Looking after our young players is so important, how do we handle different situations. Enclosed a wonderful quote, makes you think! Click on Life Emotions Life Emotions … [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.
Teaching Respect
As coaches we are responsible for all parts of the game as well as teaching our young players to respect all personnel on and off the field. We Coaches, Teachers and Parents are all Role Models for our younger generation. Click on Respect to open file. Respect … [Read more...]
Decision making Effect
Decision making effect depending where you are positioned on the ground. Click to open document Decision Making Effect … [Read more...]
Can you help.
From a fellow member who is looking for ideas to counter the opposition. Looking for ideas on beating a team that pushes all there forwards up as a zone in the midfield once they gain possession in there forward line. They also have a dominant ruckman and can beat us at clearances. We are setting up on the outside to try to reduce the impact of run and spread. Any ideas you would suggest for … [Read more...]
Reflection
I am sure we all, at times question ourselves, this comes from the heart of one of our members. Be interested in your comments, then we will post on our blog. Reflection: I enter the season 2018 with high hopes and confidence of another great season. Although, this confidence quickly disappears as the pressure builds as both my teams have played 3 games and all without a win. Further … [Read more...]
Objectives and Responsibilities
RUCKMAN Objectives and responsibilities To win first use of the ball by getting a clearing tap to our target player Not allowing the opposition ruckman a clearing tap Give confidence to smaller players by lending physical support, presence at contests Play tall by presenting your height into the game by taking marks. KEY POINTS Go to Senior coaching Objectives for all … [Read more...]