Coaching
Multicultural

Former AFL coach to lead multicultural coaching program


04 FEB 2022 BY: AFL VICTORIA
Mark Williams, Head of Development of the Demons celebrates during the 2021 Toyota AFL Grand Final match between the Melbourne Demons and the Western Bulldogs at Optus Stadium on September 25, 2021 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Dylan Burns/AFL Photos)

AFL Victoria is pleased to launch a new Multicultural Coaching Development Program which aims to support coaches, improve retention and coaching expertise, and promote future opportunities and pathways for multicultural community coaches.

The FREE initiative will be a three-week program hosted by Port Adelaide premiership coach, Mark Williams.

Check out the program content below.

Program Content: February to March 2022

February 10th at a Metro Venue – Program facilitator Mark Williams uses storytelling to connect with participating coaches, drawing on his personal experiences, AFL exposure & experiences. The session will look to link multicultural coaches to coaching opportunities, work through challenges in current context and identify what coaches want to learn more about in coaching.

February 17th at a Metro Venue - face-to-face coach develop sessions, coaching at training – practical coach learning

February 24th at a Metro Venue - face-to-face coach develop sessions, coaching at training – practical coach learning

Post Program content:

Level 2 program opportunity - 1 face-to-face (full day) session as part of the 2022 Level 2 program, which focuses on the six elements of the role of the coach. 1 face-to-face Group Pathway session

Opportunities to participate in 3-4 small group coach developer sessions aimed at preparing coaches for NGA or NAB League coaching.

To register for the program, please click here.
For questions regarding the program or registrations, please contact reuben.williams@afl.com.au