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