KEY ROLES OF THE COACH:

Planning and Organisation: An essential task for any coach is to organise and coordinate their team. Practice times and venue arrangements are often most critical. Coaches who take the time to plan and organise are more likely to achieve their goals and objectives.

Motivator: All coaches need to be motivators. This will instil a positive, resolute approach to challenges in their players.

Leader: It is important for all coaches to display positive leadership. It is the coach that players will look to in moments of crisis. As leaders, coaches set the agenda, determine priorities and provide a direction.

Teacher: A coach must be able to share information and ideas. Players are very similar to students in that they are always seeking new information to continually improve their game.

Trainer: In addition to in-game advice, coaches are also responsible for the preparation of their players through training. Training includes both skill and fitness development along with strategy training.