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.

A Correction smoothed things quickly

Swoopercoach A correction by the field umpire smoothed things quickly. In the opposition goal square where a ball up was taking place our Ruckman jumped high and punched the ball through the goals. The umpire who bounced the ball was about to award the opposition Ruckman a free kick for the ball had not being…

Read More about A Correction smoothed things quickly

Who packed your parachute?

Check out this presentation on trust and preparation. Learning to trust a person who you do not know as well as a family or friend and the reliance on such trust for new teams.

Read More about Who packed your parachute?

Vics win thriller

Saturday night at the MCG Victoria beat the Dream Team by 17 points, finding the Vic spirit to muster a seven-goal final quarter after the visitors had snatched the lead in the third term. The one-off concept was played to a crowd of 69,294.

Read More about Vics win thriller

Footy Tipping

Hello Swoopers!With the upcoming launch of the AFL Season John would like to invite you all to join his free online footy tipping comp, provided by Footy Tips.com.au. Geat Prizes

Read More about Footy Tipping

Author Peter Schwab Former AFL Coach

Swoopercoach team & members are delighted and privileged to have on board as an author and sending in regular articles, by Peter Schwab. Former AFL Coach, Triple Premiership Player / Hawthorn. Peter Schwab, is a life member of the AFL, has been the chairman of the AFL Match Review Panel two years, overseeing the implementation…

Read More about Author Peter Schwab Former AFL Coach

Correct Running Technique – Video Tutorials

A correct running technique is crucial to ensuring your players maximise their energy use and also a great way to avoid injury. We have put together 15 Video demonstrations of proper running techniques and an explanation for you to follow. Check it out and if make sure to post a comment if you have any…

Read More about Correct Running Technique – Video Tutorials

What is Swooper Coach?

Swoopercoach is an online learning centre for coaches and players to Commonsense Coaching created and managed by John “Swooper” Northey & his expert coaching team.

Join Swooper Coach

Join Swooper Coach today and get access to over 150 drills. Including animated drills, videos, Power Point presentations.