Blaquart spoke of those key missions when he opened the FIFA Grassroots Coaching Course in Tahiti earlier this week.
“The first role of an educator is to bring together young people and allow them to take pleasure in the game, encouraging them to want to return,” he says.
“For this it is important not to exclude a child, even those that lack physical or technical qualities.”
Progress is the second key word Blaquart highlighted, stating the need to put in place the necessary tools to allow the children to progress individually and collectively.
“This can be achieved by simply including the children in activities and emphasising the importance of their role.
“The ongoing effort to develop the child will then naturally lead to improved performance.”
Blaquart told the 24 participating coaches that the most important factor in the process remains the notion of pleasure. Something he says derives from developing all ages and all levels of footballers.
The FIFA Grassroots Coaching Course is being led by FIFA Instructor Didier Chambaron, also OFC Head of Coach Education, who reminded the coaches of the important role clubs have in the development of football.
Chambaron says it is crucial to remember that all players and coaches are serving their club, and the talent of one individual, however exceptional, should not allow them to deviate from this key principle.
The FIFA Grassroots Coaching Course is being held from 3-7 November in Tahiti.
For more on Tahiti football go to www.ftf.pf

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