Role of the Coach “Don’t worry Dad, Ken’s my coach now!”

Coaching Role Models Name a coach you admire Why do you admire them?

The Coach in Action

The Coach in Action

Your best coaching effort so far?

Your Coaching Qualities

What is the coach’s role? Teacher Communicator Public Relations Manager Fundraiser Student Selector Sports trainer Psychologist Leader

Why do Children Play Sport? … because they enjoy it! Learning and improving skills Participating in fun activities Are developing good relationships – coach, adults, friends Able to do something well TO ACHIEVE THIS COACHES NEED TO HAVE Well organised activities Provide positive feedback, encouragement Make them feel part of a friendly, sharing and caring group Make them feel safe, secure and treated with respect

Physical and Emotional Differences 5 – 7 Years “Me – now” Characteristics Stage Description Narrow concentration Act on immediately – impatient Egocentric - Self centred Poor coordination and endurance Simple vocabulary Slow reaction time May have many fears Enjoy games Learn by doing Motor Skill Develop the coordination of hand, foot, body and eye

Physical and Emotional Differences 7 – 9 Years “Separate Identity” Characteristics Stage Description Learn from example – demonstration Try for themselves Increased language skills Crave exercise and attention Poor strength Increase cooperation Capable of simple coordination Limited judgement Imaginative – love dramatic play Basic Skills Learn the basic skills of the game – kicking, handball, picking up, bouncing, marking, evasion, checking

Physical and Emotional Differences 10 – 13 Years “How others see me” Characteristics Stage Description Enjoy activities requiring skills Have more endurance and strength More we … Less me Reactions have improved Peer acceptance Sensitive to negative comments What if …. Scenarios Feedback important Advanced and Extension Skills Games Skills Major Games The basic skills become automatic and are extended on speed, accuracy, opposition, and performance from difficult situations. Skills are used in games with increased opposition Standard football games

Developing a Successful Coaching Philosophy What do you believe is important? Values Beliefs What do you hope to achieve with the group this year? Aims Objectives How will you communicate this to the Auskick/club? Parents? Players? Write your coaching philosophy

One Teaching Style does not fit all! Learning Styles Learning styles are the unique way in which each individual begins to concentrate on, process and retain new and difficult information Visual Learner Look, watch, show, demonstrate, observe, imagine Auditory Learner Hear, sound, repeat Kinaesthetic/Tactile Perform, execute, try, feel, touch, move

One Teaching Style does not fit all! Visual Learner Seeing Written information Videos Chalkboard Notes Diagrams Auditory Learner Spoken word Listening, hearing Lecture Listening/discussing Team meeting Guest speaker Kinaesthetic Activities Touching, “feeling” Role play/Simulations Practice/doing Shadowing Structured/Hands on

Quality Coaching Respect the Individual Know Children Developing self esteem Feedback to all Learn names Promote clapping and congratulations Social Development

Quality Coaching Organisation Enthusiasm Activities need to be timed Employment of non participants Equipment in place – ready Training plan - notes

Quality Coaching Use Assistants Surround yourself with competent people Communicate with them Involve them in your planning Involve them in your implementation

Organisation of resources Skill development focus Quality Coaching Planning Self reflection Organisation of resources Season action plan Skill development focus Game activities Match play

Good listener – share ideas Quality Coaching Communication Positive feedback Role Model Good listener – share ideas Whistle Game Day Coaching Statistics Player Reports

Quality Coaching Set Standards Expectations – consistent Discipline Code of Conduct Handling misbehaviour Positive reinforcement Involvement of Parents

Coaches Job Description Qualifications: Level One Accreditation AFCA Member Club Coaches Forum Rules of the Game Training: Coaches Diary Club Skill Development Model Individual player Development Assistance from Others Match Day: Positive Role Model Pre match Timeline Game Time and Positions Summary Match Report Weekly Players Awards General: Codes of Conduct Club Policies Club Apparel Feedback to parents Junior Team Night Presentation Night