Not going to put myself up as being knowledgeable in this area, but would it be appropriate for someone to move into a different area of coaching rather than giving it up altogether?

Or is the cycling of coaches useful?

If you are bored, quit.
If it is tiring, quit.
If it is tedious, monotonous, soul sapping or destroying, tiring, uninspiring, too much like work and not fun anymore, quit.

If you LOVE it, stay.
If you are excited, stay.
If you enjoy helping, building, developing, moulding, encouraging and achieving success for OTHERS, STAY!

Seek good and wise counsel, always communicate with your players, ask for feedback and be proactive.

When??..... how long is a piece of string......

Thats good Tonights thought BUT what happens if that person hasnt realised this, he has great credentials but doesnt realise he is the problem and should move despite having dream players who under achieve?

Are we talking about Juniors here???

When should I call it quits never! Keep coaching and out last the players they will move on before the coach does.

Why do people think that questions like these cause problems....its just a question for god sake Mr (#82914) I just wanted to know thoughts thats all...boy are some people fickle...thanks to all those others who are constructive.

Junior coaches are always hard to find, regardless of the sport. If it's something that you have a passion for but feel a little stale, then maybe a change from boys to girls or offer your services to another club to revitilise your passion.

I'm sure to club appreciates you and your knowledge of the game.

If you're concerned that your methods are out-dated, then go watch a senior squad train and take onboard, new drills or new plays.

I will coach for as long as I feel the players find me relevant and I enjoy what I do.
I would expect to be grey haired and wrinkly before I stop.

That was the line I missed !!

Thanks, it must be time to retire...again!!
It seems from other posts that not a bad option.

If you are coaching and you have respect of all parents, no snickering, think umpires are looking after you, it is yime to go, cos you have lost your marbles

People / coaches just dont get the message do they...well credentialed coaches hanging around producing nothing just to support their free time and ego's, every club has them especially Norwood dont they Damien

I am looking for simple answers thats all...this is not about slashing people

Correct constructive is good..get that Damien...bye

give it away = loser. Nice to blame other people for YOUR failures in life? signed loser = Damien

If your talking junior coaches, well they dont get paid (most) so they are volunteering, why would you want someone to stop doing that. Ok if a div 1 coach doesnt have the skills he once had then maybe give him a go with a div 2/3 side and let someone else step up.

Well after reading all of this I've quit tonight!

My 2 cents is they should continue coaching until they no longer enjoy it. Clubs need to try out and develop coaches as well as players. Coaches like players strive for the div 1 spot. which needs to go to the coaches that are performing not neccessarily the one that once performed.(past tense) Also a stint in the lower divs has the same effect on coaches as it does on players, to either prove themselves or establish a new position in the lower ranks.

You should quit when:

you start following players up in age groups rather than letting them go on and learn from different coaches.

you keep coaching the same group of players but arent taking them forward in skill level

you are spending way too much time with the parents, doing what they say and not what is best for the club/team

you talk about your past success, but dont have current success

Get off his back for christ sake whether you like him or not hes a good guy and what you disrespectful morons do is put down someone who does the job for nothing. You should all be ashamed and think about how you would like people to do this to you.

Anon 84696, You are nobody in Basketball and always will be. There will be no pressure on Damien this year because his team is not expected to do anything special. If he does get a medal that will be great if not nothing lost. I find it funny that you keep coming on here as anonymous, and make these petty snipes at him but there is no name to your posts. I am sure you will be at all his games hoping he looses. People like you are the soul reason that Basketball in this state never goes forward. Watching that team he had last year in the Grand Final was an embarrassement because of the behaviour of a certain player in the GF. I suppose thats why she is a nobody now when it comes to a National level. Damiens hardest job last year was keeping the egos of some of the players in check. Maybe if he didn't have to do that all the time then he would have had more time to coach and perhaps get that gold! Either way I hope he and the girls do well this year in Adelaide

i think if ur team and the parents are happy with you,stay on. well thats how i think. succes is part of keeping them happy!

Ditto

Knew this post would come back to haunt people! Knew people would dig up too.....