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South Auckland Rangers AFC is committed to creating a safe, supportive and positive football environment for all players.
We support the New Zealand Football Performance & Prevention programme, which provides practical guidance to help players prepare, perform, recover and reduce the risk of injury.
Our physical welfare programme supports junior, youth and senior players, including female players across all age groups.
Our Key Focus Areas
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Safe and age-appropriate physical development
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Physical fundamentals and Header Prep
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Warm-up and injury prevention
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Strength and conditioning
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Workload management, hydration and recovery
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Concussion awareness and safe return to play
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Female athletic health
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Off-season rest and preparation
2027 Physical Welfare Plan
SAR's 12-Month Physical Welfare Plan will deliver physical welfare awareness and education throughout the year:
Pre-Season: Physical welfare commitment, preparation and concussion awareness.
Early Season: Physical fundamentals, movement development and Header Prep.
Mid-Season: Youth and senior physical welfare, recovery, injury prevention, workload management and female athletic health.
Post-Season: Strength and conditioning, recovery and preparation for the following season.
Information and activities will be delivered through practical coaching sessions, Sporty newsletters, SAR Facebook, email communications, coach check-ins and Coaches/Managers Meetings.
