Any goalkeeper specific coaches, soccer coaches or team parent helpers here?

[pbrown7582]

Enjoyed my first session and the kids said they did too so that's the main thing. Looking forward to next week.

Nice to be getting involved with a bit of boys football.

Im half way through the level 1 outfield course all this wet and windy weekend to look forward too, the tutor on Tuesday night was trying to encourage people onto the goalkeeping courses as there seems a distinct lack of interest.
Glad yours worked well keep up the good work.

Have you joined the FALCC plenty of free resource apparently once you sign up.

 

[Tashyboy]

Enjoyed my first session and the kids said they did too so that's the main thing. Looking forward to next week.

Nice to be getting involved with a bit of boys football.

Good man, remember doin me badge, and the trainer kept saying "are we avin fun"
coz that's what you have to ask the kids.
many years ago when my lad was avin trials for Notts County, he was in a comp at Luton. A guy told me there was 990 UEFA "B" coaches in England. I said that's not bad. he said there is 10,000 in France. He was trying to emphasise that the days of dad running a team with no qualifications is coming to an end.
Hope it goes well.

 

[pbrown7582]

Good man, remember doin me badge, and the trainer kept saying "are we avin fun"
coz that's what you have to ask the kids.
many years ago when my lad was avin trials for Notts County, he was in a comp at Luton. A guy told me there was 990 UEFA "B" coaches in England. I said that's not bad. he said there is 10,000 in France. He was trying to emphasise that the days of dad running a team with no qualifications is coming to an end.
Hope it goes well.

Things are changing slowly with Fa charter clubs needing 1 qualified level 1 coach per team and a level 3 per club by the end of next season.

Apparently like for like figures are slightly distorted as an English UEFA B is comparable to some other UEFA A licenses.

 

[Deleted member 1418]

Tell the parents to clear off. Kids work better without dad keeping an eye on them and pressuring the sessions.

Sorry but I disagree with this although I think I know what you were trying to get across which is parents not shouting out instructions or interferring!

I am a FA Level 2 qualified coach and will be doing my Level 3 / UEFA B badges over the next couple of years, but I encourage my parents to stay and watch my coaching sessions so they can specifically see what I am trying to teach their boys and as such they can talk to them after training matches about how they feel they have done and what they have enjoyed. Having parents around - particularly at the younger age groups - can also be very beneficial i.e. if the boys need reassurance or are shy and not as communicative as their team mates; or if they are not paying attention or being disruptive and where you have to be firm or discipline them in any way. It therefore develops a relationship between coach and parent.

So I am clear with the parents that they can stay and watch, but they MUST ONLY encourage and applaud good play - they CANNOT try to coach or shout instructions. In a way I see my role as not only coaching the boys, but also coaching the parents too, particularly if they've never played the game before.

 

[HomerJSimpson]

Great advice about not getting shots fired at you from close range. I worked a lot on flexibility and speed work, recovery work (getting back up from making a save) and technique (handling). It has to be fun (which my training was) and there has to be banter and competition between the keepers. At a younger age, I'd be trying to get their handling, and positioning as good as it can be. With the older kids you can work on reading the game, and organising the players in front. A specialised position and always something that needs looking at

 

[pbrown7582]

Sorry but I disagree with this although I think I know what you were trying to get across which is parents not shouting out instructions or interferring!

I am a FA Level 2 qualified coach and will be doing my Level 3 / UEFA B badges over the next couple of years, but I encourage my parents to stay and watch my coaching sessions so they can specifically see what I am trying to teach their boys and as such they can talk to them after training matches about how they feel they have done and what they have enjoyed. Having parents around - particularly at the younger age groups - can also be very beneficial i.e. if the boys need reassurance or are shy and not as communicative as their team mates; or if they are not paying attention or being disruptive and where you have to be firm or discipline them in any way. It therefore develops a relationship between coach and parent.

So I am clear with the parents that they can stay and watch, but they MUST ONLY encourage and applaud good play - they CANNOT try to coach or shout instructions. In a way I see my role as not only coaching the boys, but also coaching the parents too, particularly if they've never played the game before.

Can i get an opinion as we've just been offered a level 2 course cheap! I have only just completed Level 1 and am coaching U7's. I realise the Level 2 course is quite a big step up but I am thinking of going for it, only downside is its Mon-fri so a week of work is required. Are there any reasons you would think of not to take the Level 2 course?

 

[Marshy77]

Can i get an opinion as we've just been offered a level 2 course cheap! I have only just completed Level 1 and am coaching U7's. I realise the Level 2 course is quite a big step up but I am thinking of going for it, only downside is its Mon-fri so a week of work is required. Are there any reasons you would think of not to take the Level 2 course?

If you are going to coach the kids from 7's to 15/16 then I'd say go for it. Any knowledge you gain will be worth it going forward, the only downside is like you say missing a weeks work. Wish I'd have carried on and done the level 2 but my lad isn't interested in playing for a team at all so no real point for me now.

 

[pbrown7582]

If you are going to coach the kids from 7's to 15/16 then I'd say go for it. Any knowledge you gain will be worth it going forward, the only downside is like you say missing a weeks work. Wish I'd have carried on and done the level 2 but my lad isn't interested in playing for a team at all so no real point for me now.

Cheers that was my thinking, just got to convince HID that I need to do another 75hr course having just done 30.

 

[Farneyman]

Can i get an opinion as we've just been offered a level 2 course cheap! I have only just completed Level 1 and am coaching U7's. I realise the Level 2 course is quite a big step up but I am thinking of going for it, only downside is its Mon-fri so a week of work is required. Are there any reasons you would think of not to take the Level 2 course?

I am also going for the goalkeeping level 2 in the new year. I would say go for it, what have you got to lose? The extra information is bound to help you as a coach.

I've had 2 sessions now and really enjoyed it.

Wish I'd have carried on and done the level 2 but my lad isn't interested in playing for a team at all so no real point for me now.

Why don't you keep going as a volunteer helper then rather than a parent helper?

 

[Toad]

Just about to start my SFA C licence, next step is UEFA B which takes a year to complete.

Have worked with my lads at Jeanfield Swifts since they were 7 years old, now at under 14 level, I enjoy every minute of it and get a lot of satisfaction from seeing them progress or get taken on by pro youth teams.
Would recommend everyone that's coaching to at least sit the entry level goalkeeping course, couldn't believe how hard they had us working, gives you a great understanding of the goalkeeper role if you have not been one.

 

[Marshy77]

I am also going for the goalkeeping level 2 in the new year. I would say go for it, what have you got to lose? The extra information is bound to help you as a coach.

I've had 2 sessions now and really enjoyed it.




Why don't you keep going as a volunteer helper then rather than a parent helper?

because I'd probably end up divorced!! I can barely get a round in at the moment so taking something else on at the moment is a definite no no, if my lad was involved if would be different.

Little bit different but linked with football coaching, my mate is doing wonders down under and has really kicked on since moving over to Australia. Really chuffed for him, carry on coaching you never know where it will take you.

http://www.cairnspost.com.au/sport/local-sport/fnq-heat-appoint-craig-midgley-as-technical-director/story-fnjpuwsz-1227611463649

 

[pbrown7582]

If you are going to coach the kids from 7's to 15/16 then I'd say go for it. Any knowledge you gain will be worth it going forward, the only downside is like you say missing a weeks work. Wish I'd have carried on and done the level 2 but my lad isn't interested in playing for a team at all so no real point for me now.

Well I found another course and have just done two long weekends (FRi,sat sun) with technical coaching and thanks for the encouragement the course is excellent, a shame such a major overhaul is under way. Now to find another 12 hours of coaching practice for my log book before assessment in October.

 

[Marshy77]

Well I found another course and have just done two long weekends (FRi,sat sun) with technical coaching and thanks for the encouragement the course is excellent, a shame such a major overhaul is under way. Now to find another 12 hours of coaching practice for my log book before assessment in October.

Excellent.

My lad is now playing - well he's got involved in a team and I've been asked to help out. I'm not totally convinced it's the right team for him but he enjoys it - most of the time. There is so much wrong with the club that I don't feel confident enough to fully commit but my lad is fairly happy.

My old man went to watch him play last weekend, I wasn't there as I was away. My dad used to manage my teams from 7 upto 18 so has been involved for many years. He was amazed that in 20 years of not managing a team things don't seem to have moved on that much in terms of coaching, parents behaviour on the sidelines, kids getting changed etc.

I wonder where the main focus on grass roots is actually going? Is it going on the clubs that have the most qualified coaches? Afiliated clubs only? What is the FA doing to change grass roots?

 

[pbrown7582]

The FA and football foundation are putting at lot of money into grassroots but it does appear to me to be going to those who have already got a well established footing.
Pitch improvement grants and coaching bursaries are plentiful especially if your club is charter standard already. I m not convinced there is enough being done for smaller clubs.
Girls football is another area where grants are readily available.

 

[Marshy77]

The FA and football foundation are putting at lot of money into grassroots but it does appear to me to be going to those who have already got a well established footing.
Pitch improvement grants and coaching bursaries are plentiful especially if your club is charter standard already. I m not convinced there is enough being done for smaller clubs.
Girls football is another area where grants are readily available.

I'd be massively suprised if my lads club got anything. Getting back into the game has been a bit of a shock to say the least. Obviously my lads club could be an individual problem but they have lots of age groups but can't see any injection of grass roots in it.

 

[pbrown7582]

I'd be massively suprised if my lads club got anything. Getting back into the game has been a bit of a shock to say the least. Obviously my lads club could be an individual problem but they have lots of age groups but can't see any injection of grass roots in it.

Our club is looking at grants and part of the problem from I have heard is most are for 80%, so yes they will get us a brand new tractor to cut the grass (40K) and pay for drainage work (66K) we just need to find 20% of 106K......!!!
Then 2 volunteers need to attend training courses in turf management too.

costs are mad a club close by has new about finished a new changing room/clubhouse total estimated cost £600K about the same as a 4g pitch.

 

[Marshy77]

My lad's continued to play and I'm helping out with training each week, got a few idea's on what they need to be learning - basic pass and move, control, postioning etc. There are a few kids that will disrupt the training session week in week out. How would you deal with these kids? Telling them not to come is not an option as we are sturggling for players anyway but feel like they are disrupting the other's from learning/enjoying the session. We've had them sit out for say 5 minutes but I'm not sure this is the correct way of dealing with it, any idea's or what your team does with disruptive kids.

 

[Deleted member 16999]

My lad's continued to play and I'm helping out with training each week, got a few idea's on what they need to be learning - basic pass and move, control, postioning etc. There are a few kids that will disrupt the training session week in week out. How would you deal with these kids? Telling them not to come is not an option as we are sturggling for players anyway but feel like they are disrupting the other's from learning/enjoying the session. We've had them sit out for say 5 minutes but I'm not sure this is the correct way of dealing with it, any idea's or what your team does with disruptive kids.

Just been chatting to a mate who coaches one of the local clubs, they simply raise the stakes, 10 mins out, half hour out, sent home, banned one week, rather do with out, if sent home or banned they also inform the parents.

 

[Marshy77]

Just been chatting to a mate who coaches one of the local clubs, they simply raise the stakes, 10 mins out, half hour out, sent home, banned one week, rather do with out, if sent home or banned they also inform the parents.

Think that may have to come into it eventually. Shame as the rest of the players are keen as mustard.

 

[pbrown7582]

WHAT AGE GROUP?



seen another option try giving the most disruptive the lead/ captain in training for example or choosing the nights training topic?

a bit of selective positioning too when setting up the practices put the pairs,3/4's mixed with the disruptive ones split up?