COACHING

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 CONTENTS

Introduction 1

Aims and Objectives 2

Courses / Seminars / Professional Development 3

Training Evaluations 4

Game Notes 6

Observations by Mentor 10

General Notes 12

Annual Summary 13
 INTRODUCTION

There are probably more people involved in coaching than in any other profession. The
commitment required can be time-consuming and exhausting, but is also highly rewarding
and satisfying.

I cannot over-emphasise how important it is to set goals, monitor and record progress, then
evaluate. Without doing this, you will often just ‘drift’ along with little or no direction, quite
unaware of how you are doing.

Receiving feedback from an experienced mentor, who observes you in action, is also
invaluable. I am available in my role as Regional Development Manager to give you verbal
or written feedback if requested, and there are other experienced coaches around who
would enjoy the opportunity to do the same. Feedback from players is always of benefit
too.

For each team that I coach each season, I use an exercise book to write up team talks,
trainings, debriefs and to record detailed player data. The ‘Coachmaster’ folder, available
from ‘Just Hockey’ shops, is also a great resource. This booklet is an adjunct to these and any
other systems that you may use, so at the end of the season, you will have a detailed record
and diary of what you have achieved.

Good luck!

Mark Smithells
Regional Development Manager (CoachForce Hockey)
Sport Otago

“You should have the attitude of developing players holistically as people, not just as
athletes.”

Leigh Gibbs - Former ‘Silver Ferns’ Coach and player

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S = Skill

I = Injury Free

R = Repeatable

E = Efficient

N = Natural

Australian Institute of Sport technical skill coaching mantra

Steve Jenkins
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“When selecting, speed and athleticism are key as they can only be marginally improved
on. Skills and tactical sense can be greatly improved, and a sound personality is vital.”

Ric Charlesworth - Former ‘Hockeyroos’ Coach

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“If athletes take ownership of theirs and the team’s direction, success is more likely.”

Lynn Kidman - Author of ‘Athlete-Centred Coaching’

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“The most important coaching work occurs in your training and preparation.”

Ian Rutledge - Former Black Sticks Women’s Coach

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“Players subconsciously feed off a coach’s attitude.”

Magic Johnson - NBA legend

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“Resign yourself to the fact that onlookers will never understand the game as you do, and
all will have an opinion.”

Dr Ron Quinn – Coaching guru

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“Players learn and perform best if a coach can create a positive environment and happy
team culture.”

Dhyan Chand – Indian hockey icon

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“You basically drive men as a group whereas you lead women by having a personal
connection with each.”

Anson Dorrance - USA High Performance Coach

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“Too often we give players answers to remember rather than problems to solve.”

Wayne Smith – All Blacks Assistant Coach

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“A negative personality in a team is like cancer. Eliminate it early before it spreads.”

Australian Academy of Sport Coach

“It is always better to speak the truth to players, as later; you don’t have to recall what you
said.”

Graham Lowe – Rugby League Coaching legend

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MOTTO/FAVOURITE COACHING QUOTE