Coaching

Dear players,                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Mon 30 Aug 2021

Training schedule – practice is part of our club culture

We are glad to announce that Les Carter (Bushy) has happily committed to assisting us with coaching again this year, however in a slightly different capacity. The club will provide one-on-one and group training sessions for players twice per month on a Friday afternoon/evening and once per month on a Tuesday morning (plus extra sessions for working bowlers and Night Owl Bowlers).

Our hope is that players embrace this opportunity to work with a state level coach and maximise attendance. Coaching sessions will focus on specific skills/strategies and team building, beginning in September to help players prepare for the season.

Friday group/team training sessions

Save the dates: September 17, September 24, October 8, October 29(TBC), November 12 and November 26, December no sessions

October 29(TBC) and November 26 dates are team training sessions with Bushy for all teams from 5:15pm – 6:15pm. This is an opportunity for the team to come together for team building/team focused training and we encourage all players to attend. These sessions will be followed with a club dinner (BBQ).

On the other dates Bushy will run two one-hour coaching sessions (4:15pm – 5:15pm and 5:15pm – 6:15pm) focused on one skill (more information to come). If you have a topic you would like covered in an on-green group coaching session, please email your ideas to katie.gilfillan@iinet.net.au.

Tuesday team training sessions

The team will train as usual from 10am – 11:30am. Bushy will come once a month to deliver a training session (September 28, October 5 and November 9). Brian is happy to continue coaching the team on other days if players are happy with that.

One on one coaching opportunities – BOOK NOW all players (includes Night Owls) – half hour sessions

The following times are now available for all players to book in a one-on-one session with Bushy. Sheets are on the board at the club – please put your name down (one session per person at this stage please except for new bowlers who may book three sessions).

Friday 17 September     2:00pm – 400pm
Friday 24 September     2:00pm – 4:00pm
Sunday 26 September   10am – 1pm (WORKING PLAYERS ONLY)
Tuesday 28 September 11:30am – 2:00pm
Tuesday 5 October        11:30 – 2.00pm
Friday 8 October            2:00pm – 400pm
Tuesday 9 November    11:30am – 2:00pm
Friday 12 November     2:00pm – 400pm
Friday 26 November     2:00pm – 400pm

What could you cover in one of these sessions? Delivery consistency, working on weight or line, playing a particular shot (draw, weighted shot, drive), strategy (e.g., how to play a certain position, when to play a certain shot, how to build a head etc), pre shot routine, bowling to conditions, practice routine, supporting your team (skips), communication, rolling the jack, confidence and concentration, delivery refinement (minor adjustments preseason for pennants such as staying down, palm up or follow through or more help for new bowlers still developing).

If you cannot make any of these times and would like a one-on-one coaching session, please email katie.gilfillan@iinet.net.au

All these sessions are shown in our club schedule which is attached, along with Pre-season trial dates and club events.

The club looks forward to seeing our community back on the greens for a strong and enjoyable 21/22 season.

FYI – if you are wondering where Bushy is he’s been spotted in remote NT with a fishing line in hand.

Thanks

The coaching team on behalf of the TBBC Board