Anatomy of a season

You're now part of a community club, WooHoo!!

Club life is a bit different to school sports and whilst time will reveal the inner workings, the following is a quick outline of what we expect, what we strive to deliver and ways you can help as well as milestones across an entire season.

Attendance is the key to team consistency and failure to attend is disrespectful to teammates, the coach and our Club. When choosing to play with PBSC, you have chosen to participate in a team game. There is an expectation that you will commit to a full season, both for training and matches. Other than sickness or illnesses, please think carefully if your child cannot train or play on any particular day and let the coach or Team Manager know as soon as possible.

We exist to provide young people with quality soccer fundamentals in an inclusive and supportive environment in which player development, safety and wellbeing are our main concern. The core to this is as follows:

• ENJOYMENT AND FUN
  For players, coaches and parents

• PERSONAL SKILL BUILDING
  Whatever the age of the individual

• DEVELOPMENT OF THE TEAM SKILL LEVEL
  Promote and encourage team work and team spirit

• DEVELOPMENT OF COACHES.
  All coaches will be supported with consistency and continuity of training by the Club’s Coaching Director and will be offered professional training and accreditation with the FFA. Coaches are also provided with the FFA Coaching Curriculum to ensure all players are coached with the same principals throughout their years at Plympton.

• TECHNICAL EDUCATION.
  Teaching of team formations, rules and match day strategies.

• GOOD SPORTSMANSHIP.
  This applies to all players, coaches and spectators alike.

• EDUCATION IN HEALTH & SAFETY.
  Players will be encouraged to understand the importance of warming up properly and following a healthy diet.

• FAMILY ENVIRONMENT. All family members are welcomed all the time and encouraged to participate in the running of the club.

The basic premise for being a coach is a willingness to pass on enthusiasm, patience, skills and knowledge to our kids. Share the role with another parent, help each other out if time is tight!

To start, you need a basic understanding of the rules of soccer, a Working with Children Check (WWCC) and some committed time. You don't need a pedigree background of coaching through Europe to take part! Football SA hold regular 2 day courses that are invaluable and are a minimum requirement for U12 up and these course are paid for by the Club.

Allow yourself ~1.5 hours x 2 days a week for training - traditionally on a Wednesday and Friday evening then another 2.5 hours on Sunday to get to the match, warm up the team, play the match and pack up. Additionally, we hold presentation nights after 3-4 matches (around an hour) where the team catch up in the club and present coach awards.

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We are a 100% volunteer organisation. Every role and position you see or interact with here are all parents who've stepped up to help their kids or when asked.

Most roles outlined on our volunteer page