Planning
Use or adapt the coaching session plans like the one
1 that can be found at
www.jbjfc.org.uk/coaching%20session%Planner.pdf
2
There are some really good ideas on the internet –
BUT adapt and make the ideas you see to make them
your own – make them better! For an example to see
how ideas can be changed/developed visit www.sport-
iq.com/soccer.htm
Plan how your organisation will make your session go
3 smoothly. For great ideas on getting children into
groups and teams visit
www.pecentral.org/lessonideas/ViewLesson.asp?ID=259
When working with young children don’t feel that you
4 have to play a ‘recognised sport’. For example
‘striking and fielding’ skills don’t have to be developed
through Cricket or Rounders but can be improved through
adapted games such as the ones found at
www.playsport.net/en/strikegames.cfm
5
You will also need to consider potential health and
safety issues (although you will not be left alone with
a group). Visit
www.nata.org/youthsports/NATAcheklist9.pdf and scroll
down to the coaches section.
Improving
Look at your specification and produce a ‘self
8 reflection question prompt’ similar to this one;
performance of an
www.darlington.gov.uk/dar_public/documents/Community%
20Services/self%20reflection.pdf
individual/team
Remember that becoming a good
You will want to recognise a performer’s/team’s area
6
leader will take time and you should
of strength and their areas of weakness and
sometimes observation sheets may help you to do
try and get as many leadership and
this. Have a look at some basketball examples at
www.basketballplaybook.net/BasketballForms.html and
volunteering opportunities as
adapt them for your session. Remember you do not need to
possible.
fill these out and it can be a great activity for your
performers to do.
Once you have analysed performance you may have
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