TALENT IDENTIFICATION PROCESSES. Brisbane City FC National Premier Leagues

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1 1 TALENT IDENTIFICATION PROCESSES Brisbane City FC National Premier Leagues

2 BRISBANE CITY FC NPL PLAYER TALENT IDENTIFICATION Rationale: To assess current strategies of player identification, and develop a process that is efficient, encompasses fair and equitable methodologies for high performance talented player identification and provides as much flexibility as possible for coaches of Brisbane City Football Club. Gauging by some of our presently identified players (NPL Players) performances it has become necessary to analyse, assess and adjust the current processes involved with identifying players for NPL selection. Players in an open trial process can sometimes perform well in the trial environment, however we do not know much else about them. For example: How dedicated are they to training? Do they possess the desire to succeed? Have they the commitment to meet with the expectations of the program? Are they coachable? I ve found that we have some players within the program who obviously have the ability but lack many of the other characteristics and traits to really achieve. There are others who live considerable distances from our home venue, when if push comes to shove DO NOT attend all training sessions due to any number of excuses and as a consequence of the distance decide that they will take it upon themselves to miss key training sessions or try to negotiate after being selected to reduce their training availability. I appreciate that we have Participation Policies to enable coaches to take affirmative actions if deemed necessary, but in reality we should not have to implement these types of negative reinforcement if we have the right players in the program in the first place. The following process will be used as Brisbane City FC s talent identification process for the 2015 playing season. This process will be subject to review and necessary adjustments made based on the feedback from our coaching staff, administration and partner clubs. 1. The Cluster Club Network Improve communication streams with our cluster group of clubs, in particular the club Coaching Directors / Development Officers / s Provide some Ownership of the process by encouraging club CDO s to recommend suitable players NPL Coaches to observe players perform initially in their own most comfortable environment in their club team, playing in their usual position. Pay more attention to players in our own cluster environment.

3 No trialing of COMMUNITY CLUB based players from outside of the cluster 2. Player Eligibility Players can only be identified in their respective age group, as per year of birth in the following age groups (for 2015) Under 12 Boys (Born 2003), Under 13 Boys (Born 2002), Under 14 Boys (Born 2001), Under 15 Boys (Born 2000), Under 16 Boys (Born 1999), Under 18 Boys (Born ), Under 20 s (Born ). The Girls / Women s NPL Program is administered in house with Brisbane City Football Club in the following age groups (for 2015) Under 13 Girls (Born ), Under 15 Girls (Born ), Under 17 Girls (Born ), Senior Women (Born 1997 Onwards). Players already in the Brisbane City NPL program will be eligible for re-selection consideration for the following season. Players already in representative player streams with other NPL Program Clubs will be considered for possible identification with approval to transfer. Players new to the area (From either Inter/Intrastate, or from overseas will be considered for possible identification (with validated references). Club Players recommended and vetted (Recommended by Club CDO s) from the Brisbane City FC Cluster clubs will be considered for possible identification. Club Players from outside of Brisbane City FC Cluster Clubs requesting to be trialed, will be directed to their respective NPL Club in their region. 3. Personal Contact Points Primary point of contact is the (BCFC Mark Boyd td@brisbanecityfc.com.au ) Secondary contacts are BCFC NPL Coaches in the respective age group Additional contact may be made through the Club Secretary secretary@brisbanecityfc.com.au SUGGESTED PROCESS: Cluster Club Players (Recommended): 1. Potential Identified Players have their personal details and Player Identification Assessment form completed by their club CDO. 2. CDO contacts Brisbane City FC and provides Player Identification Assessment form for consideration. 3. Brisbane City FC to record the Identified Player s information on an Identified Player Database. 4. Brisbane City FC to provide the Identified Player s information to the NPL

4 5. If possible view the player in a game environment with his/her respective club to confirm ability level. 6. Invite the player in to work with the NPL Squad in their age group to assess ability, commitment, 7. These players will be invited in to work with the NPL Squad during the 2 nd school term for assessment (15 th July 19 th September) 8. Players identified as potential NPL Players will be invited in for final selection processes with retained NPL Squad members during the beginning of the 3 rd school term (3 rd 23 rd November) Cluster Club Players (Identified): 1. If identified by a Brisbane City FC - NPL Coach, the coach is to complete an Identified Player Assessment Form. 2. Completed Identified Player Assessment Form to be forwarded to Brisbane City FC Technical Director and transferred to the Identified Player Database. 3. Brisbane City FC to provide the Identified Player s information to the NPL 4. Invite the player in to work with the NPL Squad in their age group to assess ability, commitment, 5. These players will be invited in to work with the NPL Squad during the 2 nd school term for assessment (15 th July 19 th September) 6. Players identified as potential NPL Players will be invited in for final selection processes with retained NPL Squad members during the beginning of the 3 rd school term (3 rd 23 rd November) Players From Other NPL Clubs: 1. Players make initial contact with Brisbane City FC have their personal details recorded onto the Identified Players Database. 2. Brisbane City FC to provide the Identified Player s information to the NPL 3. Invite the player in to work with the NPL Squad in their age group to assess ability, commitment, 4. These players will be invited in to work with the NPL Squad during the beginning of the 3 rd school term for final assessment (3 rd 23 rd November) Players Relocating From Interstate / Intrastate / Overseas: 1. Initial point of contact is the Brisbane City FC, to assess the potential viability of the player. 2. Potential relocating Players have their personal details and Player Identification Assessment form completed by their club CDO.

5 3. Brisbane City FC to record the Identified Player s information on an Identified Player Database. 4. Brisbane City FC to provide the Identified Player s information to the NPL 5. Invite the player in to work with the NPL Squad in their age group to assess ability, commitment, 6. These players will be invited in to work with the NPL Squad during the 2 nd school term for assessment (15 th July 19 th September) 7. Players identified as potential NPL Players will be invited in for final selection processes with retained NPL Squad members during the beginning of the 3 rd school term (3 rd 23 rd November) Existing Brisbane City FC NPL Players: Two (2) Player Performance Appraisals to be completed annually Appraisal #1 by 28 th June, Appraisal #2 by 13 th August 2014 Appraisals to include a short interview to provide the player with an unbiased opinion of their strengths, weaknesses and potential. Appraisal # 2 to enable the player to be made aware of whether they will be a) retained for the following season; b) if they will be released; c) put on notice that their position is on trial. Retained and re-trialing players will be invited in to work with other playing candidates during the beginning of the 3 rd school term for final assessment (3 rd 23 rd November) SELECTION / ADMINISTRATIVE PROCESS (In Consultation with the ) 1. Players need to be looked at over a longer concentrated period of time rather than a 2-3 session Trial 2. Any player invited in to work with an NPL Squad must be presented with a Club Information pack, outlining the expectations of the program, costs, inclusions and key policies (Participation Policies, Talent Identification Processes and Club Handbook references) prior to their participation. This is to ensure open and transparent communication, and to ensure that they are adequately informed of the program expectations. 3. Have the players attend training with the respective NPL program group over a 3 4 week period, by inviting them to attend 1 2 sessions per week. 4. Coaches to make assessment on the players; a. Technical Ability b. Tactical Awareness c. Physiological Capabilities d. Personal Attributes e. Psychological Attributes

6 5. Coaches to Maintain records by completing an Identified Player Evaluation Sheet for each player who trains with NPL Squads, to justify selection or omission from the program 6. Players cannot be offered an NPL position outside of the selection process 7. Submit final selection lists and Identified Player Evaluation Sheets to the for consideration by 25 th October to approve selected squads and forward player lists to the Board of Directors of Brisbane City Football Club for ratification. 9. Once ratified an official letter of offer will be forwarded to the player. 10. On accepting the position an initial $ non-refundable deposit will be requested by a due date (Non-payment of this deposit may forfeit an NPL Playing position) 11. If the player declines the club s offer the coach may request a replacement player be offered a position by the same process. 12. Official Squad announcements will not be made public until the is satisfied that the Letters of offer and Non-refundable deposits have been completed. After which squads will be formally recognized on the Brisbane City Football Club website, and the official registration process can occur. SHADOW PLAYERS: As per the player age polices from Football Queensland for 2015, Players MUST participate in their respective age group. As for the 2014 season NPL clubs were able to borrow 5 players up to 3 times each from Network clubs, with the permission of the players club. FQ have suggested the following to assist with player shortages: Each NPL club may nominate up to 7 players as Shadow Players within each age group. These players will be permitted to play when required by the NPL Club (With the permission of the Network club). There will be no limitations on amount of appearances of these Shadow Players EXTENSION TO ACADEMY PROGRAM: Shadow players will be invited into an Academy structure within the BCFC NPL Club. The players will attend Academy groups in two year age splits (Under 12/13 Boys, Under 14/15 Boys, Under 16/18 Boys, Under 13/15 Girls, Under 17/Senior Girls) The Academy program will train one night per week Academy players will be invited to train an additional night with the NPL Squad The remaining nights will be spent training with their Network Club The Academy players will play for their respective Network Club Academy players will be invited to fill in for the NPL Squad as required. FORMS

7 Player Identification Assessment Identified Player Evaluation Sheet Performance Appraisal Form To be made available from the Brisbane City FC website COACHING APPLICATIONS All coaching positions (Unless already contracted) will be advertised in July, in any given year. Present contracted coaches are encouraged to apply for NPL Coaching positions. We will be encouraging applications for assistant coaches for all NPL squads Short Listed candidates will be selected by a panel consisting of the, Academy Director and an Appointed BCFC Board Member. Short Listed candidates may be requested to sit for a formal interview. Short Listed candidates who are not already BCFC Staff coaches may also be required to complete a practical coaching assessment as part of the selection process. Appointed coaches will receive a Letter of Offer for the position they are successful in securing On acceptance of a position the coach will be required to complete an official Club Coaching Agreement prior to commencement of their duties with their squad. Pre-notification to Brisbane City FC coaches by Monday 23 rd June 2014 Advertise NPL / Comp. Coaching Positions Monday 21 st July 2014 Closing date on Applications Friday 8 th August 2014 Short-list candidates by Saturday 15 th August 2014 Interviews completed by Sunday 24 th August 2014 Letters of Offer sent by Monday 25 th August 2014 Official public announcements of coaching positions Monday 1 st September 2014 Mark Boyd BRISBANE CITY FC