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anon 755, maybe start a new thread. It's an issue worthy of its own thread.

Call this a generalisation, but from what I have seen good junior coaches are those who inspire children to do well. Coaches who put kids down and expect those kids to be inspired and say "I'll prove him wrong by trying harder" are delusional. Coaches who put kids down to inspire them have no comprehension of child psychology. Those coaches also come up with excuses "well, that player just wasn't good enough for district" Situational Leadership is all about adapting leadership style to match the dynamics of the team.

I think coaches who are teachers or have had a lot to do with children make very good coaches as they understand where kids are coming from and how to direct them in a positive manner. I also think coaches who are in supervisory positions in their workplace and need to influence their sub-ordinates rather than order them about also make good junior coaches.

The comment about coaches working together is also a valid one. The more club coaches talk about hints and tactics, the better the basketball IQ of that group is.

755-- How much are tickets to get into Fantasyland where everybody shares the joy?

Wording, Eagle Rock, wording...

I'm confused, don't the former woodville coaches now coach at forestville?

It's devastating to see Sturt lose.

Nothing wrong with West Torrens.

Forestville are a strong team, but Sturt Men are always dangerous. Unfurling last year's Premiership flag would have spurred the Eagles, but it would have also been a red flag to the Sturt Bulls! They would have taken great delight in beating the Eagles.

Sturt are a team who never give up and upon seeing a weakness in their opponent go for the jugular. Just look to the final quarter. Sturt outscored Forestville 20 to 7 and forced 12 turnovers. They also won the boards in that quarter.

I think any team who puts the cue in the rack too early against Sturt does so at their own peril.

Unfurling a premiership flag in front of Sturt is like placing a chocolate cake in front of a sugartooth.

No rivalry round would be complete with a battle of the Nors.

Norwood-North @ MARS (Sat night)
Women: Norwood could be a little sore after Friday night. North will be hoping the Woodies girls tenderise them like a steak so they can roast them. While the Rockettes will fire up their barbie, Simon says there's plenty of time to rest after a win. Hard to see the Flames getting beaten.
Men: It's always good when neighbours become good friends, but all that will be on hold tonight. Lycett on fire for the Flames will be watched closely by his former teammates. Brad might even sub himself in just to keep up with Pero. Not even the greenshirt refs at Mars can help Norwood tonight as Pero's boys crush Norwood's dreams like a judge on a talent show. Norwood with the tired legs will need a good start, but Norf players get a free Golden Norf icecream for every win, so get those Giant Twins out.

Thanks, how could I miss that one!