Playing Position Fullback

March 11, 2010 by John Northey · Leave a Comment 

Full Back

The role of the full back first and foremost is to defend and stop the opposition from scoring. The full back generally plays on the oppositions best forward out of the goal square.

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Playing Positions Backpocket

March 8, 2010 by John Northey · Leave a Comment 

This is designed as discussion points for coaches, players or individuals.

Playing positions for AFL football

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Chart Specific Areas

April 7, 2009 by John Northey · Leave a Comment 

Mental application.

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Ruckman Backline/Centre Bounces

March 18, 2009 by John Northey · Leave a Comment 

The stratedgy and mindset to achieve a succesful outcome from your Ruckman in backline and centre bounces.   Do you have anything to add? Please do so in the comments.

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Ruck Strategy Centre Bounce

March 18, 2009 by John Northey · 2 Comments 

The Centre Bounce

Ruck Strategy (Five (5) Drills Included.

The Centre bounce is one of the most important parts of our game. A team that can consistently win the ball out of the centre will generally win the game.

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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.

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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”

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.grass-roots-football.jpg

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Planning a Training Week

February 2, 2009 by John Northey · Leave a Comment 

weekly_plan.gifLet’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.

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OFF SEASON MAINTENANCE TRAINING

December 19, 2008 by John Northey · Leave a Comment 

Off Season maintenance Training

It doesn’t take much effort or discipline, it depends how serious you are, about being the Best you can be.

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