT TEAM PHOTO
Our Expectations
Player Responsibility
Parent Responsibility
Our Expectations
Reminders
Win with grace and lose with dignity – we are always representing the club in everything we do.
Arrive at games & training early enough to help with set up – if the coach is doing setup then they are not getting the team ready to play.
Clean and sweep up change rooms (if used), check the pitch for any lost items and keep Equipment Room organised when we are finished.
Support your Team Managers by anything required for the team.
18 rounds (may include byes)
First game is Friday 20 March
Catch-Up Rounds (no games scheduled):
June 7, August 9
Final game is weekend of Sept 6
Final: 13 Sept
State League Men’s
18 rounds (may include byes)
First game is Sun April 26
Catch-Up Rounds (no games scheduled):
Final game is Sunday Sept 6
Finals
State League Women’s & Metro
Seniors Season 2026
18 rounds (may include byes)
First game is Sat April 25 or Sun April 26
Catch-Up Rounds (no games scheduled):
June 6/7, July 4/5
Final game is weekend of Sept 5/6
Games are played throughout school holidays
MiniRoos (U7-U11)
18 rounds (may include byes)
First game is Sun April 26
First sixgames are grading games
(except for A-Grade teams)
Catch-Up Rounds (no games scheduled)
June 7, July 5
Final game is Sunday Sept 6
Finals Sunday Sept 13 & 20
Games are played throughout school holidays
Junior Leagues (U12-18)
Juniors Season 2026
Everyone contributes
18 ROUNDS IN A SEASON (may include byes)
OUR TEAM– XX players
OUR COACHES
OUR TEAM MANAGER
OUR GUEST COACHES
Our Team
Our Team Goals for the season
Develop skills as individuals and as a team
Develop individual and team resilience
Develop a love for the game
Have fun in a positive learning environment
Playing as much as possible!
Training is the MOST IMPORTANT activity of the week!
Principles for the season
Training
Mandatory 2 training nights per week, unless otherwise agreed
Training attendance may affect game time
Day of the week | Time of training | Who else they train with (if relevant) |
Do they need to wear a particular kit eg away kit etc
Do parents need to stay to watch etc
Include Extreme Weather Policy - FV Extreme Weather Policy.pdf
List the skills you want your team to master this year
Training - Skills Acquisition Phase
Ball Mastery
Ball skills, first touch, second touch, striking the ball, running with the ball, 1-1 skills
Receiving and passing
Positioning without the ball, what space means
Game skills
Game positioning and their role, working for each other
Fitness
Strength, speed, endurance, injury prevention
If appropriate, can detail what the season plan looks like
Could be in blocks/months/etc
Training Season Plan
If relevant, can list out drills
Training Drills
Individual Development Plan
Every player will have their own development plan
Team Events
MPFC provides an allowance for each team - this can be used for events, trophies, awards, or tournament entry and costs.
Some teams choose to use this allowance to partly fund an end of season celebration.
The amount of the allowance for each team will be finalised after all registrations are in.
Season Kick-Off event
Mid-Season get together
End of Season celebration
The Parkers Song
Well, it’s a grand old team to play for,
And it’s a grand old team to see.
And if you know your history,
It’s enough to make heart go ‘whoa-o-o-o’.
We don’t care what the other boys say.
What the hell do we care?
‘Cause you always know,
That there’s gonna be a show,
And the Middle Parkers will be there!
Our Locations
OUR SPONSORS
OUR PARTNERS
Middle Park FC Website - www.mpfc.com.au
Check out the MPFC website for lots of great information about our club and its proud history. Middle Park FC
The Resources tab in particular has information about:
Safeguarding for Volunteers
The safety of children and vulnerable individuals is a top priority for us.
As a volunteer, you are required to:
Health & Safety Procedures
The health and safety of our players, coaches, and volunteers are of utmost importance. Please adhere to the following guidelines:
Always check the environment for hazards before starting any activities.
Be aware of the first aid kit location and the designated first-aid volunteer.
Make sure all equipment is in good condition before use.
Be aware of our Extreme Weather Policy FV Extreme Weather Policy.pdf
Follow any instructions from coaches or club management in case of accidents or injuries.
Keep an eye out for our new ‘safety management software’!
CODES OF CONDUCT
Coaches & Team Managers
Every participant in our sport has a role to play in ensuring that the game is free from physical and verbal bullying and abuse, and that it is played in a competitive and fair manner.
All participants of our game have a responsibility to promote respect and good behaviour.
As leaders, Coaches and Team Managers must demonstrate the behaviour that they expect their players and spectators to follow.
Link to FV Codes of Conduct
All participants of our game have a responsibility to promote respect and good behaviour to ensure our clubs, and our game is free from physical and verbal bullying and abuse.
All players must abide by this Code of Conduct and demonstrate good quality behaviours that provide a welcoming environment for our sport.
Responsibilities:
1) Participate for your own enjoyment and benefit.
2) Respect all other participants and the rights and worth of every person regardless of their gender, ability, cultural background, or religion.
3) Play fair, play by the rules, and play to the best of your ability, always.
4) Be a good sport, displaying modesty in victory and graciousness in defeat.
5) Respect the equipment and facilities provided to you as part of your program.
6) Be honest with your coach concerning illness and injury, and your ability to train and play.
Players
7) Never yell at, ridicule, or criticize other participants. They are all trying their best.
8) Co-operate with your coach, teammates, referees, and opponents. Without them, there would be no competition.
9) Respect and follow the directions of your team officials and referees.
10) Do not argue with the Match Official. If you disagree, have your captain or coach approach the Match Official during a break in play or after the Match is concluded.
11) Control your temper. Verbal abuse of officials or other players, deliberately distracting or provoking another person is not acceptable or permitted in any sport.
12) Be respectful whether you win or lose. Shake hands with the other team and referee at the end of the game.
13) If you feel unsafe or uncomfortable at your club speak to someone you trust.
Players cont…
All spectators of our game have a responsibility to promote respect and good behaviour to ensure our clubs, and our game is free from physical and verbal bullying and abuse.
All spectators and parents must abide by the Club’s Conditions of Entry and demonstrate good quality behaviours that provide a welcoming environment for our sport.
Responsibilities:
All spectators attending a Match or otherwise involved in any activity staged or sanctioned by FFA, FV or an affiliate Regional Association or Club must:
1) Respect the decisions of Match Officials as being fair and called to the best of their ability and teach children to do the same.
2) Respect the performances and efforts of all participants including players, coaches, officials, etc.
3) Never ridicule or scold a child for making a mistake or losing a game.
Spectators & Parents
4) Remember that your child and all players participate in the sport of football for their enjoyment and not yours.
5) Respect the rights, dignity and worth of every person regardless of their gender, ability, race, colour, religion, sexual orientation, language, politics, national or ethnic origin.
6) Demonstrate appropriate social behaviour by not using foul language or harassing players, coaches, or officials.
7) Never use violence in any form towards another person including fellow spectators, Players or Match/Team Officials (including Coaches and Ground Marshalls).
8) Not engage in acts of discrimination, harassment, or abuse towards any person, including:
a. the use of obscene or offensive language and/or gestures.
b. the incitement of hatred or violence.
9) Comply with all Conditions of Entry including provisions relating to security screening, intoxication, and items that are prohibited by law or restricted by policy from being brought into the Venue.
Spectators & Parents cont…
Spectators & Parents cont…
Link to FV Codes of Conduct
10) Never throw missiles, projectiles, or objects of any description at Players, Match Officials, or fellow spectators.
11) Not enter or attempt to enter the field of play or playing arena without lawful authority.
12) Always respect the use of facilities and equipment provided.
13) Refrain from any disorderly conduct or conduct that may injure the reputation and goodwill of the club and the code of Football generally.
Here’s to a wonderful 2026 Season!
Go Parkers!