Each coach will approach game days differently, below is a list that may help you structure game day;
1. Arrival of coaches & players (U7 & 9's - 30 minutes before game & U11's - JT1'S 40 - 55 minutes before game)
2. Team talk - include strategies, set goals & name starting positions (5 - 10 minutes)
3. Warm up run & stretches (10 - 15 minutes)
4. Push & trap, Hit & trap (3 minutes)
5. Warm up drill that pumps the team up & is fast moving, generally triangle & then 2 vs 1 (5 - 7 minutes)
6. Pack up & players have final drink
7. Team huddle & final words either by coach or captain
8. Game begins – provide encouragement throughout the game
9. During game – if making substitutes provide the player with clear and concise message of what you want them to focus on when they go back on, one or two key messages only
10. Half time - talk about 2 negatives & 2 positives that is happening during the game
11. Once game is finished, take team away from parents to discuss 2 positive and 2 negatives
12. Explain the two negative things and allow some feedback from the players about the game
13. Finish on a positive note & communicate any upcoming events for the week (Next week’s training, BWHA trials, development sessions)
14. Wait for all children to be collected by parents/caregivers this is a duty of care as a coach