Coach in Profile - Simon Pritchard
On Court Coach Profile
Club: Norwood Women
Name: Simon Pritchard
Nick Name: Pritch
CABL Coaching Team History:
Southern Tigers (Noarlunga)CABL Men
1993 (Summer Champions)/ 1994 / 1995
Norwood Men CABL 1997(Summer Champions / 1998 / 1999(championship)
Norwood CABL Women 2009 / 2010 / 2011(Grand Finalist) / 2012(Champions) / 2013 (Champions)
Playing Career Highlights: 150 CABL games with Noarlunga Tigers, State Junior rep
Occupation: Manager
What is the most challenging thing about being a CABL Coach?
Player management it’s the key to being successful.
What is the best thing about being a CABL coach?
Watching my athletes improve as a team
What is the best advice you have ever received?
“If you get another tech foul you are finished coaching” From my wife Fiona
Name 3 things a young player can do to get better in their game?
1.Value Possession
2.Train every day
3.Rebound
What do you love about your club? Why is it special?
Norwood has always taken a long term view of player development
How do you handle Big Game pressure?
I am too old to worry about that anymore. I have just about seen it all. “Play the Moment”
What is the one thing you look for in an athlete? The Must have Quality?
Work ethic and are they a good person
Who inspires you as a coach/athlete? Who is your hero? And Why?
John Bertrand – Relentless pursuit of a dream and a great leader
Bob Knight – I spent a week with him 20 years ago and he has shaped my philosophy of the game.
My Team- How can I make US better?
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