Johns Blog

John Northey’s Official online blog. This area will cover a range of topics and may often include a football drill that can be discussed directly with John and the Swooper Coach team.

Sunglasses OFF (Good Body Language)

Sunglasses OFF (Eyes reveal a lot) I look with interest at news clips and photos (local paper) of coaches at half time, three quarter time giving their chargers instructions with their sunglasses on. Why would you believe a person giving orders while hiding behind his sunglasses? It would be like taking orders from your TV, someone…

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Hours in a Week

Facts on the hours we train.                                                                                     (For those who haven’t enough hours in…

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Goal Kicking a Natural Habit

Thinking and Doing. Creating a natural Habit, Kicking for Goal. If I asked a player to kick the ball to a team mate who was standing 40 metres away, he would most likely hit the target 100% of the time, putting the ball within one metre (arm length) either side of his team mate, However…

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Reality tells us;

Reality tells us, You have to discover how to lead through experiences and observation. • Leaders all develop strong people skills • Motivating • Influencing • Team Building • Delegating • Setting a Vision • Setting Goals • Resolving Conflict • Creating strong way of life “Habits” • Leading change • Coaching Leaders. Expectation of…

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Roles in groups

What is your game plan? Roles in groups Individuals within a team all have unique skills and strengths. It is only when the contributions of all team members are valued that teams will function efficiently. Remember, an effective team does well because of the combined input of ALL its players. Any individual team member can…

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