Participant Feedback Psychological Focus GAA Award 1 Course

Participant Feedback & Psychological Focus GAA Award 1 Course

GAA Award 1 – Participant Feedback & Rules Outcomes § By the end of this Module participants will be able to: – define Performance Analysis & Participant Feedback – identify a number of methods of analysing perfomances in Gaelic Games – employ a number of strategies for analysing performances in Gaelic Games – define Psychological Focus for Gaelic Games – recall the “SMART” principals for Goal Setting – devise a pre-game play for the days before, night before, and morning of a game with a view to maximising performance – describe the 5 C’s of sychological focus 2 Presentation title in footer © GAA

The OTú Model – Playing Facts § What do we mean by Playing Facts? Feedback on performance Evidence Key Events The ability identify strengths and areas where improvement is required and to understand/accept why changes may be required if the team is to achieve its full potential. 3 Skill Development © GAA

Why do we need the Playing Facts? Helps Players stay in reality Depersonalises Issues Gives Players the right type of attention Playing Facts Protects Players from the World of Opinion Helps Players set realistic goals Increases Motivation Other reasons? © GAA

What do we look for in Playing Facts? § Skill Performance – which skills are performed § Personal Fouls § Scores – from play § Technical Fouls § Scores – from frees § Frees conceded § Shots Short or to Keeper § Frees won § Breaking Ball – Won/Lost © GAA

How/Methods of Performance Analysis… 1. Coach Review 2. Hand Notation System 3. Video Analysis 4. Computerised Notation System 5. Coach and Team review / meeting © GAA

Methods of Performance Analysis? • “Coach Review” (Coach Gives direct feedback to players during training or Match days) • “Hand Notation” (Making notes using pre-designed sheets while a match is occurring. ) “Video Analysis” (Making notes from a match video using pre-designed sheets and feedback with the aid of the video. ) • Computerised Analysis (Using a software package to note/tag significant events during or post match and feeding back using video clips) • • Team Meeting (Open discussion involving all players in a structured format) © GAA

List Two Advantages & Two Disadvantages of each of these methods of Performance Analysis? © GAA

ADVANTAGES/DISADVANTAGES 1 Immediate/Direct Bias/One persons view/Emotional 2 Practical/Factual – easy to use/Record/ specific areas Can have a narrow focus/Time constraints/Miss key play/ 3 Accurate/Visual/Playback/ See patterns of play Time consuming Cost/Miss off the ball movements/ 4 Accurate – wide focus. Detailed/individual player Costly/Need for training/Equipment/ Computer Malfunction 5 Everyone can contribute/Openness/Clear the air/Goal setting Conflict/Lack of Honesty/If not chaired properly (tendency to ‘ramble') Row © GAA

Capturing the Playing Facts • Identify what you want to analyse • Create a form for this (for example) Player Puck Hand Puck Ground Jab Lift Overhead Catch 1 2 3 4 10 Presentation title in footer © GAA

Capturing the Playing Facts • Identify what you want to analyse • Create a form for this (for example) Player Gls Pts Wide Shorts Frees For Frees Dispossessed Against Ball won by opponent 1 2 3 4 11 Presentation title in footer © GAA

Playing Facts – When? 1. During a Match 2. Half Time 3. After a Game 4. Post Match Review © GAA

During a Game 1. Take notes 2. Analysis Performance 3. Make changes in positions, or substitute 4. Change Tactics © GAA

Half Time Try to help the team (not vent your anger) 1. What was good about the performance? 2. Choose two or three areas where improvement is needed. 3. Give confidence in their ability to do what you suggest. 4. The analysis of the first half should be based on factual information. © GAA

Immediately After the Game 1. Keep comments short and honest - not confrontational. 2. Be positive 3. Plan next practice to improve performance. 4. Try to eliminate error and emphasise the positive 5. Talk to mentors & selectors 6. Listen 7. Arrange for meaningful team meeting after next training session, as appropriate. © GAA

Post Match Review 1. Planned meeting in advance at the appropriate time. 2. OPEN DISCUSSION CHAIRED BY COACH Key Elements: - Everyone encouraged to contribute in a forthright manner. - Constructive criticism for the good of the team. - Cover positive and negative. 3. GIVE STATISTICAL ANALYSIS (as appropriate) A. Statistics Sheet (Handout) B. View video footage. 4. SET GOALS © GAA

How does analysis of the Playing Facts work in practice Coach Watches Game Play Game Performance Analysed Coach Plans Coaching Sessions/ Practice Games Changes or Substitutions © GAA

Lets analyse a game? § Use the template provided § Follow the Playing Facts process as outlined § Feedback to the group: 1. What would you feedback to the players? 2. What changes would you make for the forthcoming coaching sessions? 18 Presentation title in footer © GAA

"The value of stats here is that it reduces the extent to which a player is prejudiced by a coach. Stats might show that the player who is a 'bottler‘ is actually, say, the best tackler in the team, while the team's hero, who is afforded the privilege of the halo effect, is actually contributing very little beyond, say, scoring from frees. “ Kieran Shannon, Sunday Tribune, October 2007 19 Presentation title in footer © GAA

The OTú Model – Psychological Focus § What do we mean by Psychological Focus? The ability to maintain focus on the here and now, regardless of the internal and external distractions. It requires competence, confidence and cohesion. . 20 Skill Development © GAA

Motivation for Participation What must we do to keep Players involved? © GAA

Participation Vs Drop Out Drop out can take place because of factors that are internal to the game and factors that are external to the game. In dealing with internal factors there are two constant determining factors in relation to Participation and Drop Out from sport: • Enjoyment • Challenging © GAA

What can be done to ensure training remains enjoyable and challenging? © GAA

Variation is key Varying Exercise and Training Routines, Vary Training Sequence, Vary Location, Utilise Different Mentors/ Players for Coaching Inputs, etc. Maintains Motivation, Stimulates Interest and Ensures that the Player does not Go Stale, Become Bored or Adapt to One Routine in an overly negative manner © GAA

Challenging? • Understand Individual Needs within the Team • Set appropriate Activities and Contexts to promote enjoyment and challenge • Set SMARTER Goals © GAA

Participation Vs Drop Out Drop out can take place because of factors that are internal to the game and factors that are external to the game. What about external factors? Identify as many external factors as possible…. © GAA

Adult typical…. key words highlighted by coaches…. Drink Overweight Health Drugs Children Coaching Married Work Finance Problems Administration in Club Volunteer 27 Presentation title in footer © GAA

Youth typical…. key words highlighted by coaches…. Biological v Chronological Age Burnout Girls Exams Jobs Dosing Discos Drugs Drink Physical Development Different Development Rates 28 Presentation title in footer Emotional Development Different Sports © GAA

Goal setting? • Focus on Goal Setting - Specific - Measurable • Types of Goals - Outcome - Agreed - Realistic - Performance - Time Managed - Exciting - Recordable © GAA

Goals can be? 1. Short Term 2. Medium Term 3. Long Term © GAA

What are the benefits of Goals? 1. To the Player 2. To the Coach © GAA

Set a series of Goals for the Squad/Players you are currently with Group 1 – Short Term Goals Group 2 – Medium Term Goals Group 3 – Long Term Goals © GAA

The coaches job is to ensure that players… 5 C’s are Confident Concentrate are Competent are Committed have Control © GAA

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