How much time does your coach/trainer spend between running drills and giving verbal lessons? My son is now in U14 and it seems like 60% of the time in training is downtime (either the coach is speaking to them or they have water breaks). For example, in 1.5 hours training, only about 30 minutes of actual physical training is being done. The coach would spend about 10 minutes setting up and explaining the drill and then the boys would run it for about 2-3 minutes. He would then stop the drill and spend about 5 minutes explaining what he expects to see and run it for another 5 minutes. Then he stops the drill, gives them a water break, and sets up for the next drill (which takes another 10 minutes). I feel this is just too much downtime.
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Originally posted by Unregistered View PostHow much time does your coach/trainer spend between running drills and giving verbal lessons? My son is now in U14 and it seems like 60% of the time in training is downtime (either the coach is speaking to them or they have water breaks). For example, in 1.5 hours training, only about 30 minutes of actual physical training is being done. The coach would spend about 10 minutes setting up and explaining the drill and then the boys would run it for about 2-3 minutes. He would then stop the drill and spend about 5 minutes explaining what he expects to see and run it for another 5 minutes. Then he stops the drill, gives them a water break, and sets up for the next drill (which takes another 10 minutes). I feel this is just too much downtime.
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Originally posted by Unregistered View PostIt all depends on how many players are training. Trainers should have the cones set up prior to training. If its one specific drill or circuit training With separate drills then the cones should already be in place for each separate drill. Explaining and water breaks are Fine but the set up should already be in place.
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Originally posted by Unregistered View PostHow much time does your coach/trainer spend between running drills and giving verbal lessons? My son is now in U14 and it seems like 60% of the time in training is downtime (either the coach is speaking to them or they have water breaks). For example, in 1.5 hours training, only about 30 minutes of actual physical training is being done. The coach would spend about 10 minutes setting up and explaining the drill and then the boys would run it for about 2-3 minutes. He would then stop the drill and spend about 5 minutes explaining what he expects to see and run it for another 5 minutes. Then he stops the drill, gives them a water break, and sets up for the next drill (which takes another 10 minutes). I feel this is just too much downtime.
Go for a run or have a beer sometime and don't hover at the practice field.
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Originally posted by Unregistered View PostYou aren't.
Now, go have a beer. I can guarantee your kid doesn't want you hovering.
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Originally posted by Unregistered View PostNo I think it's a fair question. The better coaches/trainers will come to practice with a detailed plan and transition quickly from one drill to the next. Some of the drills they already know so there shouldn't be down time on every single drill and there should be a progression in difficulty that gets you to the final drill. The sense of urgency in training will translate to the game. It depends on how serious you are about soccer.
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Originally posted by Unregistered View PostNo I think it's a fair question. The better coaches/trainers will come to practice with a detailed plan and transition quickly from one drill to the next. Some of the drills they already know so there shouldn't be down time on every single drill and there should be a progression in difficulty that gets you to the final drill. The sense of urgency in training will translate to the game. It depends on how serious you are about soccer.
Yes, it is a fair question. I am also recommending not hovering around the field. It's a distraction and gets you nothing.
Don't discount these kids are clueless, in over their head, and can't grasp the drills and that's why it's taking too long.
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Originally posted by Unregistered View PostYes, it is a fair question. I am also recommending not hovering around the field. It's a distraction and gets you nothing.
Don't discount these kids are clueless, in over their head, and can't grasp the drills and that's why it's taking too long.
40 years and this is what you learned?
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Originally posted by Unregistered View PostNo I think it's a fair question. The better coaches/trainers will come to practice with a detailed plan and transition quickly from one drill to the next. Some of the drills they already know so there shouldn't be down time on every single drill and there should be a progression in difficulty that gets you to the final drill. The sense of urgency in training will translate to the game. It depends on how serious you are about soccer.
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