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Paralympic review
Well, it’s over.
I had a great day at the Paralympics last Thursday watching 3 of our athletes competing in the Blind Football playoffs.
Dan James, Robin Williams and Keryn Seal were part of the GB team that tied their match against China at full time 1-1.
This led to a penalty shoot out which GB lost. The boys then played in the 7/8th playoff against Turkey on Saturday where they won 2-0.
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Blind Football tournament starts today in the Paralympics.
I have had the pleasure of working with 3 of the team: Dan James (Sighted Goalkeeper) Keryn Seal and Robin Williams in their build up to the tournament.
Dan James is preparing for his second Olympics. 6 years ago Dan was on TASS funding and we were preparing for the Beijing.
How do you coach a visual learner who is blind?
This came up last week in conversation with 2 of the England Blind Football Team. I was unable to physically demonstrate some exercises to Dan James the goalkeeper, (who is sighted) and is a clear example of someone who learns by watching.
Later that day I was working with Robin Williams (blind) who has never been able to see demos, so has to learn by auditory cues and feel.
How would I be able to coach Robin if he was a Visual learner like Dan?
Read MoreBlind Football World Cup – England finish fourth.
Well done to Dan James (far left) and Robin Williams (kneeling far right)for their efforts in helping the England blind football team finish fourth in the World Cup. I have trained both players through their TASS funding.
Robin especially has made vast improvements this year, and will hopefully benefit from a productive off season. Dan has consistently been the fittest player on the squad over the last 2 years.
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