The Australian Football Coaches Association (AFCA) is operational in all states and territories of Australia, managed by the State Coaching Managers in each state.

Each branch operates independently and generally conducts an annual coaching conference, regular updating seminars and an annual awards dinner for their coaches. Most State branches are organised into regions which also conduct local activities.

There are approximately 9,000 current members (4000 in Victoria, 2000 in SA, 1000 in WA and 2000 in other states). Coaching Update, the Association’s coaching journal, has a nationwide readership of over 21,000 nationwide, and is published by the Victorian Branch three times per year. The South Australian Branch, organized by SANFL, and the WA Branch, WAFC, also produce their own journals Coaches Corner and Footyl Fever

These journals discuss a range of topics, including:
  • Rule Changes
  • Tactics
  • Management and Planning
  • Player Conditioning
  • Set Plays
  • Nutrition
  • Drills

Each branch managed by AFL State Development staff is an integral part of their football community and generally provide the following services:

  • Annual Coach of the year Awards and coach recognition programs
  • Local Coaching Newsletters
  • Distribution of Coaching Update 
  • Regional coaching workshops and seminars.
  • Operating a Coaching Resource Centre

Joining AFCA

Joining AFCA is as simple as contacting your State or Regional Manager, as listed below.

Branch

Location

Contact No

State AFCA Branches

 

 

Western Australia

PO Box 275, Subiaco 6008

08 9381 5599

Queensland

Box 1211, Coorparoo DC 4151

07 3335 2433

New South Wales

PO Box 333, Strawberry Hills 2012

02 9552 6055

Northern Territory

PO Box AFLNT 1, Casuarina 0811

08 8945 2224

ACT

PO Box 364, Woden 2606

02 6285 1662

Tasmania

PO Box 1896, Launceston 7250

03 6333 0583

South Australia

PO Box 1, Westlakes 5021

08 8424 228

Victorian Country

 

 

Bendigo

PO Box 140, Golden Square 3555

03 5444 5832

Wimmera

PO Box 407, Horsham 3400

03 5382 6443

Hampden

46 Membery Way, Warnambool 3280

03 5562 1167

Murray/Border

PO Box 854, Wangaratta 3677

03 5722 1776

Western

PO Box 398, Hamilton 3300

03 5572 3318

Latrobe Valley/Gippsland

PO Box 708, Sale 3853

03 5144 1509

Ballarat

PO Box 61N, North Ballarat 3353

02 5333 4762

Goulburn Valley

38 Welsford St, Shepparton 3630

03 5822 2366

Central Murray

PO Box 1558, Swan Hill 3588

02 5032 2639

Sunraysia

9 Stockmans Drive, Irymple 3498

03 5024 5044

Geelong

PO Box 461, Geelong 3220

03 5241 6986

Victorian Metro

 

 

Northwest (Calder)

PO Box 76, Coburg 3058

03 9350 7407

Sandringham Dragons

PO Box 330, Caulfield 3162

03 9532 8688

Eastern Ranges

PO Box 1192, Croydon 3136

03 9723 2577

Northern

PO Box 172, Bundoora 3083

03 9478 7692

Oakleigh Chargers

PO Box 2047, Oakleigh 3166

03 9563 0588

Dandenong Region

PO Box 1313, Dandenong 3175

03 9791 8656

VAFA

PO Box 359, Elsternwick 3185

03 9531 8333

Western Region

1 Darebin PL, Caroline Springs 3023

03 9390 0611