Foundation Level Part of the National Coaching Development Programme THE PURSUIT OF EXCELLENCE NÍ NEART GO CUR LE CHÉILE

Coach Education Programme-Foundation Level Course Aim To increase awareness of Why, Who, What and How to do the best job possible

Coach Education Programme-Foundation Level Course Objective At the end of this course, Coaches will be able to plan and conduct a coaching session for juvenile players, teach the basic skills of the game and evaluate performance and provide feedback to players.

Coach Education Programme-Foundation Level Coaches’ Priorities Skill Development Enjoyment and Participation

Coach Education Programme-Foundation Level Football Skills

Coach Education Programme-Foundation Level Catching Skills Overhead Catch Body / Chest Low

Coach Education Programme-Foundation Level Kicking Skills Punt Hook

Coach Education Programme-Foundation Level Lifting Skills Crouch Lift Roll Lift

Coach Education Programme-Foundation Level Passing Skills Foot Fist Hand

Coach Education Programme-Foundation Level Solo Running Skills Hand to Toe Bounce

Coach Education Programme-Foundation Level Tackling Skills Shouldering Shadowing Blocking Down

Coach Education Programme-Foundation Level Evasion Skills Changing Speed and Direction Swerving Side- Stepping

Coach Education Programme-Foundation Level Specialist Skills Free Taking Goal-Keeping

Coach Education Programme-Foundation Level Team Play Skills Defending Attacking / Scoring

Coach Education Programme-Foundation Level Team Play Skills Hurling / Camogie Skills

Coach Education Programme-Foundation Level Grip & Swing Skills Ground / Overhead

Coach Education Programme-Foundation Level Stopping Skills Ground Overhead

Coach Education Programme-Foundation Level Dribbling Skills Ground

Coach Education Programme-Foundation Level Striking Skills Hand Ground Overhead

Coach Education Programme-Foundation Level Tackling Skills Blocking Down Ground Clash Hooking

Coach Education Programme-Foundation Level Overhead Play Skills Doubling Batting

Coach Education Programme-Foundation Level Lifting Skills Roll Lift Jab Lift

Coach Education Programme-Foundation Level Catching Skills Overhead Low Body / Chest

Coach Education Programme-Foundation Level Passing Skills Hand

Coach Education Programme-Foundation Level Soloing Skills Ball Balanced Ball Bouncing

Coach Education Programme-Foundation Level Evasion Skills Changing Speed and Direction Swerving Side- Stepping

Coach Education Programme-Foundation Level Specialist Skills Free Taking Goal-Keeping

Coach Education Programme-Foundation Level Team Play Skills Defending Attacking / Scoring

Coach Education Programme-Foundation Level Players should execute all skills on both the left and right side.

Coach Education Programme-Foundation Level How can these SKILLS be developed?

Coach Education Programme-Foundation Level Skill Developments How can these SKILLS be developed? Basic Skill Drills Small-Sided Games Conditioned Games Individual Practices

Coach Education Programme-Foundation Level Basic Skill Drills Lanes Circles Triangles Squares Scoring and Fun Drills Grids

Coach Education Programme-Foundation Level Teaching a Skill

Coach Education Programme-Foundation Level Teaching a Skill I.D.E.A I - Introduce D - Demonstrate E - Execute A - Attend

Coach Education Programme-Foundation Level Gaining Attention 1. Gather in a semi- circle 2. Separate ‘Giddy’ Players 3. Gather in Footballs / Sliotars 4. Face players away from distractions and sun 5. Speak with the breeze 6. Coach doesn’t have to be able to demonstrate skill 7. Match task to players’ ability 8. On whistle – All activity stops, players freeze

Coach Education Programme-Foundation Level A Typical Session

Coach Education Programme-Foundation Level Suggested Practice Session 1.Warm –up (with ball) 2.Short Skill Revision 3.Demonstrate a New Skill 4.Practice a New Skill – Unopposed 5.Practice a New Skill – Under Pressure (Clock/Opponent) 6.Conditioned Games 7.Small – sided Games 8.Warm - down

Coach Education Programme-Foundation Level Mini – Game Rules For Ages 6-12 Approx BENEFITS GREATER PARTICIPATION FOR ALL PLAYERS REDUCES CROWDING AND CONFUSION GREATER SPACE, ALLOWS MORE TIME FOR EXECUTION OF SKILLS INCREASES OPPORTUNITIES FOR LEARNING THE GAME REDUCES CHANCES OF INJURY INCREASES ENJOYMENT FOR PLAYERS LESS CHANCE OF ONE INDIVIDUAL DOMINATING

Coach Education Programme-Foundation Level Summary and Review Keep Winning in Perspective Losing isn’t Failure Strive for Excellence in pursuit of Victory Children will Risk error to learn – with Praise and Encouragement