WHAT IS FOAM ROLLING? Foam rolling works by placing direct and sweeping pressure on the soft tissue targeted. Foam rolling has shown to have short-term benefits that result in increased joint range of movement, reductions in pain, and severity of DOMS (delayed onset muscle soreness). Foam rolling has been shown to be particularly effective in the first 1-2 days following exercise. It is theorized that foam rolling helps to produce the above results by causing short-term alterations to the neuromuscular system. However, the exact physiological mechanisms of foam rolling that cause the above results are yet to be clearly established. HOW TO EFFECTIVELY FOAM ROLL? Depending on the muscle group you are targeting, use the foam roller in a sweeping fashion along the length of the muscle. You can also friction over ‘problem’ or ‘tight’ areas. You may use a foam roller, spikey ball, trigger point ball or hand roller with this technique. WHEN TO USE FOAM ROLLING? Foam rolling can be used before or after a game of sport, for approximately 1-2 minutes per major muscle group (eg. hamstrings or quadriceps). Before a game, foam rolling should only play a small role in your active warm-up. After a game, foam rolling should be combined with an active cool-down and then static stretching. STILL NOT SURE WHAT TO DO? Contact one of our experienced physiotherapists at Peninsula Sports Medicine Group to help guide you with your injury prevention/conditioning and injury rehabilitation to let you reach your sporting goals! Book with us today 👉 https://bit.ly/3p5QQmG @peninsulasportsmedicinegroup

Female Football Advocate Program – Expression of Interest

As a part of our focus on supporting female football across the state, we are looking for expressions of interest for Female Football Advocates for the South East Region. The Female Football advocate program will deliver additional face to face club support to enhance female football focus within clubs, leagues, and regions. The program aims to:

• Provide targeted support to clubs that have the opportunity to offer female football competitions and teams
• Provide Face to Face support through a female advocate approach to all clubs/leagues/regions.
• Assist in supporting club/league committees to maintain a female focus when making football decisions and supporting with resources/education and knowledge on all facets of female football
• Offer guidance on all establishing female football teams, competitions, and clubs across the state.
• Support all Participation programs with a female focus

The role of a Female Football Advocate will be suited to people who have extensive female football experience in the community whether as a player, volunteer, administrator, or coach. Also, have a passion for promoting female football across the community. The role includes (but not limited to):

• Identify Female Team opportunities in clubs
• Identify Female competitions opportunities in the regions
• Run Female programs in support of our Participation Team in all leagues within the region
• Identify potential female coaches in the Regions
• Support Club committees in having a female focus on participation
• Promote Female Committee members/appointments
• Run education programs to clubs on "Female Blueprint" for clubs
• Support the regions with female competition sponsorship opportunities as the advocate
• Promote Club Help + coach.afl for clubs in supporting female football participation
• Promote Female football in media opportunities for the region
• Share social media content and communications for female football in the region
• Identify clubs/leagues needing additional financial support to promote female football

It should be noted that Female Football Advocates may perform multiple engagements with a variety of clubs/leagues over the course of the 12-month period. Female Football Advocates will be remunerated, based on an hourly rate to be agreed between the Female Football Advocate and Metro League / Country Region at the time of engagement. Further detail can be obtained by contacting Will Dakis on 0439 964 262 and written expressions of interest outlining your skills and experience are requested by 17^th June addressed to Will Dakis by email at will.dakis@afl.com.au  

Creating healthy mental and physical habits for players across the South East Juniors is the main focus point for the SEJ’s newest support partner – Infinite Fitness Peninsula (IFP).   IFP is the official Gymnasium/Fitness partner of SEJ and has also engaged as support partner of the SEJ Junior Development Program – which culminates in participation in the AFL South East Regional Junior Championships in early June.   Co-owned by two people that know that being strong and confident – mentally and physically – can lead to sustained success both on and off the field, IFP aims to pass that knowledge and experience on to participants across the region.   Ben Tallis and Steve Roberts combined for eight premierships with the all-conquering Frankston YCW Football Club, where dedication and commitment - and self-improvement from all levels of players - lead to a decade of dominance. Steve (left) and Ben, and their specialised team of strength and conditioning coaches, are now passionate about creating a learning space for juniors athletes and non-athletes to develop strong habits that will help them excel at their chosen sports - or simply improve their quality of life.   IFP’s Junior Athletic Development Program (JADP) is the key pillar in turning Ben and Steve’s passion into reality.   “There’s a modern trend of increased injuries in young athletes and a lot of this is due to poor technique and mechanics,” Ben said.   “Our vision is to educate young athletes, and their coaches, to better prepare the players for the demands of sport through adolescence. And the mental health and well-being side of things is huge for us as well – we want to build a positive and supportive environment for every single person or club that engages with us.”   The JADP is designed to give parents of the South-East region the confidence of having their child in the best-structured and most professional program in the region, run by highly-qualified trainers that take great pride in building confidence and technique in the youth of today.   Steve, the current High-Performance Manager of Frankston Dolphins in the VFL and strength and conditioning coach of the Karingal Football Netball Club, is also excited by the outcomes that will be achieved.   “This is what Ben and I have been striving for, to share the experiences we have had, and the knowledge we have learnt,” he said.   “We are passionate about creating healthy communities instead of healthy children being part of a minority. The Junior Athletic Development Program is something we and the team are very excited about delivering to players of all fitness levels and skill sets.” IFP’s state-of-the-art 900-square-metre facility can be found at 22 Remount Way, Cranbourne West.   Clubs, teams, parents, and participants can take the first steps to a fitter, healthier version of themselves today.   Visit the IFP website at https://www.ifp.com.au/ to find more details, or to learn more about the Junior Athletic Development Program (JADP) contact Travis on 0429 143 972 or via email at travis@ifp.com.au   Thanks to IFP for becoming a proud support partner of the South East Juniors.   -ENDS-

There are exciting times on the horizon for the 2021 South East Juniors (SEJ) Development Program with applications now open for coaches willing to develop and grow some of the finest young football talent in the region. The SEJ is looking for enthusiastic and knowledgeable coaches to become key role models in the program, that will see SEJ squads compete against the best of the best from Frankston Districts, Mornington Peninsula and the Yarra Valley Junior Football Leagues in the AFL South East Regional Championships. SEJ is looking for Head and Assistant Coaches for the following age groups

• Under 15 Boys
• Under 18 Girls

These are voluntary positions that will provide exposure to elite level coaching that will enhance the knowledge of participants, keen to build on their experience gained at club level. Training sessions will be conducted under the program coaching philosophies, with coaches keeping regular track of player development using the SEJ system provided. Match-day coaching and the ability to communicate clearly with the key stakeholders in the program will be looked upon favourably. Applicants require a bare minimum Level 1 AFL Coaching Accreditation, a Working With Children (WWC) check and a current driver’s license. Applications close on Friday March 12.

Commercial and Communications Manager We are seeking a highly talented and professional Commercial and Communication Manager to join our team. With a primary focus on new sponsorship and club communication, you will look to achieve ambitious results through identifying, developing and optimising long term partnerships with new markets and business groups to sell AFL South East commercial products. Applications close Sunday, March 14 and can be e-mailed to shaun.connell@aflse.com.au

Football Operations Coordinator We are seeking a suitably qualified person to oversee the management, development, growth and stainability of the Mornington Peninsula Nepean Football League, AFLSE Top-Age competition and junior development programs. This role is based in Casey Fields, Cranbourne East. Applications close Sunday, March 14 and can be e-mailed to shaun.connell@aflse.com.au

The St Kilda Football Club Next Generation Academy – in conjunction with Moorabbin Airport – is providing a wonderful opportunity for boys and girls who were born, or have one parent born, in an Asian, Middle Eastern or African country, to gain assistance as they travel through their junior football journey. Registrations are now open for the Moorabbin Airport All-Nations Scholarship Program, open to boys and girls born from 2004 through to 2008. See the attached flyer to access the registration form and to discover more details.

The St Kilda Football Club Next Generation Academy – in conjunction with AMC Commercial Cleaning – is providing a wonderful opportunity for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander boys and girls to gain assistance as they travel through their junior football journey. Registrations are now open for the AMC Scholarship Program, open to boys and girls born from 2004 through to 2008. See the attached flyer to access the registration form and to discover more details.  

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There are exciting times on the horizon for the 2021 South East Juniors (SEJ) Development Program with applications now open for coaches willing to develop and grow some of the finest young football talent in the region.   The SEJ is looking for enthusiastic and knowledgeable coaches to become key role models in the program, that will see SEJ squads compete against the best of the best from Frankston Districts, Mornington Peninsula and the Yarra Valley Junior Football Leagues in the AFL South East Regional Championships.   SEJ is looking for Head and Assistant Coaches for the following age groups

• Under 14, 15 and 17 Boys
• Under 15 and 18 Girls

  These are voluntary positions that will provide exposure to elite level coaching that will enhance the knowledge of participants, keen to build on their experience gained at club level.   Training sessions will be conducted under the program coaching philosophies, with coaches keeping regular track of player development using the SEJ system provided.   Match-day coaching and the ability to communicate clearly with the key stakeholders in the program will be looked upon favourably.   Applicants require a bare minimum Level 1 AFL Coaching Accreditation, a Working With Children (WWC) check and a current driver’s license.   Applications close on Friday March 12.