Albion Foundation Level 1 to
Level 2 Bridging The Gap
Coaching Clinic
Always look to improve your coaching
Introductions
Ryan Maye:
Head Of Performance Analysis & U12 Academy Coach at WBA FC
Age: 30
Qualifications:
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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:
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- 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
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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:
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Plan coaching sessions
Conduct coaching sessions
Review coaching sessions
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
Play
Recreate
See Fault
Coach & Correct
‘Practice is rehearsal’
Interventions
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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.
Continuum
Coaching
Methodology
Command
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 offer
verbal solution
to
the challenge
Coach and
players
observe and
discuss
feedback
Coach challenges
and players offer
visual
demonstration of
possible solution
Players are
encouraged to
find
solutions with
minimal support
from 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
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Technical practice: Unopposed, small
components,develop motor skills/co-ordination e.g
driven pass
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Skill practice: Opposed situations, controlled
environment, may involve overloads, decision
making (where, when, how) e.g 3v1
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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
‘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’