I was interested in a comment made by the professional Dutch coach, Raymond Verheijen, at the recent FNSW State Coaching Conference. He said, "Do not expect your player to remember anything you just said, he or she will only do what you do." Raymond may be slightly exaggerating, but I don't … [Read more...] about Less talk and more action
Football
“Grit, spit and a whole lot of duct tape.”
http://youtu.be/jMV59-CBGrI Grit: Perseverance and passion for long-term goals. “Achievement is the product of talent and effort, the latter a function of the intensity, direction, and duration of one’s exertions toward a goal. Whereas the amount of energy one invests in a particular task at a … [Read more...] about “Grit, spit and a whole lot of duct tape.”
The Growth Mindset…Again
When people ask how my group is going, I can't help but come back to the players' mindsets which then determines how well they're progressing. As the senior group is pushing for professional standards, increasing the quality of their performances and maturing in their responsibilities, whether a … [Read more...] about The Growth Mindset…Again
BPO
BPO translates to 'ball possession opposition'. This term my group is working on what to do when we don’t have the ball and how to win it back as effectively as possible. This is a difficult phase of the game to focus on when, after three terms, we have been working on how best to keep the … [Read more...] about BPO
How do you praise?
Those who have followed my blogs over the past couple of years will know the importance I place on cultivating a 'growth mindset' in our kids. Here is a great video I came across giving a brief overview and some practical steps for parents to implement. Enjoy! http://youtu.be/NWv1VdDeoRY … [Read more...] about How do you praise?
Don’t give up and don’t get hurt!
Consider a building with a few broken windows. If the windows are not repaired, the tendency is for vandals to break a few more windows. Eventually, they may even break into the building, and if it's unoccupied, perhaps become squatters or light fires inside. Or consider a pavement. Some … [Read more...] about Don’t give up and don’t get hurt!