The role of the Promotions Officer (also known as Development Officer) is to go to schools and conduct clinics, attend lecture and presentation nights and assist the VFL in the general promotion of our great game. These officers work for the clubs in the field and their areas of involvement include:-
1. Coach education and recognition
2. Organisation of the "Herald Shield" and VFL secondary schools competition
3. Assistance with the Victorian and Australian U/17 Championships
4. Liaison with primary schools and the "Big M" Little League
5. Liaison with clubs fron the Victorian Country Football League (VCFL) and the Victorian Metropolitan Football League (VMFL)
6. Organisation of football clinics, including "Superclinics", in country and metropolitan areas
7. Distribution of footballs, literature and media resources
1975 to 1978 - Keith Mills - (refer to attachments for photo of Keith Mills and other League Promotions Officers).
1979 to 1981 - Shane O'Sullivan (Development Officer Jim Dore)
1982 - Stephen Gough - Carlton development officer in Bendigo
1984 - Mario Bortolotto (Metro Development Officer - G.Warry & Country Development Officer - N.Strauch)
1987 - Chris Heverin
1988 - Chris Heverin
1989 - Chris Heverin
1990 - Chris Heverin
1. Coach education and recognition
2. Organisation of the "Herald Shield" and VFL secondary schools competition
3. Assistance with the Victorian and Australian U/17 Championships
4. Liaison with primary schools and the "Big M" Little League
5. Liaison with clubs fron the Victorian Country Football League (VCFL) and the Victorian Metropolitan Football League (VMFL)
6. Organisation of football clinics, including "Superclinics", in country and metropolitan areas
7. Distribution of footballs, literature and media resources
1975 to 1978 - Keith Mills - (refer to attachments for photo of Keith Mills and other League Promotions Officers).
1979 to 1981 - Shane O'Sullivan (Development Officer Jim Dore)
1982 - Stephen Gough - Carlton development officer in Bendigo
1984 - Mario Bortolotto (Metro Development Officer - G.Warry & Country Development Officer - N.Strauch)
1987 - Chris Heverin
1988 - Chris Heverin
1989 - Chris Heverin
1990 - Chris Heverin