The Career Coach/Player/ Student/Sports Person: Setting and Achieving Goals The new year is a time for making plans for what you want to accomplish. I used to make resolutions, which were quickly given up on before the month of January was even over. Now, I prefer setting goals. Goals are dreams with deadlines. Goals must be specific and measurable. Your goal might be to become a (your … [Read more...]
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.
Interpretation Forest Gump
Forrest Gump dies and goes to Heaven. He is at the Pearly Gates, met by St. Peter himself. However, the gates are closed and Forrest approaches the Gatekeeper. St. Peter says, "Well, Forrest, it's certainly good to see you. We have heard a lot about you. I must tell you, though, that the place is filling up fast, and we've been administering an entrance examination for everyone. The test is … [Read more...]
OFF SEASON MAINTENANCE
OFF SEASON MAINTENANCE TRAINING (Ideas Only) Two training sessions per week during the festive season One of the sad things about being fit is that if you do nothing you become unfit very rapidly. Hence the old saying “if you don’t use it you lose it”. In the six to eight week period (festive season) it would be quite possible to lose significant amount of your fitness and condition. … [Read more...]
Pre – Season Template
Template for pre-season with stretching and running program prior to Xmas break. (2 sheets) click after 1st sheet. Pre season Template Ideas … [Read more...]
Pre Season Dynamic Warm Up Stretching Ideas
Now pre season is upon us here is a selection of Preparation drills prior to training, Stretching, Running, Click below. (3 Sheets) Click after 1st Sheet Dynamic Warm up Program for Football.pptx 1 … [Read more...]
Relish the challenge
Motivation is a Key Factor with composure. Encouraging team members is one of the Coaches key responsibilities. Question Think of the different reasons why your players relish the position they play in. We (coaches) then have a better understanding. The most enthusiastic players relish a challenge. Be aware of what makes a player Tick, all personalities are different. Demand … [Read more...]