This program is broadcast on Tuesday, 29 June 2010 at 7:00PM on 2xxfm (98.3mhz) through the Australian Community Radio Network.
We continue our very informative discussion with Nicola Williams, Coach of the Australian U13 Girls team. Nicola speaks directly to the roles / responsibilities of the players in the 1-4-3-3 system of play, that is now mandated by the FFA for use by all representative coaches. This is the system all teams at the National Junior Championships and the NTC Challenge (eg ACTAS) must be coached to play and play it.
Then we have a very informative interview from the Medical University of South Carolina on the subject of ACL injuries. A Dr Geier, an orthopaedic surgeon, gives an excellent introduction to all aspects of the matter. Essential information, particularly for parents of female players, who, as Dr Geier points out, research indicates that female players are more prone to this season ending injury than male players.
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