Junior AFL Clinic to find your edge before preseason.
THE ATHLETE METHOD X BDE
THE ATHLETE METHOD X BDE
FIND YOUR EDGE · PRE-SEASON ATHLETE SESSION
Want to find your edge before pre-season?
Two hours with two current AFLW players. Your footballer gets tested, coached and sent home with a profile.
Sat 14 Nov · 9-11am · Brighten Homes Arena, Springfield · Ages 15–17 · $255
Only 40 spots: 20 boys, 20 girls.
Most juniors walk into pre-season guessing.
They train hard. But they don’t know what they’re actually good at, or what’s holding them back.
So they work on the wrong things. Or nothing specific at all. Then pre-season finds the gaps for them.
You see the effort. What’s missing is direction.
Find Your Edge fixes that in one morning: real tests, real coaching, and a clear answer to “what should I work on?”
What happens on the day
Two hours. Six blocks. Boys and girls train in separate groups for the main coaching.
Warm-up and reaction games. Everyone together. Agility and reaction games to get switched on.
Strength and core · with Cathy. Bracing, tackle stability and balance. Includes a plank test.
Speed and agility · with Cathy. Acceleration, knee-safe stopping and reactive agility. Includes a bounding test.
Football skills · with Belle. Handballs, ground balls, kicking on the run, and kicking on both feet under pressure.
Rainbow Road and conditioning game. [One line on what Rainbow Road is], then a pre-season-style conditioning game.
My Next Level. Each athlete names their weapons and the one area they’ll attack next.
What they walk away with
Athlete Development Worksheet. Their own ratings on football skills and physical attributes, side by side with their real test scores from the day.
Personal scorecard. Plank time, bound steps, agility and balance scores. A baseline to beat.
Free 4-week follow-up plan. Built around the growth area they chose, with a retest at the end to prove the progress.
Clarity. They’ll know exactly what to work on before pre-season. No more guessing.
Numbers on the day. Numbers again four weeks later. You’ll see exactly what changed.
MEET YOUR COACHES
CATHY
AFLW Athlete, Physio & Strength CoachPhysiotherapist of 12 years, strength and conditioning coach, and founder of The Athlete Method. Now in her 7th AFLW season.
Cathy started football at 26 with no pathway built for female athletes. Now she builds the program she wishes she’d had.
Emmett Marsh
AFLW Athlete & CoachAFLW player and founder of Belle Dawes Energy. [ONE CONCRETE LINE: years playing, juniors coached, or clinic numbers]. Belle coaches junior footballers on the core skills that hold up when the pressure’s on.
Both coaches hold current QLD Blue Cards.
The details
Date Saturday 14 November 2026
Time 9am–11am. Check-in from 8:45am
Venue Brighten Homes Arena, Springfield
Ages 15–17. Boys and girls, separate groups for the main blocks
Price $255.
Spots 40 athletes: 20 boys, 20 girls
Coaching Two AFLW players, 1 coach per 20 athletes
Bring Boots, water bottle, hat, sunscreen, comfortable training gear
FAQs
Is it for boys and girls?
Yes. Everyone warms up and finishes together, and boys and girls train in separate groups for the main coaching blocks. Spots are capped at 20 of each.
What level do they need to be?
Any level. It’s built for club footballers aged 15–17 who want to get better. Whether they’re chasing a pathway squad or just want a stronger season, they’ll leave knowing what to work on.
What if it’s too hot or there’s a storm?
We run a heat and storm plan on the day, with extra drink breaks and shade [CONFIRM]. If we have to cancel, [CONFIRM POLICY: e.g. you’ll choose a full refund or a transfer to the next date].
Can parents watch?
Yes. You’re welcome to watch from the sideline / the stands. Meet at the Roar Cafe Entrance to check in from 8:45am.
What if my child has an injury?
If they’re currently injured this clinic won’t be appropriate and if you’re unsure, email us at cathy@theathletemethod.com.au
Will my child be in photos?
Only athletes with photo consent appear in any photos or videos we share. You’ll choose this when you register.
What if we can’t make it after booking?
[CONFIRM POLICY: e.g. Transfers to a future session are available up to 48 hours before. No refunds inside 48 hours.]
Who books, the parent or the athlete?
A parent or guardian books and completes the registration questions.
Spots are limited to 40.
20 boys. 20 girls. Get in first to secure your spot.
Can’t make this date?
More sessions are coming over the next 6 months. Join the list and hear about new dates before they’re announced.