NRFC COACHING STATEMENT

At NRFC, our coaches are committed to fostering 1) an understanding of the game; 2) the skills needed to play, including individual master of the ball, and creativity/imagination when playing; and 3) the social skills to work as part of a team all while having fun and instilling a love of sport in a supportive environment. 

Our coaches are trained in “positive coaching,” using game-based training to keep players involved throughout all training sessions. Coaches and managers are also required to complete the official HeadsUp concussion program, and SafeSport abuse prevention training. 

NRFC PLAYER CULTURE

• We need to know the player, and his/her developmental needs – Fun, Enjoyable, Development
• We are coaching individuals (technique) within a team environment during practices & games
• Our coaching must be age & skill appropriate for each player’s game model (4v4…11v11)
• Allowing each player to think & make a decision, and support bravery

NRFC TEAM CULTURE

• Coaches need to understand age appropriate team values
• Coaches and players need to set co-constructed team goals
• Coaches need to create an environment where team values are ‘lived’ during training and games.

NRFC COACHING CULTURE

• A Long Term Player Development approach, based on the Needs & Goals of players.
• A player-centered approach at training and games; coaching an individual within the team.
• Teaching how to play the game through skill development and PRINCIPLES OF PLAY (POP), and not focused on positions, organization and formations.
• Implementing learning activities that are age and stage appropriate, and most important, GAME-LIKE. 
• Creating a learning environment that is fun and enjoyable for players.

STAGES OF PLAYER DEVELOPMENT