Mark Saunders MSc

MSc Sports Coaching - Ice hockey coach - Striving to develop better players

[Mark Saunders MSc @marksaunders22]

@kestrelpsych No problem Tom…highly prescriptive practice scenarios with low contextual interference or game relativity are beginning to fade, albeit slowly as you say…practice should look and feel like games for players!

Coach education is the key 📚

[Mark Saunders MSc @marksaunders22]

Absolutely top post here @kestrelpsych 👏🏻

[Tom Parry @kestrelpsych]

Coaching through an Ecological Dynamics lens 🧵

What should I pay attention to when coaching through an Eco D lens? What does coaching look like using this theoretical viewpoint?
👀👇

[Peter Prickett | TheBeardedCoach @PeterPrickett]

#SundayShare - The opening stage of a Christmas giveaway.

@insidewrite and I are giving away three copies of the book on Christmas Day. Stage two will happen on Christmas day itself...

But first RT, Like and Follow to be in with a chance!

[Erin Rose @ersportstherapy]

I’ve just set up a crowd funding page as I want to make sure EVERY team or club in the U.K. has one of these kits on their bench on game days!! https://t.co/0IVfhLvsim PLEASE ALL SHARE AND HEMP WHERE YOU CAN 🙏🙏

[Brian Slugocki @BSlugocki]

I became a better “skills” coach when I began to deepen my understanding of the relationship between an individual, their teammates, defenders and environment they play in.

Here’s what I mean -

[Mark Saunders MSc @marksaunders22]

@BSlugocki Love this thread, a valuable insight into the progression of a coach! After all, we’re always learning!

[Wayne Goldsmith @waynegoldcoach]

What does a beginner coach, working with young kids NEED to know:
How to make it fun.
How to make it safe.
How to build postive relationships with kids and their parents / carers.
How to teach basic skills in an engaging and enjoyable way.
How to create an environment where the child has the opportunity to fall in love with the sport and movement.

What is it many sporting associations TEACH them at beginner coaching courses?
Physiology.
Biomechanics.
Psychology.
Skill Acquisition.
Periodization.
Sport and the Law.
Coaching Pedagogy.

Is it just me????

This is like trying to develop Dentists by having them study Carpentry.

The world is crying out for coaches - yet we're training them to do everything BUT actually coach.

Having said that - thankfully - a lot of sports have got the message and have changed their coach education, training and development programs but most places I go around the world, the "default" is still as it was in 1980s.

Coach coaches to coach - is it really that difficult to design and deliver education programs that focus on that?

[Mark Saunders MSc @marksaunders22]

@StreathamNIHL2 Great to have Jack on board #blackhawknihl2 #streatham

[Streatham Black Hawks @StreathamNIHL2]

Streatham Blackhawks are hosting trials. The training sessions will be: Tuesday 20th, 27th June & 4th July 20:15 - 21:15. There will also be an weekend session Sunday 9th July from 16:30 - 17:30. Sessions will cost £15. Please be in touch if you are interested in attending.

[Mark Saunders MSc @marksaunders22]

@StreathamNIHL2 Excited to continue the good work so far, development is key to producing players who can legitimately play at higher levels - a notion both the club and I are passionate about #blackhawksnihl2 #syihc #development

[Mark Saunders MSc @marksaunders22]

I just entered @AutoTrader_UK’s monthly️ #ElectricCarGiveaway & you can too! This month’s prize is a MG Model MG4 worth over £26k! It’s free to enter & you have until 28th February. All information (including Ts&Cs) can be found here: https://t.co/gYj8NiQnuR

[Patrick Dom ®️ @PatDom12]

2 images qui valent mille mots ♥️

[Mark Saunders MSc @marksaunders22]

@mcilroy_4 Thanks Mac, much appreciated. Time for reflection, understanding and headspace. Keep doing what you do too my friend 👏🏻

[Mark Saunders MSc @marksaunders22]

@GabbyColenso Done Gabby. Thanks

[Rob Gray ⚾️👁 @ShakeyWaits]

Still getting a lot of Ecological Dynamics is just knocking down coaching "strawmen" and is just "old wine in new bottles" types of comments. Honestly, I just don't get it....🤷‍♂️

[Chelmsford Chieftains @chiefsicehockey]

We know something you don’t know!! Ner, Ner, Ner, Ner, Ner.
If you’re good and eat all your veggies we might even tell you ⬛️🤔🟨
#MightDo
#DefinatelyNotToday #MaybeNotTomorrow
#ButSoon

[Steve Magness @stevemagness]

What makes a champion?

An analysis of over 6,000 athletes found distinct differences between those who made it to world-class versus those who didn't progress from child star.

Similar research has been done on one-hit wonders and Nobel Laureates.

Here's what they found:

[Mark Saunders MSc @marksaunders22]

@BannersOTW @RJRIceHockey @chiefsicehockey Looking forward to the upcoming season already, thanks guys 👍🏻

[Mark Saunders MSc @marksaunders22]

@Jdubz78 @RJRIceHockey Kind words, as someone who’s been there throughout the past few seasons, it means the world 👌🏻

[Mark Saunders MSc @marksaunders22]

Thanks to all at @RJRIceHockey, it’s been a great couple of seasons.
Onto the next chapter now! #newbeginnings #newopportunities

[Lee Power @Recorder_Power]

Romford Junior Raiders seek new coach as Saunders moves on https://t.co/d6RGxR47wA