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coaches usually think ahead only to
the next session. The best coaches plan
ahead to the next season, and map out
the training year.
Certain basic skills will be included
in every session, but the coach can
plan to develop particular skills
for particular periods of time. It
is recommended to work in blocks of
four to six weeks duration.
Allow time in your training programme
to differentiate between training
thats done over a period of time to
develop the ability of the participants
- and training thats done in reactionto
their performance in competition.
Do not lose sight of your plans for
the players long term development.
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Insist that all participants' injuries
& illnesses are reported to you.
The coach will be mainly concerned
with minor cuts and bruises. For more
serious injuries, qualified medical
perosonnel must be consulted.
For soft tissue injuries (sprains
and strains), heat must not be applied
to the injured area. Apply ice, wrapped
in a towel, for 10 minutes every hour,
to reduce swelling and limit internal
bleeding.
A winded participant must not be
'pumped'. Normal breathing will spontaneously
come back in half a minute.
All concussed participants must be
taken out of play and must see a doctor
immediately. Never let them play on.
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