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Frequently Asked Questions

• What coaching qualifications do the instructors have?

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  All Effortless Swimming freestyle clinic coaches have competed or coached at a National or International level. AFL coaching is provided by specialists including current VFL Assistant Coaches and former Midfield Development Coaches. Soccer Pro Academy programs are led by ex-professional players, including an ex-Socceroo. Private AFL coaching sessions are conducted by James O'Connor, who serves as Assistant Coach at Werribee Football Club VFL and former Head Coach of the Geelong Falcons U16 team.

• What video analysis services are available?

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  Multiple programs offer video analysis feedback. Freestyle swimming clinics include underwater filming from 4 angles with detailed stroke analysis provided via the Skillest app within 7 days. Football camps across locations (Ballarat, Bendigo, Warrnambool, Sale, Mount Gambier, Torquay, Traralgon) provide live filming and kicking technique analysis with regular feedback during camp. Albury-Wodonga footy camp includes post-camp video analysis for players to review at home.

• What age groups are served across the sports programs?

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  Programs span ages 2-18. Little Pro serves U5s, Soccer Pro programs include U10s, U14s, and U16s. Play Soccer offers classes for ages 4-12. Skills Camps target 6-12 year-olds. Junior Champions League and Junior Academy League serve U8s through U13s. Future Football Skills Camps require current primary school enrollment. Private AFL coaching and circus camps are available for youth through older teens.

• How are students grouped in training sessions?

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  Soccer Pro programs maintain smaller group sizes of around 10 players with a maximum of 16, allowing specialization of each session component to suit individual player needs. Future Football Skills Camps split players into age and ability groups daily. Junior Academy League and Junior Champions League programs feature invite-only, competitive matches with players competing in South, East, North, West, and Regional zones based on skill level.

• What is included in school holiday camp programs?

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  School holiday footy camps run across 14 locations and include drilling and skill work led by elite coaches, fun games for all participants, and live filming with analysis (available in most locations). Football camps offer optional kicking technique video analysis. Footy Skills Camps (6-12 years) focus on 4 core skills: dribbling, passing, 1v1, and finishing. PSA Holiday Soccer Clinic is a 2-day program designed to master soccer skills and techniques through games.

• What are the session durations and formats?

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  Freestyle clinics vary by location: Sydney and Melbourne clinics are 4 hours, while Torquay offers a 2-hour option with optional underwater filming add-on. Soccer Pro programs run approximately 10-week terms. Freestyle clinics and soccer programs operate in term-based formats. School holiday camps run for multiple consecutive days. Junior Champions League features mid-week games (Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday) with monthly competitions. Private AFL coaching sessions are 45 minutes.