What can I
try to control?
Practice design
Replicate the demands of the game – all
skills exist in context
Ensure plenty of repetitions to maximise
opportunities to hit, catch, throw and
bowl
Time on task – do we make the
most of our time at sessions?
No queues!
Be ready to go
Great sessions...
Are based on players’ needs
Leave players wanting more
Have very little down time
Are full of variety
Encourage creativity
Allow progress and success
Are purposeful
Cover all bases
Do I have to do
it all on my own?
What tools do
I have at my
disposal?
Video
Parent activation
Film your sessions and reflect on your
coaching
Parents are much more than just taxi drivers.
Think about how you can get them involved
each week. Your future coaches are waiting to
be found. They probably just want asking!
Stopwatch
Time how long players spend being active
with a ball, in transition and being inactive
Player-player support
Think about how you can use older players to
support younger players
Twitter
Sharethe story of your sessions and your
season
Coach-captain
How do we work
together and are
we clear on
our roles?
WhatsApp
Communicate quickly and effectively with
players, coaches and parents
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