Went to the watch the Prem final and enjoyed the game, however as a neutral I cannot support the previous game analysis. I thought Metro were far more in control and created 5 good chances as opposed to AC's 2. ( Finishing was poor agreed ) The goal was a freak and great opertunism. However I cannot ...

Hey Swansong

I beg to differ regarding you cannot run. But I think it would be better if we talk personally mate. Call me on 0428816505 John Walker

I agree totaly mate but most club coaches have limited time to deal with squad of 15 players let alone do specialised goalkeeper training. Neil TATE, Chris HIGGIN's and Rob MATOSOVIC all do specific keeper training as we do at AFPP. I have recently spent 2 hours per session on a young keeper on his ...

Many academies in Europe do not worry about keepers until the age of 11 or 12 then they develop those outfield players that are not accepted to play outfield as they know they have decent footskills ?????????????? Appears to work for them. At AFPP we ensure the keepers have plenty of footdrills as ...

Well done to the FFA for getting this document out there. I for one welcome its release and look forward to measuring its success. As for the many post on formations remember we need to have players with a knowledge to play any formation and more importantly the abilty to change when it is required ...

Academies will always exist as they deliver what club coaches cannot do and the that is development. A club coach cannot spend 30 minutes on one player on one topic as all the other players and parents would feel left out. Also academies deliver other things like food and nutrition that only ...

Well done to West Adelaide for initially getting there and then for experiencing the tournament interstate. I for one am jelous that my club did not make it as it a great tournament. Why do people bag each other when we are not all BRILLIANT ???? Again well done lads you should be well proud and I ...

I am old fashioned and think FFA and FFSA SHOULD oversee and rule every competition. However this should be done with development in mind and not dollars etc. I welcome further meetings between the 2 bodies to come to an agreement suitable to both but also one that benefits football development at ...

I am happy to discuss this with you. Please call John Walker on 0428816505.

Cheers

Please note AFPP school holiday clinics and camps are on our website www.afpp.com.au

Any coaches interested in joining AFPP please call John Walker on 0428816505.

Please note you will need minimum FFSA Junior licence and SA Police check.

Yours in sport

John Walker
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Please note the AFPP school holiday clinics and camps are on our website www.afpp.com.au The camp is an ideal way of living and breathing football for 24 hours per day. The camp reflects UK style academies and offers plenty of footballing information including diets and core body strength. Any ...

Its that time of the year again, AFPP will be running clinics and camps in April school holidays. See website www.afpp.com.au for details.

Yours in sport
John Walker

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Sounds like the whole competition was a huge success. Hope it continues next year and teams prepair better. Wonder if some sponsor / orginisor could arrange a similar cup, maybe SA only for more age groups and possibly girls too. We all know there is not enough preseason games for the young players ...

Yes logos were removed as per requests from AU and FFSA. A FFA ruling has been envoked that stated no Private Academy can work directly with A-League or any FFA bodies. AFPP are in direct contact with local clubs and associations to challenge and modify this rule. Like Robert the Bruce I am off to ...

Thanks to all who provided info appears the girls now have clubs to play for thanks again JW

Hi
I have 2 girls looking to train and play in 2009, one is in year 7 the other year 12. Both play for school but have not played at club level. Is there any clubs in the Northern areas looking for new players who can develop as they are keen.

John Walker
AFPP
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Okay back onto the topic How do we measure our developments, is it on results ?????????????? Players reaching higher level of competiton ?????????????? Moving onto higher levels ie the A league or what ????????????????????? Difficult to measure improvments as it means different things to different ...

Change is a strange thing and we are not just dealing with change but culture. Most of our kids are taught to compete fo reverything too early but thats life too eh ? I enjoy being a development coach as I do not have to face players and parents regarding winning and loosing. When players develop as ...

I for one hope it continues for a long time and also opens up a few other age groups and includes a girls comp.
Good luck to all teams and lets hope it is played in good spirit by ALL

John Walker
AFPP

Sorry mate cannot agree that a child cannot return comments. One of the things I spend a lot of time with is getting the players ( including goalkeepers ) to be their own coaches and provide feedback via diaries etc I love Australia but think we ( all of us ) rap them up in cotton wool. Like I said ...

May I suggest you ask keepers we coach how they are developing as well as their parents. I have a simple saying : If the players left training not learning something it was not a good session. We teach very simple things that can assist players reach higher levels that all there is too it with the ...

Last post from me too I am hoping ALL clubs and all governing bodies can work on junior development. I hope that Enfield can field strong teams in all age groups, however my goal at the Raiders is to ensure we are the best pathways club in SA and I will work on that 100%. Just remember all readers ...

Wonderful debate on SSG and junior development in general, to many points to feed back on but will say that I think too many people are locked into SSG as a name. I suggest we should have called it SAG Size Appropriate Games. Same ideas and concepts but people may have grasped it better ie how can ...

AFPP have 2 qualified GK coaches Mark Saliba and John Walker. We also get technical assistance from Roy Hunter from Melbourne. Roy may come to SA in 2009 and we hope to be involved with Eric Steele from the UK. Hope this asssits you with your enquiries. We will also utilise Cody Larkins when he is ...

If Enfield are struggling suggest people get behind them and turn the club around ( if this is whats required ) washing dirty laundry in public will not help anyone. If you can help them then do so if you can't leave them alone. Best of luck to ALL clubs at all levels in SA ( This is the best sport ...

Hi its John Walker from AFPP could someone in a supervisary role from BSSC please call me on 0428816505.

Cheers

JW

Hi mate great age to start I can confidently state The Adelaide Raiders can offer great coaching, fantastic coaching and later on sound pathways for any young boy or girl who wishes to play at thier highest level. If you need any further information please call me on 0428816505. Yours in sport John ...

Just had a wee look and it appears you are now in SA.
If you want to have a chat call me on 0428816505 hope we can help you settle in the lucky country.

Yours in sport

John Walker
AFPP

Like I keep saying keep thinks constructive if you want a private dance call me on 0428816505

JW

May I make a suggestion, to some of the people placing comments

Read the topic and try and keep to it and if you don't have anythying constructuve to say DON'T

This is an excellent tool for open debate not a slagging match.

Have a great day and good luck to all clubs with juniour programs.

JW