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I hope the Australian Gridiron community will realize that it was actions of one man operating without mandate and not the New Zealand Gridiron Community at large that duped the Australian Juniors out of the JWC.
http://www.thebear.com.au/Topic18426-19-1.aspx
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Hektos to the Maxos (29/01/2009)
I think the problem is also what has been proven on this thread, there are alot of people with opinions and alot of different views on how this should be done, yet there hasnt been any two people say the agree with each other on how to improve.
One other issue we have to contend with is players playing other sport. The dedication to being fit and active is there but the dedication to this sport is not because the sports these players (im looking at the junior level) have grown up with take precedent over everything else.The nature of our game means thatjuniors can only start playing American football at 13-14years old. By that stage in what ever sport they are playing rep teams become a big part of their sporting career and so the transition to another sport to take it seriously becomes alot more difficult. Every kid that i have coached over the years loves our sport once they are involved and making state sides, but they arent ready to dedicate themselves because they still have park footy on the Sunday.
I still believe an overhaul is required on the coaching techniques and practices however i also feel that we need to look at expanding our game. I am aware that there are people out there who go out to schools and teach Flag football and basic level 0 training which is exactly what this sport needs. But as leagues we should maybe consider starting up flag football competitions from 8 year olds onwards. It would be tough in the beginning not having any funding for marketing but this is probably the best way to build our sport up, my goal for this would be to make American football the primary sports focus rather than the secondary.
I agree with you Hektos in relation to other sports having already captured potential players before we can realistically get our hands on them at 13/14yo etc. In regard to the flag leagues, again, it would be fantastic, but as identified in almost every thread ever written about the development of the game, it requires an increase in people willing to volunteer their time to be able to make this happen. Each state would be equally faced with enough time and human resource pressures that restrict what can be done at club level, let alone further contribute at league level (eg. run a flag competition). Realistically, our best chance at seeing the sport develop (particularly at flag level) is for schools to really take it on as legitimate competition - interschool flag etc. That is how lacrosse etc. has a following - it can be played at high school - it certainly doesn't have the benefit of an electronic gaming franchise, high profile US league etc. that can attract our teens (and earlier), but they can get into our schools. Ultimately Hektos, with your ideas and passion, I am sure you already working with your club and league to help our game grow,
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I do not think, I think we have a great potential Thurs March to succeed in the world that are not included in the next five years and not at senior level for 10 years.
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Edited: 27/07/2010 4:00:23 AM by
garrymodes
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