Investing in our Future

WELCOMEto

Leadership & Management

the High Performance Environment

the ROLE of the COACH

Its time to do things differentlyand to see things from another seat

Identification

Talent Potential

Development Skill/Technique Coordination Space awareness/Timing/Balance Decision making Confidence Character Self esteem enjoyment

Punctuality Good time keeping builds good

relationships Good relationships develop confidence Confidence boost performance Performance provides success Success and winning are one Success is not an accident

Planning a Session Warm up activities should relate to what

you want to achieve

Introduction of skill and technique

Progression mostly competition

Personal needs fulfilment to get everyone on the same level

Your Responsibilities Check the ground for obstructions Check all equipment Position practices away from hazards Ensure athletes have suitable kit Make sure a first aid kit is available Have all the important phone numbers at

hand

Injury Prevention

Through adherence to the rules

Through supervision

Through a sound knowledge

Through knowledge of children development

Appreciate that children get bored easily

What is Coaching Organised assistance to help athletes

improve performance

More than developing skills, it is about offering young athletes a positive experience

Is developing a good relationship with everybody involve

A Coach may need to play the role of: Teacher Trainer Motivator Disciplinarian Organiser Friend Parent Role model

Sport can provide Challenge and excitement Contact with others – new friends A healthier life style Sense of well being Opportunity to develop confidence and

self-awareness Opportunity for achievement Fun, laughter and enjoyment A chance to develop new skills and improve

Principles of Planning Safety

Motivation

Learning

Organisation

Timing

Motivation Maintain interest through variety

Use praise rather then criticism

Strike a balance between drills & competition

Help players to set goals

Have a shared plan

Learning Make sure sessions are purposeful Children learn better when there is fun and

enjoyment Ensure everyone gets a fair chance at every

practice Develop your knowledge and skills so that

they get the very best

Demonstrations can be Use

To introduce a technique

To explain a particular practice

As motivation by spotlighting a particular group who are working well

To make a particular point

EVALUATIONWas the session

Successful

Productive

Fun

What went well

What went badly

learn to think differently 1 • Global Trends

2 • see the bigger picture

3 • Innovation to fulfil potential

4 • Thinking ahead in Sport

Author Kim Cardile (Copyright 2012)