Example Grading Sheet - My Football Club printable pdf download

Example Grading Sheet - My Football Club

The Grading Process

Rationale

Why are we grading players?

The primary reason for grading players is to identify individuals of differing skill levels and encourage

them to play in a challenging but enjoyable environment to enhance and encourage their football

development.

This means young players are playing in an environment that is intellectually and physically

stimulating through education and competition.

Remember, the player’s enjoyment playing football comes above all else.

Guidelines

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Ensure that all players being graded are given equal time

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Accept that players will want to play with friends and that their enjoyment is your first

priority.

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Ensure you have a clear club policy outlining how selection decisions are made and for which

age groups and genders (e.g. grading and selection policies should differ between u8’s and

all age players.)

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Ensure that you have clear policy regarding mixed gender teams.

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That your team selection/grading policy is clearly communicated to parents, players and

coaches.

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Be aware of the relative age effect ruling in your State (contact your member federation for

more guidance).

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Have a defined process for informing people of selections and taking queries:

o Try to use a more personal approach (e.g. in person, by email, or phone call) rather

than public announcements

o Make someone from your organisation available to give feedback on why a player

was or wasn’t successful in their aspirations.

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Try not to move/regrade individuals during the season, rather request a regrading/division

for their team instead.

Example Grading Sheet - My Football Club