TEAM MANAGERS AT MONARO PANTHERS
TEAM MANAGERS AT MONARO PANTHERS
THE PERSON WHO KEEPS THE TEAM MOVING
THE PERSON WHO KEEPS THE TEAM MOVING
Every Monaro Panthers team needs a team manager. Most managers are parent volunteers parents who volunteer a little time to help players, coaches and families enjoy a smooth, positive football season, learning the role as they go—and their contribution is deeply valued by Monaro Panthers.
Every Monaro Panthers team needs a team manager. Most managers are parent volunteers parents who volunteer a little time to help players, coaches and families enjoy a smooth, positive football season, learning the role as they go—and their contribution is deeply valued by Monaro Panthers.
TEAM MANAGEMENT IN ACTION
TEAM MANAGEMENT IN ACTION
SUPPORT THAT MAKES MATCHDAY WORK
SUPPORT THAT MAKES MATCHDAY WORK
ONE TEAM. ONE MANAGER. A BETTER SEASON FOR EVERYONE.
ONE TEAM. ONE MANAGER. A BETTER SEASON FOR EVERYONE.
WHY THE ROLE MATTERS
WHY THE ROLE MATTERS
SMALL TASKS. A BIG CONTRIBUTION.
SMALL TASKS. A BIG CONTRIBUTION.
Team managers create the connection between coaches, players, families and the club. That organisation gives coaches more time to coach and helps children stay involved, feel supported and keep enjoying their football.
Team managers create the connection between coaches, players, families and the club. That organisation gives coaches more time to coach and helps children stay involved, feel supported and keep enjoying their football.
PLAYERS STAY CONNECTED
PLAYERS STAY CONNECTED
Clear information helps children arrive prepared, feel included and remain part of the team.
Clear information helps children arrive prepared, feel included and remain part of the team.
COACHES CAN COACH
COACHES CAN COACH
When logistics and communication are organised, coaches can focus on player development.
When logistics and communication are organised, coaches can focus on player development.
FAMILIES FEEL INFORMED
FAMILIES FEEL INFORMED
A reliable point of contact makes training changes and matchday details easier for everyone.
A reliable point of contact makes training changes and matchday details easier for everyone.
WHAT YOU HELP COORDINATE
WHAT YOU HELP COORDINATE
A CALMER WEEK FOR THE WHOLE TEAM
A CALMER WEEK FOR THE WHOLE TEAM
The exact tasks vary by competition and age group. The club and coach will explain what applies to your team, but the role usually centres on these four areas.
The exact tasks vary by competition and age group. The club and coach will explain what applies to your team, but the role usually centres on these four areas.
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TEAM COMMUNICATION
TEAM COMMUNICATION
Share training times, match details, club updates and changes clearly with families.
Share training times, match details, club updates and changes clearly with families.
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PLAYER AVAILABILITY
PLAYER AVAILABILITY
Help the coach understand absences, availability and important family updates.
Help the coach understand absences, availability and important family updates.
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MATCHDAY PREPARATION
MATCHDAY PREPARATION
Coordinate arrival information and help with the team sheet or competition tasks required for the match.
Coordinate arrival information and help with the team sheet or competition tasks required for the match.
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COACH & CLUB SUPPORT
COACH & CLUB SUPPORT
Pass on club information, raise questions early and help the team operate consistently.
Pass on club information, raise questions early and help the team operate consistently.
GETTING STARTED
GETTING STARTED
BECOME A TEAM MANAGER IN FOUR STEPS
BECOME A TEAM MANAGER IN FOUR STEPS
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EXPRESS YOUR INTEREST
EXPRESS YOUR INTEREST
Contact the club or let your coach know you are interested in managing your child’s team.
Contact the club or let your coach know you are interested in managing your child’s team.
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CONFIRM YOUR TEAM & REQUIREMENTS
CONFIRM YOUR TEAM & REQUIREMENTS
The club will confirm your team, registration, safeguarding and Working with Vulnerable People requirements.
The club will confirm your team, registration, safeguarding and Working with Vulnerable People requirements.
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LEARN THE SIMPLE SYSTEMS
LEARN THE SIMPLE SYSTEMS
Use the club’s guidance and manager resources to understand communication and matchday processes.
Use the club’s guidance and manager resources to understand communication and matchday processes.
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SUPPORT THE TEAM THROUGH THE SEASON
SUPPORT THE TEAM THROUGH THE SEASON
Keep information moving, work alongside the coach and ask the club whenever you need help.
Keep information moving, work alongside the coach and ask the club whenever you need help.
YOU DO NOT NEED TO BE A FOOTBALL EXPERT
YOU DO NOT NEED TO BE A FOOTBALL EXPERT
If you can communicate clearly, stay organised and create a welcoming tone, you can be a valuable team manager. Most managers are parent volunteers learning the role as they go—and their contribution is deeply valued by Monaro Panthers.
If you can communicate clearly, stay organised and create a welcoming tone, you can be a valuable team manager. Most managers are parent volunteers learning the role as they go—and their contribution is deeply valued by Monaro Panthers.
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✓
Reliable and approachable
Reliable and approachable
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✓
Comfortable sharing clear updates
Comfortable sharing clear updates
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✓
Positive and willing to help
Positive and willing to help
Coaches and Managers RESOURCE HUB
Coaches and Managers RESOURCE HUB
The coaches and managers hub provides links and resources for team managers for season and match day guidance, competition guidance and user guides.
The coaches and managers hub provides links and resources for team managers for season and match day guidance, competition guidance and user guides.
EXPLORE RESOURCES
EXPLORE RESOURCES
YOUR TEAM NEEDS YOU
YOUR TEAM NEEDS YOU
HELP MAKE FOOTBALL HAPPEN
HELP MAKE FOOTBALL HAPPEN
A well-supported team manager can transform a season for players, coaches and families. Start the conversation with Monaro Panthers today.
A well-supported team manager can transform a season for players, coaches and families. Start the conversation with Monaro Panthers today.