Tablelands Hockey Coaching Workshop

What is a Coach "Train or instruct (a team or player). [or] Give someone extra teaching. [or] Teach a subject or sport as a coach. [or] Give someone instructions as to what to do or say in a particular situation. [or] Give someone professional advice on how to attain their goals."

What does a Coach do Lead Mentor Motivate Teach Advise

Essential Skills 1st Touch \ Receive \ Trap – On Both sides of the Body while stationary and on the move. Passing Skills (Push, Slap, Hit)– On Both sides of the Body while stationary and on the move. Carry \ Dribbling \ Elimination skills - On Both sides of the Body while at speed. Tackle \ Steal \ Shave - On Both sides of the Body while stationary and on the move. Game Awareness – an understanding of how to work a 2v1 \ 3v2 situation. Aware of teammates, opposition and space on the field.

Running a Training Session Theme; What do we need to work on. Fun warm up – 10min Skill Development – Drill – 15min Drink Break – 2 min Skill Development – Game 15min Warm Down – Revise\Review 5min Theme; What do we need to work on. Fun warm up – 10min Skill Development – Drill – 15min Drink Break – 3 min Skill Development – Game 20min Conditioning Game – 15min Set Plays – 10min Warm Down – Revise \Review 5min

Planning a Season Time Skill Focus Fitness Focus Pre Season Essential Skills Aerobic Week 1 -7 Week 8 - 14 Team Structures Interval Week 15 – 21 Game Situations \ Set plays. Speed and Agility Monitor Athletes throughout the season. Especially Athletes who are involved in additional Hockey squads.

Useful Links Cairns Hockey Online; https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1MKwNPCg9ilp9-XCUsF0bQ Aussie Hockey Coaching Site; http://aussiehockey.com.au Hockey Net; http://www.hockeyaustralia.net/?dm_i=1Z8P,4G69Z,E1SATJ,GEFOE,1

Contact Info Matt Cook Regional Coaching Coordinator  Cairns Hockey Association   Mobile   0406707414 Phone    4053 2348 E-mail     mattcook4@gmail.com