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AFCN COACHING AFCN COACHING CONFERENCECONFERENCE

OPENING ADDRESSOPENING ADDRESSbyby

ALLAN JONESALLAN JONES

AFCN COACHING CONFERENCEAFCN COACHING CONFERENCE

““MIND THE GAP”MIND THE GAP”

THE GAPSTHE GAPS

How do we bridge them?How do we bridge them?

BRIDGING THE GAPSBRIDGING THE GAPS

CAN WE SUCCEED WITHOUT FALLING ??CAN WE SUCCEED WITHOUT FALLING ??

CONSIDERATIONSCONSIDERATIONS

We will need to consider a variety of We will need to consider a variety of scenarios along thescenarios along the

way to overcoming way to overcoming

those inadequacies those inadequacies

and shortfalls in ourand shortfalls in our

coaching make-up.coaching make-up.

IDENTIFY THE GAPS ?IDENTIFY THE GAPS ?

Technical Shortfall.Technical Shortfall. Lack of Tactical Understanding.Lack of Tactical Understanding. Administrative Frustration.Administrative Frustration. Financial Shortcomings. Financial Shortcomings. Lack of Football Knowledge.Lack of Football Knowledge. Lack of Environmental ControlLack of Environmental Control Lack of Personal Recognition.Lack of Personal Recognition. Generational gap.Generational gap.

BRIDGE THE GAPSBRIDGE THE GAPS

If we can fill in the gaps in our own personal If we can fill in the gaps in our own personal environment then the coaching journey is environment then the coaching journey is much easier.much easier.

Journey to Where ?.Journey to Where ?. Specificity of Thinking.Specificity of Thinking. Where – What – How Syndrome.Where – What – How Syndrome.

DECISION MAKINGDECISION MAKING

EFFECTS OF DECISIONSEFFECTS OF DECISIONS

It is a recognised fact that major decisions It is a recognised fact that major decisions create divisions in society.create divisions in society.

““IF YOU DECIDE YOU DIVIDE.”IF YOU DECIDE YOU DIVIDE.” Tony Blair.Tony Blair.

No different in football. Whether it be related No different in football. Whether it be related to Style or Strategy or whatever.to Style or Strategy or whatever.

CONFLICT OF IDEOLOGYCONFLICT OF IDEOLOGY

““SPORT IS FAR TOO IMPORTANT TO BE SPORT IS FAR TOO IMPORTANT TO BE TAKEN SERIOUSLY”TAKEN SERIOUSLY”

Richardson and MulliganRichardson and Mulligan

“ “The Crowd Goes Wild”.The Crowd Goes Wild”.

SPORT PERSPECTIVE: SPORT PERSPECTIVE: Carwyn James : British Lions CoachCarwyn James : British Lions Coach

““SPORT GIVES A SERIOUS SENSE OF SPORT GIVES A SERIOUS SENSE OF ACHIEVEMENT THROUGH A FRIVOURLESS ACHIEVEMENT THROUGH A FRIVOURLESS

SENSE OF FUN”.SENSE OF FUN”.

CARWYN JAMESCARWYN JAMES British Lions CoachBritish Lions Coach

EFFECT OF FOOTBALL ON EFFECT OF FOOTBALL ON SOCIETYSOCIETY

1314 King Edward 111 of England1314 King Edward 111 of England FIFA WORLD CUPFIFA WORLD CUP.. 1930 Uruguay 4 v Argentina 21930 Uruguay 4 v Argentina 2 1966 England 4 v Germany 21966 England 4 v Germany 2 1978 Argentina 3 v Holland 11978 Argentina 3 v Holland 1 FIFA FOOTBALL FOR LIFEFIFA FOOTBALL FOR LIFE.. Iraq stadium Iraq stadium Afghanistan game v England TeamAfghanistan game v England Team

THE COACHING JOURNEYTHE COACHING JOURNEY

Irrespective of where the coaching journey Irrespective of where the coaching journey takes us and, even if we change the takes us and, even if we change the

destination point en route, the one thing we destination point en route, the one thing we as coaches will look for is:- as coaches will look for is:-

SUCCESS.SUCCESS.

SUCCESS IN FOOTBALLSUCCESS IN FOOTBALL

““A COACHING PERSPECTIVE”A COACHING PERSPECTIVE”


This means different things to different This means different things to different people. This depends where you are people. This depends where you are working in the game.working in the game.

You decide where you sit on the spectrum You decide where you sit on the spectrum according to your area of interest.according to your area of interest.

It could be a combination of the two. It could be a combination of the two. Performance and Results are combined.Performance and Results are combined.

THE COACHING PROCESSTHE COACHING PROCESS

The Coaching process has a foundation in The Coaching process has a foundation in pedagogy, supported by science, forged in pedagogy, supported by science, forged in experience and proven and tested in the experience and proven and tested in the

competitive arena.competitive arena.

ELITE AND CONTEMPORARY ELITE AND CONTEMPORARY COACHINGCOACHING

THIS NOW REQUIRES:-THIS NOW REQUIRES:-

1. Increased specification.1. Increased specification.

2. More scientific information coupled with 2. More scientific information coupled with technologytechnology

3. Greater management emphasis.3. Greater management emphasis.

SUCCESSSUCCESS

Research shows that successful and unsuccessful Research shows that successful and unsuccessful

people often do not vary greatly in their abilities. people often do not vary greatly in their abilities.

BUTBUT

They do vary in their desires to reach their potential. They do vary in their desires to reach their potential.

SUCCESS SUCCESS

It is a recognised fact that great things never It is a recognised fact that great things never come from within comfort zones.come from within comfort zones.

Courage is required to step outside these Courage is required to step outside these zones.zones.

Even greater courage is required to fully Even greater courage is required to fully operate within a different environment.operate within a different environment.

SUCCESS IN PERSPECTIVE.SUCCESS IN PERSPECTIVE.

““Victory is not for all time or defeat irreparable”Victory is not for all time or defeat irreparable”

Cliff Morgan.Cliff Morgan.

BBC Head of Sport.BBC Head of Sport.

So, if necessity is the mother of invention, then So, if necessity is the mother of invention, then maybe:-maybe:-

“ “Defeat is the Mother of all Victories”Defeat is the Mother of all Victories”

SUCCESS IS NOT ACCIDENTALSUCCESS IS NOT ACCIDENTAL

There is a There is a FORMULA.FORMULA.

A balancing act required.A balancing act required.

Distinction must made between Distinction must made between RESULTSRESULTS and and PERFORMANCE.PERFORMANCE.

CHINACHINA and and USAUSA

SUCCESS - FORMULASUCCESS - FORMULA

AMAT VICTORIA CURUMAMAT VICTORIA CURUM

VICTORY LOVES PREPARATIONVICTORY LOVES PREPARATION

COACHING PERSPECTIVECOACHING PERSPECTIVE

So the emphasis now must be on the So the emphasis now must be on the working coach.working coach.

YOUYOU

THE COACHTHE COACH

Its all about you.Its all about you.

Who are you?.Who are you?.

What do you want to do What do you want to do

in the game?.in the game?.

How will you achieve this?.How will you achieve this?.

Then what?.Then what?.

CONFERENCE PRESENTERSCONFERENCE PRESENTERS

Wide ranging:-Wide ranging:- InternationalInternational DomesticDomestic Coach EducationCoach Education Varying Career StagesVarying Career Stages Different GendersDifferent Genders Associated DisciplinesAssociated Disciplines Variety of CodesVariety of Codes

SELF ANALYSISSELF ANALYSIS

Develop a format of analysis. Know yourself.Develop a format of analysis. Know yourself. Through increased knowledge will come the ability Through increased knowledge will come the ability

to see more.to see more. Honesty is the only quality required. Honesty is the only quality required. Relate everyday issues to the game.Relate everyday issues to the game. May want to seek help.May want to seek help. Recognise that Analysis is an on-going process.Recognise that Analysis is an on-going process. Know your station in the Game.Know your station in the Game. All factors will evolve. Fluidity is of the essence.All factors will evolve. Fluidity is of the essence.

RECOMMENDED READINGRECOMMENDED READING

SEVEN AGES OF MANSEVEN AGES OF MANbyby

BILL SHAKESPEAREBILL SHAKESPEARE

CoachCoach

Stratford Town F. C. Stratford Town F. C.

England.England.

WILLIAM SHAKESPEAREWILLIAM SHAKESPEARE

““AS YOU LIKE IT”AS YOU LIKE IT”

ACT 2 SCENE 7ACT 2 SCENE 7Jacques MonologueJacques Monologue

““The Seven Ages of Man”The Seven Ages of Man”

SEVEN AGES OF MAN AS ASEVEN AGES OF MAN AS ACOACHCOACH

10 FUN10 FUN 20 PHYSICAL CONDITION20 PHYSICAL CONDITION 30 TECHNIQUES30 TECHNIQUES 40 STRATEGY AND TACTICS40 STRATEGY AND TACTICS 50 MANAGEMENT and PSYCHOLOGY50 MANAGEMENT and PSYCHOLOGY 60 PHILOSOPHY60 PHILOSOPHY 70 PRAGMATISM70 PRAGMATISM 80 CYNICISM80 CYNICISM

FADSFADS

Fads should be avoided like the plague.Fads should be avoided like the plague.

Use a variety of courses to achieve your Use a variety of courses to achieve your goals. Whatever is vogue only use what is goals. Whatever is vogue only use what is applicable to your players.applicable to your players.

To every attack there is a defence and to To every attack there is a defence and to every defence there is a counter-attack.every defence there is a counter-attack.

ALLAN JONESALLAN JONES

It is with great pride that I tell you I am a It is with great pride that I tell you I am a football coach.football coach.

It is without shame that I tell you I love football It is without shame that I tell you I love football and I love footballers.and I love footballers.

ASSOCIATION FOOTBALLASSOCIATION FOOTBALL

“ “Football washes away from the Football washes away from the soul the dust of every day life.”soul the dust of every day life.”

Allan Jones 2014Allan Jones 2014

COACHING ANALYSIS STARTS COACHING ANALYSIS STARTS NOWNOW

PLAYERPLAYERWolverhampton Wanders F.C.Wolverhampton Wanders F.C.Maidstone United. F.C.Maidstone United. F.C.Bath City F.C.Bath City F.C.Cheltenham Town F.C.Cheltenham Town F.C.Bristol City F.C.Bristol City F.C. 400+ Games400+ Games

GAME KNOWLEDGEGAME KNOWLEDGE

LIFE AFTER PLAYINGLIFE AFTER PLAYING

A footballer dies twice.A footballer dies twice.

Once when he finishes playing and then in real life. Once when he finishes playing and then in real life.

The first one carries the question Then What?The first one carries the question Then What?

How will you move forward?How will you move forward?

COACHINGCOACHING

PART OF THE FORMULAPART OF THE FORMULA

QUALIFICATIONSQUALIFICATIONS

UEFA. “A” Licence Coach.UEFA. “A” Licence Coach.

UEFA. Coach Educators Diploma.UEFA. Coach Educators Diploma.

England F.A. Advanced Licence CoachEngland F.A. Advanced Licence Coach

Univ. of Wales Teachers CertificateUniv. of Wales Teachers Certificate

Cardiff. Dip. in Physical Education. Cardiff. Dip. in Physical Education.

F.I.F.A. Staff CoachF.I.F.A. Staff Coach

WORK IN PROGRESSWORK IN PROGRESS

COACH – CLUBSCOACH – CLUBSBristol City F.C.Bristol City F.C.Blyth Spartans F.C.Blyth Spartans F.C.Darlington F.C.Darlington F.C.Trowbridge Town F.C.Trowbridge Town F.C.Al Jahara F.C.Al Jahara F.C.Al Kuwait F.C. Al Kuwait F.C. Al Shamal F.C. Al Shamal F.C. Al Rayyan F.C.Al Rayyan F.C.Al Wasl F.C.Al Wasl F.C.Al Oman F.C.Al Oman F.C.Central Utd. F.C.Central Utd. F.C.Auckland City F.C.Auckland City F.C.

893 Games893 Games

KNOWLEDGE OF THE GAMEKNOWLEDGE OF THE GAME

ELITE COACHINGELITE COACHING

COACH - INTERNATIONALCOACH - INTERNATIONAL Coached at both Full and Youth levels.Coached at both Full and Youth levels.

Bermuda Bermuda England England

New ZealandNew Zealand

P:130 ---- W:68 ---- D:32 ---- L:30P:130 ---- W:68 ---- D:32 ---- L:30

SPECIFICSPECIFIC

KNOWLEDGE OF THE GAMEKNOWLEDGE OF THE GAME

AHCIEVEMENTSAHCIEVEMENTS

Biggest achievement? Won Leagues, Cups, Biggest achievement? Won Leagues, Cups, International Tournaments etc. International Tournaments etc.

Coached professionally for 44 consecutive Coached professionally for 44 consecutive seasons.seasons.

THE WHOLE PACKAGETHE WHOLE PACKAGE

GAME KNOWLEDGE GAME KNOWLEDGE ++

KNOWLEDGE OF THE GAMEKNOWLEDGE OF THE GAME==

GAME WISDOMGAME WISDOM

WISDOM BY-PRODUCTWISDOM BY-PRODUCT

OLDER COACHES MOVE FROMOLDER COACHES MOVE FROM

““SUCCESS TO SIGNIFGANCE”SUCCESS TO SIGNIFGANCE”

THEREFORE -- CONSIDER A MENTORTHEREFORE -- CONSIDER A MENTOR

WHYWHY

SPECIFICITY OF ADVICESPECIFICITY OF ADVICE

HOW DOES THAT HAPPEN ?HOW DOES THAT HAPPEN ?

There is an old expression often used in the There is an old expression often used in the professional ranks of American Sport that may professional ranks of American Sport that may

apply.apply.

““SURVIVE AND ADVANCE”SURVIVE AND ADVANCE”

It really is all about winning games.It really is all about winning games.BUTBUT

This is a very senior philosophyThis is a very senior philosophy

COACH EFFECTIVENESSCOACH EFFECTIVENESS

The ability to effect players in the right way The ability to effect players in the right way at the right time is a worthy attribute, and at the right time is a worthy attribute, and one that needs long and patient study.one that needs long and patient study.

Transfer of Potential.Transfer of Potential.

POTENTIALPOTENTIAL

““Potential is the greatest tease of Sport”.Potential is the greatest tease of Sport”.

Coaches need to convert that into something Coaches need to convert that into something tangible.tangible.

The Power Point to Pitch Syndrome.The Power Point to Pitch Syndrome.

YOUYOU have to find a way to have to find a way to WIN.WIN.

POWER POINT TO PITCHPOWER POINT TO PITCH

%% LISTENLISTEN WATCH WATCH SPEAKSPEAK PERFORMPERFORM

20 X20 X

50 X X50 X X

70 X X X70 X X X

90 X X X X90 X X X X

POWER POINT TO PITCHPOWER POINT TO PITCH

I know what I see.I know what I see.

I understand what I hearI understand what I hear

BUTBUT I remember what I do.I remember what I do.

WINNINGWINNING

New Zealand Football is sponsored by Nike.New Zealand Football is sponsored by Nike.

Nike is the Greek goddess of VictoryNike is the Greek goddess of Victory

VICTORYVICTORY

Victory awaits those who have everything in order Victory awaits those who have everything in order ---- people call that ---- people call that GOOD LUCK.GOOD LUCK.

Defeat is certain for those who have forgotten to take Defeat is certain for those who have forgotten to take the necessary precautions in time ---- people call the necessary precautions in time ---- people call

that that BAD LUCK.BAD LUCK.

Roald AmundsunRoald Amundsun Norwegian Polar ExplorerNorwegian Polar Explorer 1927.1927.

PERFORMANCEPERFORMANCE

The best performances at the Olympic and The best performances at the Olympic and Commonwealth Games were achieved by those Commonwealth Games were achieved by those

who were best prepared.who were best prepared.

Rob Wardell.Rob Wardell.

20142014

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SPECIFICITY OF SUCCESS IN SPECIFICITY OF SUCCESS IN FOOTBALLFOOTBALL

There are three categories that effect There are three categories that effect success in the game.success in the game.

AdministrationAdministration

FacilitiesFacilities

CoachingCoaching

ADMINISTRATION.ADMINISTRATION.

Governance of the game.Governance of the game. Financial responsibility.Financial responsibility. Domestic Competition.Domestic Competition. International Competition.International Competition. Promotion of the Game.Promotion of the Game.

FACILITIESFACILITIES..

1. Areas of work related to areas of 1. Areas of work related to areas of

competition. competition.

2. Time factors. 2. Time factors.

3. Floodlights. 3. Floodlights.

4. Player availability.4. Player availability.

5. Equipment.5. Equipment.

6. Support staff.6. Support staff.

COACHINGCOACHING

Philosophy – Policy - PreparationPhilosophy – Policy - Preparation

Performance - PlayersPerformance - Players

SOLUTION FOR SOLUTION FOR NATIONALSUCCESSNATIONALSUCCESS

The solution could well be found in :- The solution could well be found in :-

EDUCATIONEDUCATION

EDUCATIONEDUCATION

Education of late has recognising the need to uplift the Education of late has recognising the need to uplift the three R`S. General standards appeared. three R`S. General standards appeared.

QUALITYQUALITY

The need to develop greater numbers of science students The need to develop greater numbers of science students resulted in better and bigger grants in tertiary sector to resulted in better and bigger grants in tertiary sector to

placate this need. placate this need.

QUANTITYQUANTITY

BUSINESS PRINCIPLESBUSINESS PRINCIPLES

Apply general business principles to Apply general business principles to football.football.

Knowledge of the Product is essential.Knowledge of the Product is essential. Spread Sheets and Corn Flakes Syndrome. Spread Sheets and Corn Flakes Syndrome.

PRODUCT KNOWLEDGEPRODUCT KNOWLEDGE

ALLIED TO RESOUCESALLIED TO RESOUCES

TAKE0NTAKE0N

C.E.O. Paul Smith.C.E.O. Paul Smith.

1. Engage your people. Answers often lie in 1. Engage your people. Answers often lie in others experiences. others experiences.

2. Focus on what is working rather than what 2. Focus on what is working rather than what is not.is not.

3. Shift the balance of communication from 3. Shift the balance of communication from download to dialogue.download to dialogue.

4. Create space for yourself.4. Create space for yourself.

RESOURCE RECOGNITION.RESOURCE RECOGNITION.

“ “TOWARDS 2000 REPORT”TOWARDS 2000 REPORT” by Sir Ron Scott by Sir Ron Scott

Urgently needed is coaching resources.Urgently needed is coaching resources.

““COACHES.”COACHES.”

RESOURCE RECOGNITION.RESOURCE RECOGNITION.

East Germany, in the 1950`s and with a East Germany, in the 1950`s and with a

legacy of diabolical facilities, still legacy of diabolical facilities, still managed to succeed at Olympic level. managed to succeed at Olympic level. Strong sport science support, but more Strong sport science support, but more importantly, had 34,000 full-time importantly, had 34,000 full-time coaches employed by the state.coaches employed by the state.

Eric BroomEric Broom..

WORK FORCEWORK FORCE

The production of a well qualified work force The production of a well qualified work force is essential.is essential.

This particularly applies to developing This particularly applies to developing Nations.Nations.

Even more so in New Zealand with a totally Even more so in New Zealand with a totally amateur game base.amateur game base.

COACH PRODUCTIONCOACH PRODUCTION

Sir John Graham.Sir John Graham. On securing $250,000 On securing $250,000 ASB sponsorship back in the late 1980`s ASB sponsorship back in the late 1980`s stated that we must :-stated that we must :-

“ “Harness the playing skills of the top players Harness the playing skills of the top players to the teaching abilities of the professional to the teaching abilities of the professional educator”.educator”.

““THERE IS NO ROOM FOR WELL THERE IS NO ROOM FOR WELL -MEANING AMATEURS”.-MEANING AMATEURS”.

PREPARATION FOR COACHINGPREPARATION FOR COACHING

When and How do you prepare?When and How do you prepare?

Formerly qualify early, when still playing if Formerly qualify early, when still playing if possible.possible.

PREPARATION FOR COACHINGPREPARATION FOR COACHING

COACH KIDSCOACH KIDS

Mistakes not publically noticed.Mistakes not publically noticed.

Technical Teaching mastered.Technical Teaching mastered.

You develop with the players.You develop with the players.

Coach elite players when you Coach elite players when you

are an elite coach. are an elite coach.

QUALIFICATIONSQUALIFICATIONS

Would you want your child taught by an Would you want your child taught by an unqualified teacher.unqualified teacher.

Would you want unqualified drivers on the your Would you want unqualified drivers on the your roads.roads.

Formal coach education gives a base level of Formal coach education gives a base level of understanding and competency.understanding and competency.

ONE THOUSAND TIMES BEGIN.ONE THOUSAND TIMES BEGIN.

INFORMAL EDUCATIONINFORMAL EDUCATION

Informal coach education will penetrate the deepest Informal coach education will penetrate the deepest parts of our coaching souls.parts of our coaching souls.

Conferences/Seminars/Workshops etc. now should Conferences/Seminars/Workshops etc. now should be your target for advancement and the be your target for advancement and the

development of studentship.development of studentship.

WHY?WHY?

CONFERENCESCONFERENCES

Associate with top people.Associate with top people.Information is disseminated that is not written Information is disseminated that is not written

in coaching manuals.in coaching manuals.No pressure on the learner.No pressure on the learner.

Non-examined.Non-examined.Social environment.Social environment.

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PRINCIPLES OF COACHINGPRINCIPLES OF COACHING

Game Knowledge and Knowledge of the Game Game Knowledge and Knowledge of the Game itself are crucial, but even when coupled with a itself are crucial, but even when coupled with a

strong personality and excellent coaching manner strong personality and excellent coaching manner they are insufficient.they are insufficient.

It is adherence to the Principles of Coaching that It is adherence to the Principles of Coaching that maximises the dissemination of those Knowledge maximises the dissemination of those Knowledge

Factors.Factors.

FAIR PLAYFAIR PLAY

Skilful play cannot be achieved without Fair Skilful play cannot be achieved without Fair Play. Play.

The Importance of Referees.The Importance of Referees.

Laws govern the Coach.Laws govern the Coach.

PEDAGOGY and SPECIFICTYPEDAGOGY and SPECIFICTY

The science of the Method and Practice of Teaching The science of the Method and Practice of Teaching needs to be studied.needs to be studied.

BUTBUT

Not at the expense of Football Knowledge and Not at the expense of Football Knowledge and particularly in under-developed football nations.particularly in under-developed football nations.

PLACE and PROMOTION OF PLACE and PROMOTION OF YOUR WORKYOUR WORK

Target the Club/Federation/National Body/Country.Target the Club/Federation/National Body/Country.

Introduce yourself to the people. Board, Press, Fans etc.Introduce yourself to the people. Board, Press, Fans etc.

Study the culture and environment in the club/country.Study the culture and environment in the club/country.

Promote yourself. Articles, Sessions, Speaking Promote yourself. Articles, Sessions, Speaking engagements etc.engagements etc.

Second language.Second language.

Prepare your off-field teamPrepare your off-field team

Grasp the opportunities.Grasp the opportunities.

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PERSONAL INTEREST LEVELSPERSONAL INTEREST LEVELS

Junior 5 to 8 years -- Technical Teaching.Junior 5 to 8 years -- Technical Teaching.

Youth 8 to 12 years -- Technique into SkillYouth 8 to 12 years -- Technique into Skill

Senior 12 to 16 years -- Skill into Strategy/TacticSenior 12 to 16 years -- Skill into Strategy/Tactic

Elite 16 and Over -- Management.Elite 16 and Over -- Management.

PERFORMANCEPERFORMANCE

There are two factors involved in performance.There are two factors involved in performance.

COMPETITIONCOMPETITION

COACHINGCOACHING

The combination of the two enhances better performance The combination of the two enhances better performance levels.levels.

Administration and Technical ResponsibilityAdministration and Technical Responsibility

PHILOSOPHYPHILOSOPHY

This will develop, evolve, mature and could This will develop, evolve, mature and could change over the period of time you are change over the period of time you are

involved with the game.involved with the game.

VV

PHILOSOPHYPHILOSOPHY

As time moves on so will the depth and the As time moves on so will the depth and the breadth of the philosophy.breadth of the philosophy.

This develops confidence in the coach.This develops confidence in the coach.

When married to Technical and Tactical When married to Technical and Tactical competence, self assurance is produced.competence, self assurance is produced.

WINNING THROUGH SELF-WINNING THROUGH SELF-ASSURANCEASSURANCE

I was paid to keep winning, that was my job, I was paid to keep winning, that was my job, so I was ruthless. I cannot deny that. so I was ruthless. I cannot deny that.

Even in the dark days when I first joined Even in the dark days when I first joined Manchester United F. C. I knew what I was Manchester United F. C. I knew what I was

doing was completely right.doing was completely right.

Sir Alex Fergusson.Sir Alex Fergusson.

Sir Alex Fergusson.Sir Alex Fergusson.

COACHES CREEDCOACHES CREED

The ability to teach an inner conviction that will The ability to teach an inner conviction that will establish authority and is based on knowledge; the establish authority and is based on knowledge; the assertion of leadership and the love of imparting assertion of leadership and the love of imparting artistic guidance.artistic guidance.

Add to this all the complete mastery of technical Add to this all the complete mastery of technical

and stylistic problems and a feeling of, if not a and stylistic problems and a feeling of, if not a thorough knowledge of, psychology, a sound thorough knowledge of, psychology, a sound background, an excellent lecturing sense and last, background, an excellent lecturing sense and last, but not least, an even temper, patience and but not least, an even temper, patience and perseverance.perseverance.

Kurt Adler.Kurt Adler.

KURT ADLERKURT ADLER

Conductor and Director of the New York Conductor and Director of the New York Metropolitan Opera Company.Metropolitan Opera Company.

GAME DEVELOPMENTGAME DEVELOPMENT

MISSION STATEMENTMISSION STATEMENT “ “THAT THE PLAYING AND TEACHING OF THAT THE PLAYING AND TEACHING OF

THE GAME BE DEVELOPED DOWN THE GAME BE DEVELOPED DOWN PARALLEL LINES TO ACHIEVE THE PARALLEL LINES TO ACHIEVE THE HIGHEST LEVEL OF DOMESTIC AND HIGHEST LEVEL OF DOMESTIC AND INTERNATIONAL PERFORMANCE”.INTERNATIONAL PERFORMANCE”.

Allan Jones.Allan Jones. 1979.1979.

DEVELOPMENT MATRIX DEVELOPMENT MATRIX

OMAN F. A.

PLAYER COMPETITION COURSE COACHING

INTERNATIONALCLUB

16+ MANAGEMENT LEVEL 4

CLUB/YOUTHSTRATEGY

TACTICSLEVEL 312+

CLUB/SCHOOL SKILL LEVEL2

LEVEL 1TECHNIQUESCHOOL

8+

5+

PHILOSOPHICAL STANCEPHILOSOPHICAL STANCE

To adopt an open mind and a Socratic To adopt an open mind and a Socratic viewpoint is essential for playing and viewpoint is essential for playing and

coaching advancement.coaching advancement.

OPEN MINDOPEN MIND

This is essential to progress in the game.This is essential to progress in the game. History tells us in the game that History tells us in the game that

developments happen in a cyclic pattern.developments happen in a cyclic pattern. Innovations also have a pattern, so the Innovations also have a pattern, so the

clever coach can read the pattern for the clever coach can read the pattern for the next development.next development.

No secrets in the game. No secrets in the game.

REAR MIRROR SYNDROMEREAR MIRROR SYNDROME

Only look back to go forward.Only look back to go forward.

History tells us what to do inHistory tells us what to do in light of former experiences.light of former experiences.

Better --- Worse --- DifferentBetter --- Worse --- Different

Studentship is essential.Studentship is essential.

Winston Churchill.Winston Churchill.

STRATEGIC DEVELOPMENT.STRATEGIC DEVELOPMENT.

Possession based game. When?Possession based game. When? Professional Football Effect. The W--MProfessional Football Effect. The W--M World Cups Double Centre-Backs and the Counter balance World Cups Double Centre-Backs and the Counter balance

started.started. The need for International Players.The need for International Players. The use of International players - SweeperThe use of International players - Sweeper Diamond, Christmas Tree. Lop-sided PlayDiamond, Christmas Tree. Lop-sided Play

ALL DEVELOPMENT HAS A ALL DEVELOPMENT HAS A STARTING POINTSTARTING POINT

STARTING POINTSSTARTING POINTS

TECHNIQUE.TECHNIQUE.

SKILL.SKILL.

STRATEGYSTRATEGY

TACTICTACTIC

MANAGEMENTMANAGEMENT

SCHURR`S HIRACHICAL SCHURR`S HIRACHICAL STRUCTURE OF LEARNINGSTRUCTURE OF LEARNING

+

OfficialSports

Lead Up Games

Sports Skills

Low organised Games

Basic Movements

MAROTSKE F.I.F.A.MAROTSKE F.I.F.A.

IDOL12+

COACHCLUB10 - 12

TEACHERSCHOOL 8 -10

FATHERSTREET 6 - 8

MOTHER HOME -5

PLAYER AGE-RELATED INFLUECES

MAROTSKE AND JONESMAROTSKE AND JONES

SPORTSTRATEGY

TACTIC

TECNIQUEINTO SKILL

SPORT TECHNIQUES

GENERIC SKILLS

BASIC PHYSICAL MOVEMENTMOTHER -5

FATHER 5 -8

TEACHER 8 - 10

COACH 10-12

IDOL 12 +

HOME

STREET

SCHOOL

CLUB /SCHOOL

INTERNATIONAL

CLUB /SCHOOL

AC

AGE AND INFLUENCE

PLACEACTIVITY

DEVELOPMENT MATRIX DEVELOPMENT MATRIX

OMAN F. A.

PLAYER COMPETITION COURSE COACHING

INTERNATIONALCLUB

16+ MANAGEMENT LEVEL 4

CLUB/YOUTHSTRATEGY

TACTICSLEVEL 312+

CLUB/SCHOOL SKILL LEVEL2

LEVEL 1TECHNIQUESCHOOL

8+

5+

THE ART OF COACHINGTHE ART OF COACHING

THEORYTHEORY alone is not an art. alone is not an art.

PRACTICEPRACTICE alone is not an art. alone is not an art.

BUTBUT

When When THEORYTHEORY and and PRACTICE PRACTICE combine,combine,They make the They make the ARTART possible. possible.

ARTART versus versus SCIENCESCIENCE

The sports sciences are there to support the The sports sciences are there to support the coach. Coach understanding required.coach. Coach understanding required.

The sciences are not an end in themselves.The sciences are not an end in themselves.

Anyone in the dressing room who is not Anyone in the dressing room who is not responsible for the result should not be responsible for the result should not be there.there.

There is no substitute for the There is no substitute for the ART.ART.

THE COACH AT THE SCIENCE THE COACH AT THE SCIENCE HUB.HUB.

DENTIST

PHYSICAL CONDITIONER

SURGEON

MATCH ANALYSIST

PHYSIO.

PEDIATRIST

DIETICIAN

SPORTS PSCYCH.

DOCTOR

COACH

COACH AS THE LEADERCOACH AS THE LEADER

It is a recognised fact that the coach must be It is a recognised fact that the coach must be the leader.the leader.

““A fish rots from the head down”A fish rots from the head down” Croatian Proverb Croatian Proverb

COACHES TEAM DEVELOPMENTCOACHES TEAM DEVELOPMENT

If you want to move fast – Do it If you want to move fast – Do it YOURSELF.YOURSELF.

If you want to move further – Do it as aIf you want to move further – Do it as a TEAM TEAM

COACH AT WORKCOACH AT WORK

P.R.SKILLS

MANAGEMENTSKILLS

GAME KNOWLEDGE

DEMAND STANDARDS

SCIENTIFICAPPRECIATION

TECHNICALAPPRECIATION

MEDIASKILLS

LEADERSHIPSKILLS

COACHING PERSONALITY

PHILOSOPHY

COACH

WORLD CUP COACHING TEAMSWORLD CUP COACHING TEAMS

Age/Time in the Game.Age/Time in the Game. Related Experience.Related Experience. Number of people involved.Number of people involved. Experience of the team.Experience of the team. Specificity within the team.Specificity within the team. All football related.All football related.

THE COACH AT THE FOOTBALL THE COACH AT THE FOOTBALL HUB.HUB.

COACHES

GROUND STAFF

PLAYERS

MEDIA

FANS

BOARDOF

DIRECTORS PHYSICAL CONDITIONER

SURGEON

MATCH ANALYSIST

PHYSIO.

PEDIATRIST

DIETICIAN

SPORTS PSCYCH.

DOCTOR

COACH

SUCCESS FORMULASUCCESS FORMULA

AIM HIGHAIM HIGHDREAM BIGDREAM BIG

BUTBUT

DON`T LET YOUR DREAMS BECOME DON`T LET YOUR DREAMS BECOME NIGHTMARESNIGHTMARES

THE COACHING JOURNEYTHE COACHING JOURNEY

So who has control of all of that ? So who has control of all of that ?

YOU DO.YOU DO.

THE RESULTTHE RESULT

Who can effect this process?.Who can effect this process?.

ONLY THOSE WHOMONLY THOSE WHOM YOUYOU ALLOWALLOW..


QUESTIONS?QUESTIONS?

THE 12 PRINCIPLES OF THE 12 PRINCIPLES OF FOOTBALL SUCCESSFOOTBALL SUCCESS

byby

Allan JonesAllan Jones

THE 12 PRINCPLES OF SUCCESS THE 12 PRINCPLES OF SUCCESS IN FOOTBALLIN FOOTBALL

1. 1. ADOPT A RIGHT ATTITUDE.ADOPT A RIGHT ATTITUDE. Take yourself seriously.Take yourself seriously. Self Motivated. The game influence.Self Motivated. The game influence. Be positive.Be positive.

PRINCIPLES OF SUCCESSPRINCIPLES OF SUCCESS

2. 2. HAVE A WILLINGNESS TO BEAR PAINHAVE A WILLINGNESS TO BEAR PAIN

Hard Work.Hard Work.

Criticism by media.Criticism by media.

“ “Experts” comments.Experts” comments.


3. 3. TAKE CONTROL.TAKE CONTROL. Guide your own destiny.Guide your own destiny. Do not expect others to do your work.Do not expect others to do your work. Know your station in the game.Know your station in the game.


4. 4. GIVE ATTENTION TO DETAILGIVE ATTENTION TO DETAIL

Stop being a surface scratcher.Stop being a surface scratcher.

Players needs.Players needs.

Clubs expectations. Clubs expectations.

THE PROFIT IS IN THE DETAILTHE PROFIT IS IN THE DETAIL


5. 5. DEVELOP MONEY SENSE.DEVELOP MONEY SENSE.

Recognise the value of money.Recognise the value of money.

Investment versus Spending.Investment versus Spending.

Financial independence. Financial independence.

. .


6.6. SHOW RESPECT FOR TIME SHOW RESPECT FOR TIME

Do not do unsuccessful things.Do not do unsuccessful things.

Do not waste time.Do not waste time.

Do not let others steal your time.Do not let others steal your time.


7. 7. SET PURPOSEFUL GOALSSET PURPOSEFUL GOALS

Realistic for Club.Realistic for Club.

Realistic for Players.Realistic for Players.

Realistic for You.Realistic for You.


8.8. SHOW DESPARATION AND AMBITION SHOW DESPARATION AND AMBITION

Bear your soul.Bear your soul.

Do not fear Failure or Success.Do not fear Failure or Success.

Sort out Priorities in your work.Sort out Priorities in your work.


9. 9. USE FOLLOW THROUGH.USE FOLLOW THROUGH.

Complete tasks.Complete tasks.

Make each one important.Make each one important.


10.10. DISIPLINE ALL YOUR LIFE DISIPLINE ALL YOUR LIFE

Focus on Football.Focus on Football.

Live the life of a coach, not 2 days a Live the life of a coach, not 2 days a week and Saturday afternoon. week and Saturday afternoon.

PRINCIPLES OF PLAYPRINCIPLES OF PLAY

11. 11. SHARPEN YOUR PERCEPTIONSHARPEN YOUR PERCEPTION

Examine things deeply.Examine things deeply.

Develop studentship in general. Develop studentship in general.

Ignore fads.Ignore fads.


12. 12. MAKE A PRACTICE OF STUDYMAKE A PRACTICE OF STUDY.. Open Mind.Open Mind. Keep up with specific and genericKeep up with specific and generic developments.developments. Be prepared to change. Be prepared to change.


Having taken due cognisance of the Having taken due cognisance of the principles.principles.

BE PREPARED TO CHANGEBE PREPARED TO CHANGE

PHILOSOPHICAL STANCEPHILOSOPHICAL STANCE

IT IS NOT NECESSARILY THE IT IS NOT NECESSARILY THE STRONGEST WHO SERVIVE, BUT STRONGEST WHO SERVIVE, BUT THOSE WHO ARE PREPARED TO THOSE WHO ARE PREPARED TO

CHANGECHANGE

CHANGECHANGE

Progress is impossible without change and Progress is impossible without change and those who cannot change their minds those who cannot change their minds

cannot change anything.cannot change anything.

George Bernard ShawGeorge Bernard Shaw