“ the best amateur club in the North Midlands ” AOERFC

1. “ the best amateur club in the North Midlands ” AOERFC

2. THE NEXT STEP

3. AOE Club Development 2010-2012 • Plan created to secure funding for development of Aston • Clubs target “the best amateur Club in the North Midlands” • 6 Major Areas for Development •                Development of the Youth Section •                Volunteers/Administration •                Facilities •                Fund Raising • Recruitment & Retention of Players • Coach Development

4. Development of the Youth Section • Paul Glenn appointed as Youth Development Officer •                U13s and U14s in place •                Seal of Approval •                Development Plan for the next 3 Years •                Junior Section Committee

5. Key Strategic Activities • Increase Volunteers / Administration support • Strong proactive Committee • Reward & Recognition • Move club forward in ‘bite sized chunks’ • Facilities / Floodlights / Changing Rooms / Ground • Fundraising - £275,000 raised in last 3 years • Co-ordinated approach with Association • Rugby Club focussed  - for specific activities

6. THE CLUB THE OPPORTUNITY

7. The Club • Good quality rugby for all standards • Development of players • Coaching opportunities • Changing Room / Gym facilities • Connection with the community • Social aspect • Family environment • Active mini’s / Junior Section

8. The Rugby • 1st XV RFU Level 6 • Over 120 current players • Dedicated coaching staff • Four competitive teams playing weekly • Bi-weekly focused training • County quality floodlit pitch • RFU Seal of Approval

9. Player Development – The Future • Individual coaching sessions • Dedicated forwards and backs coaches • Regular guest coach’s • Individual training plans • Regular feedback sessions • ‘Spotters’ to watch lower team games

10. Coaching Opportunities • Rugby ready course available • Level 1 RFU coaching award available • Involvement with coaching senior players • Involvement with coaching junior players • Constant professional assessment

11. The ‘New’ Facilities • State of the art £300k changing facilities • Exclusive membership gym open 7 days a week • Club physiotherapist • Individual training / rehabilitation programmes

12. Social Atmosphere • Exclusive members club • Club house open 6 days a week • 120 person capacity function room • Hot and Cold food available during opening times • Regular organised social events • Club ‘fun days’

13. Family Atmosphere • Sense of belonging for the whole family • Opportunities for parents and children to play rugby 12 months of the year • Children encouraged to participate in sporting activities • Min / Junior Sections • Approximately 40 current players • Regular coaching • Weekly competitive fixtures

14. The Opportunities • Aston school • Create a  better link  from school to club to encourage natural progression • Senior players / coaches support training sessions to give potential players ‘a face of the club’ to relate to • Target specialist training sessions ( eg scrummaging, line-outs , halfback play , kicking , goal-kicking etc) as an opportunity to ‘tap’ into player pool

15. The Opportunities • Local Universities • Encourage positive communication from current players • Formal letters to all universities in local areas inviting players to join the club  • Target specialist training sessions ( eg scrummaging, line-outs , halfback play , kicking , goal-kicking etc) as an opportunity to ‘tap’ into player pool

16. The Opportunities • Local clubs of lower / equal level • Identify ‘Squad Players’ not regularly playing for higher level teams • Fire / police / army teams • Local gyms / players workplaces

17. THE STRUCTURE

19. Coaching • Head Coach • Oversees all aspects of player development / playing style for entire club • Determines and develops ‘game plan’ for senior squad • Directs coaching team consisting of Forwards / Backs / Guest coaches to achieve game plan goals • Provides direction / leadership to define club development strategies • Selects 1st and 2nd XV with key inputs to the Development and Social Teams

20. Coaching • Forwards / Backs Coach • None ‘paid’ position within the club • Elected / invited by the Head coach • Inseminates ‘game plan’ / development targets into structured training sessions / techniques • Provides match day support for Head coach / 1st & 2nd XV teams • Inputs to team selection but no formal position within the committee • Supports coaching sessions with Development / Social Team and actively participates with the development of the junior section

21. Senior Squad • Combination of established players coupled with high potential individuals providing seamless integration between the 1st & 2nd XV • Focused and structured training towards a common / totally interchangeable playing strategy between the 1st & 2nd XV • Squad expected to train twice weekly • Schedule to be split between focused development / player improvement and game scenario / ‘game managed’ sessions • Goal to develop players and club simultaneously • 2nd XV removed from Merit League and target teams to offer greater competition and potential for new players

22. 1st / 2nd XV Captains • Responsible for all on the field match day activities • Provides leadership and control to implement defined playing strategy / game plan • Actively involved in defining and openly supports / encourages / develops agreed playing styles • Supports selection decisions publicly to present common committed ‘management’ strategy • Provides key input to player progression and development needs • 2nd XV Captain NOT available for 1st XV selection

23. Development Team Captain • Considered ‘Key’ role in the long term development of the club • Nurture ‘high potential’ players progression to the Senior Squad • Liaise with the Head Coach in supporting players needs who exit the Senior squad • Promote and drive the clubs development strategy and ensure squad understands its key importance within the structure • Ensures the greater good of the club is the main focus of the team

24. Social Team Captain • Actively encourages players to strive towards the Development team and beyond • Promotes the ‘club’ positively and where possible adopts the ‘game plan’ mentality within the team • Key driver of maintaining the social / fun aspects of Rugby • The ‘heart beat’ of what makes Aston the club it is

25. DEVELOPMENT ROLE / GOALS

26. The Role • Responsible for identifying and bringing new players to the club • Reporting to the committee but with direction & facilitation from the Head Coach • Using Brochures / Business cards / etc to promote AOERFC • Managing a volunteer group of ‘Spotters’ to assist

27. The Expectation • Be seen as an ambassador for AOERFC • Positively promote the club at all levels, Junior and Senior • Deliver a regular flow of players to further strengthen the club

28. The ‘Key’ Goals – Next 3 Months • Recruit key named players / positions as identified by the Head Coach • Further strengthen the relationship between AOE and Birmingham Bulldogs • Strive to establish a Junior Development side for start of 2010 / 11 season targeting U17, U19 or U21 • Develop marketing material to promote AOE – Business Cards / Hand-Book / Leaflets etc • Further develop existing relationships with local Universities and Colleges ensuring that BCU continue to use the facility and support our player pool

29. Identify funding to continue the role into 2010 / 11 and beyond • Generate appropriate media coverage relating to the expansion of AOE facilities and Development Plans • Recruit a group of volunteers who can assist in meeting the goals • Explore every avenue / opportunity to make AOE • “ the best amateur club in the North Midlands “

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