October 8th 2012
After last weeks practical with Nigel he told us to come to the next practical with a planned coaching session in our groups. However upon arrival Nigel wasn't there and Bryan stood in for him. At this point nobody what was going to happen in the practical.
We was told to split up into groups 5/6 and then each group was given 4/5 balls. Our group received Volleyballs, so we knew our activity/session was going to be based on that sport. At this point I was very worried as I have never played volleyball, nor did I have any understanding of the basics of the sport, however, some of the lads in the group did, which was good!
From this we began to devise a small activity, focusing on how to set a ball. At first we struggled to come up with an activity that would implement the skills required to perform a set. It was at this point we decided to break it down to the very basics of the particular skill. After that, the activity began to build, even adding a stage for progression into it.
The sessions were to last roughly 15-20 minutes and be as fun as possible. Our session never lasted the length required as it was a very simple session, however the participants seemed to enjoy it, and the group managed to get some key coaching points across throughout.
The feedback received was very important as there were many suggestions from participants on what we could have changed and how we could have done things differently, but they liked the fact we did step in and coach effectively.
From my own perspective a very daunting, and difficult session to deliver. This was because it was my biggest fear of coaching, being asked to coach something I know nothing of. I am pleased I went on to deliver the session though because I know in the future I will come across that again. As well with the initial fear out the way, the next time it happens ill hopefully have more experience and creativity to come up with a session.
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