The AFL Junior Development Program is taking a new approach to deliver its schools and community AFL programs this year, one that is focused on quality over quantity.
The Junior Development Program Manager, Mr. David Topeni, explained that the new term approach will see plans developed and executed for each school term. This will enable the Junior Development teams to effectively deliver the programs, including the Niukick program.
“Term plan is not like every year, yearly targets. It will be a short-term plan easy to achieve within each term,” said Mr. Topeni.
He further explained that the previous approach focused on covering as many schools and communities as possible in a year. The new ones look at delivering as much as possible to the youths under the programs.
Mr. Topeni also said the new approach will go hand in hand with the current COVID-19 protocols in place. It will enable the AFL Junior Development team work within the protocols and achieve its target in delivering the programs.
The AFL Development Program runs and delivers sports and development programs to get the young involved in the sporting code through the schools’ competition. But it is not only that, under its development programs, it promotes healthy living through sports in schools and communities.