Advanced Certificate in AFL Match Day Tactics [2026]

Upcoming course dates: 30 November + 7 December
or join the waitlist to get notified of another time.

Live Zoom Course - AEDT ( Melbourne Time)
Structured around two, 2-hour live (online) workshops

Workshop 1: 

Workshop 2: 

 

Enhance your professional development with:

Advanced Certificate in AFL Match Day Tactics

Course Facilitator - Austin Stubbs

Deep dive into the tactical intricacies of Australian Rules Football. The course is designed for coaches and analysts who seek solutions to counter the opposition challenges and troubleshoot match-day scenarios, enabling better preparation and strategic planning.

Participants will analyse vision to identify patterns and study the implications of tactical decisions to gain advantages, along with learning how to use analytics and leverage statistical data to inform strategic decisions. Preparing coaches with ideas to problem solve and adapt to the demands of in-game situations in real time. 

Analysing successful teams, we will identify the various tactics and how these can be applied in both coaching and playing contexts. Coaches will discover tactics used for specific situations where they can minimise and maximise the strengths and weaknesses of their playing group.

Australian Rules is a complex game that demands strategic thinking. 

This course will explore various tactical frameworks based on specific game situations, providing you with the tools to analyse, adapt, and implement effective tactical adjustments on the field from the coach’s box.

The course will cover:

• Close games
• Momentum swings
• Attack, defence and stoppage tactics
• Weather Tactics
• ‘What if?’ scenarios
• Adapting tactics based on opponent strengths and weaknesses.
• Understanding opponent strategies.

NOTE: Our live Zoom workshops are recorded and will be available on the online portal for those unable to attend in real-time. However, we highly recommend joining the live sessions for the best experience. Unlike pre-recorded videos or webinars, these sessions provide real-time interaction with expert facilitators and fellow participants.