gasper said:
as you all probably seen at least one match on tv or on your computer, maybe you noticed that once in a while camera shows the coaches while they write something down. i am wondering, is this like keeping score of unforced/forced errors, some tactial info... beacuse i am learning how to be a good coach i would love to know what to write down and what to do with that data after the match
hope to hear from you soon
what do coaches write during a match
Hi Gasper,
A coach is also trainer who prepares a trainee for tournament matches.
Before the trainee enters any tournament, the coach instructs, directs and trains the trainee in Technique, Skill, etc... The coach should have an intimate knowledge of the strengths and weaknesses of the trainee, not only the physical but also the mental as well.
Before a match, the coach and the trainee should have worked out some tactics/strategies to play against a particular opponent.
During a match, the coach does not only observe the match as an outsider, but he is also in tune with the mindset of the trainee as he is playing the match.
I, as a coach, am an advisor to my trainee as the match progresses. What I write down are just in points form. These points are just to remind me of what to inform the trainee during the short breaks between the games. It is like you having to give a “1-minute” speech to an audience, but you have only 1-minute to prepare that speech. So, what are the key points to be mentioned in that 1 minute? The points are related to tactics/strategies.
I have to stress that the trainer and trainee must have an intimate knowledge of each other's way of communicating. The trainee must understand exactly what the coach is saying within the short break. There is no time for long speeches.
Of course the player, as he is playing, is also forming his own analysis of the match. So during the break, he would want confirmation from his coach as to how he wants to continue with the match. His coach will confirms and verifies on such matters.
I am saying that the notes that I write relate to what I want to inform my trainee during the short break.
Sometimes, when my trainee happens to be so much stronger than his opponent, I use the break to discuss silly things like... “Let us win the match quickly, so that we can go for a nice dinner tonight before we return tomorrow for our next match?” But note the key words, “to win the match quickly”. This is to keep his “concentration and focus” on winning the match, because I know that he could become too complacent, knowing that his opponent is so much less superior than him. You should know that overconfidence can bring disastrous effects. Try not to be too cocky, and concentrate on the job to be done.