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)
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