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...]
A way to motivate players
Geelong needs to work on players emotions and motivation prior to the game. When you have a record of slow starts in finals, blind Freddy can see you need to work on motivation. "Keep the skeletons out" One of my many great moments prior to our 1st final at Melbourne FC in 23 years On the day I felt we needed to keep the players calm for the event. After our warm up I took the … [Read more...]
Concentration and Motivation
Have an attitude of expectancy. Take control over what you can, and stop worrying about what you can't. ... Work on your Emotions Concentration Motivation Click here … [Read more...]
Reflect on experiences
Reflect on experiences One of the most important things you can do as a Coach is to have players reflect regularly on their group experiences. On Ball, Mids, Forwards and backs etc etc. Their self-reflection will reinforce and further develop critical teamwork skills. Thinking Process (Questions) What have you enjoyed the most about getting to know your playing group? (On ball, mids, … [Read more...]
Vale Frank “Bluey” Adams
One of the absolute Greatest. Frank "Bluey Adams Premierships -- 1955, 1956, 1957, 1959, 1960, 1965 Frank Bluey Adams … [Read more...]
Being a Role model
Skills for Adults/Coaches to Develop Being a role model in everyday relationships, because young people need consistency. Resoecting young people in our thoughts, words and actions so not to contribute to feelings of hurt and possibly provoke anger and violence. Being aware of the effect that our thoughts, words and expressions can have on our young people To regain our inner calm … [Read more...]
An area to think about
Trust is creating enormous Respect. Click on Trust … [Read more...]
Grid work
Grid work 5 v 2, Great inside work 5 v 2 Grid … [Read more...]
Goal Kicking Technique
Goal Kicking Run in straight. We all have a tendency to deviate in the last couple of strides believing we will generate more power in our kick by swinging out wide. Wrong. Run in straight (this will take a lot of practice). I have found the more you practice you will find that you can generate as much power by running straight. Goal Kicking Click … [Read more...]
Creating a Vision
Being part of an club that is trying to drive a large change, whether that’s implementing a new training system or moving to a new strategy, (culture) you need to have a vision. Creating a vision … [Read more...]