Educating leaders (2000)
COMMUNICATION — Consider the various ways to communicate and try to keep things simple and to the point.
Simplicity.
Methods — verbally, visually, by demonstration.
Understand your audience (the right language).
The right timing.
GROUP COACHING — Consider the various ways to make this effective.
Volunteers and sparring.
Mixed abilities, how to handle.
Best format.
Maintaining interest.
EQUIPMENT — The various items and aspects and how to use them to best effect.
Tables.
Blades.
Rubbers, all types including pimple and anti-loop.
Sponges, all types including sponge for gluing/optimising.
Robots, when and how to use.
Multi-ball, when and how to use.
PLAYING — How the player should start and different ways to develop.
The strokes, beginners, intermediates and advanced.
The routines.
Technique.
Tactics.
Style development.
Physical development.
Mental development.
Theory.
COACH’S RESPONSIBILITIES
In the area of resource management.
Communication.
Competence.
Knowledge.
Enthusiasm.
Managing relationships.
Professionalism.
In the area of analytical skills.
Planning.
Developmental skills.
Administration.
Support skills.
Tactical and technical skills.
Mental skills.
Consequences –
Pupil progression — personal development.
Community benefits, social, relaxation and fun.
Increasing numbers.
Ability to influence over a wider area.