what makes a good coach?

[locky801]

What makes a good coach you ask,

1. A good playing list
2. A coach that can communicate
3. A side that respects the coaching panel
4. A side that agrees to discipline rules

[Punk Rooster]

What makes a good coach you ask,

1. A good playing list
2. A coach that can communicate
3. A side that respects the coaching panel
4. A side that agrees to discipline rules

spot on

[One Eyed]

I think the ability to build a good list.

[aceman]

An individual with personality who wants to help the club work toward success, not "BE" the club.
There are many "would be" coaches who fail miserably in the personality test.

[The BulldogLover]

So what does make a good coach ??

I'm dipping my feet in the coaching pond for the first time in 2010 and looking forward to it. As a player I always appreciated honesty and feedback from my coach and this helped me understand my role in the team. I don't think ranting and raving inspires anyone because in the lower divisions or grades this tends to alienate people rather than inspire them. I always appreciated a one-on-one talk to let me know how I was going and where I should improve and I'll try take this theory into my coaching next year. Some people thrive with responsibility and some don't so I guess knowing where to position this responsibility makes someone a good coach also. Coaches need to teach players how to play positions also, not just how to kick, mark and handball etc. Being a good player of a certain position doesn't necessarily make you a good player in another position so working out who thrives best in what role is also a challenge for a good coach.

One thing I have learned quickly after 3 weeks is that you gain alot of friends very quickly as a coach but as soon as you can't squeeze them all into 21 positions come round 1 I'm sure a few of them will drop off.

But will I make a good coach ? Who knows, but like my players I will try take all feedback on board and do what I can to help our club and my team be successful.

Beleive me choccies u will get so much feedback from all sorts of people.. so much so your head will spin... Just back yourself, listen to the ones that count take it in and make your own judgements and decisions m8

[teaoby]

What makes a good coach you ask,

1. A good playing list
2. A coach that can communicate
3. A side that respects the coaching panel
4. A side that agrees to discipline rules

it all starts from there, if you dont have it. you aint going anywhere!
"you dont have to like me, but u better bloody respect me" -cant remember who said it but its true.
probably my old man as he was a bloody good coach, half his teams hated him (the other half still call him up for beers) but they won a tonne of flags!

[NO-MERCY]

Assistant coaches like Ashley Place!!!

[dee man]

goodluck to all the coaches for this season.
hope all your planning and hard work are successful for this season.
not everyone is going to be a winner this week or this season for that matter,but as long as you are doing what you love and helping these young men under your care with the right guidance,understanding and teachings you will all be winners.
goodluck again

[LMA]

one who buys beers after the game

[The Dark Knight]

What makes a good coach you ask,

1. A good playing list
2. A coach that can communicate
3. A side that respects the coaching panel
4. A side that agrees to discipline rules

Agreed, Absolutely on the money

[norm11]

Do people think you have to have players to come with u as coach?

[Q.]

Do people think you have to have players to come with u as coach?

Depends on the situation.

Your success as a coach can depend on your ability to recruit to strengthen a side, but you may be at a club that would prefer you blood its youth for long-term success.

[norm11]

Do people think you have to have players to come with u as coach?

Depends on the situation.

Your success as a coach can depend on your ability to recruit to strengthen a side, but you may be at a club that would prefer you blood its youth for long-term success.

Very good Q, so if u don't have players to follow u u have to find the club that is right for u .

[Mythical Creature]

Do people think you have to have players to come with u as coach?

Depends on the situation.

Your success as a coach can depend on your ability to recruit to strengthen a side, but you may be at a club that would prefer you blood its youth for long-term success.

Very good Q, so if u don't have players to follow u u have to find the club that is right for u .

Not all clubs want coaches who have players following them. I know at our club we try and recruit independant from the coach because if you get a situation where the coach brings six players and then leaves, chances are you will instantly lose six players.

[norm11]

Good point mc. But the coach should have some say in recruiting

[Mythical Creature]

Good point mc. But the coach should have some say in recruiting

Yes, some.

[norm11]

Good point mc. But the coach should have some say in recruiting

Yes, some.

Ok, the coach should be involved in all recruiting

[Q.]

So Norm, you getting that coach's resume tidied up for a bunch of October applications?

[norm11]

So Norm, you getting that coach's resume tidied up for a bunch of October applications?

Lol. Maybe. A little undecided at this stage lots going on at home and work and with cricket. Lots to take into account

[Baron Greenback]

A good coach needs to be able to admit when he's wrong and when to ask for outside assistance.