Cairns FC's National Premier Leagues Regional Talent Support Program (TSP) is a player enhancement program for talented regional players.
PROGRAM OVERVIEW:
The Talent Support Program is a requirement of Cairns FC's National Premier Leagues Licence with Football Queensland, which links 'Players of Potential' to the National Player Pathway established with Football Federation Australia.
These pathways forge opportunities for aspiring players to compete in the highest competition streams and link with National Training Centre programs, A-League Academies, State TSP Programs, National TSP Championships and National Youth Teams.
Working within Cairns FC NPL and TSP provides mentoring opportunities for developing coaches or those who may choose a professional coaching path.
Cairns NPL Regional Talent Support Program operates under the direction of Technical Director Mark Boyd, himself a full-time professional coach with a wealth of development expertise gained from more than 25 years experience as one of the country's leading youth development coaches and coach educators. As an AFC Advanced Coaching Stream AFC 'A' Licenced coach, he is responsible for the strategic planning, playing standards and overall coaching and playing philosophies.
Supporting this program will be Cairns FC's NPL Head Coach Danny Graystone, himself also an Advanced AFC 'A' Licence coach who has exceptional professional competition and youth development experience. Both coaches will work with other NPL TSP coaches to provide quality Game Training and Skill Acquisition programs to improve the overall playing standards within the region.
ABOUT THE NPL TALENT SUPPORT PROGRAM
After significant consultation and collaboration with FNQ Football and clubs, an agreement was reached where clubs would release identified players to attend Cairns FC's NPL Talent Support Program sessions once a week. Players would then return to their clubs for their registered club's final training session in preparation for competition games. The TSP operates as an 'enhancement program' for players and hopefully will improve the overall quality of club football whilst still providing opportunities within the established 'player pathway'.
With the reinstatement of the National TSP Championships in Coffs Harbour and the inclusion of the Mackay Community Cup, there are playing and identification opportunities from the Regional TSP into NTC Training Programs with Brisbane Roar, State TSP Squads to contest the National Championships, links to A-League Academies here in Queensland and other states. This casts a very broad net for player identification for aspiring young players who seek the opportunity of representing their state or following a professional pathway.
In addition, coaches will also benefit from strong coach education and mentoring, enabling career opportunities for those who exhibit the necessary competencies.
Goalkeepers will be supported through professional tuition within Cairns FC's Goalkeeping Academy for specific technical and tactical training.
Inclusions:
* Playing Kit (Shirt, Shorts and Socks)
* Training Kit (Shirt, Shorts and Socks)
* Travel Polo Shirt
* NB: Tracksuits available at an additional cost of $95.00
* NB: Backpacks available at an additional cost of $37.50
* Cairns Based Training Program - 2 sessions per week (Mondays & Wednesdays)
* Structured / Periodised Training Program of Technical and Tactical Game Development
* Player Personal Development Programs
* Player Assessments Twice per year
* 6 x Northern NPL Series double header game events - versus NQ United FC (Townsville), Magpies Crusaders FC (Mackay)
* Mackay Community Cup Tournament
* Coaching by AFC / FFA accredited coaches
* Premium Training Grounds at West Barlow Park (Scott St Cairns) and Woree State High School
TRAINING TIMETABLE (Mondays and Wednesdays) West Barlow Park (Player ID Sessions Commencing from Monday 16th April)
* Under 13 Girls (Born 2005-2006) Monday session 5:30pm-7:00pm
* Under 15 Girls (Born in 2003-2004) Monday session 5:30pm - 7:00pm
* Under 17 Girls (Born in 2002-2001) Monday session 5:30pm - 7:00pm
* Under 13 Boys (Born in 2005) Wednesday session 5:30pm-7:00pm
* Under 14 Boys (Born in 2004) Wednesday session 5:30pm-7:00pm
* Under 15-16 Boys (Born in 2002-2003) Wednesday session 5:30pm-7:00pm
FEES
* Program Charge: $200 per term
* Kit (see inclusions above) $125
* Mackay & Townsville trips: costs TBA
MATCH SCHEDULE
Northern NPL Series games against NQ United FC (Townsville) and Magpies Crusaders FC (Mackay). These weekend Northern Tri Series games will be double header fixtures where we play both NPL clubs in the same weekend at the respective venue.
The Mackay Community Cup is a week long tournament competing against other Regional NPL entities and Tier 1 Metropolitan Representative Squads. This program will lso be used for Player Identification for Country State Squads for the Under 13 and 14 age groups who will participate in the TSP National Championships in Coffs Harbour in October.
* Northern Tri Series (Venue Cairns) 5 - 6 May
* Northern Tri Series (Venue Mackay) 27 - 28 May
* Northern Tri Series (Venue Townsville) 16 - 17 June
* Mackay Community Cup – 8 - 14 July
* Northern Tri Series (Venue Cairns) 28 - 29 July
* NNPLS (Venue Townsville) 18 – 19 August
Enquiries, please email Mark Boyd (Cairns FC - Technical Director) mark@cairnsfc.club