Coaching Tips

Coaching Tips

  1. Develop an understanding of the game – study it, learn from others, attend workshops & talks. Continuous evolvement.
  2. Become an ‘expert’ in how to coach – planning, demonstration, enthusiasm, engagement, communication, tone.
  3. Think about your session content & the season – plan ahead in small blocks 2-4 weeks. This will change as games are played but play around see what works.
  4. Varity; keep it fresh & varied. We don’t want players bored – no learning takes place!
  5. Decision making; Session must be nearly all game based this is what creates learning through decisions.
  6. Structured V Unstructured; times when the basics need to be done but as per point 5 games take their own lives so try create the unstructured within a structured training session.
  7. Good coaching habits create standards for everyone – players see this.
  8. Questions are good; learning environment – create it-how, why, where?
  9. Create a team that plays with ‘freedom & responsibility’ .
  10. Most importantly bring a SMILE, ENERGY, ENTHUASISM. 
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