Level 1

Follow up

Ask each player to write down your team rules.Do they write down all the rules that you thought were in place?
Discuss with a colleague how you each communicate your team rules and expectations.
Reflect upon the last time a parent raised an issue with you. To what extent (if at all):
1. Did the parent have different expectations about the situation than you did; b. Could you have done something earlier to avoid the situation occurring?
What goals might you set for a team that you expect to lose an upcoming match to a better opponent?
Would your answer to question 4 change if you thought that your team could lose by 60 points (based upon the relative skill of the teams).
Discuss with a coaching colleague the difference between goals that are “process orientated” and goals that are “outcome focused”. In what circumstances do you use the different types of goals?
What is your response to the statement “sport is a contested activity and there must always be a winner and loser. Winning is therefore the most important thing”?
How is “success” different to “winning”? Which do you think is most important for junior teams?