PHIV DEMETRIOU DEVELOPMENT MANAGER NORTHERN REGION LEVEL 2 COACH EFFECTIVE COACHING PHIV DEMETRIOU DEVELOPMENT MANAGER NORTHERN REGION LEVEL 2 COACH

EFFECTIVE COACHING COMMUNICATION COACHING PHILOSOPHY POSITIVE COACHING CODE OF BEHAVIOUR COACHING STYLES FUN AND SUCCESS

COACHING PHILOSOPHY “Ignite the candle” – First step in a child’s pathway to playing Australian Football KISS approach Promote sportsmanship

PHILOSOPHY cont. Be yourself, Be relaxed and enjoy the role. Confidence = Preparation BE PREPARED AND ORGANISED, PLANS IN PLACE MAKE TRAINING AND PLAYING ENJOYABLE – SHOULD BE FUN. WILLINGNESS TO LEARN STUDENT OF THE GAME – LOOKING TO INCREASE KNOWLEDGE USE ASSISTANTS, GET THAT COACH to PLAYER RATIO DOWN!! HAVE PLENTY OF PATIENCE, BE A GOOD LISTENER BE APPROACHABLE AND WILLING TO COMMUNICATE ENJOYABLE TRAINING, IT MUST BE FUN USE DRILLS TO EDUCATE THE PLAYERS

COMMUNICATION Demonstrate and execute Don’t talk too much Warm greeting using names Smile, wink or thumbs up Pat on the back Avoid: Sarcasm or ridicule Display of erratic behaviour Threatening or frightening a child

COMMUNICATION cont. S Show P Practise I Instruct R Reward Name The Skill S Show Demonstrate Three Times Provide three coaching points P Practise Have players practise immediately via a appropriate activity I Instruct Give feedback on their performance based on what they have been taught R Reward Encourage and reward effort and achievement

POSITIVE COACHING Never be negative Encouragement eg. Feedback, Rewards Show by example eg. Stationary and on the move drills Be patient Be enthusiastic Not “win at all costs” Use volunteers if you need help Organised and in complete control

CODE OF BEHAVIOUR Refer to page 30 of the Auskick Manual Refer to pages 2 and 3 of the AFL Coaches Code of Conduct booklet

FUN AND SUCCESS Ensure happy, enjoyable, positive environment Engage everyone Deal with all levels and standards Vary activities Ask questions eg. “Everybody having a good time?” “Who practised what we learnt last week?” “What can you remember from last week?” “What areas can we still improve in?” “Who’s your favourite player?” etc. REMEMBER: Make their time with you always enjoyable and evaluate the session

COACHING STYLES Yes No What do you think? Nice guy Business like Easy-going Firm but fair Participative Business like Intense Authoritarian What do you think?

CONCLUSION As you are no doubt aware, the role as football educator is high profile, diverse and challenging. Its importance cannot be understated. Never underestimate your fantastic, important and significant role in a player’s pathway as you coaches are the very first point in the early stages of a player’s career in the game of Australian Football All in all, coaching sport at any level is a great experience. You have the opportunity to be involved in a team environment, constantly coming in contact with a wide array of people – they will remember you for a long time – good or bad!! I wish you all the very best of luck.