Role of Performance AnalysisThe Players view

Role of Performance AnalysisHow important is it for players

• Understanding your performance• Motivation

• Pen & Paper data - players dismiss the information too easy

• The video doesn’t lie

• Team meetings

• One to one coaching points with a coach and a player

Role of Performance AnalysisThe coaches role in delivering feedback on players performances

• The delivery of feedback on your performance from your coach• Benefits of video analysis – motivational video clips to watch before games

• Seeing is believing - Highlights areas of weaknesses to improve on in training

Coaching and ManagementThe difference

Coaching & Management• Together – They must identify a system/gameplan that will suit their squad.

• Manager

• Keep control and organize everything/everyone• Man management of 30-40 different personalities

• Create a clear vision of where he see’s his team going

• Communicate his plans

• Team bond. Togetherness.

• Coach

• Arrange training sessions that corresponds with the gameplan

• Explain every drill in full and why they are doing it

• Goalkeepers, Defenders, Midfielders, Forward drills

• Ballwork

DefendersWhat type of defender I liked to

mark and what type I did not

Ryan McMenamin

Michael McCarthy

Karl Lacey

Defenders – Good & Not so good

First 5 minutes will tell you what you need to know about the guy you are on.

• A defender that stays on his feet

• Don’t commit to the tackle too soon – Timing, Near hand

• Marking tight and in your face constantly

• Talking to your opponent

• Fast player and good reader of the game

• Strong upper body

• Aware of where the danger is - Needless fouling

Forward PlayDecision making in front of goals

and movement

Attacking play• Being decisive in front of goals is the key

• Making yourself available – 5 to 6 runs

• Creating space

• Ball winning ability

• Simple options – Fisted point

• Awareness of team-mates

• 1st thought always correct

• Ruthless when opportunity presents itself

• Quick hands – Peter Canavan & Kieran Donaghy

Set PlaysSideline, Free, Throw ball,

Kickouts, etc

Set plays• Dedicating time at every session involving all playing members

• Players knowing where and what they should be doing

• Other sports – Rugby, Soccer, AFL, American Football

• Realizing the importance of the set play

• Retaining possession – Encourage the kick

• Top teams do it

• Winning and losing of most matches

Target SettingMy experiences from training,

International Rules, County and Club

Setting your goals• What’s the difference between training goals & match day goals?

• Movement

• Discipline

• Weaker side

• Tracking back

• Covering space

• Blocking

• Shooting

• Team-player

• Catching

• Communication

WinningWhat it takes.

Winning• Having a clear vision as set by the manager and the player

• Game-plan

• Team

• Commit to improve – Extra sessions

• Confidentiality

• Self belief

• Positivity

• Knowledge of opponents

• No obstacles

• Tunnel Vision