“The world appreciates success, not value”
“The world appreciates success, not value” There is a common opinion among coaches that the most important skill to achieve a success in the coaching profession is to be a good teacher and educator and to have knowledge about theory and practice of technique, tactic and condition training. Well, I will try to convince you, by using arguments, that the above findings are no longer sufficient to achieve a successful coaching career. Why? Because today, the presentation of the coach himself and presentation of his professional coaching experience is …
Coach as a person is assessed according to his communication
Modern training and team management requires teamwork. And if you are a head coach, you are only the organizer and coordinator of these activities. You have your assistants, and it’s common that your daily team of associates consists of few training assistants, a doctor and a physiotherapist. Of course, this doesn’t apply to your colleagues who are coaches of amateur clubs, but to the more professional teams if they can afford it. An expert team is usually made of competent and professional people who elaborate strategic and tactical ideas, preparing players …
Coaches need to mature
A coach on a mission to succeed needs to understand the nature of team leadership. The ability to lead a team is determined by the greatness of the coach. Leading a professional sports team is a complex process that involves mastering an array of skills – from general knowledge, professional expertise, and pedagogy to communication. All these skills are barely acquired in a short period of time. Certainly not overnight, but with time and patience, all the necessary knowledge and skills can be gained by every coach. Every one of these …
More than a game 11-a-side
More than a game 11-a-side The game of football is often unjustifiably and sarcastically referred to as “a simple game for the masses”. The truth is completely different. Football is much more than a simple game of 11-a-side. There’s no other team sport where the individual quality of a player is as significant as in football. Playing with only your legs, the speed of play and the constant change from defence to attack and vice-versa guarantees the unpredictability of the game. In football only play from corners, free-kicks and penalties are …
Should you believe everything your assistants say?
Modern training and team management requires teamwork. And the only organizer and coordinator of these activities is the head coach. As a head coach, you have your assistants, and it’s common that your daily team of associates consists of two training assistants, a doctor and a physiotherapist. Of course, this doesn’t apply to the coaches of amateur clubs, but to the more professional teams if they can afford it. An expert team is usually made up of competent, professional people who elaborate strategic and tactical ideas, preparing players for the match. …