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16-02-2008, 04:26 PM
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Update on progress
Hi all,
I've just finished my week long course on the Level 2 badge and it was fantastic. Totally changed the way that I think about coaching and how I will coach going forward. We covered all the different areas of coaching during the week and by Wednesday I was mentally and physically knackered! I had a practice assessment on Thursday which was "Coach to improve Running with the ball" and I did OK but I was given action points to improve on my technical demos and coaching individuals more. We only did the technique into skill for this and not a 4v4 SSG. At the end of the week, we were given another topic to be evalutaed on when we come back for a support day. This time it's on a 4v4 SSG. I've got "Defending when outnumbered". Any advice is welcome. The main messages I got got form the course were: Stop the play Rewind Coach the problem/better option Demo it by "Let me take your place" Get them to "Play Live" Get out and Observe and see if they understand Make sure you know the Principles of Defending/Attacking/Heading etc We had three of the top coaches in the county take us through the week - I really feel positive about going on to gain the badge in a few months time so I just need to practice - a lot!     
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16-02-2008, 08:02 PM
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One way to think about an defending topic, is to do the opposite of an attacking topic.
So, you are looking to deny space, prevent the ball being played forward or winning the ball. Think about the most efficient way to kill space when out numbered. With the correct angles and body positioning of defenders, It is suprising how efficient your defenders can be. In the book 'Brilliant Orange' about Dutch football, culture and philosophy, there is an excerpt where a coach narrates how two defenders kill of the space and runs when outnumbered. Sadly, it is not demonstrated in the book, but alluded to. My point is ('m getting there...) it is possible to defend well, if you put the thought process into gear. One obvious but common example of mistakes by younger players, is that all defenders will gravitate towards the ball. Coach when to mark and when to attack the ball or space. Great to hear you are enjoying the course, keep us posted.
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03-07-2008, 12:54 PM
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I passed!
Hello all, I haven't posted on here for a while but I just wanted to say thanks for all the advice and guidence given by various people during my Level 2 course via these forums.
I'm pleased to say I had my assessment last weekend and passed! Cheers! Tricky.
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