Course Outline

    1. 1.1 WELCOME - Stephen Wells introduction and background

    2. How to use this course

    3. Before we begin...

    1. 1.2 Introduction to Talent Identification and Recruiting

    2. ACTIVITY - Why Talent Identification and Recruiting?

    3. 1.3 Introduction to Talent Identification and Recruiting (Opportunities to recruit players)

    4. QUIZ - Opportunities to Recruit Players

    5. Key Learnings- Module Reflection Exercise

    1. 2.1 Fundamentals in Talent Identification and Recruiting(Assessing potential recruits)

    2. ACTIVITY - Assessing potential recruits

    3. 2.2 Fundamentals in Talent Identification and Recruiting (Watching players)

    4. 2.3 Fundamentals in Talent Identification and Recruiting (Every game is an opportunity to learn)

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    5. ACTIVITY - Prep work for live games

    6. 2.4 Fundamentals in Talent Identification and Recruiting (Knowing what to look for in a player)

    7. 2.5 Fundamentals in Talent Identification and Recruiting (Durability and Medicals)

    8. ACTIVITY - Knowing what to look for in a player

    9. 2.6 Fundamentals in Talent Identification and Recruiting (Governance)

    10. 2.7 Fundamentals in Talent Identification and Recruiting (AFLW)

    11. ACTIVITY - AFLW

    12. Key Learnings- Module Reflection Exercise

    1. 3.1 Skills Required in Talent Identification and Recruiting (Writing reports)

    2. 3.2 Skills Required in Talent Identification and Recruiting (Use Data)

    3. ACTIVITY - Write a match report

    4. 3.3 Skills Required in Talent Identification and Recruiting (Listen)

    5. 3.4 Skills Required in Talent Identification and Recruiting (Prioritising players - Develop a draft list)

    6. ACTIVITY - Developing a draft board/list

    7. 3.5 Skills Required in Talent Identification and Recruiting (Prioritising players - Free agents, trades, rookies)

    8. 3.6 Skills Required in Talent Identification and Recruiting (Developing and implementing a plan)

    9. ACTIVITY - List Management Committee

    10. 3.7 Skills Required in Talent Identification and Recruiting (Decision making and judgement)

    11. 3.8 Skills Required in Talent Identification and Recruiting (Bias and group think)

    12. ACTIVITY - Unconscious Bias

    13. 3.9 Skills Required in Talent Identification and Recruiting (Relationships and network)

    14. 3.10 Skills Required in Talent Identification and Recruiting (List analysis)

    15. ACTIVITY - List Analysis

    16. 3.11 Skills Required in Talent Identification and Recruiting (Ability to secure trades)

    17. 3.12 Skills Required in Talent Identification and Recruiting (Understanding TPP)

    18. ACTIVITY - Understanding TPP and ASA

    19. 3.13 Skills Required in Talent Identification and Recruiting (Adapting to rule changes)

    20. Key Learnings- Module Reflection Exercise

    1. 4.1 Careers in Talent Identification and Recruiting (Career in recruiting)

    2. ACTIVITY - Career in Recruiting (Roles)

    3. 4.2 Careers in Talent Identification and Recruiting (A recruiters diary)

    4. 4.3 Careers in Talent Identification and Recruiting (Recruiting manager)

    5. QUIZ - Career in Talent Identification and Recruiting

    6. 4.4 Careers in Talent Identification and Recruiting (Career Q_A)

    7. ACTIVITY - Career in Recruiting (Planning)

    8. Key Learnings- Module Reflection Exercise

    1. 5.1 Talent Identification and Recruiting (Key learnings)

    2. Key Learnings - Course Reflection Exercise

    3. Congratulations on Completing the Course

    4. All Slides - Certificate in Talent Identification and Recruiting

    5. More resources for you

    6. Before you go...

Presented by esteemed AFL Recruiting Manager Stephen Wells, the program has been designed to support sports students and industry professionals to enhance their understanding of the skills required to be successful in Talent Identification and Recruiting.

  • Certificate in Talent Identification and Recruiting, awarded on completion. Cost - $990 (or 6 monthly payments of $165).
  • Self paced online learning course
  • 50+ lessons covering modules in Talent Identification and Recruiting

Course Outcomes

Gain required skills and build industry networks

  • Develop the skills and knowledge you need to be successful in Talent Identification and Recruiting

  • Gain industry insights from experienced industry staff

  • Learn how to become a professional recruiter and talent spotter

  • Build your network in the AFL and sports industry

Course Content

In depth analysis on Talent Identification and Recruiting including;

  • Introduction to Talent Identification and Recruiting

  • Fundamentals of Talent Identification and Recruiting

  • Skills required in Talent Identification and Recruiting

  • Career in Talent Identification and Recruiting

Instructor

Stephen Wells

Senior Instructor

Stephen Wells is the esteemed Recruiting Manager for the Geelong Cats in the Australian Football League (AFL). A Geelong Cats Life Member and an AFL Life Member, Wells has an extensive background in Australian football, having played senior football with Geelong Amateurs (VAFA), Ocean Grove (BFL), Geelong West (VFA), West Adelaide (SANFL), Southport (QAFL), and Echuca (GVFL). He also played representative football with the VAFA, BFL, VFA, GVFL, and the Victorian Country Football League. Wells commenced his career with the Geelong Football Club in 1984 as the “Country Zone Coach and Development Officer” based in Echuca and became the “Metropolitan Development Officer” in 1986. Since the early 1990s, he has held the position of Recruiting Manager, contributing significantly to the club’s success. Over his tenure, Wells has also served as Assistant Football Manager, Football Manager, and List Manager, cementing his legacy as one of the AFL’s premier recruiters and talent spotters.

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