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This template should help you look prepare for all the logistics that might need considering fora week long tournament and why they are important to prepare for in advance of the week. The overall aim with pre-planning is to reduce any in-week stress both managers, captains and players alike so performance can be the number one focus, and not which supermarket is the closest.
This template should you help you run a workshop with your team on how you can practice, as a team, how to handle tough situations as they arrive. It contains an example of how GBW 2023 / 24 approached their workshop with challenges faced on pitch and off pitch. The team worked together in groups to understand how they could prepare to respond and reduce the stress involved when things go wrong.
This template should help to get you going with scouting. To learn why you should scout your opposition, how to do it and use it, you can read Emma's guide to scouting here.
These items are to help you plan and execute your team trials. There's 3 variations of typical selection templates utilised by many teams and sports. You can read about which type might be suitable for you and your team here. The Trial template contains example trial plans for both elite level and development focussed teams. Each item is on google drive, if you wish to use, just download and adapt as you need. We would love to know if you do use them or if you have any suggestions, get in touch!