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Parkside Football Club 1897/2017
Coaches Report
After what seemed to be a hopeless beginning to the season, I felt after the first three games we
grouped together rather well.
I believe the lack of pre-season training by most players was the reason we missed out on the double
chance, which from my position as coach was disappointing.
I believe we had the players to go further, but the training commitment just didn't seem to be
100%. I also believed that as a side we should try and stick together a bit more, especially at social
turns.
It was very disappointing from my point of view being new at the club, attending the social functions
where there was hardly any senior footballers there, and for every function held you would always
see the same faces.
I think it is very important also that after a game we all go into the rooms, even if only for half an
hour or so and all group together and have a chat about the game.
I believe the closer we are as a team off the field the closer we become on the field.
As the senior coach, I was satisfied (just) with us finishing fourth for season 1993. 1
As for season 1994, I know with recruiting a few new players, commitment on the track (especially
pre season) and our commitment to one another we could have the ability to be one or the top
sides.
As far as I'm concerned, anything less than this will just not be acceptable.
Training will commence in November once a week on a Wednesday night, and I expect all players
there. I only want players at this club that will be fair dinkum about their footy. You must be
committed and dedicated.
Anything less is just not good enough.
TRAINING SESSIONS AS FOLLOWS
WED 24Lh NOVEMBER /WED 1st DECEMBER/WED 8th DECEMBER/WED 15th DECEMBER/WED
22nd DECEMBER CHRISTMAS BREAK
RESTART
MON 17th JANUARY/ WED 19th JANUARY
THREE NIGHTS A WEEK FROM MID FEBRUARY, YOU WILL BE ADVISED OF THE DATES.
Senior Coach: Robert Clark
Once a Parksider, Always a Parksider
