About our Club
Palm Beach Currumbin JAFC Coaching Philosophy and Model
"The Palmy Way"
Introduction
Palm Beach Currumbin Junior Australian Football Club (PBCJAFC) is dedicated to providing a positive, inclusive, and high-quality football experience for players of all skill levels. Our focus is on building better players and better people through great coaching.
Team Structure
We proudly field teams across the following divisions:
Mixed: Super 6s, U8.5, U9.5, U10.5, U11.5
Male: U13.5, U15.5, U17.5
Female: U8.5, U9.5, U11.5, U13.5, U15.5, U17.5
Note: U13.5 and older teams compete in graded competitions with finals.
Our Aim
To ensure every PBCJAFC player is:
- Safe
- Having fun
- Improving their skills
- Set up for lifelong involvement in Australian Rules Football, socially or competitively.
Coaching Values
CARE – for coaches, players & the club
COMMUNICATION – keep it simple, have the hard conversations
RESPECT – zero tolerance for swearing, aggression & bullying
Core Club Values
- Teamwork
- Leadership
- Effort
- Respect
- Sportsmanship
- Inclusion
Aligned with AFL Queensland Junior Football Guidelines, we’re committed to:
- Equal access to opportunity and game time
- Appropriate challenge and development for all
Coaching Model & Structure
PBCJAFC appoints a Director of Coaching, responsible for managing all coach appointments, coordinating training standards, and leading ongoing development.
Competitive Age Groups (U13.5 – U17.5):
- 1 x Head Coach (leads group + coaches one team)
- 1–2 x Assistant Coaches (minimum one female if two)
- 1 x Team Manager
- 1 x Runner
- Group training minimum: 1 session/week
Non-Competitive Age Groups (Super 6s – U11.5):
- 1 x Coach per team
- 1 x Assistant Coach
- 1 x Runner (U11.5 only)
- 1 x Team Manager
- All teams train as one group 2x per week
Note: U8 may vary based on group size.
Coaching Appointment Process
1. Director of Coaching appointed by Club Committee
2. Coaching applications submitted
3. Interviews conducted
4. Final recommendations and appointments made by the Committee
Coaches must:
- Show a team-first mindset
- Embrace collaboration
- Commit to group training and club-aligned development
Complaint Management
To protect our coaches and club culture, all concerns must be directed through the proper channels:
1. No direct complaints to coaches from parents/carers
2. All concerns must be sent to the Director of Coaching or Club President
3. The Committee will review
4. President provides a written outcome
Key Fundamentals of the Game
Level | Focus Areas
Beginner | 1. Kicking, 2. Clean Hands
Basic | 3. Handballing, 4. Marking
Advanced | 5. Contest & Pressure
“The Palmy Way” – Player Development Framework
Age Group | Focus Area
U8 – U10 | Participation / Beginner / Play
U11 – U13 | Fun / Basic Fundamentals
U15 | Fun & Compete / Fundamentals + Game Sense
U17 | Develop & Prepare / Advanced Fundamentals
Seniors | Game Plan (C/O/D) / Values
Note: C – Contest | O – Offence | D – Defence