Loyal member
Years ago
whats wrong with centrals
I've been hearing a lot about the comments posted on Hoops SA regarding Centrals. As a member of the club you will find all the players in the higher ages are very loyal as they have been around since under 10's / 12's and play the game because of the love they have for it and the love they have for the club.
As for parents having to much say, I agree most are full of air with no back bone. They complain behind backs.
As for the JDO, Poor bloke has a lot to do, too much for one person granted, nevertheless he took the job. but as a member I have not seen him forfill any role of JDO. As far as I know his job is the JDO "Junior Development Officer" this means developing a programm that is to be used throughout the junior teams. No one said he can't enlist the aid of Div 1 coaches to ensure this is impemented, he needs to ask for help where it can be gained eg coaches, team managers even parents, committee members and players. I am sure the under 18's and 20's would love to get involved by giving back to the club, they are more than capable of showing the younger ones their skills and knowledge. The only developing going on is with the girls or women's team, for some reason the males at the club have him running in the other direction ( not to be misinterpreted sexually - not what I mean).
Not once have i seen him interact with a boys team. I know the previous JDO's (julie left to go to UK and James gained full time employment both brought in juniors in Under 10 - 14's) neither quit the job and both were seen working with both boys and girls they even tested the players skills and knowledge of plays during training times, they asked them to demonstrate what they were being taught, this has not happened to date.
Coaches well they are our brave volunteers. Most coaches do not know how to coach and do not recieve any guidence from the JDO or the junior programme (not sure whos job it really is). I don't hear of any programmes being run and if you ask the coaches they would tell you most have not spoken with glen about coaching.
Parents should not have the right to ask a coach to be moved, if they are unhappy then they must decide to either go down a level or leave the club, coaches are valued at Centrals if parents would stop pushing them out. Parents need to remember that they are volunteers and are not experts and if they wish professionals to take on the roles then i suggest it be brought up at the next AGM and fees should be increased to cover costs.
I regularly attend training and have two children in different age levels. I know of 1 person that has the respect of so many players through almost every age level as he has become somewhat well known at the club. I have seen him pull players aside and you can see him improving skill development and the encoragement he gives to them is refreshing. One parent said their lad was loosing interest until graham come onboard his belief in making mistakes is all part of learning the game and professioanl manner with coaching (was also pushed out of coaching at one stage due to a parent opininion - very sad)shows if we can get coaches who give themselves in this way then we are open for bigger posibilities.This positive inspiring gives our players the confidence to be all they can be.
Although Glenn is at Centrals he is yet to be at Centrals!
Glens biggest mistake was trying to change the image of the clubs logo, although he got his way in the Seniors,I think it disgusting the committee allowed this to happen since we all voted at the AGM not to change until we met again.
Glen needs to stay put and shut his critics up by making a stand and do his job.
Ask for help man! Include the seniors and higher junior levels. If you spend one Sunday talking with teams (parents who turn up) not to listen to complaints but for input on what they expect or hope to achieve. Just as suggestion - Maybe a stepping stone.
Go Centrals! On ya!!!!!!!!!
Go the Blue Army!!!!!!!!!!
