Coaching at the Championships

Saturday morning of the 31st Australian Junior Darts Championships started a little differently with Betty Hislop and Greg Clegg from the National Coaching Council conducted a Coaching information session with players from all states.

A short time was spent discussing the Darts Australia Coaching Program with the players and explaining the new direction that coaching is taking in this country.

Following this discussion, players were exposed to several different practice routines from across the country.
This was designed to expand the knowledge of the players and assist them in choosing the best routine for them.

Reactions from Players and Officials were very positive.
Players expressed a desire to be able to vary their routines to combat boredom, whilst Officials indicated that they needed variety in their coaching methods.

The Darts Australia Coaching Program is considered to be the most advanced coaching aid for this sport. The presentation of that program at the junior championships has been a very worthwhile experience.