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Soccerguy
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Posted: Wed Nov 21st, 2007 10:51 am |
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We have a coach that is screaming through out the entire game.
At first it was funny, now it is annoying.
Not really degrading players, but just a constant scream.
What should we do?
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coachv
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Posted: Wed Nov 21st, 2007 11:24 am |
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If all the parents agree, I would approach him.
He represents both the players and the parents.
If his behavior is not what the team wants as their example, it should be addressed.
If he won't change, then leave the team and find a coach that you are comfortable with.
Keep in mind that there are good loud and quiet coaches.
There are also bad loud and quiet coaches.
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Jewel
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Posted: Sun Nov 25th, 2007 05:53 pm |
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We had a similar issue with my son's soccer coach. He would not degrade the players, at least not that we witnessed, however, he did have a very piercing, loud scream that he would make everytime anything happened. One parent made a joke about it during a parent meeting, and I think he got self conscious and toned it down a little bit.
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soccertr
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Posted: Sun Nov 25th, 2007 10:48 pm |
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Yes, that is a tough one.
However, if the coach is constantly screaming at players during the game, he really is doing the players no good. He is making himself feel better, but the players need to think on their own. (even when the decisions are wrong)
A friendly email to the coach expressing more positive than negative might help.
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Posted: Tue Dec 25th, 2007 05:10 am |
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I am a loud coach. I am also a professional singer and my voice naturally projects. I have not had any complaints about it. But other coaches have asked me if I am hoarse after games. I have not noticed any negative effects of the players hearing my voice during games.
But, If you think a coach is having neagative effects on the players and atmosphere of the game, I would definately call or email them. Keep in mind they they are the coach and, in some cases, a volunteer. There is nothing worse than a coach that does nothing or beats around the bush. I would rather see an enthusiastic coach giving my kid talk time for lack of performance than letting him slack on the pitch. Some of this can be done at practice or halftime. Soccer doesn't have time-outs like other sports. So, you will hear some instruction from the sides during gameplay. Especially, if it's something that can be easily corrected.
As a coach, I think it's good to remind them to do what they have practiced during the game. Wireless In-ear monitors would be great, but they are expensive for a team of 11.
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Jeannette98
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Posted: Wed Jan 30th, 2008 11:49 pm |
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Here are some thoughts from: DaveSimeone,U.S. Women's National Staff Coach
"The acquisition of playing ability is a long-term process that begins at the ages of 5 or 6. It is unrealistic to expect youngsters at 10 or 11 years of age, and younger, to have an adult perspective on the game. Because of their maturity level youngsters are learning about the broadest parameters of play. They are at a stage where development is the priority since the acquisition of skill, elementary decision-making and an appreciation and passion for soccer are founded. Young players learn, and are a product of their experiences. They learn more from their experiences (games, activities, the environment) than they do from the coach. The role of the coach is to then organize and set up games and activities that the players enjoy and learn from.
Unfortunately, the majority of over-coaching occurs with youngsters who are between the ages of 5 to 11. It occurs, in part, because of the "profile" of the average parent/coach. These parent/coaches bring little practical soccer experience with them. At the same time they are learning about soccer they are learning about coaching. The availability of coaching education throughout state associations, combined with the information that is presented in the courses, simplifies coaching. Once youth coaches are exposed to this information they can assume their role with greater effectiveness. While coaches are somewhat responsible to educate the parents of their players parents, in turn, should evaluate the effectiveness of the coach: is my child learning to play soccer or is the coach preoccupied with drills that only permit the players to play at soccer? Parents should evaluate the demeanor and approach the coach takes towards games: is the coach willing to allow youngsters to play the game for themselves or is he/she absorbed with their active, but unnecessary, participation? Is the coach most concerned with making decisions for the players rather than accepting that the players must make decisions on their own?"
Seems to me that coaching should be during Practice not during the game -after all, they just want to play...and if the goal is not winning (usually more important from the Coach's point of view) than let them enjoy the learning process and work on their weaknesses during practice. Jeannette
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