Summer Squad is an academy-style experience that focuses on developing fundamental skills, decision-making, and game sense in a positive and confidence-building environment. The program is built on three key pillars: improving skills, building confidence, and having fun.|

Squad Groups

The training content is designed to be age-appropriate and maximise development for each group:

Junior Squad - U9 - 12 Boys and Girls: The focus is on fun, maximum participation, basic skill development, and understanding basic game structures.
Youth Boys Squad - U13 - 17 Boys: This group will experience more advanced skill development and game structures. The program includes a full senior experience covering set-ups, specific roles, and a focus on health, fitness, and recovery.
Youth Girls Squad - U13 - 17 Girls: This group will experience more advanced skill development and game structures. The program includes a full senior experience covering set-ups, specific roles, and a focus on health, fitness, and recovery.

The program will begin on Sunday, October 19, for the Benchmarking Session.

Sessions will run from 9am to 10:30am.
We ask that all participants arrive at 8.45 am for each session.

Weekly Development Schedule:

Week 1 - Oct 19: Benchmarking – hands, feet, speed, agility, flexibility
Week 2 - Oct 26: Meet Head Coach Louis, kicking techniques
Week 3 - Nov 2: Marking, leading, and decision-making
Week 4 - Nov 9: Contest work, in-tight drills, and mini games
Week 5 - Nov 16: Building on kicking drills with higher intensity
Week 6 - Nov 23: Advanced marking, leading, and decision-making
Week 7 - Nov 30: High-intensity contest work
Week 8 - Dec 7: Special session with a Guest Coach!

Commitment & Expectations:
To ensure a productive and positive experience for everyone, we ask all squad members to commit to the following principles:

Fast into the huddle, and fast out to the drill.
Front and center to the coach.
Listen and learn.
Be confident.
Look after each other.
Be ready on time.
Have fun!

The core foundations of our age-specific training sessions include:

Fundamental AFL skills
Decision-making ability
Game scenario/sense drills

Program Details

When: October 19th to December 7th, for 8 weeks.
Includes tickets to the AFLW Giants vs. Port Adelaide Game, Round 12.

Where: Sessions will be held at W.H. Wagener Oval, Ashbury.
Cost: $189 for the entire 8-week program.

Best regards,
The Summer Squad Team,
Gareth Newman, Head of Development
Louis Cannatelli, Head of Coaching
Greg Lamrock, Program Co-Ordinator 0413 537 211

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