Start coaching while playing
In recent UEFA for trainers of trainers, there was a small but significant innovation. Until then, the language links the formation of discussion groups have settled. In Coverciano, emphasis was placed on the composition of groups of national associations of the same challenges, instead of the same language. Packie Bonner Sun, CTO of the Republic of Ireland, was under the chairmanship of discussions with others, what might be called the countries of the middle class.
"The trainer card in Europe, said the man, the aim of launching 483 times for Celtic FC and 80 times for the Republic of Ireland, France, Spain, Germany and England to be considered the front line . We are typical of a series of national associations, which are small compared with the football club nor equipped to compete internationally. We have players in the top group - many of them in England - but not clubs. In other words, we are a country that operates on two levels. "
When Bonner was quick to point out, in these circumstances, "it is absolutely necessary resources to devote to our age teams, because that is where they go after their international experience and standards of coaching in the youth fair levels of the club. "
"Founded in the last ten years, he said," we have restructured our coach, a new philosophy and created an environment conducive to learning. In the past, ex-players have a little coaching course anxiety. But the licensing of UEFA was a great dynamic and I think the old player to recognize that without your coaching course, you will run the organization, planning, management and players of factors fundamentals such as structured training programs. Although I was lucky, my coach was to play course while still in Scotland, I quickly realized, and not these skills can be acquired easily.
"By the way," he said, "I have a particular interest in the UEFA had to establish criteria for the specialized modules of the goalkeeping coach. I'm excited about it because some areas are very different - at least not as the psychology of being between the sticks to help with anyone. In fact, the higher the level, the higher the psychological component.
"Returning to the road safety education in general," he added, "I realized how important it is to establish close relations with other sectors in society. In the Republic, means that our technical service and high performance unit. We were very pleased with the transition to a more coach education based on the reality of increased collaboration with the clubs. In fact, until the end of the year we can go pretty far this way to provide valuable information to other clubs.
"This is where UEFA has a job to do - and doing great," he said. "It is essential at conferences and workshops to share knowledge, experiences and practical ideas. I'm sure that the Republic is the only club not to appreciate. For example, I saw some of the countries of Eastern Europe face serious challenges in the design and implementation of training programs for coaches have successfully introduced new methods, develop new attitudes and new philosophies. "
When asked to provide practical advice for a so-called trainer, did not hesitate Bonner. "Start small," he says, "preferably an early start in a club, if you are still active as a player. And to go to a course of coaching reality, because even if the game play experience allows the coaching skills can not be of the air can be drawn. You must go through the course and continually develop for the big day, the great task and the main characters. "
