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WIAA Coaches School 2009 How to Write an Effective Middle School Practice Plan

WIAA Coaches School 2009 How to Write an Effective Middle School Practice Plan. Presenter: Dave Tikker WSSAAA Executive Director Athletic Director/Counselor Mt. Side Middle School. INTRODUCTIONS What Sports Teachers/Coaches. What Kind Of Coach Are You?.

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WIAA Coaches School 2009 How to Write an Effective Middle School Practice Plan

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  1. WIAA Coaches School 2009How to Write an Effective Middle School Practice Plan

  2. Presenter: Dave Tikker WSSAAA Executive Director Athletic Director/Counselor Mt. Side Middle School

  3. INTRODUCTIONSWhat Sports Teachers/Coaches

  4. What Kind Of Coach Are You? • Would the kid that you were be proud of the coach you are?

  5. Why This Subject • Many coaches begin their careers at this level, therefore, they start with drills, game preparation/plans, and motivational techniques similar to their most recent experiences. (high school or collegiate) Where Do You Find Age Appropriate Information?

  6. Ultimate Goal The ultimate goal is to bring middle level athletic program expectations into a position that is consistent with the educational philosophy and the needs of middle level children.

  7. Why Do We Have Sports in our School? • Educational Value • Guarantee if you don’t demonstrate that your patrons will notice and when budget cuts come you will have a tough time defending your programs

  8. Challenge as Educators • To Provide: • Safe enjoyable educational experience for young adolescents based on their developmental characteristics and needs. • Developmentally appropriate experience for young adolescent’s which focus on self-esteem, citizenship, responsibility, cooperation, skill/knowledge development, and leadership behaviors.

  9. What Does This Have to Do With Creating a Good Practice Plan • Keep kids interested or lose them • 80 % of coaches surveyed will report the reason they coach is to promote “fun” for athletes and because they had “fun” as an athlete.. • One outgrowth of sports participation is that up to 50% of children who begin sport participation in grade 9 no longer participate in school athletic programs after grade 10. The percentage is higher for girls than boys. The common reason given is “It wasn’t fun anymore!!!” • Is it possible that coaches and students have different definitions of “fun”?

  10. “To Have Fun.”.” • Contributors to “FUN” • Consistent application of rules • Well organized practices • Information-rich teaching and skill coaching • Individualized instruction • Constant encouragement to improve • Recognition of individual improvements and work-ethic

  11. Core Considerations in Planning Practice • 1. Facility • 2. Teams • 3. Coaches • 4. Time • 5. District Philosophy • 6. Numbers • 7. Blended Teams • 8. Weather • 9. Age Appropriate

  12. The Attention Span of the Young Adolescent Implication for Coaches • Drills should: • Condition • Teach skills • Replicate competitive reality • Integrate constant movement • Authorize, encourage and involve peer teachers and peer coaches. • 2nd in line is a peer teacher-coach • Player holding dummy is a peer teacher- coach • Defender is a peer teacher- coach “NO LONG LINES”

  13. The Attention Span of the Young Adolescent • The typical attention span is approximately 5 minutes. • The typical retention span is approximately 8 minutes. • What are some examples of lack of attention by athletes? • Wandering around • Day Dreaming • Fooling around • Looking around

  14. Skill Level Implication for Coaches • Varsity Team- More Skills Taught • JV Team- More engaged Activity • Incorporate More Fun • Teach basic survival skills first two weeks- keep kids out

  15. Time Commitment for Young Adolescents • Length of season, length of practice, number and types of contests should be limited. (Example 6-9 week seasons, 75-90 minute practices, 6 football, 10 volleyball, basketball games) • Specialization in a specific sport is not philosophically consistent with middle level educational concepts. • Burn out factor • Body • Mental • Daughters

  16. Organization of Practices • Remember the attention span of this age athlete. • Short teaching period • Move to activity • Reinforce teach during activity • Each drill should have a purpose, to teach a skill or for conditioning. (They have different expectations) • Watch for boredom or fatigue. • Change format of practice if you are losing them. • What constitutes a good practice? • Activity • Feedback on performance • Drills that teach, condition and replicate competition reality • Look at the entire practice as a part of teaching. • Consider the practice in the continuum of instruction and season plan

  17. Lets Plan Practice • 1. Master Practice plan • Time to First Contest • What do I need to have in • Break down by week • Incorporate Daily

  18. Master Practice Plan • Master Practice Plan 7th Grade Basketball- • 27 Total Days- 5 ½ week season • 7 Games- 19 practice days- 1 community service day • 11 days before first game

  19. Master Practice plan • 6- 2 hour practices 5 – 1 hour 15 minutes practices • 18 hours practice before first game • Before First Game • 4 hours offense breakdown • drills • 4 hours defense Breakdown • Drills

  20. Master Practice Plan • 2 hours transition • 4 hours Freethrows/shooting/ ball handling/passing/fundamentals • 2 hours specialty • 1 hour conditioning • 1 hour fun/bonding • Before end of the season

  21. Master Practice Plan • Three offenses- • 4 out of bounds plays • 4 presses- • Fast break offense • Free Throw Break • Community service • 3 - ½ ct defenses

  22. Daily Practice Plan90 Minutes+Study Hall • 1. Warmup • Supervision • Fun • No Lines • Huddle- Explain Day offensive time Defensive time Specialty time

  23. Practice Plan 3. Skill Development • No lines • 10-15 minute max-drill • Incorporate competition in drill • Teaching points- positive • Find a positive in a negative 2. Connect with every kid know their names!!!!!!!

  24. Play • Some form of scrimmage incorporating as many players as possible • Incorporate Conditioning in keeping kids involved • Be creative

  25. Back Together • Review Skills Accomplished • Ask For Feedback • Ex. What did we do well today? • What do we still need to work on? • End Practice With Fun Competition incorporating Conditioning

  26. Kid Development • Appoint Different Kids Every Week-Liaison • Input from Kids • Review Master Plan Constantly • Be Organized with a purpose • Kids will know if not

  27. When Season is Over • Did They Get my Organized Best Every Day • Did I Run Kids Off or Help Them Adjust • What Will Kids say about Season • Let Them Evaluate You • Make You Better

  28. Educator/Coach • Produce Good Human Beings Through Discipline of Sport • Affirm Their Participation • Teach Them Skills to Succeed

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