Registrations for this years coaches conference have now closed. Please stay tuned for information in regards to the 2009 Coaches Conference in mid-2009.

Coaches Conference Places Almost Gone!
Places for the FFV Coaches Conference are rapidly disappearing so get in fast before they disappear.

Meanwhile we are ecstatic to announce further additions to an already outstanding line-up.

The already stellar cast of coaches to present include: North Queensland FC coach Ian Ferguson, FFA National Coach Education Manager Kelly Cross, VIS Head Coach Ian Greener, FFA National Technical Director Robert Baan, Sports Psychologist Kate Vrljic.

We are ecstatic to announce the new additions to the conference in Melbourne Victory Head and Assistant Coaches – Mehmet Durakovic & Steve Mautone. We are also close to confirming the addition of former Socceroo captain Paul Okon, Central Coast Marinters Head Coach Lawrie McKinna and his assistant Alex Tobin.

Therefore this leaves the current line-up of:
Ian Ferguson
Kelly Cross
Alistair Edwards
Ian Greener
Robert Baan
Kate Vrljic
Mehmet Durakovic
Steve Mautone 
Alex Tobin

The conference will also include a visit to the National Youth League match between Melbourne Victory and Central Coast Mariners, as well as the A-League fixture between Melbourne Victory and Central Coast Mariners on the Friday night.


2008 FFV Coaches Conference - November 21-23 Rydges Hotel, Bell Street, Preston
Time
Friday November 21
2pm Arrive - check in
3.30pm-4pm Welcome to Conference - Les Bee & Harry Bingham
4-5.30pm Kelly Cross
5.45pm-6.45pm Dinner
6.45pm Depart to Telstra Dome for MVFC vs CCM
10.30pm Return to Rydges - free time
Non staying participants free to leave from Telstra Dome

Saturday November 22
7am Warm up/Jogging/Stretching - For those staying
8.00am Breakfast
Non staying participants to arrive from 9am
9.30am-10.30am Robert Baan
10.45am-11.45am Kate Vrljic
12pm-1pm Kelly Cross
1pm-2pm Lunch
2pm Depart for Stadium for Youth Match
2.45pm Steve Mautone and Mehmet Durakovic - MVFC
4pm-6pm MVFC Youth vs CCM Youth - Technical Analysis for coaches
6pm Depart for Rydges
6.45pm Dinner
7.45pm-8.45pm Review of Youth match with Harry Bingham*

Sunday November 23
7am Recovery/Warm up
8am Breakfast
9am Depart for St Monica's College
Non staying participants arrive at St Monica's at 9.20am
9.30am-10.30am Free kickabout - tournament
10.30am-11.30am Ian Greener
11.30am-12.30pm Alex Tobin
12.30pm-1.30pm Ian Ferguson
1.45pm-2.45pm Lunch
3pm-4pm Harry Bingham - NTC Decision making
4.15pm-5pm Closing Ceremony



2008 FFV Coaches Conference

Football Federation Victoria is proud to present the 4th Annual FFV Coaches Conference for 2008.

After 3 tremendously successful years previously we are once again ecstatic to deliver another stellar cast of coaches to present both theoretically and practically to Victorian coaches.

The conference will take place at Rydges Hotel Bell City, with practical components to take place at St Monica’s College, Epping from Friday November 21st through until Sunday November 23rd.

So far confirmed to present this year we have new North Queensland FC coach Ian Ferguson, FFA National Coach Education Manager Kelly Cross, VIS Head Coach Ian Greener, FFA National Technical Director Robert Baan, Football NSW Technical Director Norm Boardman, Sports Psychologist Kate Vrljic, with many more A-League coaching staff to be announced!

Cost for the conference is $350, which includes 2 nights accommodation at Rydges Hotel Bell City, as well as meals and transfers between Rydges and St Monica’s College. Those members of Football Federation Victoria’s Coaches Association can come along for the price of $320. Please fill in the form below to register!

We also offer limited spots for those who wish to attend but not to stay at Rydges Hotel, these places will cost $175.

Places are extremely limited and will sell out extremely fast so register now before it’s too late!

For further information please contact Andrew on acarey@footballfedvic.com.au or 9474 1814.

Please note registrations for the coaches conference have now closed