SuperSkills Training Program

Our LFC SuperSkills program is focused primarily on improving and teaching the core skills of football to our MiniRoos players.

Whilst skill development is is the primary objective, we also have a centric focus on creating enjoyable, engaging and competitive training sessions which inspire and cultivate a love for football.

The program runs according to a set curriculum with a different focus each week. It is an optional extra and requires the participation of the majority of the team to join.

SuperSkills Information

Q. Who can sign up for SuperSkills?

A. All Mixed and Girls MiniRoos social team players, aged between U6-U11. (Those in development squad teams have separate training that players will already be attending)

Q. How does the Program run?

A. Each session has multiple teams training at the same time. This allows the players to learn and train with a range of players, whilst still specifically training with their match-day team. Multiple drills are set up around the field with a different coach at each station to guide the players through that specific drill. Teams rotate through each drill completing a full set in each session. The benefit of this is higher player engagement whilst maintaining focus for short sessions of time, enabling the coaches to teach a variety of skills within the hour. The Superskills program also attempts to teach players basic game day tactics, including positioning and shape.

Q. Can I Sign Up as an individual rather than with my team?

A. Superskills is a team based training session. The team has to agree which training time and day works best for the majority. To sign up, there must be a minimum of 6 players attending. The manager will then coordinate the team booking and apply for the preferred slot. If your child cannot make that time we will do our best to accomodate you in another session with another team, however it is dependant upon player numbers. The best option is to try and fit with the agreed time the majority of the team can make.

Q. What are the Expectations of Players?

A. There is no skill level expectation of our MiniRoos Player’s the coaching team adjust the program accordingly. HOWEVER, there is an expected Code of Player Behaviour for our MiniRoos players participating in the SuperSkills program. It can be found here. Please ensure you share it with your child.

Q. I’ve Sign Up to Preseason Skills Program, is this same, do I need to Sign Up again?

A. SuperSkills training runs throughout the playing season and is team based training. The Preseason Skills Program runs for 4 weeks during March before games commence. It is for individuals who want to freshen up their skills and get match ready before games commence. These are separate training programs and you must Sign Up to each.

What is the Cost of SuperSkills Training?

SuperSkills training is in an optional extra coaching program.
The cost is in addition to your registration fees, however, you can utilise your Active Kids Voucher.

• The SuperSkills training season for 2024 consists of a planned 18 sessions at a total cost of $190 inc GST. approx $11 per hourly session.

• It is a full-season program with a provision for wet weather.

• There are no refunds for cancelled sessions due to weather. In the event of a significant event i.e COVID lockdown the coaching office will be in touch to discuss refunds. If your child suffers a season ending injury then please contact the coaching office for a refund. The refund will pro-rata based on remaining sessions less the initial deposit.

How do I Sign Up and pay?

Step 1: Managers Book the team time slot in Team Grader

Step 2: All team members must Sign up and pay to guarantee their spot in the team’s allocated training time . After this date, their spot may be offered to other players.

No Sign Up possible until your team has been allocated a time slot.

Individuals wishing to train without their team can Sign up from March 29th in any leftover time slots.

Manager Sign Up: March 11th - 29th

Notes

• You must be the nominated team manager to sign up your team for SuperSkills.

• Team managers must liaise with all team members and confirm their commitment before applying for a time slot. Ensure that the majority of your team will be participating in SuperSkills before signing up. A minimum of 6 team members must sign up for the team to participate in this program

• If you don’t yet have a Team Manager, this is a very good time to agree who will take on this role and the other roles within the team - it takes a team of parents to run a team of footballers!. The season is getting close to start date and the communication of information is essential to ensure your team does not miss out on any opportunities, including a SuperSkills training slot.

Team Manager Sign Up Process

• Go to Team Grader, select Programs from the top menu bar, then choose Team Based Training

• Select the SuperSkills Manager Sign Up option

• Select your team from team list and enter your contact details

• Review the list of team members and delete players not participating

• You then register the team. This will create a “Reserved Spot” for each team member.

• The manager will receive an email confirmation and each team member will also receive an email to confirm their spot. If they do not receive an email, ask them to first check their junk mail (see below for what to do next)

• Manager FAQS below

 Player Sign Up: March 18th - 29th

• Before you start: have your child’s FFA number* to hand and your credit card

• Ensure that your child’s team has already been signed up to a session by your manager, you will have received a confirmation email.

• Players can use the link in the confirmation email to find their SuperSkills Program or

• Go to the LFC TG Website, select the Programs Tab from the top menu bar, then choose Team Based Training, choose SuperSkills Training and appropriate Age Group.

• Once in the program, each team member will see their name in the invite list, your name will be marked as “Reserved”.

• To confirm your spot, players should press the “Register” button and enter their FFA Id. The system will match them up and take them to the confirmation and payment screen.

• Have your Credit Card ready as each player will then be required to pay the program cost of $190, in full at signup.

• You will receive a confirmation once the signup has been successfully completed

• Player FAQs below including how *To find your child’s FFA number sign back into your Play Football account

Manager FAQS

Q. Does our team have to participate?

A. No, although it is highly recommended. SuperSkills is run by qualified LFC Coaches and has a high coach to child ratio. Check the MiniRoos managers guidebook for more information about running your own training session.

Q. I have selected the age group but can not see my team

A. Check with your AC for the correct team name. Check that the team is in “Final” Status. Use the list of teams to help confirm.

Q. Can I change the team members who wish to join Super Skills?

A. Team Managers can add and remove players by selecting their team. They will be required to confirm their contact email in order to access the team details. If team members have already confirmed and paid, they should contact Louise in accounts to discuss refunds.

Q. What about team members who do not want to signup for SuperSkills?

A. When registering the team, the team manager can remove players not participating from the team list

For any further questions, please contact Gisell Perez - SuperSkills Coordinator superskills@lindfieldfc.com.au