Old Dog looks at how stats are often a furphy, and don’t tell the real story, and takes up Brodie Grundy’s 64-4 win in the ruck on Thursday night to illustrate his point. [Fine analysis – Ed]
On becoming a co-coach
March 9, 2020 by 4 Comments
Here’s a snippet from Jill Fitzsimons on an unexpected foray into coaching footy and the initial steps taken to do the role justice.
The Best Coaches Are…
December 7, 2017 by 1 Comment
Wesley Hull reflects on coaching and coaches, describing the way he has crossed paths with some of the greats (Cerutty, Hafey, Sheedy) while explaining that as a coach he has never stopped searching and learning. [Super piece – Ed]
Being a good coach – Alastair Clarkson
November 30, 2016 by 10 Comments
During his Almanac off season, Yoshi (our Japanese correspondent) follows the incredible rise of Alastair Clarkson, from average midfielder to four-time premiership coach and a place among the greats of Australian Football.
Training for Six: When four turn up!
January 18, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Another skillful set of training drills from the master trainer Matt Zurbo.
Kids 3. Body Language
September 9, 2015 by 4 Comments
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.”
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.
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