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To keep things interesting for the players, over time we have tried a number of alternatives. These are not something to do
too often - but they do provide a fun change a couple of times a year. Give them a go. They are great for team building and for just giving the players something else to think about for a change. I would be interested in any ideas anyone out there has aswell.
- Thai Boxing Our local youth club happen to have one of the country's top Thai Boxing coaches located there. We took the players down for an introductory one hour session. They loved it. It
also did some of them the world of good ... kicking and being kicked in a safe controlled environment really helped some of
the more timid players with their physical confidence.
- Dance Aerobics One of our mums just happens to be a dance and aerobics tutor. So - it gives us a great chance to
do something a little different for a one hour session. Great fun (once the lads get over inhibitions) and it really opens their
eyes to how fit they need to be for that kind of thing!.
- Rugby Again, a one hour rigby session is a great change. Speak to your local rugby club and see if they will do them a one hour session on tackling. Throwing themselves into a tackling dummy for an hour does the timid players a whole load of good.
- Session at a local professional club We are quite lucky in this respect, as our local professional club is Manchester United. They have a fantastic football community programme. This
allows local clubs to book sessioons at their Academy training facilities with their academy coaches. Its still football
but is different enough that it grabs their attention. Your local clubs may do the same.
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- Inflatable Games A session with inflatable 'Gladiator type' games. These can be hired easily enough for a session. These cn include things like 'Sumo' suits, Pole-challenge (trying to knock each other off a pole),
and the Pdestal Challenge (the one with the big cotton buds)
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