Monday, June 2, 2008
Wednesday, May 21, 2008
Saturday, March 22, 2008
My Personal Coaching Philosophy
I believe that the football experience is an educational experience. The technical and physical development is an essential area in the growth and success of a football player, but equally important are the areas of psychological, mental, social, emotional and spiritual player development. Individual growth in these six areas will establish a player with a total understanding towards the game of football as well as an education in future living skills.
As a coach I take on various roles, but most importantly that of a teacher. When teaching the game of football, I focus on developing the fundamentals of the game. Players need to become technically efficient in the skills of passing, receiving, shooting, heading and dribbling. Without these basic skills intact, the game will not reveal itself to the players. Technical skills are the foundation of the player. As a coach, I want to try to develop a player's individual skill so that they will have the opportunity to further advance their careers. The fundamental skills of soccer need to be applied to the game. The technical ability of the player needs to be challenged within the game environment. Training sessions must be structured so that players are performing under realistic situations. Under these circumstances, players are forced to utilise the skills trained, but are also developing their tactical awareness. The next phase of the player's development focuses on "decision making".
Under pressure, players need to make sound decisions. Within the game, there are numerous scenarios that can occur, therefore training session need to replicate the game. Attacking principles, such as penetration, support, mobility, width/depth and scoring, as well as the defensive principles like chasing, delaying, pressure, cover, balance, compactness and winning the ball need to be addressed. To ensure the tactical development of the players, the topic should progressively be taught from individual, group, team, and tactical functional training. Progressively teaching tactics will allow for tactical concepts to appear, such as transition, vision, communication and speed of play. I teach my players a healthy approach to developing physiologically through my understanding of good nutrition and strength training. Psychologically I think it is important to expose any player to a gentlemanly mature attitude towards winning. I expect my players to learn from their losses and stand tall in times of defeat. Furthermore, I teach my players to be mentally prepared for every football game. This demands of them an understanding of positions and game plans, and also maintaining a high level of concentration. I also encourage my players to be emotionally prepared for every game. I feel my role as a motivator is extremely important. During both games and practices, I ask my players only to work at the best of their abilities, and in return, I assist in creating a healthy balance between that of hard work and enjoyment, which is also essential to a group's success. Socially I expect my players to interact and establish good relationships with individuals within the football environment as well as within the community. I teach and encourage my players to attain a positive attitude in their own abilities, to gain respect and trust towards other team members, and have pride in representing their team. They are taught to act as gentlemen at all times.
In pursuit to develop all these attributes, I feel playing football can only enhance the players spiritually and assist in aiding them to live a more mature and educated life. My coaching will be a success if my players can reflect on their football experience with positive and rewarding memories.
As a coach I take on various roles, but most importantly that of a teacher. When teaching the game of football, I focus on developing the fundamentals of the game. Players need to become technically efficient in the skills of passing, receiving, shooting, heading and dribbling. Without these basic skills intact, the game will not reveal itself to the players. Technical skills are the foundation of the player. As a coach, I want to try to develop a player's individual skill so that they will have the opportunity to further advance their careers. The fundamental skills of soccer need to be applied to the game. The technical ability of the player needs to be challenged within the game environment. Training sessions must be structured so that players are performing under realistic situations. Under these circumstances, players are forced to utilise the skills trained, but are also developing their tactical awareness. The next phase of the player's development focuses on "decision making".
Under pressure, players need to make sound decisions. Within the game, there are numerous scenarios that can occur, therefore training session need to replicate the game. Attacking principles, such as penetration, support, mobility, width/depth and scoring, as well as the defensive principles like chasing, delaying, pressure, cover, balance, compactness and winning the ball need to be addressed. To ensure the tactical development of the players, the topic should progressively be taught from individual, group, team, and tactical functional training. Progressively teaching tactics will allow for tactical concepts to appear, such as transition, vision, communication and speed of play. I teach my players a healthy approach to developing physiologically through my understanding of good nutrition and strength training. Psychologically I think it is important to expose any player to a gentlemanly mature attitude towards winning. I expect my players to learn from their losses and stand tall in times of defeat. Furthermore, I teach my players to be mentally prepared for every football game. This demands of them an understanding of positions and game plans, and also maintaining a high level of concentration. I also encourage my players to be emotionally prepared for every game. I feel my role as a motivator is extremely important. During both games and practices, I ask my players only to work at the best of their abilities, and in return, I assist in creating a healthy balance between that of hard work and enjoyment, which is also essential to a group's success. Socially I expect my players to interact and establish good relationships with individuals within the football environment as well as within the community. I teach and encourage my players to attain a positive attitude in their own abilities, to gain respect and trust towards other team members, and have pride in representing their team. They are taught to act as gentlemen at all times.
In pursuit to develop all these attributes, I feel playing football can only enhance the players spiritually and assist in aiding them to live a more mature and educated life. My coaching will be a success if my players can reflect on their football experience with positive and rewarding memories.
Monday, February 4, 2008
Sunday, February 3, 2008
Coaching CV
ALEX DELIA
13, St Anne Street,
Mosta MST3210
Malta
E-Mail: delia.alexander@gmail.com
Telephone: +35621432149
Mobile: +35699470423
PERSONAL PROFILE
Motivated and ambitious soccer coach with significant coaching experience seeks a challenging team coaching position to build on relevant coaching knowledge achieved to date.
SKILLS PROFILE
Communication
•Excellent communication skills acquired during the years while managing own insurance intermediary company and while teaching players of all ages and abilities. Well-received presentations given to parents of boys during various educational and informative seminars organized by Premier School of Football.
Teamwork
•Experience of working well in many different age groups and roles within teams. Adapted and integrated successfully to different culture as a coach in Italy where daily coaching responsibilities for children aged 7 to 16 years were assigned during a month long training camp at the Stage Estivo Inter Campus 2004 organised by the renowned Italian club Internazionale FC. Several other youth coaches from around the globe together with youth Italian coaches from Internazionale FC attended the Stage.
Organisational
•Set up and runs Premier Football School since September 2005. The school gives individual attention to boys aged 7 to 14 years and aims to teach the youngsters the basic skills of football together with the right attitude required to succeed in the beautiful game. The school presently holds within its ranks about 60 boys who apart from the weekly training sessions attend other activities such as cultural outings and educational seminars on various subjects. Further information about Premier School of Football and its activities can be obtained by logging on to www.premierschooloffootball.com
Education and Qualifications
Academic Qualifications
•3 A’ Levels
Accounts (D), Italian (C), Religion (E)
•8 GCEs including Maths, English, Physics and Maltese
Coaching Qualifications
- ICA Fitness and Conditioning for Soccer Course-International Coaches Association 2008
- Adult/Child/Infant and Basic First Aid-www.FirstAidWeb.com and National Health & Safety Foundation 2008
- Child Protection Course-FA Learning 2008
- Bronze Coaching License-International Coaches Association 2004
- Participation Certificate Inter Campus-FC Internazionale 2004
- Club Coach Certificate / UEFA C-Malta Football Association 2001
- Football Coaching Foundation License-Malta Football Association 1997
Coaching Courses Attended
• Level 3 / UEFA B-English FA August 2007
Coaching Experience
Naxxar Lions FC U/19 Coach / Senior Team Assistant Coach – Season 2007/08
Mosta FC First Team Coach – Season 2006/07 (July to December 2006)
• Won the “Gammari Muscat” pre-season Mosta FC Tournament winning four games out of four.
• Participated in MFA First Division League
• Participated in FA Trophy competition beating and eliminating Premier Division team Floriana FC in the first round winning game convincingly 2–0.
Head Coach – Premier School of Football – Season 2006/07 – See further up under Skills
Mosta FC U/18 Coach / Mosta FC YN U/8 Coach – Season 2005/06
• Took over Mosta FC’s second most important team in mid-season, the Under 18. Competed in Malta FA’s Section A (local top Division) finishing 6th in the table.
• Mosta FC YN U/8 Coach
• Head Coach – Premier School of Football
Mosta FC YN U/16 Coach - Season 2004/05
• Competed in Malta Youth FA’s Section A League finishing 5th. Eliminated in semi-final in the Knockout competition organized by the association.
• Invited to attend the Inter Campus Stage Estivo 2004 by Internazionale FC.
Mosta FC YN U/16 Coach - Season 2003/04
• Competed in Malta Youth FA’s Section A League finishing 4th.
• Played and lost the season’s Knockout competition final.
Mosta FC YN U/14 Coach - Season 2002/03
• Competed in Malta Youth FA’s Section A League finishing 3rd. Most goals scored together with front-runners Sliema W FC and second less conceded after the winning team.
• Participated in Italy Cup Tournament held in Rimini by Komm-Mit. Played against professional clubs from Sweden and Germany. Topped own group section, winning all games. Lost semi-final and won 3rd/4th Place game.
Sliema W FC YN U/13 Coach - Season 2001/02
Mosta FC YN U/12 Coach - Season 2000/01
Mosta FC YN U/10 Coach - Season 1999/00
Mosta FC YN U/9 Coach - Season 1998/99
Mosta FC YN U/8 Coach - Season 1997/98
Mosta FC YN U/12 Coach - Season 1996/97
Interests/Achievements
• Member of the International Coaches Association since 2004
• Member of The Chartered Insurance Institute
Referees
Name: Mr Charles Abela
Address: Belfiore, Triq Il-Biccerin, Mosta
Telephone: +35699499844
Name: Mr Luke Coppini
Address: 17, Agadez, Triq Ic-Cirasa, Naxxar
Telephone: +35699493976
Saturday, January 19, 2008
Personal Profile
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Alex Delia commenced his coaching career in 1995 with Mosta F.C. Youth Academy. For the past ten years he has been in charge of various age groups within the same club, teaching players of all ages and abilities. This was only interrupted by a brief stint with another local football nursery, namely Sliema Wanderers, where he was engaged for six months. During these years, Alex attended a couple of Malta Football Association coaching courses and presently holds a Club Coach Certificate License. He has also been a member of the International Coaches Association since 2004 and a holder of the Bronze Coaching License issued by the same association. Alex has had the opportunity to be invited to attend the “Stage Estivo Inter Campus 2004” by the renowned Italian Club Internazionale F.C., where several youth coaches from around the globe together with youth Italian coaches from Internazionale F.C. meet to discuss and run a month long training camp for children aged 7 to 16 years.Together with his friend and colleague Carl Attard, Alex realized his dream to open and run a Football School in September 2005. His efforts and passion for the game were further rewarded last year when he was given the opportunity to coach Mosta F.C.’s second most important team, the Under 18. Alex was appointed Mosta F.C. senior team coach the following season.In addition to his coaching background, Alex is a member of The Chartered Insurance Institute and Managing Director of an insurance sub-agency. You can reach Alex at info@premierschooloffootball.com
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