Download or read book Book 4 Soccer Revelations Coaching Knowledge written by Bert Holcroft and published by Trafford Publishing. This book was released on 2019-05-17 with total page 296 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Holcroft saga is a rugby story the like of which may never have been equaled in the history of the game. It begins over a century ago, when Mr. George Holcroft took charge of Leigh St. Peters RLFC in 1889. He married; and when his family grew, Jack, Harry, William, and Tom all played for local teams. They married, and George’s grandsons Bert and Bill also played. Bert Holcroft has been a distinguished servant for the game of rugby all his life. He holds coaching certificates from both the Australian and British governing bodies—one of only a handful of men to achieve such an honor in the game’s history. For twenty odd years, Bert Holcroft has had one of the unlikeliest jobs in sport—teaching Australian rugby coaches how to coach! Considering the Australian dominance in the World Rugby in recent years, that might seem par with taking coal to Newcastle. But make no mistake, Bert Holcroft has done as much as anyone to ensure Australia’s reemergence as a major rugby power. On the face of it, Australia wouldn’t seem to need any outside help, let alone from a Pom. Their record of only one test defeat since 1978 speaks for itself. But Bert’s reputation is nationwide “down under”—quite simply, he’s one of the best in the business. Bert, who played for Leigh between 1950–60, has spent much of his latter years Down Under, lecturing to top-grade coaches in New South Wales. Born and bred in Cameron Street, Leigh, Bert has few peers when it comes to teaching the basics of the 13, a side game. Since migrating in the late ’60s, Bert has dedicated his life to coaching and fitness techniques. Teams in Queensland, New South Wales, and Sydney have all come under his influence—often with spectacular results. Bert’s credentials are impeccable. Last summer, he achieved the highest accolade in Australia—his grade 3 certificate personally signed by the then Australian league chairman Kevin Humphreys and the director of coaching, Peter Corcoran. Three years earlier, Bert has sailed through his grade 1 and 2 with flying colors. In 1953, he was awarded his senior coaching certificate in England. Bert, who held a number of posts at Hilton Park before immigrating to Australia, has spent a lot of his time heavily involved with rugby in the universities there. He became director of coaching for the University of New South Wales and later coach of the Combined Universities side. He was awarded coaching accreditation by the Australian Institute of Sport, Department of Sport and Recreation, New South Wales, and the NSW Rugby League for administration, as well as national coaching certificates in both Britain and Australia—being one of only a handful of people to do so. Eventually, the offer of a job in Sydney came—to coach Premiership glamorous club, Eastern Suburbs.

Download or read book Coaching Soccer For Dummies written by National Alliance for Youth Sports and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-03-03 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Packed with drills and tips for practice and game days The fun and easy way(r) to kick-start your soccer coaching skills Volunteering as a youth soccer coach can be a great experience, both for you and your squad. But what if you've never coached before? Don't worry! This friendly guide explains soccer rules, shows you how to approach coaching, and gives you practical pointers on improving your team's soccer skills and encouraging good sportsmanship. Discover how to Understand soccer rules Develop a coaching philosophy Teach soccer fundamentals Run great practices Lead your team during a game Communicate effectively with parents

Download or read book Soccer Fundamentals written by Danny Mielke and published by Human Kinetics. This book was released on 2003 with total page 156 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Straightforward and fun, this book presents an understandable approach to learning the correct execution of basic soccer techniques. 125 photos.

Download or read book Fun Soccer Drills That Teach Soccer Skills to 5 6 and 7 Year Olds written by Alanna Jones and published by Rec Room Publishing. This book was released on 2011 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book provides 117 drills for teaching soccer skills through fun, easy to use games. The drills are designed to teach the fundamentals of soccer in an enjoyable, positive manner that keeps children focused, engaged, and entertained. Your team will get a great workout, maximum touches on the ball, and develop the basic soccer skills needed to be successful soccer players. Whether you have never coached soccer before or are an experienced coach, you will find useful drills in this book to hold the attention of 5, 6, and 7 year olds! In addition to the 117 soccer drills found in this book you will find 107 variations so there is always a fresh way to teach or reinforce a skill. Topics covered: Warm up, Dribbling, Defending, Passing, Receiving, Long Kicks, Shooting, Team Play, Throw-ins

Download or read book 20 Soccer Finishing Exercises written by Marcus DiBernardo and published by . This book was released on 2021-12-05 with total page 24 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the second book in the Professional Academy Soccer Training Series. This edition focuses on the top 20 soccer finishing exercises that Coach DiBernardo personally uses with his own teams. The exercises can be adapted to fit a wide variety of age groups and ability levels. These are the same modern trainings that top clubs like FC Barcelona use.

Download or read book The Coach s Guide to Teaching written by Doug Lemov and published by Hachette UK. This book was released on 2020-12-07 with total page 494 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The mark of a great coach is a constant desire to learn and grow. A hunger to use whatever can make them better. The best-selling author of Teach Like a Champion and Reading Reconsidered brings his considerable knowledge about the science of classroom teaching to the sports coaching world to create championship caliber coaches on the court and field. What great classroom teachers do is relevant to coaches in profound ways. After all, coaches are at their core teachers. Lemov knows that coaches face many of the same challenges found in the classroom, so the science of learning applies equally to them. Unfortunately, coaches and organizations have a mixed level of understanding of the research and study of the science of learning. Sometimes coaches and organizations build their teaching on myths and platitudes more than science. Sometimes there isn’t any science applied at all. While there are thousands of books and websites a coach can consult to better understand technical and tactical aspects of the game, there is nothing for a coach to consult that explicitly examines the teaching problems on the field, the court, the rink, and the diamond. Until now. Intended to offer lessons and guidance that are applicable to coaches of any sporting endeavor including everyone from parent volunteers to professional coaches and private trainers, Lemov brings the powerful science of learning to the arena of sports coaching to create the next generation of championship caliber coaches.

Download or read book Playing Better Soccer is More Fun written by Larry Paul and published by . This book was released on 2005 with total page 186 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Here you can find a complete coaching course on how to use small-sided games to address almost any problem that your team can have and keep it fun. With over 190 disgrams, clear and simple text you'll be able to set up your own practices in no time at all."--Back cover.

Download or read book Training Sessions for Soccer Coaches Book 1 written by Chris King and published by . This book was released on 2020-01-20 with total page 58 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is for soccer coaches who want to improve their training sessions. The drills in this book are explained step by step and include diagrams. They will have you running a quality training session in no time. The drills are aimed at senior players (but they can be adjusted for juniors aged approximately 13 years and up).These training session have been chosen because they work in real life, not just in a book. I have played and coached for over 30 years and I ran these sessions last season (2019). These drills will bring improvement and better results to you and your team. These drills are 100% on the ball so they improve endurance, technique, and tactics all at the same time plus you'll see your players enjoying the sessions more. If you're a new coach, or you're simply a coach that hasn't had the time to work on your sessions, this book will improve you immensely. Game day results start on the training track and if the coach doesn't have a good training session planned, the players won't improve and will lose motivation. Most drills can be adjusted to suit the number of players you have at your session. I understand that on any night player numbers vary, so most of these drills are adjustable for more or less players.I've completed coaching courses and coached senior mens teams, ladies, youth and junior teams. The advice and drills in this book will get you up and running straight away. Don't jump on YouTube an hour before training looking for a fancy drill - simply choose a session from this book, follow the step by step guides and you will see your sessions and coaching ability improve straight away (plus you'll enjoy coaching more!)."Training Sessions for Soccer Coaches - Book 1" lays out full training sessions that will improve different parts of your teams game. It walks you through what to do when from the warm up to the warm down and all the drills in between.The drills focus on one main aspect per session and you are given three different drills per session that build on each other. In this, my first soccer coaching book, you will learn how to run drills for these four key components of the game: Playing Out From The BackPressingMidfield PlaySupporting The Attack. You'll also find general advice on things that help your session run smoother which will give you confidence as a coach

Download or read book Coaching Kids Soccer Volumes 1 2 3 written by Chris King and published by Coaching Kids Soccer. This book was released on 2023-10 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: REVIEWS "These books are great for new coaches. They have plenty of information and are easy to understand." Verified review "It teaches you how to set up training and be well organised in running coaching sessions!" Verified review ABOUT THE BOOK Are you a first time coach, parent or volunteer new to coaching grassroots soccer and don't know where to start? Or perhaps you just don't have the time to plan a training session? Then this book is for you! Learn tips and advice for new soccer coaches plus FUN SOCCER GAMES THAT KIDS LOVE. Even if you've never played or coached soccer you will become confident in taking a children's soccer training session using the games, drills and skills in this book! These three short, easy to understand volumes include drills for teaching soccer skills to children through FUN, EASY TO SET UP AND RUN GAMES. These books include: Games and drills with diagrams throughout Tips on what to keep in mind when teaching young children How to easily plan and set up your training sessions in 5 minutes Heaps of fun and skill based games to keep the kids coming back ("Space Invaders", "Zombies", "Cops and Robbers" plus many more)! With this book you and the kids will be having fun all season long! Available soccer coaching titles by Chris King: Coaching Kids Soccer - Volume 1 Coaching Kids Soccer - Volume 2 Coaching Kids Soccer - Volume 3 50 Tips For Choaching Children's Soccer Training Sessions For Soccer Coaches Volume 1 Training Sessions For Soccer Coaches Volume 2 Training Sessions For Soccer Coaches Volume 3 Attacking & Shooting Drills For Soccer Coaches Soccer Rondos Volume 1 Soccer Rondos Volume 2 10 Soccer Drills - Volume 1 The Ultimate Soccer Coaching Bundle Volume 1 A bit about Chris; books... If you're an amateur, grassroots or beginner soccer coach looking to learn or improve your soccer coaching then these books are for you. These soccer coaching books are aimed at football coaches that are: learning soccer coaching; wanting to know how to run a soccer practice; wanting to know how to get better at football coaching. These books are for grassroot, volunteer soccer coaches, parents and volunteers and include lots of soccer coaching drills. Many people want to know if they need to have played soccer to be a good soccer coach? Or how to become a soccer coach with no experience? If you are willing to put some time in reading soccer books and taking in advice from those that have coached, you can improve your soccer knowledge greatly and become a soccer coach. Chris King has played soccer for over 30 years and coached soccer for 10 years so brings a wealth of knowledge in his books. They are easy to understand and include diagrams for every soccer drill with explanations and coaching points to use at football training. Among advice and soccer drills, plus other soccer coaching tips for new soccer coaches, these soccer coaching books will teach you how to coach soccer and how to plan a soccer coaching session for beginner coaches. Two of Chris King's books have been voted "Best New Soccer Coaching Books" and he has a range of books focussing on adult soccer players and children. "Training Sessions For Soccer Coaches Volumes 1, and 3" focus on coaching adult players. "Coaching Kids Soccer Volumes 1,2 and 3" focus on how to coach soccer to 5 years old to 10 year olds.

Download or read book Skills Strategies for Coaching Soccer written by Alan Hargreaves and published by Human Kinetics. This book was released on 2009-09-28 with total page 462 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The key to successful coaching is preparing your players to make intelligent decisions on the field. For years, the best-selling Skills & Strategies for Coaching Soccer has helped coaches of every level do just that. Now, soccer’s premier coaching resource has been updated and expanded to provide you with more insights into developing individual talent, team tactics, and winning play. Skills & Strategies for Coaching Soccer provides you with over 125 drills for teaching skills and techniques. You’ll also learn how to develop these skills in realistic game situations with beginning, intermediate, advanced, and all-star players. Essential skills are presented, including collecting and controlling, passing, dribbling, kicking, heading, and goalkeeping. You’ll then apply those individual skills with attacking and defensive tactics, team formations, and set pieces. With Skills & Strategies for Coaching Soccer, you’ll learn the what, how, and why of soccer through these essentials: Over 125 drills for beginning, intermediate, advanced, and all-star players Progressing basic drills into realistic, competitive situations Tactics in attack and defense Tactics in set plays Team management Mental and physical preparation for games Handling problem players and parents Fitness and conditioning Preparing and developing coaching sessions Establishing a coaching philosophy Skills & Strategies for Coaching Soccer is an invaluable guide for coaching any team in any setting. The best team doesn’t always win—but it usually does.

Download or read book Making Youth Soccer Fun Ages 4 To 8 written by Paul Sabiston and published by . This book was released on 2015-09-12 with total page 114 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Making Youth Soccer Fun! Ages 4 to 8 is a coaching guide that will give any parent, volunteer, or a beginner in coaching all of the basic tools to teach and coach youth soccer players, both boys and girls, from ages 4 to approximately 8. This book contains easy-to-find practice sessions, game day formations, and information on how to manage your team and parents. It is organized so that the reader can jump from section to section as needed. Need a practice activity on dribbling? Go right to it. On passing? Find it quickly. Need tips for your game day set up? Find it quickly. If you are worried that you lack general knowledge of soccer, its techniques, and the rules of the game, or do not know how to run a practice session for 4 to 8-year-olds -- fear no more! This book also will help you with: * General approaches on how to coach and engage young players * Team management advice on communication, coordinators, parents, forms, etc. * Quick-and-easy-to-apply practice activities * Straightforward answers to some critical soccer questions * Game day logistics * Formations * Understanding the basic rules of soccer * 25 Pro Tips to simplify your coaching efforts * Over 30 detailed practice activities with diagrams to get you through an entire season and more! Finally, a soccer book written in easy-to-read terms that provides the basics of teaching young players the game of soccer for both new and more experienced coaches.

Download or read book Book 5 Learn Home Coaching Rugby Union Project written by Bert Holcroft and published by Trafford Publishing. This book was released on 2014-01-21 with total page 163 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Holcroft saga, a rugby story the like of which, may never have been equalled in the history of the game. It begins over a century ago, when Mr. George Holcroft, was given charge of Leigh St. Peters R.L.F.C. in 1889. He married and when his family grew up, Jack, Harry, William and Tom all played for local teams. They married and George's grandsons Bert and Bill also played. Bert Holcroft has been a distinguished servant for the game of Rugby all his life. He holds coaching certificates from BOTH the Australian and British governing bodies - one of only a handful of men to achieve such an honour in the game's history. For 20-odd years Bert Holcroft has had one of the unlikeliest jobs in sport - teaching Australian Rugby Coaches how to coach! Considering the Australian dominance of World Rugby in recent years, that might seem a par with taking coal to Newcastle. But make no mistake, Bert Holcroft has done as much as anyone to ensure Australia's re-emergence as a major Rugby power. On the face of it, Australia wouldn't seem to need any outside help, let alone from a Pom. Their record of only one Test defeat since 1978 speaks for itself. But Bert's reputation is nation-wide "down under" - quite simply he's one of the best in the business. Bert, who played for Leigh between 1950-60, has spent much of his latter years Down Under lecturing to top-grade coaches in New South Wales. Born and bred in Cameron Street, Leigh, Bert has few peers when it comes to teaching the basics of the 13 a side game. Since emigrating in the late 60's, Bert has dedicated his life to coaching and fitness techniques. Teams in Queensland, New South Wales and Sydney have all come under his influence - often with spectacular results. Bert's credentials are impeccable. Last summer, he achieved the highest accolade in Australia - his Grade Three certificate personally signed by the then Australian league chairman Kevin Humphreys and the Director of Coaching, Peter Corcoran. Three years earlier, Bert has sailed through his Grade One and Two with flying colours. In 1953, he was awarded his senior coaching certificate in England. Bert, who held a number of posts at Hilton Park before emigrating to Australia, has spent a lot of his time heavily involved with Rugby in the universities there. He became director of coaching for the University of New South Wales and later coach of the Combined Universities side. Coaching Accreditation awarded by the Australian Institute of Sport, Department of Sport and Recreation NSW and the NSW Rugby League for administration, as well as being awarded National Coaching Certificates in both Britain and Australia - one of only a handful of people to do so. Eventually the offer of a job in Sydney came - to coach Premiership glamorous club, Eastern Suburbs.

Download or read book Soccer Rondos Volumes 1 and 2 written by Chris King and published by Coaching Soccer. This book was released on 2023-10 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: #1 Selling Soccer Coach Author Chris King Review: "Easy to understand - great for new coaches" Paul - UK - (Verified Purchase) Book Description: This book is for all levels of grassroots soccer coaches, parents and volunteers. It Includes "Soccer Rondos Volumes 1 & 2". What are soccer Rondos? Rondo's are small sided drills that improve players technique, touch, movement and awareness in tight areas. This book will show you the importance of the rondo and gives you rondos that you can implement straight away into your sessions. They should be incorporated into EVERY training session that you run. A player can touch the ball twenty to forty times in a 5 minute rondo. Plus they are meaningful touches that require players to adjust and pass the ball as if they were in a game scenario. Compared to if it was a basic, static passing drill, players may only touch the ball 5-10 times and it isn't a realistic, pressure environment. After the warm up, get the players straight into a rondo. You will see their enjoyment and engagement improve almost instantly and it sets the standard for the rest of the session. Rondos will help: Improves technique in tight areas Encourages intelligent movement Improve players passing in triangles Improve the players press with maximum efficiency Help players close passing lanes Improve the players enjoyment at training Improve payers ability to read the intentions of the opposition Improve the intensity of the training session With drill descriptions, tips and diagrams throughout, THIS BOOK WILL IMPROVE YOUR PLAYERS PASSING AND DECISION MAKING WHILE ENJOYING THEMSELVES (PLUS GETTING FIT)! ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- A bit more about Chris Kings' soccer coaching books... If you're an amateur, grassroots or beginner soccer coach looking to learn or improve your soccer coaching then these books are for you. These soccer coaching books are aimed at football coaches that are: learning soccer coaching; wanting to know how to run a soccer practice; wanting to know how to get better at football coaching. These books are for grassroot, volunteer soccer coaches, parents and volunteers and include lots of soccer coaching drills. Many people want to know if they need to have played soccer to be a good soccer coach? Or how to become a soccer coach with no experience? If you are willing to put some time in reading soccer books and taking in advice from those that have coached, you can improve your soccer knowledge greatly and become a soccer coach. Chris King has played soccer for over 30 years and coached soccer for 10 years so brings a wealth of knowledge in his books. They are easy to understand and include diagrams for every soccer drill with explanations and coaching points to use at football training.

Download or read book Book 3 Fitness Analysis for Sport written by Bert Holcroft and published by Trafford Publishing. This book was released on 2014-01-21 with total page 119 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Holcroft saga, a rugby story the like of which, may never have been equalled in the history of the game. It begins over a century ago, when Mr. George Holcroft, was given charge of Leigh St. Peters R.L.F.C. in 1889. He married and when his family grew up, Jack, Harry, William and Tom all played for local teams. They married and George's grandsons Bert and Bill also played. Bert Holcroft has been a distinguished servant for the game of Rugby all his life. He holds coaching certificates from BOTH the Australian and British governing bodies - one of only a handful of men to achieve such an honour in the game's history. For 20-odd years Bert Holcroft has had one of the unlikeliest jobs in sport - teaching Australian Rugby Coaches how to coach! Considering the Australian dominance of World Rugby in recent years, that might seem a par with taking coal to Newcastle. But make no mistake, Bert Holcroft has done as much as anyone to ensure Australia's re-emergence as a major Rugby power. On the face of it, Australia wouldn't seem to need any outside help, let alone from a Pom. Their record of only one Test defeat since 1978 speaks for itself. But Bert's reputation is nation-wide "down under" - quite simply he's one of the best in the business. Bert, who played for Leigh between 1950-60, has spent much of his latter years Down Under lecturing to top-grade coaches in New South Wales. Born and bred in Cameron Street, Leigh, Bert has few peers when it comes to teaching the basics of the 13 a side game. Since emigrating in the late 60's, Bert has dedicated his life to coaching and fitness techniques. Teams in Queensland, New South Wales and Sydney have all come under his influence - often with spectacular results. Bert's credentials are impeccable. Last summer, he achieved the highest accolade in Australia - his Grade Three certificate personally signed by the then Australian league chairman Kevin Humphreys and the Director of Coaching, Peter Corcoran. Three years earlier, Bert has sailed through his Grade One and Two with flying colours. In 1953, he was awarded his senior coaching certificate in England. Bert, who held a number of posts at Hilton Park before emigrating to Australia, has spent a lot of his time heavily involved with Rugby in the universities there. He became director of coaching for the University of New South Wales and later coach of the Combined Universities side. Coaching Accreditation awarded by the Australian Institute of Sport, Department of Sport and Recreation NSW and the NSW Rugby League for administration, as well as being awarded National Coaching Certificates in both Britain and Australia - one of only a handful of people to do so. Eventually the offer of a job in Sydney came - to coach Premiership glamorous club, Eastern Suburbs.

Download or read book Making Youth Soccer Fun Ages 4 To 8 written by Paul Sabiston and published by . This book was released on 2015-09-12 with total page 138 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Making Youth Soccer Fun! Ages 4 to 8 is a coaching guide that will give any parent, volunteer, or a beginner in coaching all of the basic tools to teach and coach youth soccer players, both boys and girls, from ages 4 to approximately 8. If you are worried that you lack general knowledge of soccer, its techniques, and the rules of the game, or do not know how to run a practice session for 4 to 8-year-olds - fear no more! This book also will help you with:* General approaches on how to coach and engage young players* Team management advice on communication, coordinators, parents, forms, etc.* Quick-and-easy-to-apply practice activities* Straightforward answers to some critical soccer questions* Game day logistics* Formations* Understanding the basic rules of soccer* 25 Pro Tips to simplify your coaching efforts* Over 30 detailed practice activities with diagrams to get you through an entire season and more!Finally, a soccer book written in easy-to-read terms that provides the basics of teaching young players the game of soccer for both new and more experienced coaches.Coach Paul Sabiston, a veteran soccer player and coach, has played or coached youth soccer for over 35 years at all levels, including playing collegiate soccer at Wake Forest University. This book is the first in the series of Making Youth Soccer Fun! - that includes books for soccer coaches and young players alike. Check out his website at www.psabistonbooks.com.

Download or read book Book 1 Futuristic Fifteen Man Rugby Union written by Bert Holcroft and published by Trafford Publishing. This book was released on 2014-01-21 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Holcroft saga, a rugby story the like of which, may never have been equalled in the history of the game. It begins over a century ago, when Mr. George Holcroft, was given charge of Leigh St. Peters R.L.F.C. in 1889. He married and when his family grew up, Jack, Harry, William and Tom all played for local teams. They married and George's grandsons Bert and Bill also played. Bert Holcroft has been a distinguished servant for the game of Rugby all his life. He holds coaching certificates from BOTH the Australian and British governing bodies - one of only a handful of men to achieve such an honour in the game's history. For 20-odd years Bert Holcroft has had one of the unlikeliest jobs in sport - teaching Australian Rugby Coaches how to coach! Considering the Australian dominance of World Rugby in recent years, that might seem a par with taking coal to Newcastle. But make no mistake, Bert Holcroft has done as much as anyone to ensure Australia's re-emergence as a major Rugby power. On the face of it, Australia wouldn't seem to need any outside help, let alone from a Pom. Their record of only one Test defeat since 1978 speaks for itself. But Bert's reputation is nation-wide "down under" - quite simply he's one of the best in the business. Bert, who played for Leigh between 1950-60, has spent much of his latter years Down Under lecturing to top-grade coaches in New South Wales. Born and bred in Cameron Street, Leigh, Bert has few peers when it comes to teaching the basics of the 13 a side game. Since emigrating in the late 60's, Bert has dedicated his life to coaching and fitness techniques. Teams in Queensland, New South Wales and Sydney have all come under his influence - often with spectacular results. Bert's credentials are impeccable. Last summer, he achieved the highest accolade in Australia - his Grade Three certificate personally signed by the then Australian league chairman Kevin Humphreys and the Director of Coaching, Peter Corcoran. Three years earlier, Bert has sailed through his Grade One and Two with flying colours. In 1953, he was awarded his senior coaching certificate in England. Bert, who held a number of posts at Hilton Park before emigrating to Australia, has spent a lot of his time heavily involved with Rugby in the universities there. He became director of coaching for the University of New South Wales and later coach of the Combined Universities side. Coaching Accreditation awarded by the Australian Institute of Sport, Department of Sport and Recreation NSW and the NSW Rugby League for administration, as well as being awarded National Coaching Certificates in both Britain and Australia - one of only a handful of people to do so. Eventually the offer of a job in Sydney came - to coach Premiership glamorous club, Eastern Suburbs.

Download or read book Book 2 Futuristic Rugby League written by Bert Holcroft and published by Trafford Publishing. This book was released on 2014-01-21 with total page 198 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Holcroft saga, a rugby story the like of which, may never have been equalled in the history of the game. It begins over a century ago, when Mr. George Holcroft, was given charge of Leigh St. Peters R.L.F.C. in 1889. He married and when his family grew up, Jack, Harry, William and Tom all played for local teams. They married and George's grandsons Bert and Bill also played. Bert Holcroft has been a distinguished servant for the game of Rugby all his life. He holds coaching certificates from BOTH the Australian and British governing bodies - one of only a handful of men to achieve such an honour in the game's history. For 20-odd years Bert Holcroft has had one of the unlikeliest jobs in sport - teaching Australian Rugby Coaches how to coach! Considering the Australian dominance of World Rugby in recent years, that might seem a par with taking coal to Newcastle. But make no mistake, Bert Holcroft has done as much as anyone to ensure Australia's re-emergence as a major Rugby power. On the face of it, Australia wouldn't seem to need any outside help, let alone from a Pom. Their record of only one Test defeat since 1978 speaks for itself. But Bert's reputation is nation-wide "down under" - quite simply he's one of the best in the business. Bert, who played for Leigh between 1950-60, has spent much of his latter years Down Under lecturing to top-grade coaches in New South Wales. Born and bred in Cameron Street, Leigh, Bert has few peers when it comes to teaching the basics of the 13 a side game. Since emigrating in the late 60's, Bert has dedicated his life to coaching and fitness techniques. Teams in Queensland, New South Wales and Sydney have all come under his influence - often with spectacular results. Bert's credentials are impeccable. Last summer, he achieved the highest accolade in Australia - his Grade Three certificate personally signed by the then Australian league chairman Kevin Humphreys and the Director of Coaching, Peter Corcoran. Three years earlier, Bert has sailed through his Grade One and Two with flying colours. In 1953, he was awarded his senior coaching certificate in England. Bert, who held a number of posts at Hilton Park before emigrating to Australia, has spent a lot of his time heavily involved with Rugby in the universities there. He became director of coaching for the University of New South Wales and later coach of the Combined Universities side. Coaching Accreditation awarded by the Australian Institute of Sport, Department of Sport and Recreation NSW and the NSW Rugby League for administration, as well as being awarded National Coaching Certificates in both Britain and Australia - one of only a handful of people to do so. Eventually the offer of a job in Sydney came - to coach Premiership glamorous club, Eastern Suburbs.