Seek to Explore

Looking back on season 2015 we need to evaluate our own thoughts (as Coach) on our season on the arena. Apart from recruiting and all the relevant procedures that have been put into  place.

• What has been the most improvement in our side.
• Was our fitness up to the standard of the league
• Did our training nights match and develop our game plan

Let’s look at some requirements for Coaching

Looking forward to ending the season on a strong note (no matter what position you are on the ladder).

Answer the questions below give yourself a rating 1– 10 this will allow you to see the areas of strength and the areas that need to be worked on.

STRENGTHS

• Have been part of the football organisation for a period of…..
• Career in educating/ teaching/ Plumber/Bricky/Uni Student. What factors in my employment or education help my coaching role
• Background knowledge of playing group
• Rapport within current or past playing group ……..
• Keen to constantly learn and develop. How do I do this?WEAKNESSES

• First time as senior/junior coach or experienced  How do I rate myself ………..
• Will need to develop strength in voice What else do I require to change. ……….
• Difference between students / juniors and senior players.
• As a playing coach, need for an assistant/ bench coach. Needs to be strong and loyal
• As a non playing coach, need support in box and be supported by implementing Line coachesOPPORTUNITIES

• Internal development – continue to develop what has been implemented over the previous years.
• To continue with the theme of coaches who focus on teaching and developing.
• To appoint someone (and assistant/ bench coach) who you know is/ are loyal, competitive, strong willed and very determined to succeed.
• COACHING PHILOSOPHY

• Fundamentally and strategically strong
• Teaching and educating the players
• The worst thing is winning/ losing/ training and not learning, having no purpose
• Educating on the fundamentals and strategies needed to be a successful/ strong football team
• Development – continue to develop the list – promote youth and junior/ under players
• Continue to evolve/ developFUNDAMENTALLY STRONG

• Fundamentally and strategically strong
• Teaching and educating the players
• The worst thing is winning/ losing/ training and not learning, having no purpose
• Educating on the fundamentals and strategies needed to be a successful/ strong football team
• Development – continue to develop the list – promote youth and junior/ under players
• Continue to evolve/ developSTRATEGICALLY SOUND

• Ball Movement
• Decision making
• Kick ins/ outs
• Around ground stoppages
• Running patterns
• (KPI’s to measure and monitor)
• GAME PLAN / STYLE

• Accountability
• Movement – quick, spread and use creative runners
• Discipline towards structures/ strategies
• Pressure – all ground and constantKEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS

• Inside 50’s and from where
• Tackles
• Clearances
• Spoils/ punches from behind
• Direct turnovers
• Effective kicks
• Uncontested marks – for and against
• Inside 50’s against – measure of defensive effectiveness and midfield accountabilityRECRUITMENT

• Juniors pushing through to play must continue – continue Junior High Performance Squads
• Recruit players with club connectionRETAINMENT

• Retain first year players –from previous year
• 80 – 90% retainment of list. Start to resign these thru mid season. Nurtures and DevelopsRespect and care for our players, past and presentCultivate club pride and winning expectationValue our committee, members, supporters, volunteers and community To be a “Premier Family Club” of the ????? Football LeagueTo be a development leader at all League levelsTo build club knowledge, aims values and playing method
• To assist the League, to be a premier competition
• To facilitate participation throughout our area ( Junior development)  and community
• To be a competition force at all League levels
• Our Aims
• Preserve our tradition and heritage
• Leadership and discipline is our on and off field determination
• Nurture natural football talent
• Our Values
• THE PREMIER FAMILY CLUB