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We are there to guide....
"Too many junior coaches make the mistake of thinking they are coaching professional teams"
- Johann Cruyff
This is very true; however there are still some interesting and less-than-obvious similarities that can help a junior coach get more from their coaching. The environments are different, but it is still coaching football, and many principles are similar. As long as you maintain an awareness of the differences in context, these comments made recently by Inter Milan coach Jose Mourinho are very enlightening.
"A coach must be everything: a tactician, motivator, leader, methodologist, psychologist. A teacher at university told me a coach that knows only about football is not a top one. Every coach knows about football, the difference is made in other areas."
"Building a successful team is about building a family... I care about every detail that contributes to making a player or team successful and feel more comfortable."
"A coach must have control, but too much and you take out the players capacity to read the game and make decisions. Sometimes I don’t think there is a big difference from when I am suspended in the stands or in the dugout, because the level of communication between a coach and the team during matches is usually very basic. The work you do during the week at training is what matters, and part of that is giving the players the self-confidence to make decisions on their own. We are there to guide, but the players have to think by themselves."
"Many of my training methods were influenced by my time at Barcelona... They have a huge culture of technical work, always with the ball."
"I know how my team are going to start a match because of the work we do at training, so I begin looking at the opposition, what they are doing, their plan, the way they are playing. After that I watch how my team are adapting to the situation. The first half an hour is just analysing the confrontation between the two teams. Then I start to prepare for half time: what I want to say, the way I want to say it, where I can help my team during the 7 or 8 minutes I have... I’m a coach who always uses three substitutes. You have to try to anticipate what the opposition can do instead of reacting when they do something."
"Top level football is about intensity. English football has the intensity other countries don’t. Italy have all the tactics, Spain has all the technique and intensity with the ball, but without the ball it’s not the same as England. Intensity is what makes the difference; it’s what football is all about. It’s about transitions, the moment you win the ball, and lose the ball, the depth you can create when opponent loses his balance – because at this level every team is very well organised. Nobody comes to the game without knowing what to do, so intensity and always trying to dominate determines who will win."
"I am happy to talk about my methods. The same exercise on the pitch lead by two different coaches is not the same exercise. The same words said in the dressing room by another coach are not the same words. If you have your own identify you should not be afraid that everybody knows the way you work.”
Remember that a junior coach’s job is different. They must think long term (player development) whereas a professional coach thinks short term (winning). There are huge differences between their environments, because a professional coach deals with pressure whereas a junior coach must create an atmosphere based on fun above all. Still, Mourinho’s philosophies can be applied to your situation. If you have the passion to make a difference to your players, all you need to do is a bit of research. There is plenty of great material and plenty of useful links on the TUJFC, Capital Football and FFA websites. We also have a Technical Director of Coaching at your service:
eugene@home.netspeed.com.au.
Coaching at TUFC-J in 2010
TUFC Juniors have received a number of expressions of interest from new and returning coaches for season 2010 across a wide range of age groups and divisions. The Club appreciates the time and effort put in by these volunteers and we will be in contact with you shortly as to arrangements for Season 2010. If you have not yet expressed an interest but are keen to coach a team, please fill in a volunteer form (available at the bottom of our registration website). For information on coaching courses, please follow this link: http://www.capitalfootball.com.au/site/coaching.php
Division 1 and Red Division Appointments (Open and Girls):
For those coaches that have expressed an interest in coaching one of the following teams, please see important information below under the heading Expectations. If you have not yet expressed an interest but are keen to coach one of the following teams, please read the Expectations section below and then send your expression of interest to Technical Director of Coaching Eugene Lawrenz at eugene@home.netspeed.com.au by Saturday March 20. If several suitable candidates apply for one position, interviews are likely to be conducted on Sunday March 21. The club reserves the right to make selections based on expression of interest only.
U10 Open Red Division (junior license)
U11 Open Red Division (junior licence)
U12 Open Red Division (junior licence)
U13 Open Division One (youth licence)
U14 Open Division One (youth licence)
U15 Open Division One (youth licence)
U10 Girls Red Division (junior licence)
U12 Girls Red Division (junior licence)
U14 Girls Division One (youth licence)
U15 Girls Division One (youth licence)
Expectations:
It is expected that all Division 1 and Red Division coaches will:
- Commit to 2 training nights per week
- Register for the required coaching licence during the 2010 season if you do not have that qualification (Club to cover the cost over 2 years of coaching with TUFC-J)
- Attend the coaches meeting on April 17 and special 'Division One' coaches meeting (date to be advised)
- Commit to leading by example in regards to coaching TUFC Juniors 'Touch' Football style of play and using the 1-4-3-3 formation
- Submit a half A4 page document outlining your season objectives, proposed approach, and appreciation of FFA and TUFC-J technical direction to the Technical Director prior to the start of Round 1
- Commit to some form of personal development during the season such as a licence upgrade, attendance at relevant coaching seminars, mentoring etc (Club to cover the cost)
Grassroots Coaching Course
TUFC Juniors will be running two Grassroots coaching courses this year, presented by Technical Director of Coaching Eugene Lawrenz. Anyone interested in coaching Rooball in 2010, and who hasn't previously done a Grassroots course, is encouraged to register for one of the courses. Registrations are limited to a maximum of 15 coaches per course, and participants must be a minimum age of 15 years old. The courses are free.
The first will be on Saturday May 1 at Wanniassa Oval 1 from 9am-12pm.
Register Now: http://coaching.footballaustralia.com.au/public/coaching/courseEvent.asp?UDF35=221&courseEventID=4941&courseFull=0
The second will be on Sunday May 2 at Wanniassa Oval 1 from 9am-12pm.
Register Now: http://coaching.footballaustralia.com.au/public/coaching/courseEvent.asp?UDF35=221&courseEventID=4942&courseFull=0
The first weekend of Rooball matches will be on Saturday May 8.
All Rooball coaches should aim to attend the Rooball coaches meeting on Saturday April 17, which will also serve as a good refresher for anyone who did the Grassroots course last year.
More Information:
This course is of three hours duration and is aimed at beginner coaches and teachers of players up to 10 years of age. It is designed to give them a basic understanding of their role and to provide them with practical ideas for training sessions.
After attending this course the coach will have a basic understanding of what kids' coaching is about, what kind of activities to provide at training sessions, and how to put together the content of a kids' training session. The course centers on the FFA publication 'Coaching Grassroots Football', which each participant receives free of charge when attending this course. Participants will be shown a range of practices from the book and will be able to use the book as an ongoing coaching resource. There is no assessment component on this course. It is an 'attendance-only' course. Participants who attend the whole three-hour course will receive an FFA Certificate, and will be recorded on the FFA database as having attended.
Goalkeeper's Training:
Umut Aydin, a retired former professional goalkeeper with Turkish club Besiktas and former Turkey U21 international, is running goalkeeper training at Tuggeranong United. We are very lucky to have someone of his experience offering his time to our players.
The training takes place on Tuesday nights from 6:45 to 8:00 on the north end of pitch 4.
(St. Anthony's side and closer to Athlon drive).
All U13 - U18 goalkeepers are welcome, boys and girls.
If division one teams have one or two permanent goalkeepers in their squads, remember that these players are expected to attend either in addition to, or in place of, one of their regular training sessions.
Umut's email address is Umut.aydin@ga.gov.au if you would like more information.
Coach Awareness
The following link on awareness includes online education and accreditation for TUJFC coaches required in 2008.
Coaching Objectives and Team Captaincy
The 2009 version of the TUJFC coaching manual is currently under construction and will be posted on this page in the next few weeks.
In the meantime, coaches and prospective team captains should make themselves familiar with the following documents:
Necessary coach education
All Tuggeranong United Junior Soccer Club coaches are expected and encouraged to gain a minimum level of knowledge so that our young players can get informed and safe soccer coaching.
The key points are stated below.
"If you wish to coach a team this season and have not already completed a Volunteer Nomination form, please do so immediately or contact the relevant Girls, Boys or Age Coordinator to express your interest. (see "Grading" for details)."
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Coaching Courses
Capital Football runs coaching courses and seminars which offer coaching development and networking opportunities! They include:
- Grassroots Football Certificate
- For new / beginner coaches of U6 – U9 teams.
- 3 Courses being run on 6th Feb, 12th March and 24th Sept.
- Junior Football Certificate
For new / beginner coaches of U10 – U18 teams as well as managers, parents and teachers interested in development training methods.
Youth Football Certificate
For coaches or prospective coaches of Youth players and amateur Seniors. Must have completed the Junior Certificate.
The club will pay the costs of the Grassroots courses for TUJFC coaches of U6 to U9 teams, and will refund Junior and Youth Certificate costs for TUJFC Junior coaches over a two year period. TUJFC particularly encourages Rooball coaches who have not already done the Grassroots Certificate to consider doing it this year.
For more information visit the Capital Football Coaching website at www.capitalfootball.com.au , which has the following links:
- How to become a Coach
- Enrolling in a Coaching Course
- Upgrading a Coaching Certificate
- Renewing an expired Coaching Certificate
- Special guest presenters at our Coaching Seminars
- Purchasing Coaching Equipment & Resources.
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Material and Handbooks
TUJFC Coaching Handbook and other materials.
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