Here is a summary of the changes made/being made since my coaching placement in Sagami High School, Tokai University, Japan – some are already showing good results, some will hopefully show results in the longer term!
- Starting the process of gaining more quality mat time and training partners for students.
- Implemented a strategy of uke-training.
- Optimising the use of existing mat time – being more systematic in lesson planning, delivery and recording.
- Encouraging students to lead parts of the class and take responsibility for other tasks – the effects? Developing leadership skills and self-confidence.
- Less talk, more time spent on observing and reflection, more setting of challenges to students during classes.
- Developing relationships with other clubs and areas (in the UK and abroad) and running events that provide students with more opportunities to train with different partners.
- Encouraging promising students (and their parents!) to understand that process goals are as important as outcome-related goals.
- Being more honest with students so that they understand the long road in front of them
- More time understanding students motivations and what makes them tick and using brief contact interventions on a regular basis.
- Investigating how to develop and ignite talent in a more structured manner (hint – if you have not done so yet, read the Talent Code).
- Exploring new ways of promoting Vale Judo club activities and our results.
- Starting to put in place a long term system that will aim to identify and develop talented judoka in Rutland in partnership with local primary and secondary schools and colleges.
I will attempt to explore my thinking and experiences to date for each of the above over the coming weeks.
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