Matt Zurbo’s writings on coaching kids continues. Part three is about body language; “Coaching kids who are losing each week is the best challenge there is in football… You have to speak from your ribs. You have to believe, or there’s no point at all.”
The Smile Says It All: We’re Into The Granny!
September 9, 2015 by 5 Comments
Toowong’s Wests Juniors U13 girls have made it through to the Grand Final in their first year. How much sleep will Sasha Lennon get this week?
Kids 2. First Give Them Fire
September 8, 2015 by 1 Comment
Matt Zurbo on coaching juniors: Part 2. “The biggest mistake you can make is treating them like kids…”
Kids 1
September 7, 2015 by 5 Comments
Matt Zurbo begins a 15-part series on coaching kids. Here’s some suggestions which I suspect you wouldn’t have thought of before. [Wish you were my coach Old Dog – Ed]
This series will run Monday-Friday for three weeks.
Round 23 – Richmond v North Melbourne: Finally, we beat North! (Junior Almanac)
September 7, 2015 by 2 Comments
For this Richmond supporter, the defeat of North Melbourne marked a significant milestone. Laurie enjoys a night out at the Docklands (and made it into your loungerooms – if you caught the game on telly!) as his Tigers wrapped up their 2015 Home and Away season.
Round 16 – Sydney v Hawthorn: Brown and Gold Billionaires
September 1, 2015 by 6 Comments
Year 10/11 student Vivienne Williams makes her Almanac debut with a beauty of Round 16, when she travelled to Sydney to watch her Hawks. “…Tonight it’s we who are the Bondi Billionaires!” [Great writing Vivienne – Ed]
Round 22 – Hawthorn v Brisbane: The annual trip (Junior Almanac)
September 1, 2015 by 10 Comments
Kane McInerney, 11 years old, flew to Launceston for the footy. He’s made keen observations of Hawthorn, of Brisbane and of the travelling life.
Junior Almanac – Footy Days (“My Country” added verse)
August 14, 2015 by 5 Comments
10 year-old Oakleigh State School student Abby Lennon from Brisbane’s inner-west has penned an extra verse for Dorothea Mackellar’s classic “My Country.” It has a decidedly sporting flavour.
Message to Coaches
August 12, 2015 by 9 Comments
As junior footy leagues start winding up for 2015, the Almanac received this open letter to junior football coaches everywhere, from a football coach’s wife.
Junior Footy: Fergus Anderson shows versatility and commitment as the Fitzroy Blues Under 12s get home in a tight one.
August 10, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Fantastic debut Almanac piece from young sportswriter Fergus Anderson who not only wrote the story, he played in the game as well. [Great stuff Fergus – JTH]
Junior Almanac: Champions of Scotch College, Melbourne
August 5, 2015 by 2 Comments
Scotch College in Melbourne has produced many famous sportsmen. One of them is Cyril Rioli.
Round 18 – Hawthorn v Richmond: Taking them on
August 4, 2015 by 1 Comment
Young Laurie shares the happiness of all Tigers with us (“…in about the last 20 seconds Richmond got a 50-metre penalty from, I don’t even know!!”)
Round 18 – Hawthorn v Richmond: Back in Yellow and Black
August 3, 2015 by 11 Comments
Young Paddy Grindlay (aged 14) gives a lively account of the very exciting Friday night match. [Great energy in your writing Paddy – JTH]
Round 16 – Fremantle v Carlton: The King and His Men
July 22, 2015 by 4 Comments
It’s always good to get a win, but more so when the acid has been on your club after a disappointing loss. Even better for Josh Coales, with Nat Fyfe well held (by his lofty standards anyway), other players stepped up to fill the breach.
The Ashes 2015 – Second Test, Day Two: As Stevie as can be
July 20, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Sean Mortell takes us back to Day 2 of the Second Test at Lords, a day which belonged to the Aussies and in particular Steve Smith.
Round 15 – Hawthorn v Fremantle: Seventh heaven (and the return of Peter Hudson)
July 15, 2015 by 8 Comments
A big win to the Hawks, and a chance meeting with a genuine legend of the game in Peter Hudson; Molly and Sasha Lennon make their annual trek to Launceston to watch Hawthorn deal with fellow 2015 premiership contender, Fremantle.
Junior Almanac: Jump and Climb
July 14, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Young Charlie Dillow tells the story of going to Jump and Climb.
How to enjoy yourself watching a AFL game
July 12, 2015 by 5 Comments
Woodside Primary School student Charlie Dillow (aged 10) on how to enjoy yourself whilst watching an AFL game on TV.
Who is your best player for Sydney?
July 10, 2015 by 8 Comments
Woodside Primary School student Charlie Dillow (aged 10) asks the question, who do you think is Sydney’s best player?
Round 13 – Brisbane Lions v Adelaide Crows: AFL footy is like school footy
July 3, 2015 by 3 Comments
Some Junior Almanac brightness on a genuinely dark day. Aidan Hammond’s match report of both Adelaide’s stirring win over the Lions at the ‘Gabba as well as East Adelaide’s thrilling come-from-behind win over St Joseph’s in school footy.
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