NTC Overview Roles & Responsibilities

PURPOSE
To ensure New Zealands most talented players are able to reach and exceed world standards through providing them with a high quality consistent and coordinated talent identification and development programme, serving as the foundation for future All Whites and ootball erns

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES

To provide a transparent pathway for players from regional talent programmes through to !"#s development programmes in preparation for $ A !"# World %ups and beyond To provide a sound platform for players in preparation for NZ !"#s development programmes To provide more accessible opportunities for the most talented players in New Zealand to develop towards achieving world standards To expose talented players to the requirements and demands of international football for New Zealand To provide a holistic four cornered development programme covering the technical & tactical, physical, psychological and social'emotional needs of the future international player( To offer a high quality and consistent talent development programme to the most talented players from across the country

PRINCIPLES

UIDIN

OUR APPROAC!

1. Reduced barriers )roviding our most talented players with more accessible opportunities to participate in talent development programmes, regardless of geographical location and financial circumstances( 2. Selection based on Potential )roviding all talented players with opportunities to develop regardless of their current biological age, with a long term view of producing world class players and therefore selecting players based on potential and not current maturation( Extensive research has shown that talent is often missed due to what is known as The Relative Age Effect RAE!. This is where "la#ers born earlier in a football calendar #ear usuall# the first four to six months $anuar# to $une! are more likel# than "la#ers born later in the #ear to be receiving o""ortunities to access talent develo"ment "rogrammes. %ndividuals born earliest within certain age grou"s tend to have si&e' s"eed' coordination' mental and emotional advantages over those born 2

later in the same age grou"' even when the# have the same innate "otential and as a conse(uence' man# "la#ers with real "otential are excluded from develo"ment o""ortunities and dro" out of the talent "ool) *. +odern Trends *xposing players to a development programmes founded on international best practice to ensure our players can reach and exceed world standards( There are three significant areas following extensive research that the National Talent %entres will focus on and provide in an aim to expose players to international development programmes+ ,. +ore o""ortunities and more often ,esearch has shown that to become an elite performer ta-es ".,... hours of deliberate practice over a ". year period /Williams 0..12( The NT% programme aims to not only increase the number of hours NZ players experience in high quality training environments but to inspire them to -accelerate. their own talent as typically, the bulk of training to accumulate these hours occurs during personal practice, without professional supervision. /. Technicall# more efficient and effective New Zealands top players are often described as physically effective footballers displaying strong athletic qualities and are well coordination in the defensive moments of the game, but rarely praised for technical excellence /FIFA technical reports 2006 20!0". #ecent observations at numerous $orld %ups have highlighted the technical proficiency of players from the leading football nations and therefore &ew 'ealand cannot produce world class players until it is world class in developing technical skills, the 0T1s aim to heavil# su""ort the technical develo"ment of our "la#ers. 2. 1reating 3aster Pla#ers for a 3aster 4ame Through the constant transformation of the game, one clear area that has significantly evolved is 3peed, not only running speed, but also and, in particular, the speed of execution of basic actions such as ta-ing possession of the ball, passing or shooting( The NT% programme will pay particular attention to both the physical and technical'tactical and psychological corner of development in order to develop our players game related speed( 5. Pla#er 1entred 1oaching Philoso"h# The NT%s bring together New Zealands most talented youth players, between the ages !"4 and !"5 years, coupled to the countrys most talented youth coaches to create an accelerated learning experience across the 6four corners of player development, ensuring that we meet the individual needs of each and every player( This experience will facilitate development in -ey areas such as+

Technical 6 Tactical 7 !nderstanding the demands of $nternational ootball and the position, unit and team requirements to perform at this level Ph#sical 7 !nderstanding the demands of international football and the age related physical requirements for optimal performance at this level( +ental 7 8eveloping -ey components of the mental tool -it and creating a focus on goal setting for the future Social7Emotional 7 %reating an awareness of the Team New Zealand %ulture, expectations 8. 9est with the 9est All coaches involved in the NT%s will be the most qualified and experienced youth coaches in the country in order to provide our most talented players with the support required to become an international footballer and in many cases players will have had the opportunity to wor- with current and previous international and professional players(

N"tion"l T"lent Centres

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Intro#$%tion
ollowing consultation with the ootball 8evelopment Advisory 9roup, New Zealand ootball piloted the National Talent %entre /NT%2 programme as a vehicle for Talent $dentification, development and recruitment to World %up 8evelopment programmes at !"# for girls and boys in 0.".( NZ will continue to support in principle the concept of ederation tournaments but will not use this concept as a vehicle for identification purposes: instead NZ will liaise with ederations on a more regular basis to recruit players from their existing ederation development programmes( This way NZ can increase the time they spend with significant age groups while placing more focus on trac-ing and managing the development of players in the build up to world cups( The inception of the $ A !"# mens /";;"2 and womens /0..12 youth world cups stimulated a trend internationally in many of the top football nations to implement $nternational 8evelopment )rogrammes at !"4 years to ensure players are $dentified and provided with the appropriate development in preparation for these events( NTC Overview The NT% creates a platform for the most talented players throughout New Zealand to engage in a football development programme specifically aimed at accelerating talent, creating a clear $nternational focus for talented players and exposing players to the foundations of the !"# World %up 8evelopment programmes( The NT%s bring together New Zealands most talented youth players, between the ages !"4 and !"5 years, coupled to the countrys most talented youth coaches to create an accelerated learning experience across the 6four corners of player development ( This experience will facilitate development in -ey areas such as+ Technical 6 Tactical 7 !nderstanding the demands of $nternational ootball and the position, unit and team requirements to perform at this level Ph#sical 7 !nderstanding the demands of international football and the age related physical requirements for optimal performance at this level( +ental 7 8eveloping -ey components of the mental tool -it and creating a focus on goal setting for the future Social7Emotional 7 %reating an awareness of the Team New Zealand %ulture, expectations and behaviours of international players, developing the character of the international player

igure 5(. provides an example overview of the structure of the 0.". NT% and how the Northern centre included players from the !3" /now N 2, A and Wai<=) ,egional ederation programmes in the centre and formulated development groups for these players( This structure remains in place for the 0."" NT%s(

3igure 2.: Structural breakdown of the 0orthern 0ational Talent 1entre

The 0."" centres will be delivered in the Auc-land, Wellington and =amaru to reflect the demographics underpinning our talent pools and to help brea-down the existing barriers associated with the cost of travel( )layers will be accommodated for four nights and engage in five days of development activity covering learning outcomes in both practical and theoretical aspects of development( The mechanics of the National Talent %entre has been summarised in table >(. below( nb( The April NT% replaced ?anuary in 0.""(

Table /.: +echanics of the 0ational Talent 1entres

Sele%tion The selection process for the !"4'!"@ boys and the !"0'"4 girls for 0."", and longer term for all age groups, will be based on national identification procedures operated by ederations on a regional level, for example, the use of Talent on Aocation days /T=As2( ederations will also use their existing programmes as the vehicle to assess players against NT% selection criteria and to formally identify those players that meet the required standards for entry into the NT%( The process for identification and selection to NT%s will occur annually with the federations completing a summative assessment on the players annual progress, which will ultimately form the basis for selection 6

and the decisions to recruit, retain or release players to and from the NT%( )layers recruited to the NT% will be aligned to development groups on a double age band to start with based on World %up age group cycles( $n this respect players may be grouped with players older or younger chronologically and the groupings will cover two year groups i(e( !"5'!">s group " and !"@'!"4s group 0

Creating a New Era for Youth Coaching

With the inception of the new NT% programme comes an opportunity to bring together New Zealands most talented youth developers, a coaching team capable of providing our future international players with high quality support that can accelerate their development( ;ith this in mind' it is im"erative that 0<3 ado"t an a""roach to recruit onl# s"ecialised #outh develo"ers who have accumulated the re(uisite knowledge' skills and ex"erience to guide talented "la#ers to greater achievements. These coaches will be recognised throughout New Zealand as an elite group and will worcollectively to provide a standardised high quality programme of development across all three centres nationwide( The research from over # years of $ A rand !* A reports and statistics for 0..0 7 0.". and by ta-ing a loo- at todays game around the world, we can see the game is developing and progressing in terms of tactics and the technical proficiency of players( $t is becoming faster, more goals are being scored, and exceptionally talented players are able to assert themselves more and more( Bowever, there are still those experts who maintain that a players array of technical s-ills, his tactical awareness of the game and his mental approach can be improved upon even more( 3uch statements merely reinforce our view that the preparation of players, but more especially the preC training /"0C"> years2 of young footballers, which has stalled in recent years through the collapse of the NZ $nternational )layer 8evelopment )rogramme /$)8)2 leaving a vacuum of patch wor- activity of varying quality and standards nationwide, must remain even more of a priority in our development approach( This is further compounded when considering that our game in this area is positioned far behind the best practice examples in other football nations where youth players are exposed to evidence based, high quality, football learning and development programmes, that are staffed by suitably qualified and highly effective youth coaches( $n other words, the game here has to ensure that it maintains for the future the opportunity for players to reach their football potential by exposing them to systems and structures, coaches and opportunities that will enable this to happen( <earing this in mind there is no getting away from the fact that coaches are at the heart of these o""ortunities and we must "ursue a "olic# of matching the most talented "la#ers to the most talented coaches so that our players undergo a rigorous football education, but with expanded horiDons as well( This education which is lead by experienced youth coaches must be a school of life in the broadest sense, not only as a vehicle for moulding future All Whites and erns, but also as a medium for helping youngsters to allow their personality, i(e( their general intelligence, culture and social interaction s-ills, to blossom to the full( =ur NT% Eouth %oaches will be entrusted with the noble and educative tas- of teaching youngsters to shape themselves and of bringing out FhiddenG talents by 8

allowing these youngsters to express themselves freely with their own individual qualities( $n light of the above, it is essential for our NT% coaches to place even greater emphasis on individual development by respecting the rate of growth, the tempo of learning and the level of natural potential that has already been acquired( With training, it is reall# im"ortant to start b# working on techni(ue' which forms not onl# an essential foundation for an# further "rogression in #oung footballers' but also acts as a motivating factor( We have to increase their range of movements, their confidence on the ball, as well as enriching their technique when they are moving, running at speed or under pressure from an opponent( =nly after that come physical preparation and collective tactics 7 and not the contrary, as is all too frequently the case in current and previous training programmes( =nly players with great technical qualities are able to produce attractive football( And these qualities are acquired from the very earliest stages of youth training and development( &T!E 'OUT!S T!AT !AVE TEC!NICAL DE(ECTS "t t)e "*e o+ ,-. t)e/ 0"/ (IND A ROAD BUT 1ILL (IND IT DI((ICULT TO ARRIVE23 4r"r# !o$lleir ((( Te%)ni%"l Dire%tor After the childhood phase, the Fgolden ageG for psychomotor development /1C "0 years2, comes the preCtraining stage /"0C"> years of age2: this is when wor- has to be done on footballing s-ills, particularly technique and the technical and tactical basics of the game( $ndeed the 0T1 coaches must have a firm gras" of the needs of "la#ers travelling through this stage as well as the practical -nowledge of how to manage this Hourney effectively( <earing all of this in mind it is essential that ederations and NZ wortogether and are clear in their approach to recruit coaches who have the qualities to be world class youth coaches and are committed to create a new *ra for Eouth %oaching in New Zealand(

T)e Role o+ t)e NTC 'o$t) Co"%)

The following serves as a reminder to those involved in the selection of coaches to the NT% with an insight into the role of the youth coach and some of the -ey competencies required in those we choose to lead this new era for youth coaching The function of training and instructing for the Eouth %oach is not that different from the same function for a topClevel coach 7 less than one might imagine, in fact( What we can say, however, is that the role of a youth coach requires considerable mobility of action and great availability( Although his'her principal function is to prepare young footballers to become the professional footballers of the future, he'she must not "lace too much em"hasis on the com"etitive as"ect to the detriment of training and develo"ing the "la#ers. "erformance=related skills. The playerCcoach relationship must be at the core of the activity of the youth coach, thereby ensuring that he'she can assume his'her role as the mentor or even father'mother figure that youngsters are often loo-ing for at this formative age( They need reference points and affective security: they need to be understood and appreciated: they need to be encouraged and stimulated to excel themselves( The Eouth %oach cannot even begin to educate unless he'she himself possesses human qualities that are recognised and accepted by the youngsters and an understanding of the development needs of these players( The Eouth %oach must maintain a relationship of confidentiality and trust with the players family and school environment: without such a relationship, nothing worthwhile can be achieved( $t goes without saying that good coaching s-ills /specifically in the area of technical development2 are essential to train and supervise youngsters and especially to help their personalitys blossom to the full( This notwithstanding, the Eouth %oach will spend the bul- of his time on the pitch( The art of the dedicated' d#namic and "roficient coach consists in being able to select training targets that are suited to the "la#ers' to "lan worthwhile learning activities' to run their games and drills with "assion' to encourage the "la#ers to correct their mistakes b# themselves' to "raise their success' as well as being able to "romote creativit# and discover# b# giving "recise ex"lanations and demonstrations and asking the right (uestions at the right time. >ow do we want our #oung "la#ers to view the 0T1 ?outh 1oach@ An exemplary Eouth %oach is one who supports, guides and advises+ I Be'she is fair and loyal and is able to demonstrate that he has a sympathetic attitude: I Be'she -nows how to listen, and he understands youngsters: I Be'she encourages, he motivates, and he -nows how to get the best out of people: I Be'she addresses every player and the team with the necessary authority( 10

1. ;hat we are aiming for in the relationshi" between the ?outh 1oach and #oung "la#ers undergoing training and develo"ment Never lose sight of the fact that these promising youth players have still not completed their personal and emotional development: they are not adults( Belp them to develop and refine their technical s-ills and their tactical awareness( <e able to imagine yourself in their shoes so that you can understand their problems and their emotions: be able as well to ma-e them feel better about themselves( %ontribute to their development without any preHudices( Ja-e them aware of their responsibilities( To achieve all of this, coaches clearly need to have pedagogical s-ills(

$osA Pekerman ex=technical director and coach of Argentina.s #outh teams that won three ;orld ?outh 1ham"ionshi"s under him and +en.s 0ational Team 1oach!

T)e #i++eren%e between t)e senior "n# t)e /o$t) %o"%) B The senior coach Bas the primary tas- of shaping and preparing the first team for competition( Bas to achieve results( Trains topClevel players( Wor-s as part of a team /coaching team2 with assistants and other staff( Jostly wor-s together with the whole team at a training session( Bandles in particular everything that is related to tactical and psychological matters( Wor-s in stressful situations and in a demanding environment, and often for a relatively short period(

>is7her ke# functions ,esponsibility for coaching =rganisation, planning, scheduling and assessment Training and coaching of the team ,elations with the media, players agents, sponsors, supporters K 3couting'recruitment with specific staff =ther duties, depending on the club

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The ?outh 1oach Bas the -ey tas- of shaping and developing young players according to their development level( Belps young players to mould themselves as players and as men'women( !ses competition as a means of shaping and developing players( Although he'she aims to achieve results, this is not done at all costs( Lictory does bring great satisfaction, but his'her real triumph is achieved when his'her young players are integrated into the All Whites and ootball erns squads and play at international level( =ften wor-s alone or with Hust one or two colleagues( Jay train the whole team in collective sessions, but concentrates the bul- of his'her wor- on individual training and in small groups( Bandles all areas of training /technical, technical'tactical, physical, and mental, social emotional2 and dealings with the players families, schools and even their private lives( Bas to face responsibilities and demands in his'her wor- that are almost as great as those of a topClevel coach( Wor-s together with youngsters who have a family life, their schooling or possibly even a professional career away from their football activity( The Eouth coach is a demanding and positive figure, who has to be willing to listen to the young players in his'her charge in his'her role as a support, guide, mentor, and even father 'mother figure(

>is7her ke# functions ,esponsibility for coaching young footballers =rganisation, planning, scheduling and assessment /in the medium and long term2 $ndividual training and team coaching /where necessary2 ,elations with the technical direction and NZ 8irector of ootball 8evelopment ,elations with schools, parents and other significant others %ommunication with the players /-eeping him'herself informed about them, listening to them, understanding them and advising them2(

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NTC St"++in* Roles "n# Responsibilities

$t is recognised that for the NT%s to operate to the highest professional standards then the appropriate staffing and management of the programme is fundamental( The following document presents detailed guidance by which the operation of each NT% will attain a minimum proficiency whilst retaining a collective identity( Thus the information provided gives an overview of the roles and responsibilities of all staff operating within the National Talent %entre programme to ensure an effective, efficient programme can be delivered to its players( While the roles outlined provide a detailed overview of the various positions and their responsibilities, to achieve a higher level of teamwor- and effectiveness there will be areas of overlap and the need for staff to remain flexible in their quest to provide an outstanding experience for their players and colleagues( The Administration and Janagement structure ensures that the areas of expertise required to deliver a programme and environment of the highest quality are assured( $t is vital that whilst there is a shared, consultative and interactive ethos within the staffing structure the level of expertises necessary to carry out the specific responsibilities of each role is respected( The ultimate decision and accountability must lie with the expert as designated and specified within the management structure and roles of responsibilities( The staff are accountable to the 8irector of ootball 8evelopment who in turn is accountable to the %(*(=( and the NZ ootball <oard of 8irectors( An environment of self determination is encouraged so that staff are also encouraged to exercise good Hudgement in the execution of their duties( The NT% staffing structure roles and responsibilities focus on -ey areas such as coordination and management of the event, technical direction, learning and development, player welfare and safety3 It is t)e responsibilit/ o+ "ll st"++ to wor5 pro"%tivel/ to %re"te " )i*) 6$"lit/. pro+ession"l. +$n. s"+e "n# sti0$l"tin* e7perien%e +or "ll pl"/ers "tten#in* t)e NTC pro*r"00e ( The roles and responsibilities, communication chart will present staff with clear guidance on the process by which to underta-e their tas-s, igure " provides an overview of the NT% staffing structure from national to regional levels(

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igure "(. 7 National Talent %entre 3taffing 3tructure

The consultation and liaison between the -ey personnel will be essential in the coCordination of the programme( All st"++ will be e7pe%te# to e7)ibit t)e )i*)est st"n#"r#s o+ pro+ession"lis0 "n# %on+i#enti"lit/ on "ll 0"tters3

NTC Re*ion"l Coor#in"tor

,esponsible for supporting the development of %oaches within the NT%s C conducting coach post session evaluations with individuals and groups )repare, organise and deliver technical & tactical sessions to support and relieve NT% age group coaches To promote and develop a consistent age appropriate and player centred coaching philosophy Where necessary conduct personal development opportunities for coaches i(e( delivering a wor-shop on using effective questions to support learning 14

,esponsible for the management of 8evelopment %oaches including, arranging daily planning meetings, daily review meetings and development tas-s $n consultation with the NT% 8irector prepare and manage the daily schedule of activities for the management team and players( Aiaise with the facility staff on 3eminar and )ractical Amenities Aiaise with the facility staff on any accommodation or food issues )repare a comprehensive report to an agreed format for presentation to the 8irector of ootball pertaining to coach development and planning and logistics Janage and collate information pertaining to daily attendance 7 -eep up to date registers $n conHunction with the NT% 8irector ensure disciplinary procedures are implemented as per the parent and player handbooJanage player welfare 7 support players during their time at the NT%, ensure players needs are met on a social and emotional level( Aiaise with any concerned parent on any matter and deal with it appropriately $n consultation with the ootball 8evelopment %oordinator -eep an up to date $nventory system for all apparel and consult with all staff during the planning and logistical daily arrangements phase concerning apparel and equipment( Janage and organise the allocation, distribution and general maintenance of all Apparel for )layers and the Janagement team prior, during and post NT% Aiaise with the *xercise 3cientist on the monitoring, assessment and appraisal of all players and collate information for age group coaches to include in reports Janage the individual player report process and collate all reports electronically and submit to NZ post the NT% event( Aiaise with the ootball 8evelopment %oordinator over any logistical, financial and organisational matters Arrange for any parent to view the final day of the 8evelopment %ourse prior to departure, and arrange an appropriate viewing area( No parent should therefore be in attendance at the NT% without the NT% %oordinators permission( %onduct a presentation to all players and staff on Bealth and 3afety issues and Bouse ,ules Arrange for laundry on a daily basis( 15

NTC Re*ion"l DIRECTOR

$nvolves ensuring a high quality and consistent technical and tactical programme is delivered to all players To wor- with all staff to create a high quality experience for players and age group coaches ,esponsible for monitoring and implementing a standardised and effective NT% technical programme $n consultation with the 8irector of ootball 8evelopment /<oys2 & the National Womens 8evelopment Janager /9irls2 primary responsible on a daily basis for all the planning, preparation and organisation of the event Aiaise with The NT% %oordinator for all the planning, preparation and organisation of the event to ensure daily schedules are effective and accurate $n consultation with the 8irector of ootball 8evelopment /<oys2 & the National Womens 8evelopment Janager /9irls2 responsible for clearly establishing the roles and responsibilities of all members of 3taff $n consultation with the 8irector of Technical 8evelopment /<oys & Jen2 & the National Womens 8evelopment =fficer /9irls & Women2 responsible for developing the programme and Technical format ,esponsible for conducting a pre NT% initial 3taff Jeeting and daily planning meetings throughout the wee-( )repare, organise and deliver technical & tactical sessions to support and relieve NT% age group coaches )repare, organise and deliver player educational: seminar to include video presentations and individual players sessions 3upport coaches in the )reparation, organising and delivery of structured down time player activities Aiaise consistently with the )hysiotherapist on all matters relating to player welfare and report findings to age group coaches in daily meetings *nsure that staff and players meet all commitments of the itinerary ,esponsible for clearly establishing the roles and responsibilities of all Jembers of 3taff pre, during and post NT% ,esponsible for arranging a staff deCbrief to collate 3taff observations $n conHunction with the NT% 8irector ensure disciplinary procedures are implemented as per the parent and player handbooArrange for any member of staff or player to be transported to and from airport 16

NTC A*e

ro$p COAC!

,esponsible for implementing the New Zealand ootball NT% )layer 8evelopment )rogramme )rimary responsible for all the planning, preparation organisation of practical and theory educational sessions for players Aiaise with the Age 9roup Bead %oach and NT% 8irector for all the planning, preparation and organisation of sessions i(e( coordination of pitch boo-ings, lecture theatre availability etc( $n consultation with the Age 9roup Bead %oach and NT% 8irector, responsible for the development of the Technical programme in line with NZ s -ey themes )repare, organise and deliver technical & tactical sessions )repare, organise and deliver player educational: seminar to include video presentations and individual players sessions in line with NZ Technical Themes and resources )repare, organise and deliver structured down time player activities Aiaise consistently with the )hysiotherapist on all matters relating to player welfare )repare a comprehensive player report to an agreed format for presentation to the NT% 8irector, to be completed by the conclusion of the NT% wee-ly programme *nsure that all training and playing equipment are managed throughout 3upport the 3port 3cientist on the monitoring, assessment and appraisal of all players

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NTC A*e

ro$p DEVELOPMENT8SUPPORT COAC!

,esponsible for supporting the implementation of the New Zealand ootball NT% )layer 8evelopment )rogramme 3upporting where necessary the planning, preparation organisation of practical and theory educational sessions for players $n consultation with the Age 9roup %oach, support the development of the Technical programme in line with NZ s -ey themes $n consultation with the age group coach support the preparation, organisation and delivery of technical & tactical sessions $n consultation with the age group coach support the preparation, organisation and delivery of player educational: seminars to include video presentations and individual players sessions in line with NZ Technical Themes and resources $n consultation with the age group coach prepare, organise and deliver structured down time player activities $n consultation with the age group coach support the 3port 3cientist on the monitoring, assessment and appraisal of all players

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NTC

OAL9EEPIN

COAC!

,esponsible for implementing the New Zealand ootball NT% 9M 8evelopment )rogramme )rimary responsible for all the planning, preparation organisation of practical and theory educational sessions for 9Ms Aiaise with the Age 9roup Bead %oach and NT% 8irector for all the planning, preparation and organisation of sessions i(e( coordination of pitch boo-ings, lecture theatre availability etc( $n consultation with the Age 9roup Bead %oach and NT% 8irector, responsible for the development of the Technical programme in line with NZ s -ey themes for 9Ms )repare, organise and deliver technical & tactical sessions 9Ms and coordinate with outfield coaches the availability of 9Ms )repare, organise and deliver player educational: seminar to include video presentations and individual players sessions in line with NZ Technical Themes and resources for 9Ms )repare, organise and deliver structured down time player activities Aiaise consistently with the )hysiotherapist on all matters relating to 9M welfare )repare a comprehensive player report to an agreed format for presentation to the NT% 8irector, to be completed by the conclusion of the NT% wee-ly programme *nsure that all training and playing equipment are managed throughout Assist the Bead %oach in the development and delivery of the Technical & Tactical session 3upport the 3port 3cientist on the monitoring, assessment and appraisal of all players

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NTC P)/siot)er"pist
To organise in conHunction with the NT% 8irector a series of treatment clinics for players at specified times in line with the NT% programme Where possible to provide sideline treatment and management of inHuries /having a presence on pitchside observing players2 To provide timely reports to age group head coaches at staff meetings around player availability for training To provide the appropriate data on inHuries sustained during the NT% and all information to be included in the individual player report /as provided2 To coordinate all equipment and resources to support the effective treatment and management of inHuries

NTC Sport S%ientist

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To create a template for )layer )rofiles that can be included in the NZ player assessment report post event To organise, manage and conduct a battery of test to establish the physical competencies of NT% )layers To develop a generic approach to the prescription, coCordination and implementation of Training programmes to be incorporated in the players assessment reports *ducation of players and coaching staff to include player educational seminars with themes such as warming up and %ooling down, stretching, nutrition and hydration( $n consultation with NZ 8irector of ootball 8evelopment to contribute to specific articles related to exercise science to disseminate through NT% )layer 8evelopment brochure, Website, magaDines and newsletters $n consultation with NZ 8irector of ootball and 3ports 3cience %oordinator contribute to the physical and physiological performance research in $nternational )layer 8evelopment( To create a sport science best practice guide for coaches and players to support the effective implementation of training programmes and optimal development of players

St"++ Co#e o+ Con#$%t

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NZF NTC Staff Code of Conduct This code of conduct and course responsibilities shall apply to all Ne !ealand "ootball #N!"$ National Talent %entre staff &e&bers throu'hout Ne !ealand. (ny breach thereof &ay result in disciplinary action by N!" ith possible ithdra al of an NT% %oaches (ccreditation.
NT% staff are to conduct all sessions within the guidelines of NZ s Technical programme NT% staff must not during the programme or after a programme in which he'she is wor-ing on, abuse or address a participant'staff member in insulting terms or act in a provocative manner towards a participant or member of staff NT% staff must not while engaged in the programme use crude or abusive language that may be determined offensive by a participant'staff member or engage in any conduct detrimental to the spirits or image of the game NT% staff must at all times abide by the %ode of %onduct established for the NZ s NT% %oach( %oaches are not to represent any other party or club and must not influence players with regards to their playing commitments outside the NT% environment NT% staff must at all times act, dress and behave at the programme in a professional manner in line with the NZ standards NT% staff in representing NZ must accept all reasonable directions of NZ and must not engage in any public acts of misconduct or unruly behaviour while representing NZ NT% staff shall not, at any time ma-e comment in any publication, regarding the programme or participants whether written, televised or broadcast, which is detrimental to the interest, welfare or image of NZ or the participants NT% staff shall not in any shape or form influence players on the club in which they play for( This includes tal-ing detrimentally about any club NT% staff shall not comment issue, authoriDe, offer or endorse any public criticism or statement having or designed to have an effect preHudicial to the best interest of NZ or $ A NT% staff shall be obliged to ensure the continued support of NZ by commercial entities by assisting and coCoperating with its sponsor and licensees to enable NZ to maximiDe the promotional benefit from their sponsorship NT% staff shall not do anything by act or omission that in the normal course of events is li-ely to incite violence or other acts of disorder amongst staff or players during the programme( NT% staff shall use only NZ authoriDed and agreed programme material, literature and assessment material throughout the programme and at the completion of the course NT% staff shall not smo-e within the immediate area of participants and staff, the training field or lecture rooms, or parta-e in alcohol consumption while coaching or attending a programme( NT% %oaches shall not use, attempt to use, have in their possession, and attempt to have in their possession, traffic or attempt to traffic or have drug dependence NT% staff at all times will abide by the NZ , F8uty of %are and Barassment ree 3port 9uidelinesG NT% staff shall not participate in nor promote any demonstration or propaganda of any -ind or form including, but not limited to, political, religious or racism while instructing or attending a course NT% staff must consent to abide by NZ s %ourse $nstructors %ode of %onduct and %ourse ,esponsibilities,

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by signing this form

) ha*e read and understand the abo*e NT% +taff %ode of %onduct and a'ree to co&ply ith its directions. Na&e, -------------------------------------------------------------------------+i'ned, ----------------------- .ate, -------------------NT% +taff /e&ber (ccreditation No. #if applicable$ ----------.irector "ootball .e*elop&ent +i'nature, ------------------------------

NTC Co"%) Re%r$it0ent "n# Appoint0ent Pro%ess

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To ensure the success of the NT% programme NZ have made it a priority to ensure that a highly qualified and experienced group of coaches are recruited to wor- with our best young players( The process for selection, appointment evaluation and reCappointment has been outlined below /figure 0(.2+

igure 0(. 7 NT% %oach Appointment, ,eview and ,eCappointment process

There will be two streams of coaches wor-ing within the NT% )rogramme, firstly appointed NT% coaches made up of age group directors, age group coaches( 3econdly, development'support staff drawn from a development pool, aimed at providing depth to the NT% %oaching base as well as valuable personal development for coaches who commit their time to the programme( Appointed NT% coaches will underta-e ongoing formal appraisals to evaluate their effectiveness and their contribution to the NT% programme while at the same time to identify areas for personal development( This process will be conducted by NZ technical staff and ,egional NT% 8irectors( All appointed coaches will be required to meet high standards across a range of competencies to support their continued involvement in the programme /NT% %oach Appraisal orm2 <earing all of this in mind it is essential that the ederations and NZ wortogether and are clear in their approach to recruit only coaches who have the qualities to be world class in the area of youth development and those committed to creating a new *ra for Eouth %oaching(

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