All coaches at Tondu United Football Club are different in their own way, which is what makes the club so great. It is important however, that as a club, we try to have an agreed vision and clear direction on what we are trying to achieve, creating a coaching culture that all links back to our club vision and philosophy.
The coaches at Tondu United FC will use a variety of teaching styles and learning methods to create sessions which are challenging and enjoyable for all players as individuals, set at the level of intensity and difficulty which is specific and relevant to their needs. Where appropriate, all sessions should be relevant to the game and include all corners of the development model which are Physical, Social, Technical/Tactical & Psychological. More information on this area can be seen on your player dashboard on Centre Circle.
All sessions will adhere to an 80:20 split principle irrespective of the length of the session, which ultimately means 80% players “doing time” and 20% “coaching time”. An example of this could be; 1 minute intervention broken down as 10 seconds for the coach to make their point, 10 seconds to pose their question to players, 10 seconds player thinking time, 30 seconds answers & discussions then players immediately back out to continue the activity.
We create a positive learning environment for players to flourish. We support differentiation and varied learning styles with different delivery methods such as:
We will always try to encourage more of SSG’s than having players stood around in lines. SSG’s are played on reduced pitch areas, often using modified rules and involving a smaller group of players than traditional football. These games are less structured than traditional fitness training methods but are very popular training drills for players of all ages.
Many prescriptive variables controlled by the coach can influence the exercise intensity of SSG’s, such as:
If you FAIL, never give up because F.A.I.L means “First Attempt In Learning”
END is not the END. In fact E.N.D means “Effort Never Dies”
If you get NO as an answer, remember N.O means “Next Opportunity“
“I never teach my pupils, I only provide the conditions in which they learn."
“I am always ready to learn, although I do not always like being taught.”
"Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn."
