The Ultimate AFL Coach: How Would You Tackle the Game?

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https://au.indeed.com/career-advice/interviewing/football-coach-interview-questions
https://s.afl.com.au/staticfile/AFL%20Tenant/WesternBulldogs/Community/Schools%20resources/2013TheCoach.pdf
https://sanfl-content.imgix.net/content/uploads/2022/09/16121936/Draft-Coaching-Interview.pdf
https://www.afl.com.au/clubhelp/club-management/coaching/interviewing-and-engaging-coaches
Are you ready to tackle the ultimate AFL coaching challenge? Test your knowledge and see how many correct answers you can score out of 10!

Are you ready to tackle the ultimate AFL coaching challenge? Test your knowledge and see how many correct answers you can score out of 10!

1. What is one of the major determinants of whether players continue their football careers?

Coach's approval
Degree of enjoyment/satisfaction
Players' fitness levels
Quality of the equipment

2. What is a basic principle that should form the foundation of your coaching style?

Punishing mistakes
Improvising during training
Understanding the role of the coach
Ignoring individual player needs

3. Within which chapter would you find detailed information about planning as a coach?

Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Chapter 4
Chapter 5

4. According to the AFL Coaches' Code of Conduct, what should not overshadow skill-learning and development?

Desire to win
Fitness training
Team bonding activities
Individual coaching

5. What is the focus of Chapter 5 in the manual?

Training sessions
Basic skills
Team play and tactics
Prevention and management of injuries

6. What is an essential consideration in developing a club culture?

Weekly social events
Establishing values and behaviours
Hiring experienced players
Increasing membership fees

7. Which chapter discusses the importance of fitness in Australian Football?

Chapter 6
Chapter 7
Chapter 4
Chapter 2

8. Which is NOT a quality a coach should foster in their players according to the code of conduct?

Sporting behaviour
Respect for umpires
Disputing decisions
Fair play

9. What is the purpose of a coaching philosophy?

To ensure uniformity in coaching
To guide consistent decision-making
To simplify league regulations
To assist with player recruitment

10. Which component is crucial for preparing effective training sessions?

Ignoring player feedback
Focusing only on fitness
Balancing skill development and game sense
Removing tactical exercises

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