It was interesting to experience what I did at my last appointment, finding that guys hidden away inside me. I feel completely different after that conversation, finally admitted to myself that yes it is true. I just laugh and joke all the time, trying to make the best impression but there is that guy hidden … Read more
Resolved football
For the sake of reporting more than anything else, pleased to say the issue outstanding in terms of my coaching has now been resolved. I simply stated my case that I do not wish any harm, it was brought to my attention that I had been warned about my conduct from a social media/communication perspective … Read more
Waving to football
Another routine that worked out quite nicely for me, highly flexible also. Split your group into 2 teams one with bibs, start with having one team attack vs defence. In order to keep the intensity of the routine up ensure the pool of footballs is accessed immediately once the active ball leaves the pitch. When … Read more
Timing
You have 90 minutes training available to you To start with complete your standard warm up, then emphasizing the point of interval training start the session with a small game, 15 minutes after stop the game for a breather, water intake and reshuffle the teams. Maintains freshness and improves fitness. Remember you have the opportunity … Read more
Delivery
This was an idea I came up with to improve my delivery, this was during nights when I was bored with college work, cables and computers and wanted to invest some time in something else. When delivering a routine consider three statements. Three steps for each drills. First being what do you need for that … Read more
Academy staff ideas…
Minimum 3 coaches per age group, this allow training sessions to flow and for it to be a more enjoyable experience for each one of the players. You can never grow short of coaches. The better quality the training sessions the more chance you have of player retention. I don’t know what access you have, … Read more
Academy thought’s
The following is some information I picked up through experience, was a little passage that i wrote to a club where he was at a loss as to what to do with so many players. A recent development that I witnessed was a restructuring of an academy. Presents several challenges, including accommodating a massive range … Read more
An idea channel
The following is just a collection of ideas, I hope these golden nuggets of wonderful information prove productive. “Picked up from the world of Futsal. Ball goes out of play the team in possession has to bring the ball back into play within 4 second or they have to hand over possession. Encourages quick thinking … Read more
Notes
There can be occasions, and don’t get me wrong they are rare, where the opposition are highly disrespectful, where teams argue everything, generally do everything in their power to breach the unwritten rules of sportsmanship. This may anger you or frustrate you, keep it in mind that this is not your problem, work towards maintaining … Read more