Ngongotaha afc

Strategic Plan 2020



Introduction

The strategic plan provides a framework for the operation of the club for the next 5 years and


  • Guides our management and operational planning.

  • Signals our future plans to the community.

  • Identifies those areas which need particular attention to help ensure continued success.


Backdrop

Ngongotaha AFC – “The Villagers” - was established in 1966 and has produced successful teams playing at all grades from junior level through to the Northern League. The club has a playing structure that provides for progress through from under 5 to senior level and supports its members to develop their involvement in football whether as player, coach, referee, or volunteer.

The club facilities include a clubhouse, a pitch that is widely regarded as one of the best in the region and a small floodlit training area.

We recognise that there are issues that will affect the successful future of the club. The training facilities are not adequate for all our teams’ needs. The clubhouse requires maintenance and refurbishment that we do not have the resources to carry out. We need to plan ahead to secure the financial future of the club.

Players’ expectations of the club, and their ability and willingness to commit time to running it have changed over time. We want to ensure that we are meeting players’ needs and that we are providing a club environment that people will choose to be part of with competitive teams that are well coached. But most of all we want to ensure that we all enjoy ourselves and feel proud to be part of the Ngongotaha family.



Our Future


This is a statement of our mission or purpose, our vision of where we will be in five years time and a description of how we want to operate by listing our shared values.

Mission – what we do:

  • Enable all members of the community to participate in football to the best of their ability and have fun doing it.

  • Our prime motivation is to respond to the needs and aspirations of our members.

Vision – what we aim to achieve in the next five years:

  • We will provide a club structure that enables the development of players from the youngest grade through to seniors.

  • We will aim to find a place in a team for everyone that wants to play.

  • We will support the training and development of our coaches.

  • We will develop a club culture that inspires a sense of belonging.


Values – how we will operate:

  • We enjoy what we do and take pride in our club.

  • We play the game honestly, fairly and in the same spirit we expect from our opponents.

  • We are an inclusive, supportive and friendly family club



How we will achieve our aims:

The club will prioritise the following –


  • Player development – ensure the club has a pathway for players through the age groups, building links with local schools and the local community, providing high quality coaching, training and encouragement to all players.

  • Coaching development – supporting training for all coaches

  • Funding and Sponsorship – planning ahead to secure long term viability for the Club.

  • Upgrade and Maintenance of Facilities – including improvements to the clubroom especially the roof and ramp, changing rooms and toilets. Finding a long term solution to providing a suitable floodlit training area.

  • Communications and Promotion – to provide clear information about the club and its activities, to increase awareness in the local community.

Who our members are:

We aim to provide a facility to all persons with an interest in playing, coaching and supporting football particularly the community around Ngongotaha. We welcome everyone regardless of background, gender, age and ability.


Strategic Intentions:

Participation

To offer well organised social and competitive opportunities for all members from juniors to senior players.

Membership

To retain current membership and increase total membership.

Management

To manage the Club in a competent and accountable manner.

Maintain Financial Viability

To competently and accountably manage the Club’s finances including seeking further opportunities for sponsorship, fundraising and grants and ensuring the long-term financial viability of the Club.

People Management

To effectively recruit, train, retain and recognise coaches, committee members and other volunteers.

Facility Management

To effectively manage, maintain and upgrade Club facilities.

Marketing and Promotion

To create a positive awareness in the local community of the Club’s activities through marketing, promotion and publicity initiatives.

Quality Training

To develop and provide high quality coaching and training to all our members.