Comments for Swooper Coach

Comment on Full Oval Eight Station by semjack

semjack — Sun, 07 Dec 2008 02:07:34 +0000

Not sue how this drill works? Can you explain using a to b etc and who goes where? Thanks

Comment on Senior Skill Testing by adakat

adakat — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 12:28:50 +0000

Hello,

Could I get a copy of the diagram for Test 1 (Or any of the tests if you have them) I cant seem to find it.

thanks in advance
Adam
adakat02@bigpond.net.au

Comment on Ask John by n.bergman

n.bergman — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 21:07:32 +0000

Two areas of advice I would like to seek from you.
1 Any ideas on bonding a side to make them closer as a group you may have used
2 any ideas for cross training or different training drills or places that you could suggest when the weather turns cold.

Comment on Ask John by Colliwobbles

Colliwobbles — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 02:19:11 +0000

John,
I want to congratulate you, your coaching staff and the players who showed the courage to “Live Their Dream” and win one of the most amazing BFL Grand Finals of all time.
The tackling of your players was as good as I have seen from any team; it created intense pressure on Darley, (who were very good) and from that pressure your boys showed the class to create opportunities for themselves and most importantly, they finished off their good work better than their opponent!
There was a group of us “old Ballarat players” behind the goal at the Peel st. end, and when Ash kicked that goal after the siren, you would have thought each one of us had kicked it.
It is a great achievement by you and your boys, and every Ballarat Football Club follower appreciates what you have done for our club.
I hope you don’t mind, but I am going to use your theme “Live Your Dream”. I think it empowered your players, and allowed them to be free and to embrace that dream of winning a Grand Final.
You made some old Ballarat footballers very very happy on Sunday!
Brilliantly done John!
John Maher

Comment on Short Ball Mind Field by jdick38

jdick38 — Sat, 16 Aug 2008 21:51:49 +0000

hello i would lov to see drills thatv people alone can do

Comment on Ask John by grant

grant — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 00:52:27 +0000

I have 31 lads in my U15 SANFL affiliated team made up of 13 and 14 year olds, have worked on a player rotation system throughout the year, with the last year players getting more game time(approx 10-14 games out of 16), than those with a year or 2 to go, (all players with 1 or 2 years to go, got approx 7-10 games out of 16), and as we go into the finals, I can only play with the standard 21 players. I have been saying through the season that I can only pick 21 and 31 doesn’t go into 21 at all. I have made mension that all players are valuable members not only of the team but the club, knowing that there are 14 players that are able to play in the U15’s next season.
I assume there is no easy way of letting those lads down that don’t make the finals team. Would like your comments if possible.
ps have enjoyed using your training drill examples, keep up the good work.

Comment on Ask John by rightfoot_sloth

rightfoot_sloth — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 01:17:39 +0000

Hi John

What stats on match day do you focus on to help with your own coaching at Ballarat ?

Thanks

Comment on Ruck Strategy Centre Bounce by jenkins

jenkins — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 00:08:47 +0000

excellent resources ,re centre bounces ruck strategy

Comment on Correct Running Technique – 15 Video Tutorials by hendo

hendo — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 10:22:08 +0000

do you have to do all these in order or just some?

Comment on Full Oval Kick,Crumb, Clear by Rothy

Rothy — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 12:08:06 +0000

I am looking for some very basic activities for under 10’s training. Drills that teach them to lead into space as well as maintaining a defensive role would be useful.