Training
PMCJFC has a strong emphasis on skill development and fostering a fun, supportive environment for all players. The club provides qualified coaches and development officers to ensure that players are improving in a safe, structured way. Training may include drills for basic skills, game simulation, fitness exercises, and team-building activities.
All players are expected to attend all training sessions unless precluded by school commitments, summer sports, genuine illness or holidays away from Melbourne. Please notify Team Managers if your child will not be at training.
Team Managers will communicate via the teams Spond group. This ensures that all parents and players stay informed about training times and any changes due to weather or other factors.
March 2026 Training
Due to limited ground allocations in March, the below schedule reflects our confirmed training times from Launch Day on March 4th through to the Easter school holidays.
These are our official March training times and grounds. Training times and/or locations may vary slightly from April once the season is fully underway and final ground allocations are confirmed.
While allocations are tighter during March, all teams have structured training sessions in place; focusing on skill development, fitness, game simulation and team cohesion in line with our development framework.
As always, Team Managers will communicate via Spond regarding any updates, weather changes or adjustments.
Training Allocation
The following is from March 4 until Easter school holidays.
| Team | Weekday | Time | Oval |
|---|---|---|---|
| U8 Mixed | Wednesday | 4:30-5:30pm | JL Murphy Reserve - Woodruff |
| U9 Mixed | Wednesday | 4:30-5:30pm | RF Julier Reserve - Julier |
| U10 Mixed | Wednesday | 5:30-6:30pm | RF Julier Reserve - Julier |
| U11 Mixed | Monday Wednesday |
5:30-6:30pm
6.30-7.30pm |
RF Julier Reserve - Julier JL Murphy Reserve - Woodruff |
| U12 Mixed | Wednesday | 5:30-6:30pm | JL Murphy Reserve - Woodruff |
| U9/U10/U11 Girls | Wednesday | 4:30-5:30pm | JL Murphy Reserve - Ananenson |
| U14 Girls | Wednesday | 6:30-7:30pm | JL Murphy Reserve - Woodruff |
| U16/U18 Girls | Wednesday | 5:30-6:30pm | JL Murphy Reserve - Ananenson |
What You Need
Please arrive 15 minutes before the official start time and warm up so you are ready to go by the allotted start time, and bring;
- Comfortable sportswear (training apparel is preferred)
- Footy boots from April onwards
- Clearly labelled drink bottle
- Your mouth guard (no mouth guard = no training)
Training Overview
Training sessions may include;
- Warm-up: A fun warm-up activity to get the kids moving and ready to train.
- Skill Drills: Stations focused on passing, kicking, handballing, marking, and tackling.
- Game Simulation: Small-sided games to practice team strategies and match play.
- Fitness: Conditioning exercises designed to improve endurance, agility, and speed.
- Cool-down and Review: Stretching, team discussions, and positive feedback.