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Sell not Tell: This might sound a pretty obvious thing to state, but sessions often contain activities that do not relate to the players’ or the team’s needs. To avoid this focus development by asking questions! Start with a game … Continued
It’s the ‘skill‘ not the ‘drill‘ that counts: Do you spend a lot of time planning and researching drills for your coaching sessions? Do you spend even more time making sure your players complete them correctly? If you do the … Continued
Are your sessions full of G.O.? – When you plan and deliver your sessions are they Coach centred or Participant centred? Are they what you want to do, or are they what the participants need to do? – in short … Continued
Closing the GAP in Session Planning: when planning sessions what is your starting point? To give your players sessions that are relevant to their needs, that provide the right content for their learning and development, and which they will enjoy, … Continued
Make sessions SAFE: Do you ensure the playing area and activities are fit for purpose and Safe? Is there plenty of Activity that is Fun for participants? Does everyone who takes part (including you the coach) Enjoy themselves? If the … Continued