ViP2's Coaches' Corner

[O Fenomeno]

Bon chance

[Michel Kane]

When it comes to getting paid, anything below UEFA B in this country is part-time money.

Unless your networking skills have gotten you a decent position at a Championship/Premier League club.

However I've heard of level 2 coaches getting £24K+ abroad.

Middle East, Far East Asia & anywhere in North America, you're laughing.

[Michel Kane]

Yep.

[Agony]

Good luck!

[Fighting Weight]

Did anybody catch this weeks episode of the Footballers Football show?

 

Damien Comolli, Chris Anderson & Big Sam were discussing the use and importance of statistical analysis in the modern game, both from a tactical & recruiting POV

 

It was very very interesting, especialyl to hear from Comolli

 

Comolli also talked about the small-team, big team transition, especially with regards to goalkeepers (something I always rabbit about on here)

 

http://www1.skysports.com/watch/video/tv-shows/footballers-football-show/9054664/comolli-hails-data-importance

 

http://www1.skysports.com/watch/video/tv-shows/footballers-football-show/9054665/allardyce:-stats-are-key

 

http://www1.skysports.com/watch/video/tv-shows/footballers-football-show/9054663/anderson-ponders-possession

 

I don't think that's a whole episodes worth of footage, i will try to rip it from my Sky+ box when I can and upload it

[Michel Kane]

Applied for a role with Fulham, they're going to let me know by next week Friday.

Fingers crossed.

Rjeiejejoske

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Rifidjd

Dmdjd

Got through the 1st stage, have a group interview next week at Craven Cottage, then if I pass that (which I will, going to absolutely BODY it), coaching assessment after that.

Gawd is good, wish me luck brehs!

[O Fenomeno]

God is Good

+1

[Agony]

Good luck!

[Fighting Weight]

Good luck bro

[The Infamous]

Good look good luck fam!

[Horatio Caine]

4 rizzle, good luck!

[Benicio del Toney]

Good luck bro

[Yeshua]

Applied for a role with Fulham, they're going to let me know by next week Friday.

Fingers crossed.

Rjeiejejoske

D

Rifidjd

Dmdjd

Got through the 1st stage, have a group interview next week at Craven Cottage, then if I pass that (which I will, going to absolutely BODY it), coaching assessment after that.

Gawd is good, wish me luck brehs!

 

Good luck bro, wish you the best.

[Nidge Weasle]

BOOM

 

pleased for you mike

 

good luck brother

 

just a shame its those tarts

[Yoshie]

Good luck!

 

Hard work pays off

[Sho'Case]

I may be coaching u18s in a couple of weeks with any luck

 

Is that the gig you've got atm?

 

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Who gets paid atm (even if it's just travel costs?) it can be hard to get done if you want the experience

 

I'm involved in a couple setups, one of which is u18s.

I do.

 

Anybody done the youth modules?

 

@ Kane, that's a good look! The group interview should be interesting..

[Michel Kane]

I may be coaching u18s in a couple of weeks with any luck

 

Is that the gig you've got atm?

 

/

 

Who gets paid atm (even if it's just travel costs?) it can be hard to get done if you want the experience

 

I'm involved in a couple setups, one of which is u18s.

I do.

 

Anybody done the youth modules?

 

@ Kane, that's a good look! The group interview should be interesting..

I want to do level 1/2 & hopefully have whatever club I'm with pay for the course next year.

Very necessary.

[kerser]

Good luck bro

[Michel Kane]

Lol, Cruz & Romeo Beckham train/play at this kid's team I trialled with this morning.

Kl story, kai bye.

[Michel Kane]

Right. So, the club I just mentioned, Little Foxes FC. Small team based in W1, good place to develop as a coach, work with ages from 18 months to 11 years of age.

 

It's the team Beckham's kids are at still, great support system, help you pay for badges, etc.

 

Offered me a position with them, start on the 11th of January.

 

/

 

Now...Fulham.

 

Basically, had that group interview at Craven Cottage last Thursday. Usually pretty at ease with any interview because I believe my personality carries me through but obviously because of the position & who's it with, I was a little nervous. It was fine though, ran from 9am to 11am. Just did a couple of group activities which were fun & they'd pull aside candidates for brief 1-on-1's which went pretty well. Told me that Fulham really try to develop their coaches, like the team I mentioned prior, will pay for your badges provided you're hungry, professional, etc. Proper safe group of guys man, high levels of coaches eager to mentor, the pay is decent enough that along with my work at the other club I can actually make a living on coaching which may happen WELL before I scheduled to. LOTS of room for career development I was told, at the Club obviously but also at other clubs too.

 

So they told us they'd get back to us within a 2 week period, with the next stage a practical assessment where they have you go to the Fulham training ground at Motspur Park. 

 

Happen to be cool with someone who works with the Fulham U8's if I remember correctly, we were in the same year/class throughout secondary & thankfully, put in a good word for me with the guy who's doing the recruiting. Same guy was also after another coach I work with at the University of Westminster & now, Little Foxes FC (He's the one who recommended them to me & more than likely put in a good word for me there too) but can't coach there because he's at Chelsea full-time now.

 

So my school friend lets me know yesterday that he saw the Fulham guy, that he remembered me (which is a good thing) & put in a good word. Told me not to worry & I'll be alright. Even with that sort of co-sign, obviously you're still a bit anxious, lol. However, I wake up to a call from Fulham informing me I'm through to the third & final stage which is the practical assessment.

 

 

At this point, it's all in my hands. What happens is, I have an hour long session I can take with a group of players aged 7-11 of mixed ability, working on any theme I like. Essentially, all you have to do to get the job is 'pass', wouldn't say it's much different to doing your level 2 final assessment, probably easier in the sense. You have 3 attempts to pass which helps but obviously I'm looking to knock the ball out the park at first attempt. Also pleased that they let you know on the day whether you've passed or not so no waiting around, lol.

 

What's putting me at ease is that, at this point, it's all in my hands so hopefully, by the 30th (that's when my assessment is), I'll officially be a coach at Fulham FC.

 

Boom.

[O Fenomeno]

+100

[Mame Biram Diouf]

faaak

 

congrats bro

 

youve been putting in the work for years

 

what theme you looking to go with?