Fourteen coaches from the club's East Ballarat and Golden Point junior arms gathered for a first-time open forum with the Kangaroos' senior coaching staff.

East Point head coach Michael Hynes said the initiative aimed to bridge the gap and streamline the pathways between senior and junior ranks.

"It's about breaking down the barriers, that's the main focus," Hynes said.

"Ultimately our aim is to be the best country football club and that goes right from under-10s to our senior side."

East Point is the only RegionalOne Ballarat Football League club fed by two separate junior clubs.

The half-day workshop and open discussions focussed on how coaches could work together and achieve the best from all players.

Hynes spoke about how East Point approached its football and what the club expected from senior players.

Roos' captain Dan Jordan gave an insight on the game from a playing sense and Roos' fitness coach Brad MacGowan, a teacher, led a session on how children learn and tailoring training to suit player needs.

Hynes said the sessions put in place a structure to offer more ongoing support to junior clubs.

"Our players go down and assist at training, and we'll assist but not tell them how to coach. Our place is to help them in that," Hynes said.

"What we want to get in place is is teaching the basics to kids.

"At the end of the day we want a good club.

"It makes my job and future coaches' jobs a lot easier."

* EAST Point senior footballers and netballers have added an increased sports science approach to their BFL pre-season preparations.

All players were schooled in the importance of correct footwear in their game for injury prevention and prolonged longevity.