Upcoming Coaching Courses

In line with our coaching policy, the BDSFA will continue to subsidies courses to accredit all coaches. At its meeting held 18/1/08, the Management Committee resolved that we will completely fund all Grass Roots courses, Junior Licence 50% subsidy on completion of the course, Youth Licence 25% subsidy for the first year then a further 25% for the second year if the coach is still at the club he started with.

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Two Junior License Courses will be held as follows :-

#1 - 28th May, 4th June, 9th June and 11th June - Course Full

#2 - 16th, 18th, 25th, and 30th June.

Please contact Sue 9672 1211 during Office Hours.

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The rest of the world has used small sided games as an introduction to soccer football for many decades and point out the basic difference between the quality and skill level of the average Australian player versus the rest of the world. The National Body had accepted this and have moved to make the change. The BDSFA Inc has joined the challenge.
From 2008, Under 6's will play 4 vs 4 on field half the size of the current 45x30mt "Roo Ball" field.
All the available statistics show the young players will get more touches of the ball, more time in "one on one" player challenges and a huge improvement in confidence and personal skill levels.
To ensure its success, the Management Committee will flesh out a total approach over the off-season culminating in an orientation day at its headquarters at Francis Park Blacktown on March 29th for players, coaches, managers and parents. Blacktown Spartans Soccer Club and Local Premier League Club, Blacktown Demons have welcomed the initiative and Demons Head Coach Ken Schembri has offered his assistance with extra qualified coaches and coordinators.
The BDSFA sees this as the future tool to its already focused coaching policy. As one of the most progressive Associations in the State, Blacktown has already more qualified coaches then any other grass roots provider. All coaches must meet the basic minimum coaching license to take a team and the BDSFA provides funding for all coaches accreditation.