Pre-season is upon us and with it comes a sudden increase in workload on players. It's the beginning of a new year and coaches are trying their best to get their teams ready for the season, with fitness training and trial games. Rather than a steady increase in training and game duration, however, … [Read more...] about Player or Points?
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More swimmers in the house, please
‘Houses’ play an important role in a college’s history and student life. In many cases, each house is named after a historical figure, saint, famous alumni or notable regional landmark. Other more arbitrary names – animal names or colours, for example – are also often used. In time, IFS students … [Read more...] about More swimmers in the house, please
Compare the pair.
In my last blog, The coach who cried WULF!, I attached the first half of a presentation that I had prepared for our weekly coach education meeting. This week, I have decided that instead of providing the whole presentation, I would divide it into four parts and discuss one point at a time. Do you … [Read more...] about Compare the pair.
Joey and Dan’s Friday Futsal
This week I thought I'd let the pictures do the talking. Enjoy! … [Read more...] about Joey and Dan’s Friday Futsal
Warning: Dip ahead!
I want to expand on The Honeymoon is Over blog from Shane last week, especially from a football perspective. Yes, our kids are tired and as Shane suggested, it is normal and as coaches (like teachers) we are ready for it. Many would suggest that training up to five mornings a week is going to make … [Read more...] about Warning: Dip ahead!
What Do You Need To Become Successful in Life?
Hi guys, Lately I am hearing too many people saying, "I can't do this." Let me tell you, there is no such thing as "I can't do this." Let's start with a quote from Tommy Lasorda: "The difference between the impossible and the possible lies in a man's determination." Thomas Charles "Tommy" … [Read more...] about What Do You Need To Become Successful in Life?