About the Academy

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The AFL Central Victoria Academy is a development program for talented young footballers, male and female, from across the region for the following age groups: U13 Boys, U14 Boys, U15 Boys and U15 Girls.

Players also have the opportunity to participate in interleague matches, which are also used predominantly as a developmental tool for those picked to participate. The interleague matches are not matches we desire or are required to win, but are an enjoyable part of the program for those involved.

The AFL CV Academies focus is solely on the development of junior footballers.

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Academy Philosophy

 

The Coaching Philosophy at the AFL Central Victoria Academy is all about player development & enjoying the process of this development. We must continue to build upon these foundations through maintaining a safe, positive & enjoyable learning environment at all times. Team sports have long been recognized for their ability to help mould the values and work ethic of young people for future years. Whether or not children continue to play team sport as an adult, it is often the lessons learnt about teamwork as a young participant in sport that stands them in good stead for the workplace and life in general.

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It helps teach the importance of never giving up irrespective of the circumstances, always striving for one’s personal best.

 

As a region we define success not necessarily in our win/loss ratio, but in the endeavours of our players. We define success in terms of skill mastery, as well as making a contribution to the broader personal development of our players.

 

AFL Central Victoria’s Academy goals are for each player to exit our academy program a better player and a better person!