Introduction GAA Award 1 Course FILTE Welcome 2

Introduction GAA Award 1 Course

FÁILTE Welcome 2 Presentation title in footer Coach Education Programme - Level 1 © GAA

TUTOR INTRODUCTIONS § Registration § Who am I? 3 Presentation title in footer © GAA

Ice Breaker – know your partner TASK § Match up with a partner, someone you do not know. § Find out – The persons name – Club – Funny incident they have seen or been involved in in sport. § You will be asked to relay this information back to the group. § Give your new friend a name tag 4 Presentation title in footer © GAA

Course Expectations Having completed some GAA Coach Education, what would you like to achieve from this course? TASK: a) 5 Presentation title in footer List 3 Expectations you would like to have met by the end of this course © GAA

Group Contract… brainstorm with the group We agree that during the course we should: 1. Be Punctual 2. Have No put downs 3. Value opinions & Contributions 4. Cooperate 5. Assist others 6. Share ideas 7. Participation in Practicals and Presentations 8. Etc. 6 Presentation title in footer © GAA

Group Contract Contd. Active Participation demands: § Courage § Trust § Acceptance § Support § Appreciation § Encouragement e n O s o d T n e a L rag e” w u or e o h N C S r e e n v Th w o sc ve ’s O i D Ha e o n t T O “ us e M av Le § Affirmation § Sharing © GAA

GAA Coach Education Structure Children Youths Adults Award 3 (Master Coach) Award 2 (Advanced Coach) Award 1 (Coach) Foundation Award 8 Presentation title in footer © GAA

Module Breakdown per Night 1. Introduction, Communication & Role of Coach 2. Technical Proficiency 3. Tactical Prowess and Decision Making 4. Team Play And Tactical ploys 5 a Physical Fitness: Components and Principles (Youth) 5 b Physical Fitness: Components and Principles (Adult) 6. Playing Facts & Psychological Focus 7. Lifestyle, Rules, Planning and Conclusion © GAA

Mission Statement The GAA is committed to implementing an integrated Coach Education Programme with a view to maximising participation, optimising playing standards and ensuring that Players’ needs are catered for in a Balanced way 10 Presentation title in footer © GAA

GAA Award 1 – Course Aims § To introduce the OTú Coaching Model and explore the different sections § To provide an opportunity to coach activities to develop Technical Proficiency, Tactical Prowess, Team Play and Physical Fitness § To further develop the ‘How to Coach Skills’ 11 Presentation title in footer © GAA

GAA Award 1 – Introduction Objectives § By the end of this Module participants will be able to: – Identify the format of the Course and what is required of them to complete the Course – Identify and define the components of the OTú Model – Identify the key roles, skills and qualities of a Coach – Describe the importance of listening in coaching – Provide feedback that accurate, relevant and positive 12 Presentation title in footer © GAA

All living things including human beings have an actualising tendency and given the opportunity and the right environment will proceed to become all that is built into them, they will fulfil their potential. CARL ROGERS The OTú Model enables coaches to create the right environment 13 © GAA

Technical Proficiency Tactical Prowess Team Play Psychological Focus Physical Fitness Playing Facts © GAA

Know How e. g. how to Block? Know When e. g. solo or shoot? Know Who Mental Fitness e. g. able to last or set the pace e. g. who goes where? Facts e. g. 3 High Catches © GAA

Add in the 3 C’s C at io n oa m un ic ch in C om Technical Proficiency Tactical Prowess Psychological Focus Physical Fitness g In pu ts Team Playing Facts Cohesion © GAA

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All 6 conditions must be present in the right proportions all of the time if the plant is to thrive. More of one will not compensate for a lack of another © GAA

More of one will not compensate for a lack of another Technical Proficiency Tactical Prowess Team Play Psychological Focus Physical Fitness Playing Facts © GAA

The OTú Model § We will go into more depth on each of these throughout the Course. § Further information on each is available in the manual and online 20 Skill Development © GAA

The Role of the Coach © GAA

What do coaches do? § In groups § Take a flip chart sheet § Write down as many things as possible that a coach does… 22 Skill Development © GAA

What do coaches do? • Analyser and Advisor • Chauffeur • Coach • Demonstrator • Friend • Fact finder • Fountain of Knowledge • Leader • Mentor • Motivator • Organiser and planner • Supporter • Others…. . 23 Skill Development © GAA

Coaching Qualities • Able to Co-ordinate • Creates New Perspectives • Dependable • Enthusiastic • Empathy • Fair • Firm • Good Communicator (Listener) • Helpful • Honourable 24 Skill Development • Helpful • Honourable • Knowledgeable • Leadership • Motivated • Organised • Problem Solver • Professional • Respected • Responsible • Supportive • Etc……. © GAA

Style of Coaching? • • • 25 Skill Development Depends on your Coaching Philosophy The guidelines that you set yourself Your style of play How you treat other coaches, players etc Code of conduct for players, coaches Rules for discipline © GAA

What does this say about his philosophy of Coaching? • I want footballers to firstly develop all the skills of the game. Then I look at the position thing. But it's way down the line. I don't want them to get hooked on one position, instead they must have all the skills. 26 Skill Development © GAA

Style of Coaching, can you pick yourself out here? • • 3 Major Styles of Coaching: The Command Style (The Dictator): • The Coach makes all the decisions. Players listen and comply with the Coach’s instructions. The Coach feels it is their role to tell the player what to do. This style can lead to players being motivated to play through fear of the Coach. The Submissive Style (The Baby-Sitter): • The Coach makes as few decisions as possible, gives little instruction and provides minimal guidance in organising activities. The Cooperative Style (The Facilitator): • The Coach shares the decision making with the players. The cooperative Coach provides the structure and environment for players to set their own goals and assume responsibility for their actions. Players recognise the Coach as the leader who guides them towards achieving their own goals. 27 Skill Development © GAA

Review of the ‘How to Coach Skills’ § 6 How to Coach skills introduced in the Foundation Award – Build Rapport – Explain – Provide Demonstrations – Observe – Analyse and Make Decisions – Generate and Provide Feedback 28 Presentation title in footer © GAA

Listening - Why do we listen? We listen in order to: • Gain information (information is power) • Get feedback • Participate in conversation • Get others’ insights and experiences • Broaden our horizon i. e. to learn • Create a relationship 29 Communication 2 © GAA

Listening §How would you know that a player is listening? §How would you recognise that a player is not really listening? 30 Communication 2 © GAA

How does someone know if you’re listening to them? § Pay attention to their body language – Eye contact – Head movement/Nodding – May lean forward if sitting down. – Fold their arms § Use interjections such as 'ya' or 'uh-huh' – Ya, ya – Ya, of course, that’s it…. § Paraphrasing 31 Communication 2 © GAA

Some Tips to becoming a better listener • Stop talking • Give your full attention • Avoid interruption • Clarify your understanding (take notes, paraphrase. . ) • Avoid making judgements 32 Communication 2 © GAA

Tips on communicating with players: • Move amongst the players so that they feel you are spending some time with each of them. • Make regular eye contact with all players. This not only reassures them, but can provide you with valuable feedback as to who is listening and understanding. • Face all of the players whenever possible. Turning your back may be a sign of disrespect. Also, by turning your back, you lose the impact of facial expression, which is a valuable non-verbal communication tool. © GAA

Feedback to Players…How much? , where, when & what kind? • As much as you feel is necessary – but if there’s nothing to say – say nothing! • Make it meaningful • Don’t lie – it does no-one any good • When coaching: little and often is good! • If only going to give feedback at the end – keep it short © GAA

Feedback is a powerful tool when it’s…. Positive Accurate Relevant 35 Presentation title in footer © GAA

Effective Feedback Judge these thoughts on Accuracy, Relevance and Positivity : • What was he doing? Loads of players were supporting him and he did nothing! • Great score, t’was a tough angle but you managed it! • Do you really need to be told what to do again? ! • The start and the end of the half were good, but you got lost in the middle! © GAA

GAA Award 1 – Introduction Objectives Summary § By the end of this Module participants will be able to: – Identify the format of the Course and what is required of them to complete the Course – Identify and define the components of the OTú Model – Identify the key roles, skills and qualities of a Coach – Describe the importance of listening in coaching – Provide feedback that accurate, relevant and positive 37 Presentation title in footer © GAA

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