Albion Foundation Level 1 to Level 2 Bridging The Gap Coaching Clinic.

Albion Foundation Level 1 to Level 2 Bridging The Gap

Coaching Clinic

Always look to improve your coaching

IntroductionsRyan Maye:

Head Of Performance Analysis & U12 Academy Coach at WBA FC

Age: 30

Qualifications: •UEFA A LICENCE•FA Tutor To Deliver FA Level 1, 2 & Youth Module 1•BSc Sports Coaching Degree•FA Youth Licence •U11/U12-16•FA Youth Module 1: Developing The Environment•FA Youth Module 2: Developing The Practice

Previous Clubs:

•- Chelsea FC (2001–2004)•- Glasgow Rangers FC (2004-2006

“It's not one thing we do 100% better than anyone else,

but 100 things we do 1% better than everyone else.”

Agenda

• Introductions & Ice Breaker Activity (15mins)• Expectations of a Level 2 Coach • Coaching Formula & Different Types of Interventions• Practical Session• Q&A

My greatest power in life is my power to choose. I am the final authority over me. I make me !

Coaches expectations

Level 1: Assist more qualified coaches, delivering aspects of coaching sessions, normally under direct supervision

Level 2: Prepare for, deliver and review coaching session(s)

They Need a Role Model

Level 2 coaches should be able to:

1. Plan coaching sessions2. Conduct coaching sessions3. Review coaching sessions4. Establish an effective, fair and safe

coaching environment

It’s good to feel part of a team

Effective Coaching

• Use Your Knowledge to….• Apply the Principles to….

……the Picture

The Coaching Cycle

Observe

See Fault

Coach & CorrectRecreate

Play

‘Practice is rehearsal’

Interventions

• Observe fault or need for intervention

• Stop Play- How?

• Group or Individual

- Primary ; main reason for intervention

- Secondary; those directly affected as a consequence

- Tertiary; those requiring minimal adjustments as a consequence of the above

The dictionary is the only place success comes before

work.

ContinuumCoaching

MethodologyCommand Question &

Answer Observation & Feedback

Guided Discovery

Trial & Error

Player/Coach Interventions

Coach tells and shows required

solution

Coach leads with question to gain response from

players

Coach and players observe

Coach asks a question or issues

a challenge

Players and/or coach decide on

the challenge

Example “I want you to...” “What do you think?”

“Let’s watch this...”

“Can you show me...?”

“Try this for yourself...”

Description Coach tells, explains

and shows how to

do something

Coach poses question

and players offerverbal solution

tothe challenge

Coach and players

observe anddiscuss

feedback

Coach challengesand players offer

visualdemonstration of possible solution

Players areencouraged to

findsolutions with

minimal supportfrom coach

There is nothing that is a more certain sign of insanity than doing the same thing over and over again and expecting a different result

Albert Einstein

Level 2 Practical Format

• Technical practice: Unopposed, small components,develop motor skills/co-ordination e.g driven pass

• Skill practice: Opposed situations, controlled environment, may involve overloads, decision making (where, when, how) e.g 3v1

• Game Related Practice: 4v4, additional players as ‘floaters’, directional play, coach only one team.

Never let others determine your aspirations

Those who lack courage will always find a philosophy

to justify it

Albert Camus

‘In times of change the learners will inherit the earth, while the knowers will find

themselves beautifully equipped to deal with a world that no longer exists’

Eric Hoffer

‘whether you think you can or whether you think you can’t – you’re probably right’