General Ashnak wrote:I believe that, we had a family move their son to a different club because we didn't select him to trial for the chance to trial for selection to the State U12 development squad (which basically just engaged in some extra training over the summer holidays). It was a blessing in disguise though as he was a horrendous ball hog who didn't listen at training and believed that athleticism would be a substitute for skill.
Good to see you back, GA.:)
It is a challenge coaching kids who have talent, but think they know it all.
I try to treat all kids equally and fairly. Ball hogs came up at my first coaching course in the old days before the changed curriculum. The TD, David Abela at the time, said he loved them , because they had talent. He joked send them to him!
Some coaches used a video to show kids what they don't want. I've pulled kids up who are hogging at training in the Game Training phase of play when we are supposed to stop play and discuss player actions and options.
When teammates point out better options first, before the coach suggests a better option when play is stopped and the coach asks the player, then teammates suggest what could have been preferable options, the message soon becomes apparent.