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I am a new coach and very young, how do I earn respect?

I am a new coach and very young, how do I earn respect from my players?

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I'm looking for drills that develop young players 3D?

I'm looking for drills that develop young players 3D skills, any ideas?

Sam Ireland Coach, Northern Ireland

Currently coaching years six to eight. 40 young lads?

Currently coaching years six to eight. 40 young lads - all keen as mustard but with different skill levels and experience.It would seem best to stream. But I am concerned this creates an elite divide...At this age is it enough to power through core skills e.g passing using slaps, pushes and clip hit exercises or should we be - in spite of numbers trying to coach technique one to one... The enthusiasm is great but so many youngsters need a broader brush approach which is concerning me...

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2:4:4:1system....how to play it

Suggestions on how to play this system. I have very young 1st team so feel i must play defensive hockey. Thanks

Bev Koch Coach, South Africa

Transition Juniors into Mens League

My club has a 5s team which is predominantly young lad (15 upwards) but as of next season the juniors team will have 13 year olds who will be joining the mens league. as an older player (Compared to them anyway) myself and another player are going to start a kind of mentoring program to get the youngsters ready for the mens league. what is the best way and any tips what we should be taking note of etc?

Tom Berridge Coach, England

Progress chart for 5 - 10 year olds

Would like to give certificates to young players when they achieve certain standard and can complete a progressive number of drills and skills to an agreed standard. Looking for ideas on how to set this up and what to include eg can dribble for 50m without loosing ball, can push ball correctly, can hit ball more than 10m, can aim ball through goals 5m apart or something along that line for 5year olds to 10 years probably

Marlyn Gibson Coach, Scotland

Drag flick for teen girls

Hi just wondering the best way to teach drag flicks to young ladies. I've tried a following videos by make players and am not getting results. Any ideas? Thanks in advance Asked using Sportplan Mobile App

Leesa Coach, Australia

Trying to teach a girl using a wheelchair

Helping to get a young girl to be more involved.However, she uses a sports wheelchair when playing so it's trying to find a game in which she can be involved without getting hurt

Taylor-Cameron Jobson Coach, Scotland

Formation-need help??

I've been using a 3 4 3. It worked very well with the players I had but a majority of them have graduated and I'm not sure it's a good fit for my new squad......suggestions... this new group is young, not quite as fast overall or powerful on attack

Andrea McPike Coach, United States of America

Short Corner Defence

Preferred short corner defence running system? 3-1, 2-2. Premier League level - where drag flicks are involved.Goalie - logging or staying up?

Emily Wardeiner Coach, Australia

Hockey drills for children aged 3-5

What are some effective and fun hockey games and drills for children aged 3-5? Also should I use a regular hockey ball or use something different to start out with?

kourtney Coach, United States of America

Minkey Coaching Drills

Does anyone have any drills they would recommend for minkey players? First year coaching and I want to start off on the right foot. Asked using Sportplan Mobile App

Kyara Hathaway Coach, Australia

cancel my account

Hi could you please cancel my subscription as have now finished coaching after 40 years it's time for young ones to take over. Thank you for the help as your web site has help many children and adults over the years that I have been a member. As soon as possible as I am due to pay my next half yearly payment thanks again🥰

Maree Appelkamp Coach, Australia

Problems Clearing the Circle

I'm in the U.S., coaching a team of 11-12 year olds, with 1-2 years of experience. Defending the circle, when the ball is loose, my players are not getting control of the ball to hit out of the circle. It's congested with opponent and my team's players. If my players get control, they lose it quickly. If the opponent has control, my players aren't very good at taking the ball or stopping the opponent from taking a shot. Luckily we have a good goalie but she can only do so much. (Full disclosure: I didn't play FH but have a decent understanding of the game. No one else in my community would step up to coach so it's fallen to me.)

Brandon Cowart Coach, United States of America

Oz Tag - drills/activities

Hi,I'm looking for some resources for drills/activities for oztag. Young people ages 6-14.

Bridie Reid Coach, Australia

protecting inexperienced keeper

Playing adult mens at a low league level, mixture of ageing experienced players, inexperienced young and not so young players.We normally play 343 diamond, with mixed results, when I works it works well.We are without our keeper , so an outfield player (me , not so young, not so good) padding up.Really need a formation that is going to discourage pressure on the last line of defence (this section has the best, older experienced players).Bit vague and difficult to answer, I would think but a pointer would be good. Many thanks

Jimmy Harwood Coach, England

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marlon phillips Coach, Barbados

2:4:4:1system....how to play i...

Suggestions on how to play this system. I have very young 1st team so feel i must play defensive hockey. Thanks

Bev Koch Coach, South Africa

Field positioning- how to get ...

How do I get young hockey players to learn to play in their positions? I often tell them what their position details are but they never seem to stick to their positions and end up bunching Asked using Sportplan Mobile App

Storm Wilson Coach, South Africa

Drag flick for teen girls | Sp...

Hi just wondering the best way to teach drag flicks to young ladies. I've tried a following videos by make players and am not getting results. Any ideas? Thanks in advance Asked using Sportplan Mobile App

Leesa Coach, Australia
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