Netball North Harbour
Netball North Harbour

TIPS FOR COACHES 

 

 

A coach is a specific person who instructs players in the carrying out of specific skills.

 When there is a difference between what is required and what is actually performed, then the coach must know: 

  • What went wrong 
  • Why it went wrong 
  • How to correct the mistake

Thus the task of:

  • Observation
  • Analysing 
  • Correction

GUIDELINES FOR COACHES 

  • Training sessions should be specific, interesting, challenging and worthwhile.
  • Set realistic goals.  Don’t base your team’s success solely upon winning.  Constantly point out areas of individual and team improvements to the players.
  • Be flexible in your approach.
  • Communication – Never be too busy to listen to players.
  • Teach your players that rules of the game are mutual agreements which no-one should evade or break.
  • Develop team respect for the ability of opponents, as well as for the judgement of umpires and opposing coaches.
  • Make a personal commitment to keep yourself informed on sound coaching principles.