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.

Living the Dream

Living the Dream (in a different way) In Phoenix , Arizona  a 26-year-old mother stared down at her 6 year old son, who was dying of terminal leukemia. Although her heart was filled with sadness, she also had a strong feeling of determination. Like any parent, she wanted her son to grow up & fulfill…

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Emotions in the Game

Learning about ourselves. Players highlight which answer is relevant to them, the Coach can have either a group discussion or an individual session with the players/player.

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Emotions on the training Track

Learning about ourselves. Players highlight which answer is relevant to them, the Coach can have either a group discussion or an individual session with the players/player.

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Emotions

Football Netball, All the emotions of life are here. Youth coaching in sport can, should and must develop the physical, tactical, technical/ skill, but also the social and the emotional. It must be a holistic practice and must start and finish with the Youth. Common wisdom tells us it is good for the youngster to…

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Connections

Connecting the Elements of Training within the Session Plan Doc 3 Each coaching session must have balance between physical, social, technical/skill, tactical/team play and mental, at a very minimum. The effectiveness of the session depends on the connection of all the elements and the balance between them. This is not to say you can’t change…

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