+ Pre-Season

Register as a Coach

Every coach, including assistant coaches, must be registered in the FFA Play Football system.

All junior team coaches and any senior teams with players under 18 years, must have a Working With Children check.

Book a Training Field

Work with the manager to organise a weekly training session for the season. All council grounds require a booking which is done through NSFA.

Ideal length of sessions:

• Juniors: 60 minute
• Seniors: 90 minute

Ground availability: Weekdays

• U6-11: 3pm-5pm
• U12-U14: 5pm-7pm
• All junior training should be completed by 7pm
• Senior teams 7.30 pm–9pm slots

NB grounds with lighting are limited which is essential from 5.00pm onwards during the winter months.

• Click here for more information on how to book a Training ground.
• Click here for Ground Locations and which part of the field is your designated section to train on.
• NB LFC run Age Group Super Skills Sessions as the preferred training option for MiniRoos teams. You will receive details of how to sign up for these sessions separately. Please do not request a training ground booking if your team is doing SuperSkills training.

Preseason Training

• If you are arranging any informal (non LFC) pre season training sessions at local parks and grounds, please DO NOT wear ANY LFC kit.

Kit Bags

• You or the manager must pick up your team Kit Bag when advised. This will include: a first aid kit, bibs, balls and witches hats. Individual whistles which are not to be shared can be picked up from the uniform shop. Extra ice packs and balls are also available upon request.

Preseason Matches

• Make sure you are ready for any preseason trial matches that the club may organise.

Coach Training and Education

• Now is the time to find out what courses (many are Free and of short duration) and materials are available to you to help on your coaching journey. For more information please refer to Coaches FAQ'S Q2 'What resources are available to help me as a coach?' and view the Quick Links down the bottom of this page.

+ During the Season

• Always use the links on the LFC website for wet weather updates and field closures for both training and game day.
• To find out where and when your team is playing each week, go to the NSFA match fixtures and ground locations pages links
• Make sure you understand all the relevant Health and Safety guidelines found here

Special Requirements

• Spectacles must be ‘safety glass’
• Hearing Aides - OK
• ‘Puffers’ to be kept at sideline
• No Jewellery including fitbits
• No plaster casts

Uniforms

• Teams are required to wear the LFC Kit (blue jersey, shorts and socks)
• Shin pads & boots are mandatory
• Uniform shop is open Friday nights during the season

Rules to be Aware of:

• FIFA Rules: [Laws of the Game]
• MiniRoos: Formats and Playing Rules
• [NSFA Competitions Rules]
• Local Rule exceptions for Juniors u12-U18 :please see below.

+ For Training

• You will be provided a Kit Bag which will include some basic equipment: first aid kit, bibs, goalie shirt, balls and witches hats.
• Plan the structure of your session on paper before each session. There are many great online resources available including the NSFA INSPIRE program – see below.
• Encourage 100% player attendance and make training enjoyable and competitive.
• In Junior age groups, encourage assistance by parents. For U6-U9 you will need a coaching partner or assistant!
• At all junior sessions there should always be a minimum of 2 parents (including coach) in attendance in case of injury or other unforeseen circumstances.
• Make sure you arrive 10mins before your session to set up and ensure lights are on if required. Contact the registrar 0425 286 020 or your Age Coordinator if they haven’t been turned on.
• Click here for Ground Locations and which part of the field is your designated section to train on.
• How will I know if gounds will be open if there is wet weather? All this information can be found on our Wet Weather Policies and Procedures page. Which is also accessible via the Weather Alert announcement Bar at the top of every page on the website. We endeavour to keep this as up to date as possible. There are also links to the Kuringai council and NFSA weather information if you need to find out first hand. It is essential you are familiar with what is required including understanding the Extreme Heat and Lightning Policies.

+ For Matches

• Bring your LFC Kit Bag with your match ball, goalie shirt first aid kit and a whistle.
• Pre plan player interchange to ensure each player has equal time off the field. Frequent interchange is allowed up to and including U18s to ensure all players participate equally.
• Determine each player’s playing positions. During the season
  • Players in the U6-U10 age groups must be rotated through all the playing positions including the goalkeeper’s position, this is a NFSA and LFC requirement for the development of all players.
  • For U11 & upwards, players will tend to settle into specific positions and this should be encouraged. Always maintain a balance between positional rotation and team performance
• Determine the game tactics.
• Role Model Respect and Fair Play
• If you have a Club Coach during the week – work with the coach to reinforce training focus areas on game day
• Stand with your subs (wearing bibs) in the nominated Technical area which should be on the opposite side of the field to spectators
• Supervise Player Conduct
• In Junior football, the result is not important. You are not coaching to win. The purpose of match day is for the players to execute what they practiced at training. They need to enjoy themselves and focus on playing good football!
• How will I know if gounds will be open if there is wet weather? All this information can be found on our Wet Weather Policies and Procedures page. Which is also accessible via the Weather Alert announcement Bar at the top of every page on the website. We endeavour to keep this as up to date as possible. There are also links to the Kuringai council and NFSA weather information if you need to find out first hand. It is essential you are familiar with what is required including understanding the Extreme Heat and Lightning Policies.

+ At Season End

• Please provide the Club with a Coaches Report for your team. This information is vital to assist in correctly grading players at the appropriate level and placing teams in the most suitable division the following season.
• Ensure you or your manger return the kit bag