Remedial Coaching Hints
February 18, 2009 by John Northey · Leave a Comment
REMEDIAL COACHING HINTS
(Skill Development)
It is important when working with junior and senior players on individual skill development, that you do not make their programs confusing.
General Plays Kick Out (Ours)1
February 12, 2009 by John Northey · Leave a Comment
Kick Out (Ours) 1 Nominated player who is to receive the ball.
Swoopercoach Members Pre Season
February 12, 2009 by John Northey · Leave a Comment
Well it’s that time again for our pre season training to begin. Fitness obviously is the early key component. The old saying put miles in the legs.
I believe each club or individual should have an aim for pre season.
The aim:
to be fitter than any opposition side in the league
to be disciplined in everything I attempt to do or I am asked to do by my fitness adviser
Commitment and Consistency.
Commitment and consistency are another two necessities of a successful team. Commitment to a goal and commitment to your team depends on your consistency. Just as you rely on your family and friends, so we come to rely on each other because of our consistency and commitment. Reliability builds respect and trust.
Commitment and consistency build self-confidence and team confidence.
Commitment and consistency
Ø in all our football habits
Ø in our preparation
Ø in our training
Ø in our development of skills
will make us consistent and successful performers.
These few areas will make your side super competitive and will breed enormous confidence for the whole season.
I also believe our early training, forms new and will strengthen established friendships.
Pre season will help you build on a strong developed comradarie in the team and a feeling of belonging.
Have a great pre season “Swooper”
Half Oval Kick and Run
February 11, 2009 by John Northey · Leave a Comment
Kick and run. Warm up drill with the focus on quickness and sharpness. Read more
Football Huddle Mat Coaching Assistant
February 4, 2009 by John Northey · Leave a Comment
“Take your coaching to the next level”
The “HUDDLE MAT” is a great visual demonstration tool that all “serious” Senior and Junior coaches should have. It can be used at training or on game day, easily showing all the set ups, structures and game day strategies that you want your team to achieve, allowing 100% participation of your playing group at all times.
FEATURES
- 100% durable polyester mat – 2.0 metres x 1.5 metres
- 36 disks, showing all positions, your team & the opposition.
- Easily set up & packed away
- Fits into confined space
- Light weight, easily transportable
- Fully washable
- Can be used both inside and out doors
BENIFETS
- No more cumbersome white boards or butchers paper need to be carried around to demonstrate positional plays.
- No more white board markers and cleaning cloths needed.
- A fully interactive tool a team or individual player can use with his coach or coaches.•
- Easily explains ground positions, your team structures and strategies, a great way to demonstrate full ground training drills for game day.
- Allows easy demonstration of opposition set ups on game day, (a great way for a coach to counter act the opposition) 99% of people learn from VISUAL participation, the “HUDDLE MAT” allows this to happen.
- Creates game day simulation, allowing players to grasp the “message” more clearly and easily.
- The playing group will be far more attentive by being involved, something that’s very difficult to achieve with a white board.
- Teach basic positions and strategies to the beginners or demonstrate the most technical set ups for the advanced player or group
COST
Generic Green and White $64.95 (inc GST) + $15 postage and handling
Team Colors and Sponsors Logos $74.95 (inc GST) + $15 postage and handling (minimum order 5)
Football Huddle Mat Coaching Assistant
ORDER ONLINE
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If you prefer you can also download this spreadsheet for ordering and return a copy footballmat@swoopercoach.com.au.
Training Drill Principles
February 3, 2009 by John Northey · Leave a Comment
Every training drill, no matter how basic, has a number of benefits for your players. As coaches we are always encouraging the basic football skills of kicking, handball and marking etc.
Planning a Training Week
February 2, 2009 by John Northey · Leave a Comment
Let’s go through a normal week and the best way of organising a training program. Remember that circumstances are going to be different for every coach.