Originally Posted by
Ralto
As I see it Joondalup don't have a problem with starting things, it's just that they seem to lose direction. Maybe the direction is too loose - i.e "Go Premier Grade".
A few examples which could easily be remedied:
The Juniors have a good turnout, and enthusiastic parents - moving into under 18s and beyond it is clear that these players have heaps of technical problems, that aren't acted upon, which is why Joondalup have such a poor history in the colts, (it's not the effect of poaching).
There have been a number of coaches appointed there, and once they're in, it's like any new guy at a job, without supervision/feedback, he starts to slack off.
Whoever oversees the coach - especially the Head coach there - needs to feedback to them what the expectation is, and forget the friendship if things aren't being done - i.e. the coach is not interacting with other coaching staff, only showing an interest in the "winning" junior team, then the coach needs to be treated like any other employee, leaving things to spiral out of control to the end of the season is too late, and it reflects badly on management.
2c worth of ideas:
Install: A top Under 18s coach with a brief to identify, and push through Premier Grade players.
A top coach with Premier Grade experience (for the Senior Grades) - yep, it costs, but you've been paying a lot for a while for very little for the money, this person has KPIs, and works with the other coaches, and the coaching director.
A real coaching director - one who gives feedback, and has an aim and vision.
My feeling is there are a few there who are good "clubmen", but should not have any say in the running of the club. Someone needs to take the reins, and remind people of their duties and requirements.