Playing by the rules

[yoda]

Originally Posted by John (OSF)

Since I'm a gnas coach to those that don't know me well enough to have an opinion..yes

Since you're a gnas senior coach to those that don't know you well enough to have an opinion..yes

Since I'm a gnas coach to those that don't know me well enough to have an opinion ..yes

Since you're a gnas senior coach to those that don't know you well enough to have an opinion..yes

To those that know me I hope so, but to those that don't know me well enough to have an opinion .. no

Not as far I know as I've never been coached by you

Not until I have to

I think it's a handy refuge for you when you get cornered

It was attempted once but was proved to be the nonsense, as it was being used as a diversionary tactic by a weak individual


[i][b]Iain,




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sorry but these answers seem a little childish and pedantic to me.

[John (OSF)]

Originally Posted by yoda

sorry but these answers seem a little childish and pedantic to me.

I answered truthfully as that's how I see it. the gnas qualification does not guarantee a useful coach at the end of the course so how can you tell good from bad if you nobody you know actually has been coached by that person?

How did you choose your coach Yoda ?

[John (OSF)]

Originally Posted by bkupris

No idea what's going on here but I am saving this one for posterity...

I'm getting mine framed would you like one too Brian

[Furface]

There are good points to be raised in a thread like this (and its sister thread): how to be constructively critical of an organisation within that organisation;how to improve the standing and reputation of coaches in the UK; whether the coaching courses in the UK are fit for purpose. Etc etc.
Instead, what we seem to have is unseemly bickering, which is obviously based in something that is unknown to the vast majority of members of the board, fuelled by others with axes to grind. It is not useful, does not contribute to the answers to any of the above questions, is not entertaining, and, given the world-wide access to the board, can only serve to make our sport in our country a laughing stock.
So just shut up and get on with some constructive comments.

[Little Miss Purple]

Remember there are mixed feelings about people who have been coached by the same person.... otherwise we would all be trying to get the same people. Each coach has their own approach and holds their own values as to where their focus lies... this may be perfect for 1 archer, but not another. As no 2 archers are the same.. where 1 will praise their coach to the highest degree, another archer may completely disregard his abilities as no good.

[John (OSF)]

Originally Posted by Furface

So just shut up and get on with some constructive comments.

Who are you being rude to? I hope it's not me as my comments are constructive I've been asked a list of questions by meddler a senior gnas coach and have answered them honestly

[John (OSF)]

Originally Posted by Little Miss Purple

Remember there are mixed feelings about people who have been coached by the same person.... otherwise we would all be trying to get the same people. Each coach has their own approach and holds their own values as to where their focus lies... this may be perfect for 1 archer, but not another. As no 2 archers are the same.. where 1 will praise their coach to the highest degree, another archer may completely disregard his abilities as no good.

I agree, but usually the results speak for themselves

[bkupris]

Originally Posted by John (OSF)

I'm getting mine framed would you like one too Brian

Thanks John, but actually I agree with the guidelines and I will do my best to uphold them. We could do worse

[John (OSF)]

So do I Brian, except for the 'privacy' bit as that's what has lead us down to where we are today imo

How did the come and try go at the weekend?

[Meddler]

Originally Posted by John (OSF)

my comments are constructive I've been asked a list of questions by meddler a senior gnas coach and have answered them honestly

John,

Please revisit your answers, and read them from my point of view. And think about exactly what you have said. Then consider how they could be interpreted.

If you want to help bring GNAS coaching forward, you will have to put your money where your mouth is, and help... not just in Oban, but through the whole of WoSAA.

It is easier to pull something down that it is to build it.

If the coaching badge isn't a mark of quality, how do you suggest we make it a mark of quality?

Iain.