Quote ="wire-quin"They may not instruct there players not to make mistakes(although they do both directly- dont offload 10 meters out etc and indirectly by bring them off after mistakes etc) but there are potential solutions to reducing errors made by players, such as implementing a conservative game plan, using experienced players to bring the ball out under pressure, not offloading in certain situations.....
For the record Anderson at Saints used to do fitness sessions then do ball handling skills to get the players used to playing and concentrating tired. What is the purpose of that, other than reducing errors/mistakes?
The more I think about this the more I think your talking rubbish. Of course the coach instructs the team not to make mistakes. He will work with individuals on improving skill shortages within there game, sub units ie marker defence/sub unit defence and general team strategy both offensive an defensive. As for McDermott being the fitness coach- You dont have to shoot the gun to be responsible for the death. He may not shout go/stop but he will have worked out the training plan with his team of coaches which will include fitness.
Out of curiosity which club do you coach at?'"
Any coach can take a fitness session. Anyone with a Level 1 (or not) can do that. The plans for the season are drawn up by the Fit/Con person. Generally the buck stops with him. If something particular needs to be added, it can be. ie. longer, tougher sessions (floggings).
As for the not making mistakes comment. It was GF that said "other coaches" tell their teams not to make mistakes. It was worded as though this was something we wouldn't. That was the comment I was referring to. I think you may have taken my comment to GF out of context. Of course coaches tell them to hold onto the ball and not make mistakes. Once they cross the white line. It's down to them, not the coach. But the coach is the one that cops it at the end of the day and will get the boot.
As for the comment in bold, do you not think that the Quins would do that?
As for coaching. Who said I coached? Though I am ARL level 1 (and Trainer L1) but don't coach where I am at Norths (Rabbitohs feeder club) in NSW Cup. Nor would I want to coach TBH. It's a thankless task most of the time. Just read all of the boards on every RL site.
