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PLAYER ADVANCEMENT POLICY
Applies from May 10th, 2021Player Advancement Policy APRIL 2021
CONTENT
1. Rationale………..……………………………………………………………………………………………2
2. Scope..…………………………………………………………………………………………………………2
3. Phases of Development – Competition Levels……...…………………………………...……3
4. Limitation on Player Movement……………………………………………………………………5
5. Advancement of Players…….…………………………………………………………………………7
6. Monitoring and Penalties…………………………………………………………………………...13
Appendix 1 Definitions……………………………………………………………………………....…14
Appendix 2 Physio Report…………………………………………………………………………..…16
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1. RATIONALE
Football Queensland North, under its requirement as an affiliate of Football Queensland,
is committed to the safe and regulated development of players, particularly in the youth
and junior age groups. The Organisation is also strongly supportive of FFA’s vision for
the game in Australia and is obligated to the adoption of the principles, structures and
recommendations contained in the FFA XI Principles document, the National Football
Curriculum (v2), the National Building Blocks and the National Competition Review.
In line with the four documents listed above and specifically related to the adoption of
the 5 Core Outcomes of the National Competition Review and the Building Blocks
designated in the National Football Curriculum, Football Queensland North will require,
as from April 1st 2021, all players, coaches and administrators, registered with FA, FQN
or an FQN affiliated club, association or other organisation, who participate in football
competitions, programs or other activities conducted in the region of Football
Queensland North, to meet guidelines related to player participation in all events.
The development of players in a structured and logical manner is a high priority for
Football Australia and its affiliated Member Federations. The current inconsistencies in
quality and approach to Youth Development in Australia are due to factors such as the
diversity and self-interest of some clubs, individuals and/or private providers and the
limited knowledge, experience and skills of coaches.
At present, many players are missing essential years in the junior and youth
development areas because clubs and coaches believe that the best way to develop
players is to push them into higher levels of the game too soon. This is not only
developmentally dangerous – the correct environment for establishing appropriate
perception, decision and execution is potentially lost – but may also be physically,
emotionally and socially challenging and damaging for young players in adult
environments.
Football Queensland North is also acutely aware of the population base, player-pool size
and the regional diversity of the State. Whilst acknowledging that there are some
specific challenges faced by clubs and Associations across the region in regard to
fielding teams, the promotion of youth players to senior teams to fill numbers, under the
guise of ‘player development’, is not considered acceptable.
2. SCOPE
This Policy shall apply to all Associations, Clubs and Schools that are affiliated to
Football Queensland North through Football Australia and Football Queensland.
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3. PHASES OF DEVELOPMENT
3.1. DISCOVERY PHASE
The U6 & U7 age groups form a part of the Discovery Phase of Development.
Coaching and training at this age is firmly based on players discovering the game
through play and game-based activities.
Competition formats are 4-aside. The Mini-Roos National Playing Formats and
Rules provide more details.
3.2. SKILL ACQUISITION PHASE
The age groups that form a part of the Skill Acquisition Phase fall into three
categories.
i. The Under 12 age group (players who have turned 11 years of age at
the start of the calendar year). Competition for players in this
category shall be conducted under 9-a-side football regulations. The
offside law is applicable, under the conditions set out in the local
competition rules.
ii. The Under 11 & Under 10 age groups also play 9-a-side football but
the offside law does not apply.
iii. The Under 8 & Under 9 age groups play 7-a-side matches. The
offside law does not apply.
Competition formats for the U6 to U11 age categories are set out under the
MiniRoos National Playing Formats and Rules. The U12 competition is
governed by local association rules.
Associations, schools and other bodies affiliated with Football Queensland North
must conduct matches for the development of players under the specific conditions
set down for the defined age groups. The elements of competitive sport (including
winning and losing matches, respect for opponents and respect for match officials)
are viewed as important and players and their parents should be educated to
understand them as they relate to their individual performance and not the match
result. Adult team staff and supporters are viewed as being role models for
developing these behaviours.
FQN shall provide opportunities for organised competition for players of both
genders in this Phase, either independently or in conjunction with regional bodies.
Training for players in the Discovery Phase and the Skill Acquisition Phase should
be game-related and focus on enjoyment and individual skill development through
activities that are movement based and provide repetition. Opportunities for
success and failure are supported with positive coach feedback. Clubs are strongly
encouraged to conduct SAP programs within their own environments. Such
programs are supported by the FQ SAPCC program and resources.
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3.3. GAME TRAINING PHASE
Football Queensland North consider the Game Training Phase as the most
appropriate for the development of players older than 12 years but who are yet to
reach their 16th birthday.
The focus is on preparing the players for senior football (Performance Phase) by
teaching them to apply the functional game skills in a team setting by developing
skill application, tactical awareness, perception and decision-making through a
game-related approach to training.
FQN shall provide opportunities for organised competition for players of both
genders in this Phase, either independently or in conjunction with regional bodies.
Developing behaviours, attitudes and strong relationships that lead individuals and
groups both on and off the field of play to improved capabilities and performance is
essential at this level. Involvement with club-based programs as well as high-
performance programs conducted by Football Queensland North for identified,
potentially talented players are important. Clubs hold a high level of responsibility
for the correct development and advancement of players based on the player’s
individual development needs.
3.4. PERFORMANCE PHASE
The Performance Phase of player involvement, nominally 16 years of age and above,
is where the focus is on preparing teams for a competition environment where
winning becomes the main objective. Training is based on solving football problems
that the coach has identified from match analysis. Football Conditioning becomes a
key element of the program.
FQN shall, at its discretion, provide a variety of competition levels for both genders
to service the requirements of the stakeholders in the region. Competition Rules
will set the cut-off date for eligibility for these senior level competitions.
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4. LIMITATIONS ON PLAYER MOVEMENTS
4.1 Right to Choose
A player has the right to choose the club with which they wish to play in accordance
with the FA National Registration Regulations. FQN recognises the affordance of this
freedom and club choice shall not be limited by FQN in any manner that denies this
freedom.
4.2 Right to establish Competition Rules
By acknowledging the rights of the player under 4.1, FQN, as the body responsible
for the conduct of competitions in which its affiliated clubs participate, shall be
required to establish and enforce Competition Rules and other such structures that
protect the well-being and development of footballers at their club of choice. Such
Rules and structures shall be reflective of the general philosophies of player and
child development outlined in 1. Rationale.
4.3 Defining Competitions
For the purpose of this Policy, the following terms are used to detail the age groups
that are covered by competition monikers:
MiniRoos – Discovery Phase and Skill Acquisition Phase – players U6 to U12
Junior Competition – Game Training Phase – players U13 to U16
Senior Competition – Performance Phase – players 16 years of age and above
4.4 Eligibility for Competitions:
Senior Football – All competitions that are covered under the Performance Phase
of the National Football Curriculum. The nominal age is players who have attained
16 years of age. (see Appendix 1 for definitions)
Junior Football - All junior players (13 - 15 years) are considered to be in the Game
Training Phase of their football development. (see Appendix 1 for definitions)
Mini-Roos Football – All Mini-Roos players (Player Advancement Policy APRIL 2021
Clubs must be far more conscious of, and committed to, the provision of quality
coaching, medical support and off-field player development assistance at every level
of the game.
4.5 Senior Competition Team Make-up (open-age football)
Any registered player, 16 years of age or older, that meets all eligibility
requirements under the competition rules shall be permitted to be selected for a
club or Association squad. Squad size shall comply with the local competition rules.
Selection of players younger than 16 years of age shall comply with the processes
under section 5 of this Policy.
4.6 Junior Competition Team Make-up
For all Junior competitions, an age group shall be considered as being an eighteen
month age band from 1st October of the previous year through until 31st March of the
following year.
For example, in 2021 the U14 age group would traditionally be limited to players
born in 2007. Under the new scope, players born between the 1st October 2006 and
31st March 2008, are now included in this age band.
Teams entering into an age-band competition shall be able to nominate up to sixteen
(16) players on their team sheet for each match. Of these sixteen players, a
minimum of 75% (twelve players), must fall into the correct age-band for that
competition. The remaining four players are either from the correct age band or are
additional players identified and cleared to play at that level.
Where additional players are required, such agreement for variation shall have
taken place between the club and the regional TDM no later than close of business
(5pm) on the Thursday prior to a match and shall be in line with the Player
Advancement Policy (section 5).
Where a club, competing in a junior competition, does not have 16 players available
for participation in a match, then further restriction with regards to players outside
of the age-band shall still apply.
# of available # of correct # of
players age band ‘exemptions’
16 12 4
15 12 3
14 11 3
13 11 2
12 10 2
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4.7 Female players in junior male competitions
For their individual and/or collective development, it may be advantageous for an
individual female or team of female players to participate in a junior boys’ competition.
Where an individual or team participates in a boys’ competition it shall not be at a level
lower than 2 years below the age category of the (eldest) female player.
For example, a female player who is in the traditional age group of Under 16 shall not be
permitted to participate in a competition below the Under 14 age band of a junior boys’
competition.
4.8 MiniRoos Competition Team Make-up
All clubs participating in FQN rosters shall be required to meet section 3 (a) – (c) of the
Junior Competition Rules.
In each of the playing formats outlined in section 3 (ii) & (iii) of this document, clubs
shall be required to comply with the following requirements for team composition.
i) All MiniRoos teams may consist of no more than the number of field players who can
take the field plus four interchange players.
(a) Under 10, 11 = 9 + 4 (13 player game day squad)
(b) Under 8 & 9 = 7 + 4 (11 player game day squad)
ii) MiniRoos players, U5 to U8, may play across teams in their own age groups.
iii) MiniRoos players, U9 to U11, may play across teams in their own age group in the
same playing pool.
iv) Each team squad, based upon the structure in 4.8 (i) shall be limited to the following
breakdown of players:
a) In all u10 and u11 teams, a minimum of 9 players must be of the correct age-
group. All additional players are to be players who have been elevated for their
individual development or who, due to late or impaired developmental progress
(physical, technical, social or cognitive) need to participate at the lower age level
to meet the individual circumstances.
b) In all u8 and u9 competitions, a minimum of 66% of the team group (6 players)
must be of the correct age group
v) Player elevation from MiniRoos Football to Junior Competitive Football shall be
under the guidelines that are set out in section 5.10.
4.9 Playing time
All clubs, coaches/game day leaders are strongly encouraged to ensure that each
player receives a minimum of 75% of the available playing time for each match in
Junior and MiniRoos Football competitions. Factors such as injury, training
attendance or developmental capacity may alter this percentage, however, reasons
for variations should be communicated to the player and their parents.
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5. ADVANCEMENT OF PLAYERS – Players younger than 16 years of age.
It is the desire of the National Technical Department of Football Australia that football is
developed, learned and played in the most appropriate environment. The environment
includes factors related, but not limited, to social development, physicality of
competition, off-field care and management and level of coach expertise. Players will
gain the most appropriate level of development when all factors that are a part of the
footballer’s growth are catered for and monitored appropriately.
Players sometimes experience inappropriate ‘pushing’ from parents, coaches and clubs,
telling the player they are ‘talented’. As these judgments of talent are being made at
such an early age, often by people without sufficient knowledge, experience or
understanding of the developmental stages of player development, Football Queensland
North has adopted a strong position on the need to ensure all youth players receive the
most appropriate development in the game by remaining in the specific developmental
phase for the most appropriate period of time.
The early advancement of a player from any Phase of their football development should
only be considered when it can be clearly demonstrated that the player’s football
development is substantially hindered by remaining at the current level and that
enhancement at another level is under the supervision of an appropriately qualified,
certified and experienced coach, supported by medical staff that are correctly trained
and regularly available to assist the coaching staff.
Any advancement shall be for the purpose of providing for the player a training and
competition level that appropriately considers the player’s technical, tactical, physical
and social developmental needs.
Additionally, there may be appropriate circumstances to warrant a player playing in
competitions below their chronological age category. For example, it may be more
suitable for a 10-year-old player to play in the U10 competition rather than the U11
group where they would traditionally be placed, because of developmental, social or
inclusion factors. (Inclusion being where the player, for example, is the only U11 player
at a club and would not be able to access the game in any other way if denied access to
the team in the lower level).
Circumstances should be assessed on an individual basis but should also consider the
effects (positive and negative) that inclusion and exclusion will have on the player, team-
mates, opponents, the game.
Training should remain developmentally focused. There should not be a focus on
conditioning (a major consideration with senior football), other than core and joint
stabilization and there should be an adjustment to the amount of playing time for the
youth player if they are permitted to participate in senior football to prevent overuse
injuries.
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5.1. CONDITIONS FOR PLAYER ADVANCEMENT
Advancement beyond Junior Football to Senior Football competitions
Where a Club or Association wishes to advance a player or players, the
environmental elements that support an improved experience for the player(s),
other than just a higher grade for competition, must be evident. These elements
include improved coaching levels, medical care and player monitoring. The
provision of these elements will form a strong part of any consideration given to
requests for advancement.
5.2. Players who have turned 16 years of age or where the player’s 16th birthday falls
inside the competition season window, the player may play in Senior Football
competitions without restriction.
5.3. Players 15 years of age
A player who has turned 15 years of age may progress as high as the U16 Junior
level of competition, where such a competition is available, without formal
assessment.
Progression for players beyond the U16 level to Senior Football must be by the
process set out in section 5.5 (below).
5.4. Players younger than 15 years of age
It is strongly recommended that all players 14 years of age or younger remain in
their designated level of competition. FQN may approve a request for individual to
advance further under the process outlined in section 5.5.
This shall apply to all regular season, cup or other sanctioned FQN competition
matches, pre-season matches or other such matches where senior footballers are
present and actively engaged in the practice/match.
5.5 Application for Variation to the Player Advancement Policy
All applications for a variation to the Player Advancement Policy Rule 5.3 or 5.4
shall be governed by the following:
(a) Where the person responsible within a Club for player development (Club
TD, Club FD or Club Academy Manager) holds a current FA Pro-Diploma or
Advanced A Coaching Licence the determination of an appropriate level of
advancement for players shall lie with them. The nominated person must
be a registered coach with the club and must be identified to FQN as the
person responsible. It is highly recommended that the responsible person
has undertaken the FA Talent I.D Course.
In such cases it is strongly recommended that any ‘in-house’ approval is
supported by documentation consistent with that which is required for all
other situations. Notification of any elevation of players to senior football
shall be confirmed in writing to the FQ Senior Technical Manager –
Northern Club Development, Talent and Coaching prior to the participation
of the player in any senior football competition. Such notifications are to be
emailed to michaele@footballqueensland.com.au
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(b) Where the person responsible within a Club or Association for player
development (Club TD, Club FD or Club Academy Manager) holds a current
coaching licence below an FA Advanced A Licence the determination of the
suitability for a player’s advancement shall be made by the FQ Senior
Technical Manager – Northern Club Development, Talent and Coaching in
conjunction with one of Football Queensland North’s medical advisors and
the club’s nominated person. The nominated person must be a registered
coach with the club and must be identified to FQN as the person
responsible.
(c) Application for advancement must include all details of the player (name,
date of birth, parent names and contact details, FFA number, club details)
along with the supporting documentation listed in section 5.6.1.
5.6.1 Documentation
The following documentation must be provided as a part of any application for
variation under 5.5 (b). It is strongly recommended that it is also provided and
kept by those making determinations under 5.5 (a).
1. A player for whom a variation to the Player Advancement Policy is
sought must be registered in Play Football in line with the Football
Australia Registration Regulations. The player’s name and FFA
number must be provided.
2. A written application for variation to the Player Advancement Policy
must be sent to the
FQ Senior Technical Manager – Northern Club Development, Talent
and Coaching michaele@footballqueensland.com.au
a minimum of three weeks prior to the date for which first
involvement in senior football competition is being sought.
Such application shall include:
(a) A letter signed by the Club Secretary or General Manager
i. acknowledging the club’s awareness of the application
and recognizing the potential risks associated with
advancement;
ii. listing the adults (over 18 years of age) who, as club staff,
will engage on a regular basis with the player in the
provision of services that are related to the player’s
development. The list shall also detail the Blue Card
number for each adult listed (coaches, managers, medical
staff);
iii. detailing the medical support provided by the club for
training and match events the player will attend.
(b) A signed letter from the player’s (club’s) coach (separate to the
Club letter) outlining:
i. the developmental benefits for the player as a
consequence of advancement including a summary of the
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player’s current performances and challenges, details of
the positional roles the player may undertake;
ii. the level of coach accreditation of the coach to which the
player will be advanced;
iii. the training (frequency) schedule for the player;
iv. an indication of other training and match options available
for the player to benefit their development;
(c) a signed letter of consent from the player’s parent/guardian
which shall include:
i. their acknowledgment of the higher risks associated with
participating as a youth player in senior competitions
and declaration that they understand that, whilst the club
and FQN will take all reasonable steps to ensure a safe
environment, no action for liability as a result of injury,
other than that which is applicable due to a lack of duty
of care, shall be brought against either the club or
Football Queensland, or Football Queensland North;
ii. a physical screening assessment report provided by a
qualified, practicing physiotherapist. The physical
assessments report shall be based on the prescribed form
‘FQNPA – Screenings’ which is available at Appendix 2.
3. The Club/player must provide Football Queensland North with any
other information requested in relation to the application.
4. The process detailed above shall apply to all players including those
in FQ TSP. As from April 1st, 2021, eligibility for advancement shall
be open to all players, however, strong consideration shall be
afforded to the application from players who are participating in FQN
Talent Support Programs.
5.7. Determination of Application for Variation
All decisions in relation to the Application for Variation under section 5.5 (b)
are at the discretion of the FQ Senior Technical Manager – Northern Club
Development, Talent and Coaching and the appointed Medical Officer for FQN
and are not appealable.
Players seeking variation to the Player Advancement Policy may be approved to
play at competition levels that meet the developmental requirements of the
individual.
In conjunction with the player’s club, upon review of the documentation
supplied in the Application, if a variation to the Policy is approved, an
agreement detailing the conditions of the variation shall be prepared. Such an
agreement for advancement of the player shall be forwarded to the player’s
club’s Secretary and shall include notification to the player’s parents and the
player’s coach and shall only be for the period specified and under any
conditions that may be detailed.
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5.8. Advancement within Junior Football competitions
Clubs wishing to advance an individual player from one team within a Junior
Football competition to a team at a higher level within a Junior Football
competition may do so without a request for approval provided that such
movement meets the requirements under section 4.3.1 of this Policy, is within
the spirit of the competition, is no more than two age groups higher than the
player’s registered age group (ie. an U13 player may play in the U15 group) and
has strong consideration for the environment as mentioned in 5 (above).
Clubs MUST be aware of their duty of care to youth players especially at the age
for this advancement and must modify and/or provide appropriate playing
time, coaching standards, medical support and social experiences.
5.9. No team at the club
Where a club is unable to provide a competition environment within Junior
Football for a player under the age of 15 years at their club, the player, with the
assistance of the club, should be referred to other local clubs for that playing
season. Communication between clubs to assist players in finding appropriate
playing environments is advised. Assistance from the State Technical Director
should also be sought in these circumstances.
5.10. Players in Mini-Roos Football competitions
Football Queensland North strongly advises that players in the Under 12 age
category prioritise competing in small-sided game competition formats before
competition within a junior structure.
Considerable evidence indicates that longer-term developmental benefits, many
of which are football related, are evident in players who have participated in
modified football environments in their formative years.
Individual players at the Under 12 age group in MiniRoos Football may
progress to Junior Football in circumstances where individual development will
benefit from participating in Junior Football (Game Training Phase). Factors
that should be considered when assessing potential benefits extend beyond just
physical capacity and must carefully consider emotional and social
circumstances.
Such advancement shall only be approved where the coach of the team to
which advancement is being made holds, as a minimum, a Skill Training
Certificate, however the Advanced C Youth Licence is preferred as the
level of coaching accreditation.
Such movement shall only be to the first age group/level of competition
available in the player’s club’s geographical region and shall only be approved
where no other competing player, in the league into which advancement is
requested, is more than two years of age older than the age of the player for
whom the request is being made. For clarification, an u12 player (11 years of
age on January 1st) may only move as high as an u13 competition.
Notification of such elevation must be submitted in writing to
office@nqfootball.com.au at least one week prior to the first match in which
the player shall participate and shall include the player’s name, date of birth,
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FFA number, the name and coaching qualification of the coach along with the
coach’s Blue Card certification number.
5.11 Players Younger than 11 Years
No player who is 10 years of age or younger on January 1st shall be permitted to
play in any officially conducted, regular season junior competition.
It is highly recommended that all MiniRoos players remain in their designated
competition age group.
6. MONITORING AND PENALTIES
6.1. Competition team sheets will be monitored by Football Queensland North. Where
an organisation (club, school or Association) is found to have breached the Player
Advancement Policy, the Competition Manager of Football Queensland North shall
inform FQ Senior Technical Manager – Northern Club Development, Talent and
Coaching who shall contact the organisation’s nominated person (Club TD, Head
Teacher) to advise of the breach. It shall be the responsibility of this person to
follow up the matter internally and ensure that no subsequent breach occurs.
6.2. Where the same player is found to be in breach of this Policy on subsequent
occasions, the notification of the breach shall again be communicated along with a
notice of points deduction. 3 points shall be deducted from the team for which the
ineligible player competed regardless of the match result.
6.3. Where an organisation is found to have breached the Player Advancement Policy on
multiple occasions, the FQ Senior Technical Manager – Northern Club Development,
Talent and Coaching shall require a meeting with the designated organisation
representative to be held and an explanation of the breaches be presented.
Furthermore, the organisation shall be required to provide suitable evidence that
further breaches shall not occur. Based upon the information provided the FQ
Senior Technical Manager – Northern Club Development, Talent and Coaching may
recommend that the competition administrators impose further sanctions which
may include, but are not limited to:
the deduction of points from the team for which the player competes;
the deduction of points from the club’s senior team in the gender in which the
player participates;
the suspension of the player from competition for a period of time (but not
exceeding 2 matches);
the imposition of a monetary fine to a maximum of $500 for each offence.
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APPENDIX 1 Definitions
FA (formerly FFA)
Football Australia (FA) is the governing body of football in Australia and is a member of Fédération Internationale de Footba ll
Association (FIFA), the international governing body for football. Information regarding FIFA is available at www.fifa.com
FQN
Football Queensland North (FQN) is the governing body of football in the region and is an affiliated member of Football
Queensland.
Football Queensland
Football Queensland North (FQN) is the governing body of football in the State of Queensland and is a member of Football
Australia.
The National Football Curriculum
FA’s documented plan for player and coach development.
Building Blocks
FA’s guide to the stages of player development.
National Competitions Review (NCR)
FA’s review of all aspects of competitions conducted by FFA, the Member Federations and State League clubs around Australia
at Youth League, State League and Hyundai A-League level.
Discovery Phase
The Phase of player development, nominally 4 years of age to 7 years of age, where the focus is on players discovering their
(im)possibilities and building a love for the game. There is no formal coaching rather organised, fun football activities.
Skill Acquisition Phase
The Phase of player development, nominally between the ages of 9 years and 12 years of age, where the focus is on the
development of the 4 Core Skills of Striking the Ball, First Touch, Running with the Ball & 1 v 1.
Game Training Phase
The Phase of player development, nominally between the ages of 13 years and 16 years of age, where the focus is on preparing
the players for senior football by teaching them to apply the functional game skills in a team setting using the 1-4-3-3 as the
preferred formation as well as developing tactical awareness, perception and decision-making through a game related
approach to training.
Performance Phase
The Phase of player involvement, nominally 16 years of age and above, where the focus is on preparing teams for a
competition environment where winning becomes the main objective. Training is based on solving football problems, based
on match analysis. Football Conditioning becomes a key element of the program.
Senior Technical Manager – Northern Club Development, Talent and Coaching
The person employed by Football Queensland to oversee the technical development of the game within the Football
Queensland North region in line with the policies, procedures and philosophy of Football Federation Australia and Football
Queensland.
Club Technical Director
The person who is suitably experienced and accredited, appointed by a club affiliated with FQN, to oversee the implementation
of the technical aspects of a club’s football program in line with the policies, procedures and directives set by FFA and FQN.
Association Technical Director
The person who is suitably experienced and accredited, appointed by a Regional Association affiliated with FQN, to oversee the
implementation of the technical aspects of the Association’s football program in line with the policies, procedures and
directives set by FFA and FQN.
Coach
The person appointed (employed) by a Federation, club, team or Association to undertake educational, player development
and team preparation duties appropriate to the developmental phase of the player or teams for which responsibility is
assigned and to manage the training and competition environment for players to ensure that the age and development stage
appropriate outcomes are realized.
Player
A person participating in the game of football with any club, Association or Federation.
Parent/Guardian
The person who is legally responsible for another person.
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APPENDIX 2 Player Advancement Performance Screening
Player’s Name: __________________________________________ Date: _____________
Injury Hx (tendons/joints/soft tissue/#/sublux/dislo):
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Tests Left Right Comment
Modified Thomas
90 / 90
(hamstring)
PSLR
Tests Left Right Benchmark Met Limb Asymmetry
DL Squat Comment form:
SL Bridge 25
SL Squat 22
SL Calf raise m (37) f (30) >27 (32)
(27)
Y balance test Average of 3 per leg
Copenhagen A Reps - 10% asy
Plank 2mins
DF range 20°/KTW 10% asy
Reverse 20° angle of fem.
nordic
Limb Asymmetry
Single hop test 1.6m/ >10% asy
Side Hop 30secs 55
Triple hop 5m/ >10% asy
Dynometry
Tests Left Right Limb Asymmetry
Hip flexion at 90d
Hip Abduction
Hip Adduction 1
Hip Adduction 2
Hip Adduction 3
Knee flexion
Knee Extension
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