Coaches & Team Managers Hub

Welcome to the operational home for Darebin United coaches and team managers. Use this hub to find preseason requirements, weekly and match-day guidance, training resources, coach development opportunities, safety information and the right club contacts. It complements our public Coaching at Darebin page and will grow as detailed role resources and forms are added.

Darebin United volunteer coach and team manager overlooking junior football training

Choose your pathway

Darebin United coach leading a junior football training activity

I'm a Coach

Plan and deliver safe, enjoyable and age-appropriate football. Support player development, communicate clearly and uphold Darebin United standards.

Coaching at Darebin Training Information

Visit the Football Victoria Coaches Hub

Darebin United team manager supporting a parent and junior player on match day

I'm a Team Manager

Coordinate team communications, player availability, fixtures, equipment and match-day requirements, with clear escalation when support is needed.

Match Day Information Policies & Safeguarding

Contact the Club

Quick actions

Use these shortcuts for the tasks most coaches and team managers need during the season.

Getting Started Book a Coaching Course Explore FV Community Courses

Training Information Match-Day Guide Safety & Safeguarding Contact the Club

Coach development pathway

Choose the course that best matches your team and experience. Registrations are completed through the Football Australia Learning Centre.

Course	Recommended for	Official information
MiniRoos course	New volunteer and parent coaches working with novice players up to approximately age 10.	FV Community Courses
Foundation of Football	Coaches working with players up to approximately age 15; also the prerequisite for the C Diploma.	FV Community Courses
Foundation of Goalkeeping	Coaches beginning to work specifically with goalkeepers.	FV Community Courses
Advanced pathway	Competitive junior, under-18 and senior coaches progressing beyond community qualifications.	FV Coaching Courses
CoacHER	Women and gender-diverse coaches aged 14 and over.	FV CoacHER

Course availability and fees can change. Please use the official pages as the source of truth.

Football Australia Learning Centre Current Course Fees Accreditation Information

Season-ready checklist

Coach checklist

Complete club registration and Working with Children Check requirements.
Read the club code of conduct, child-safety and safeguarding requirements.
Confirm training allocation, equipment and access arrangements.
Understand the age-group priorities and prepare suitable session plans.
Set clear match-day, communication and player-development expectations.

Team manager checklist

Complete the required registration and Working with Children Check.
Confirm team contacts and protect member information and privacy.
Coordinate fixtures, availability and weekly team communications.
Understand team sheets, equipment and match-day duties.
Know how to escalate injuries, incidents and welfare concerns.

Safety, welfare and behaviour

Creating a safe and respectful environment is everyone's responsibility. Use the club guidance first and refer to the official Football Victoria resources when additional information is required.

Club Policies & Safeguarding FV Child Safety Member Protection No Excuse for Abuse

Need help? If you are unsure about an operational, safety or welfare matter, contact the club promptly rather than waiting until match day.

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