PSYCHOLOGICAL STRESS IN ATHLETES
June 19, 2008 by John Northey · Leave a Comment
PSYCHOLOGICAL STRESS IN ATHLETES
Brent Rushall, Ph.D.
Lakehead Universi ty , U. S .A . Supplied by Dr Laurie Prosser
Psychological stresses occur frequently during the period of preparation for serious competition .The failure to be able to cope with such stresses has a debilitating effect upon performance. Coaches rarely recognize the importance of this phenomenon in their handling of athletes.
Checklist
June 18, 2008 by John Northey · Leave a Comment
THE WHEEL OF FORTUNE
Carefully go through the following checklist and tick the appropriate
column for each item.
Senior Skill Testing
June 18, 2008 by John Northey · 1 Comment
If I could go back to the early years of my coaching, one thing I would do is regularly test the skills of my players, so that I could establish the strengths and weaknesses of the group.
Members Ideas for Team Play and Tactics
June 18, 2008 by John Northey · Leave a Comment
These are Ideas only for Team play and Tactics
Members Ideas for Basic Team Rules
June 18, 2008 by John Northey · Leave a Comment
Teams of all ages operate on a basic set of rules.
Teamwork in varied forms
June 18, 2008 by John Northey · Leave a Comment
Teamwork in all forms of Life
LESSONS FROM GEESE
FACT 1 As each goose flaps its wings, it creates an “uplift” for the birds to follow. By flying in a “V” formation, the flock adds 71% greater flying range than if each bird flew alone.
LESSON: People who share a common direction and sense of community can get to where they are going quicker and easier because they are travelling on the thrust of one another.
General Play Kick In
June 18, 2008 by John Northey · Leave a Comment
Creating positions (areas on ground) for players to lead into. Read more
Field Positions Auskick
June 6, 2008 by John Northey · Leave a Comment
Here is a Powerpoint presentation outlying field positions to assist with Auskick sessions. If you have anything to add please do so in the comments.
Article Concentration
June 3, 2008 by John Northey · Leave a Comment
CONCETRATION By Ron Genge
Far too many events are lost by top line athletes because they do not have the very desirable ability to concentrate fully on their objectives. Where there is, are several contestants of relatively equal sport skill, the one who wins will be the one who can devote his entire energies toward the desired goal.