Coaching at Balclutha Junior Football Club

At Balclutha Junior Football Club, we want every player to learn, develop their skills and enjoy being part of a team.

Whether you're an experienced coach or a parent keen to get involved, the resources below can help you support our players and make football an enjoyable experience for everyone.

Football Framework and Resources

New Zealand Football — Whole of Football Plan

Learn about the framework that guides junior football, including age-appropriate training, game formats and player development.

Southern Football

Southern Football provides regional football information, junior competition resources and guidance for clubs, coaches and players.

Visit Southern Football for regional information and resources.

Junior Training Plans

Use the training plans below to help prepare fun, engaging and age-appropriate sessions for our junior players.

First Kicks and Fun Football — activities for our youngest players, focusing on basic skills, movement and enjoyment.
10th and 12th Grade — training activities to develop ball control, passing, teamwork and game understanding.
13th Grade — training resources to help players continue developing their skills and understanding of the game.

Get Involved

Our club relies on volunteers to give our players a great football experience.

If you're interested in coaching, helping with training or supporting a team, we'd love to hear from you. You don't need to be an expert to make a difference — enthusiasm, encouragement and a willingness to help go a long way.

Contact the club if you'd like to get involved.

Together, we can help make football enjoyable for every player at Balclutha Junior Football Club.