by Farbs » Thu Jun 21, 2012 10:05 am
story of my life wrote:Freo HeaveHo wrote:I don't want to sound negative here, and I know there are alot of great coaches out there and also some very poor ones. But what makes a good coach. What they stand for? How they conduct themselves ? Why else they do for the club other than lead the troops. I personally think the role of the coach at local level doesn't have a huge bearing on field success. In my eyes it comes down to one thing .... CATTLE. if ya don't have your going no where it's as simple as that.
Possibly in A grade footy but I Agree 100% Freo, in regards to seconds footy. Just look at your old amateur clubs reserve side this year for a perfect example. Same coach that won about 14 games in 4 years has won 9 in a row so far this year. Hasn't done anything that different just real lucky to get the gig when there is so much depth at the club. If last years coach, who won about 6 games, was still there the results would probably be about the same
Thats looking at an overall win/loss, but i do think that a good coach, including at a reserves level might be the difference between winning that clutch final, or even a grand final. Yes they may have good cattle that got them there, but when you are up against the good teams at the end of the year, a better coach should be able to make better decisions earlier in games, or get their message across when needed, which may win you a flag.
I'm proud of you fellas. You all kept your head on a swivel, and that's what you gotta do when you find yourself in a vicious cock fight!