AFL Gippsland Female Coaching Academy
We are thrilled to announce, that following the success of the 2024 Gippsland Female Coaching Academy we have raised the bar for the 2025 season and have partnered with AFL Victoria to offer 10 dedicated spots for the 2025 Female Coaching Academy.
The Academy program has been designed for female coaches who are eager to enhance their skills and advance in their coaching careers. The Academy will be led by the AFL Victoria Coaching Leads and experienced Gippsland Coach Developer Bianca Helmuth-Pask, ensuring participants receive top-notch training and support.
Upon completion of the academy, all coaches will achieve at least Silver accreditation status, and those entering as Silver coaches will elevate their status to Gold. This initiative is a significant step towards empowering female coaches and promoting diversity within the coaching landscape of the AFL.
The academy sessions to be run across 5 x 2-hour sessions will include:
- Coaching Environment – create a vision and philosophy, shape the environment, build relationships and guide learning. Monday 19th May, AFL Gippsland, Travers Street, Morwell, 6:00pm – 8:00pm
- Game Day Experience – Gippsland Power match day, Gippsland Power Centre of Excellence, Travers Street, Morwell, Sunday 15th June (OPTIONAL SESSION)
- Coaching at Training – skills constraints-based coaching and training session design. Monday 16th June, AFL Gippsland, Travers Street, Morwell, 6:00pm – 8:00pm
- Coach the game – developing a game plan and game day scenarios. Monday 23rd June, AFL Gippsland, Travers Street, Morwell, 6:00pm – 8:00pm
- Training Session – Open training session with Gippsland Power talent league coaches. Date TBA – Gippsland Power Centre of Excellence, Travers Street, Morwell, 6:00pm – 8:00pm (OPTIONAL SESSION)
The Academy program has been heavily subsidised with participants asked to contribute $50, typically the modules cost $295 to complete. To submit an EOI for one of 10 places on offer for 2025 hit the Register Now button below:
As part of the program the coaches will be offered various Coaching Development Opportunities with the All-Stars Program and V/Line Cup.
2024 AFL Gippsland Female Coaching Academy
