Assign assistant coaches their roles and responsibilities in accordance to your training plan.
When possible, have all equipment and stations prepared before the athletes arrive.
Introduce and acknowledge coaches and athletes.
Review intended program with everyone. Keep athletes informed of changes in schedule or activities.
Alter the plan according to the facility and in order to accommodate the needs of the athletes.
During each practice, have small group games over a net or rope.
Keep drills and activities brief and game-like so athletes do not get bored. Keep everyone busy with an activity even if it is rest.
Devote the end of the practice to a group activity that can incorporate challenge and fun, always giving the athletes something to look forward to at the end of practice.
If an activity is going well, it is often useful to stop the activity while interest is high.
Summarize the session and announce arrangements for next session.
