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Barry Webb

in the past  I have receive comments on matchdays from parents and other coaches around my communication regarding instructions while the children are playing their game .

I simply do not instruct players while they are concentrating and engaged in that activity , try balancing a egg on a pencil while someone is telling you how to do it ? 

I will comment great effort ,well done with what for etc : and giving support before /mid and after . and not unlucky not a good word to use . for coaches like myself its difficult to observe practice to matchdays observations when you only concentrate on the observation of what's happening on the ball and shouting or giving instructions to your players. I coach multiple age ranges and can reflect the approach , what approach do coaches use regarding observations within matchdays .    

 

   

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  • Barry, a great post and something I believe all coaches struggle with. I am currently having parents complain that their child 'isn't receiving enough praise' or 'he isn't getting enough attention'. So adjusting and balancing these issues within games can be difficult.

    I think its important to understand your communication within a game should be classified as 'helpful' or 'unhelpful', And importantly, we stick within the helpful category. Is is that your are offering praise 'I like what you tried there', or confirmation 'you made the correct decision' or critique 'Do you think you could have tried something else in that moment?'. If you can answer that your communication was helpful to a player - I don't think you can go far wrong? Keep messages short and sharp - direct the messages to individuals, units or full team. But ensure your messages are consistent. If you want your tricky winger to 'take people on' allow him to do that.

    Your comment regarding not instructing players is interesting and a style that has been lost recently. Its important to know that some players may need direct instruction. If you can classify the instruction as 'helpful' to that player then don't avoid using this technique. There may be moments when you need to 'over coach' a specific skill you are trying to achieve. But ensure you give players that autonomous time to reflect and put into practice.

  • in reply to Paul Coulam

    Hi paul . Thank you . Great feed back and information .

    Just picking up on direct instructions ,I agree some children do react better if told what to do , but we also need to find away has coaches to encourage these players to learn to problem solve , and support them to allow the process of decision making through repetition and sit back and reasure them im here if you need me . Other than jump right in and try and correct this will not support thier Ltpd . But just alow them to play and explore (fun) build a love for the ball , 

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  • in reply to Paul Coulam

    Hi paul . Thank you . Great feed back and information .

    Just picking up on direct instructions ,I agree some children do react better if told what to do , but we also need to find away has coaches to encourage these players to learn to problem solve , and support them to allow the process of decision making through repetition and sit back and reasure them im here if you need me . Other than jump right in and try and correct this will not support thier Ltpd . But just alow them to play and explore (fun) build a love for the ball , 

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