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[Tom Molloy]

Kai, I think the statement about today's athlete is really important. Schools have changed from the 'Command Style' of 'Drill and Practice' to 'Wholistic Learning' which is much more collaborative. Schools are no longer places where the information is 'poured in' and the students memorize and regurgitate.

The Educational Systems in most countries changed to this style in the late 1960's but most coaches are NOT educators and use the 'command style' of drill and practice that their coaches used.

This style of teaching is foreign to the athletes they are coaching and they are not used to simply being Told what to do. They want to understand Why they are doing what the the coach is asking and want to be involved in the decision making.
TomM

Very good posting.
Coaching the Modern Student
It is worth remembering that the young footballers of today have had a completely different educational experience than that of many coaches. Young people have been educated in an environment where many things are negotiated, discussed and left to them to make choices. They are encouraged to explore, experiment and it is explained to them that mistakes will certainly occur and that is fine provided you learn something from them.

Game Sense is a training technique that embraces the modern society that we currently live in. Some young people find it difficult to adapt to sporting environments where everything is given to them, someone else sets all the rules and they have had no input. Game sense empowers players and helps them take more responsibility for their own football development.

'The Game is the Greatest Coach'
'Enjoy the Game'