hope
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Post by hope on Mar 28, 2006 10:41:11 GMT 10
Hi all,
Like to start a new discussion aimed at working out if we have the right kind of coaches for our kids. Also like to touch on Development v Results - what is more important.
I believe Development should always come first from ages 6-14. I also believe that there a only a handful of quality coaches for our kids. I would say very few current coaches on our coast focus on development.
If you know some that can assist kids age 8-12, please advise as I would like to take a few of my kids there.
I'm after good qualifications as a coach and more importantly to kids as players (did they play at high level). Why do I see this crucial, well to teach KIDS you must look the part and know your techniques, to teach adults all you need is a good tactical head.
Interesting in finding more views.
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Post by 1kufdam on Mar 28, 2006 12:30:03 GMT 10
Hope, Just because they are/were a good player does not automatically make them a good coach. You only have to look at the professional Leagues around the world to see that there's not many world class players go on to become great coaches.To say that very few current coaches on our coast focus on development is, in my view, not the case, it's not just the development of a footabll player, but also that of a person. As long as your kids are enjoying their game and play with a smile on their faces, what more could you want. Unless of course your one of those parents trying to relive your playing days through your kids.
Which does happen.
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Post by SIMON OUFC35 on Mar 28, 2006 13:36:04 GMT 10
i agree, as long as the kids are growing and learning something new thats all that really matters.
once they start getting graded the skills can become more of the focus.
i took on a part part coach/manager role last year with my boys under 8, no one else would take up the gig.
i had no experience but my work is all to do with motivating people etc, so i was able to use those skills during coaching.
the team was the original "mighty ducks", virtualy no previous players etc.
several of the team had "behavioral difficulties" & were "medicated".
they all had a lot of fun and by the end of the season had developed some skills. most importantly social skills - it took all year but we managed to teach a couple of them not to bsah each other at the slightest provocation!
a win any way.
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Post by marinermick on Mar 28, 2006 13:39:24 GMT 10
several of the team had "behavioral difficulties" and were "medicated". sounds like your 35s team! |
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Post by SIMON OUFC35 on Mar 28, 2006 13:47:13 GMT 10
ok you caught me out....
we will how ever persist with our medicinal beverages, doctors orders you understand.
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Post by marinermick on Mar 28, 2006 13:48:11 GMT 10
ok you caught me out.... we will how ever persist with our medicinal beverages, doctors orders you understand. Beddo is your number one culprit |
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Post by SIMON OUFC35 on Mar 28, 2006 14:01:21 GMT 10
although clearly a leader in this field, he is but just one of many fine upstanding examples that we boast
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Post by bigboy2 on Mar 28, 2006 19:22:44 GMT 10
If you are looking for the best coaching on the Central Coast then contact Tony Gallagher of Four four two, not only can they develop young players to enjoy and live their dream they also create winning teams, he would have to be one of the best coaches across nsw if not australia at Junior, youth level and I should know he developed my boy and he now plays top level football at state.
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hope
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Post by hope on Mar 29, 2006 11:43:50 GMT 10
Bigboy thanks for the info and bringing the topic back as the MOD took it to O35's - what ever that is. I hope your boy is doing well and playing in Sydney as unfortunately our coast is in the 2nd Youth league, therefore not top state. I have heard of Tony but not sure on that one. Thanks all the same though, I appreciate it.
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