What's it take to be a good Head Coach

[Sir Chadley]

With Trent Barrett's departure and all the speculation about other coaches under pressure, I thought I'd get all your thoughts on what you think makes a good Head Coach in the NRL.

What are the qualities for success?

 

[Bundy Shark]

Geez Chad, at first glance I couldn’t believe your thread title, then I read it properly.

Ok, IMO,
Good man manager,
Not insecure enough to not have the ability to share the role & delegate part of the role to his 2IC & assistants
Tactically smart
Back his instincts
Know his shortfalls & ensuring his assistants are strong in those area’s
Good communicator
Knowing when to draw the line & not be one of the boys
Having respect of not only the players but overall footy dept
Passionate
Ability to have rapport with the young kids coming through all the way to the seasoned vet

 

[Thresher]

I found this online

A coach should be able to explain ideas clearly. Clear communication means setting defined goals, giving direct feedback and reinforcing the key messages. Acknowledging success is also essential for good communication.

But I think if you can out-drink and out-fight your squad you'll get their respect. Then get your assistant coaches to run them through some drills etc.
If a player misses training because of a hangover they won't see their name on this week's game sheet.

 

[Gumby]

Winning

 

[bort]

The confidence to drop proven players who are unpopular, ‘boring’, or just not the teams best players for unproven youngsters the fans want to see just in case they go okay

 

[andrew's_sharks]

Not reacting adversely after a loss or poor noise (despite the wish at times for wholesale changes, combinations require time and sometimes patience).

 

[Sir Chadley]

I found this online


But I think if you can out-drink and out-fight your squad you'll get their respect. Then get your assistant coaches to run them through some drills etc.
If a player misses training because of a hangover they won't see their name on this week's game sheet.

Who are you, Siri?

 

[bort]

Who are you, Siri?

If your goal is to buy a good sofa, start by looking closely at the frame. Cheaper sofas may have frames made from particleboard, plastic, ...

 

[Sir Chadley]

If your goal is to buy a good sofa, start by looking closely at the frame. Cheaper sofas may have frames made from particleboard, plastic, ...

Huh? Sometimes your humour escapes me Bort.

Edit: Ah OK, you are talking about couches, not coaches. Very funny.

 

[bort]

Huh? Sometimes your humour escapes me Bort.

Haha everyone else too sometimes

I was being Siri
‘What does it take to make a good couch’
Because she’s a notoriously **** listener

 

[The Punisher]

A good accountant who can rort a salary cap

 

[Sir Chadley]

Haha everyone else too sometimes

I was being Siri
‘What does it take to make a good couch’
Because she’s a notoriously **** listener

Yes, I get it now...

 

[stormshark]

Main criteria at the moment is a connection with the younger players, communication and development, and acknowledging their differences/coaching needs.. Particular respect/awareness/understanding of the Polynesian, Maori, and Indigenous boys' slightly differing motivation trigger points, and in part cultural/religious beliefs is important. The younger generation in the majority no matter what background , just wont play for a Coach using methods of yesteryear. Aint got that above, all the drills/methods in the world won't getchya a win. Psychology 101.

 

[Gards]

What's it take?

If your Shane Flanagan - a good VPN

 

[Addy]

Surrounding yourself with the right people.

 

[HaroldBishop]

Having a trade helps.

 

[Thresher]

Having a trade helps.

And a grout whitener pen for the fangs.

 

[andrew's_sharks]

A second hand boxing ring and a truck to go pick it up

 

[Proud Shark]

Main criteria at the moment is a connection with the younger players, communication and development, and acknowledging their differences/coaching needs.. Particular respect/awareness/understanding of the Polynesian, Maori, and Indigenous boys' slightly differing motivation trigger points, and in part cultural/religious beliefs is important. The younger generation in the majority no matter what background , just wont play for a Coach using methods of yesteryear. Aint got that above, all the drills/methods in the world won't getchya a win. Psychology 101.

No different to school teaching then really. You've gotta reach them to teach them.

 

[Sparkles]

Yes, I get it now...

But still quietly resents the effort it took