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Introduction to Coaching Development Programme. Youths & Minis. Youths & Mini Structure. Our Approach – “APE”. An coaching system that is Appropriate Professional, and; Effective For the Game & Team Player, and; Coach. The Game/Team. Exciting and skilled A go-forward/running game
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Introduction toCoaching Development Programme Youths & Minis
Our Approach – “APE” • An coaching system that is • Appropriate • Professional, and; • Effective • For the • Game & Team • Player, and; • Coach
The Game/Team • Exciting and skilled • A go-forward/running game • Adaptive game allowing players express themselves and play to their strengths
The Player • Knowledgeable and intelligent • Responds quickly and appropriately • Has self belief and fulfils potential • Performs his skills to a high standard
The Coach • A clear communicator • Has age appropriate knowledge of all aspects of the game • Is respected by players • Allows players to maximise potential and performance
How Do We Do It? • There is a need to standardise the approach to coaching and ensure a continuity of approach • Develop effective coaching system for youths and minis • General Movement of Play (i.e. what we do and where we are in open play) • Develop and catalogue age specific drills • Ball Handling • Contact • General Play
Monitor progress • Assess coaching technique – “develop the skill not the drill” • Address shortfalls • Develop a mini to youth transition programme • Monitor talent and potential
Ball Handling Contact General Play
Example • The following are the standards that could be expected of a player at U12 at season end Ball Handling Body Contact Tackle • Catch and pass to both sides • Be stronger and more accurate to favourite side • Has ball in two hands • Understands need to protect ball (“body before ball”) • Low body position and good foot placement • Better on one shoulder • Tackle with either shoulder • Be stronger on favourite side when under pressure • Have knowledge of most key factors
Coaching Sessions • Planned • Coaches know the plan!! • Resources assigned • Stations set • Disciplined • Speak to players beforehand • Set the standard that is expected • Skill focussed • Strong Emphasis on ball handling/passing
Summary • Continue to develop our minis and youths coaches • Set standards • Support each other