Player Resources & Forms

• Medical and Return to Play Form - This form needs to be completed by your medical practitioner and provided to your coach so that appropriate modifications can be made to training and match day loads and to provide a clearance to return to full training and competition. 
• Football Australia Concussion guidelines.
• Club Calendar 2026

- 2026 Season Club Orientation Presentation

THH - Warm Up- RAMP protocol

Football Australia Perform (Warm Up)- Dynamic warm up/ lines 

Game Day Activation

The ideal Thunder warm up should follow the RAMP protocol listed above for injury prevention and maximising performance. My recommendation would be to complete my "Game Day Activation" in the shed prior to heading out onto the field. Once on the field I would complete 8-10 minutes of your dynamic lines. There are many different variations of this but an example is as follows:  

10m lines- Complete the action on the way out and jog back 

Run x 2 (backwards running on return)

High knees

Heel flicks

Side steps 

Grape vibe 

Open the gate 

Close the gate 

Lunge and twist 

Hamstring sweeps 

Adductor rocks 

Figure 4 glute stretch 

Calf raises 

Straight kicks

Across body kicks 

Heidon bounds

Pogos

Shoulder bumps 

Run throughs- 70%, 80%, 90%, 100%

I would NOT complete any static stretching during pre game warm up. This can be completed post game. 

100 Point Recovery - Recovery guide for 24 hours post-match

Foam Roll Protocol

STRETCHING GUIDE

Powering Peak Performance by Kristen Currie FINAL

20m Sprint Test- Thunder Speed

                        LOG IN TO VEO

SWQ Thunder FC uses VEO cameras and editing platform to capture and store game videos.  Every player with be set up with their own VEO login so that they can view, cut, analyse and store game footage to support their learning and development and create an individual portfolio of their performances. 

Analysing game videos provides helpful feedback to coaches and players alike.  Five key reasons why video analysis is a helpful part of football coaching and training include:

As we move into the second quarter of the season, we want to formally introduce the South West Queensland Thunder Wellbeing team. While player welfare was mentioned during our orientation day, we want to ensure you understand how our roles support your children’s development both on and off the pitch and the people supporting them.

Our Role at the Club

The Wellbeing department serves as a bridge between technical data and practical support. Our primary focus is to empower and work with, coaches and managers to better support youth players (U9–U18). We are here to:

• Support Coaches: Assist staff in identifying and addressing the social and psychological needs of players that may arise during their football journey at SWQ Thunder.

• Monitor Welfare: Oversee reports and wellbeing trends to identify players who may need additional assistance.

• Ensure Safety: Maintain strict safeguarding standards, including child protection policies and mental health referral pathways.

• Coordinate Growth: Facilitate academic support initiatives and cross-reference physical fatigue with psychological stress and refer to other professionals as needed.

Meet Your Wellbeing Team

Brad – Wellbeing Officer Brad oversees the club’s holistic player welfare framework and acts as the primary link between our monitoring systems and technical staff. He holds a Master of Counselling, a Graduate Diploma of Counselling and Psychotherapy, and a Graduate Certificate of Counselling and Family Therapy. Brad has worked with a wide range of people, including adolescents, families, and couples, and provides wellbeing support to organisations both locally and throughout Australia. He is passionate about helping our members explore their concerns and develop effective strategies to thrive both in sport and in life.

Sarah Goulds – Girls’ Wellbeing Assistant Sarah joins us as the dedicated Wellbeing Assistant for our female youth program (U9–U18). She holds a Bachelor of Science majoring in Psychology and a Graduate Diploma of Counselling specializing in Child, Youth, and Family Therapy. Her background includes serving as the Acting Director of Student Care at Toowoomba Christian College and a Youth Development Officer for the Toowoomba Regional Council. Sarah is dedicated to creating an environment where our female athletes can flourish, combining her passion for sport with her expertise in character-building and student welfare.

Contact Us

We encourage parents, players, coaches and volunteers, to reach out if they have concerns or require support. You can contact us directly via the emails below:

• Brad (Club-wide & Boys Program): wellbeing@swqthunder.com

• Sarah (Girls Program): girlswellbeing@swqthunder.com

We are committed to the holistic development of every player at SWQ Thunder and look forward to supporting you throughout the remainder of the season. When you see us around the grounds, come say hello. Sarah and I are always up for a chat.

• SWQ Thunder FC - Supporting Athlete Mental Health and Wellbeing
• SWQ Thunder FC Wellbeing Consent Form
• SWQ Thunder FC - Interacting with Children Guidelines