Team Australia The Crocs Campaign Plan. The World Games - Ultimate July, 2017 Wroclaw, Poland

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1 Team Australia The Crocs Campaign Plan The World Games - Ultimate July, 2017 Wroclaw, Poland 1

2 Contents 3 Introduction 4 Vision 5 Staff 5 Staff Financing 6 Selection Philosophy 6 Selection Timeline 6 Selectors 7 Preparation for the World Games 7 Budget estimate 8 Contacts 2

3 Introduction The World Games represents the pinnacle of elite competition in Ultimate. This competition, designed for the elite of the elite in Ultimate will take place in Wroclaw, Poland in July The World Games 2017 represents an outstanding opportunity for the Australian Crocs to perform well on the world stage. The purpose of this document is to provide initial information relating to the Crocs 2017 campaign. 3

4 Vision The Crocs will be the greatest Mixed Ultimate team in the world Goals and Strategies The Crocs of 2017 will build on both the successes and setbacks of previous Crocs teams. The Crocs of 2017 will embrace and engage with past Crocs to create a shared identity and support family for this and future campaigns. The Crocs of 2017 will be accessible and accountable to the wider Australian Ultimate community every effort will be made to intimately connect the community to the team s journey. The Crocs of 2017 will be role models for Spirit of the Game and inspire the best in everyone they meet or compete against. The Crocs of 2017 will leave no stone unturned in their quest to become world champions. This will involve innovation, trust, sacrifice and great effort. 4

5 Staff Coaching team Dan Rule Head Coach Greta Murdoch Assistant Coach (Stats keeping and video analysis) Matt Hill Assistant Coach (Opposition analyst) Anna Rogacki Mental Strength Coach Manager Anson Chun Physio To be appointed Staff Financing World Games 2017 is the first opportunity to bring the number of staff required, rather than the four staff members previously dictated by the event hosts. As such, the 2017 Crocs staff is larger than previous Crocs campaigns as we attempt to create the best functioning staff of an Australian Ultimate team to date. Head Coach and Physio (European based) will be fully funded by the team. Assistant Coaches (x2), Mental Strength Coach and Manager will each be half funded by the team with the remaining cost to be self-funded by the staff member. This will bring the total staff costs to 4 full staff members (same as previous Crocs campaigns). 5

6 Selection Philosophy Being selected to the Crocs 2017 team will not be enough reward for any player selected to the team. All players entering contention for a place on the Crocs roster will enter the process with a Growth Mindset. To become the greatest Mixed Ultimate team in the world will require everyone involved in the team to improve. - What can you do to take your game to the next level? - What can you do to make the Crocs 2017 campaign a success? Selection Timeline Players can register their expression of interest for the Crocs by filling the Crocs - Player EOI google form and making a $25 non-refundable deposit to the AFDA bank account. This deposit should be paid prior to December 24 th, 2016, and is a contribution to the 2017 Crocs campaign. AFDA bank details: AFDA Tournament Account BSB: Acc: Ref: Crocs Initial Surname (ie CrocsSWood) - A squad will be announced by January 31 st, One selection camp will be held on March 18/19, 2017 (Location TBD) - A final team of 14 players (7 Women and 7 Men) plus reserves (final number to be determined) will be announced by April 15 th, Selectors Selectors for the Crocs campaign will be appointed via application process to the AFDA High Performance Committee. The selection panel will include Head Coach Dan Rule. 6

7 Preparation for The World Games Four Training Camps will be held in May and June The location of these camps is yet to be determined, and will be influenced by the final make-up of the team. The Crocs will aim to play as many meaningful games as possible in their short preparation time. Games against established mixed clubs and representative teams will be prioritised over playing punching bags teams, and each Training Camp will feature game play against opposition. The AFDA, along with the head coach, is investigating opportunities to play against other World Games teams in the leadup to Poland. Options being investigated include trips to North America or Japan and/or having the Japanese visit Australia. It is intended that any such tour would aim to recoup expenses through ticket sales and sponsorship to minimise the cost to the athletes. It will only go ahead if the AFDA is confident that costs to the athletes can be minimised. The purpose of these games is to play against the highest quality opposition in a simulated World Games environment the ideal preparation for the World Games Professionals in Mental Strength Training, Physiotherapy and Physical training programs will be engaged to work with the Crocs team. The World Games will take place in Poland July, Budget estimate Conservative initial budget estimate: $2,500 for selection camp, 4 training camps, uniforms, staff, and world games expenses. $2,000 for flights to Poland. $1,000 for international Test Matches Total $5,500 7

8 Contact Dan Rule Melbourne, Victoria