Grading Details and the Trial Process
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Wednesday 24th Feb
10th, 11th, & 12th Grades 4:00pm- 5:00pm
13th- 17th Grades 5:30pm- 6:30pm
Sunday 28th Feb
10th, 11th, & 12th Grades 4:00pm- 5:00pm
13th- 17th Grades 5:30pm- 6:30pm
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Girls
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Girls who wish to play mixed must attend. Girls who wish to play in girls only teams will be notified by phone if grading is required, or if teams are unable to be filled.
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10th Grade
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Graded into ability based teams for first time. Approx 8 teams (based on 9th grade).
· First team and second team selected, rest based on 2009 teams.
· Information gathered from 2009 coaches to be used to select players who will trial for top 2 teams. (Viewing of new players may be needed also)
· Trial days will be 2 rounds of games. 1st round relatively mixed, 2nd round- players identified in coaches analysis + any others identified on day will play each other.
· Look to grade in positions to ensure team balance.
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11th Grade
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Graded into ability based teams for first time. Approx 8 teams (based on 10th grade).
· First team and second team selected, rest based on 2009 teams.
· Information gathered from 2009 coaches to be used to select players who will trial for top 2 teams. (Viewing of new players may be needed also)
· Trial day will be 2 rounds of games. 1st round relatively mixed, 2nd round- players identified in coaches analysis + any others identified on day will play each other.
· Look to grade in positions to ensure team balance.
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12th Grade
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2nd year of grading. Going from 7 aside (squad of 10) to 11 aside (squad of 14). Approx 4 teams.
· First team and second team selected, rest based on 2009 teams.
· Information gathered from 2009 coaches to be used to select players who will trial for top 2 teams. (Viewing of new players may be needed also)
Trial day will be 2 rounds of games. 1st round relatively mixed, 2nd round- players identified in coaches analysis + any others identified on day will play each other.
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13-17th Grades
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Each of these grades has been graded for at least 2 years previously.
· First team and second team selected, rest (if any) based on 2009 teams.
· Information gathered from 2009 coaches to be used to select players who will trial for top 2 teams. (Viewing of new players may be needed also)
Trial day will be 2 rounds of games. 1st round relatively mixed, 2nd round- players identified in coaches analysis + any others identified on day will play each other.
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Trial Setup
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· Players will be handed a bib as they arrive and register.
· Players should warm up
· Players will be then placed into teams.
· Fields will be marked with cones, 45m long and 30m wide to play 7v7.
· Players must not swap bibs.
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Player Rating
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Players will be given a mark on a scale of 1-10. The average between graders will determine the score. We are looking for the most skilful players. Preferred positions are only a guideline. The players skills/attributes are the most important rather than the position they playing in the trial. In younger age groups players are generally yet to find the best position and will change as they develop.
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What are we looking for?
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· Players with good technique/skills on the ball.
· Players who can control and pass the ball – not just boot it up the field
· Players who have desire and high work rates
· Players who look to move into positions off the ball and support the player in possession
· Players who can tackle and defend
· Players who consistently make the right football decision (game awareness)
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What are we NOT looking for?
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· Players that dominate primarily due to their physical size and or /speed and not their technical ability.
· Players that just “boot” the ball often and do not look to control the ball and pass
· Players that hog the ball without consideration of the game situation
· Players with low work rates
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Grading Contacts
Tony Wisnewski (09) 238 1658
Ian Davidson (09) 238 9103