LETTER

KEY WORD in coaching and play

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SPORTS SCIENCE PRINCIPLE

PLANNED FREQUENCY UTILISATION

1.    Skill acquisition

·       sequential learning

·       skill analysis and identification

·       demonstration and visual aids

·       practice drills

·       game simulation drills

·       assessment of individual skills

·       assessment of team

 ·       consequences

·       feedback to player

·       feedback to team

Every on-green practice session, 3 times per week

Every on-green practice session, 3 times per week  

As required at each practice session

Every on-green practice session, 3 times per week

Used pre-season and during competition phase, becoming more important as the season progresses towards finals.

Practice record for each player  

Basic skills test pre-season and midway through competition phase.

Game assessment forms completed.

Weekly assessment by observers and from skippers.

As required

Post game feedback given at first practice after game. Feedback on skill development will be done immediately after observation and video will be used on-green once per week.

A team meeting will be used prior to the first practice session after a game to provide team feedback. Other opportunities may arise to give positive feedback to the team during other meetings.

2.    Biomechanics

·       basic principles

·       game and skill analysis

·       technique modification

 ·       outside influences

Introductory talk during pre-season to compliment skill development and technique modification. At each practice session when players are learning new technique key words will be reinforced.

Video filming will be available at every practice session for players to utilize.

Guest presenter will attend the club pre-season.

This is best completed in the off-season. Minor technique adjustments will be needed throughout the season .

Pre-season advice by the coach and during the season experienced players will be used to highlight difficulties and provide solutions.

3.    Exercise Physiology

·       personal fitness - aerobic

- stretching

- strength

·       warm up routine

·       diet and nutrition

Players expected to undertake personal training daily ( except game days ) using simple aerobic fitness work, such as, walking, cycling.

Daily at home and prior to each practice session.

Encouraged as optional training at home or gym.

Prior to each practice and game.

Pre-season talk, with close monitoring of some players. Distribute notes for reference.

4.  Sport Psychology

·       motivation

·       mental performance skills  

·       stress/pressure coping strategies

·       goal setting

·       decision making

Continual  effort to encourage each player  at every  practice or game. Assistance will be gained from key players and support staff.  

Regular weekly talks will be held early in the season to enable players to become aware of the skills. These principles will be revised once per month during the season and again prior to the finals.

The application of the mental performance skills learnt.

Early in the off-season phase. The players will review their goals early in each phase of the year plan.

This will be used as a regular method of getting all the players together each week to discuss team play. Visiting experts will be involved in these talks once per month during the competitive phase of the year.

5.    Sports Medicine

·       injury management

·       use of experts  

·       injury prevention

Players affected will be counseled and if necessary the sports psychologist will become involved.

A physiotherapist will advise the players prior to the off-season and pre-season phase. Sports medicine doctors will be consulted if necessary.

The main emphasis will be on the acceptance by the players in the value of a warm-up. This will be reinforced at each practice session.

6.    Sport Sociology

·       group and team dynamics

·       social and team bonding  

·       cultural and family aspects

Prior to the start of the competition phase teams will directed to form team performance goals.

Each week at practice a brief team meeting will be held to review each team performance goal.

On-green practice twice per week. Post match social get together. Weekend pre-season training camp. Once a month family social event.

Informal chats with players and their families at social events and practice.