Kevin Keegan

Kevin Keegan
Born on 14 February 1951 in Armthorpe, Doncaster, Engeland
Scunthorpe United: 1968 - 1971: 124 games, 18 goals.
Liverpool: 1971 - 1977: 230 games, 68 goals.
Hamburger SV (HSV): 1977 - 1980: 90 games, 32 goals.
Southampton: 1980 - 1982: 68 games, 37 goals.
Newcastle United: 1982 - 1984: 78 games, 48 goals.
Blacktown City: 1984 - 1985: 2 games, 1 goal.
England: 1972 - 1982: 63 games, 21 goals.

Winner Ballon d'Or 1978, 1979.

"What is succes? It is not only about winning, but playing in a certain way."

Kevin Keegan

Purpose

"The term skill refers to a player's ability to select, organize, and execute an action appropriate to a given situation in an effective, consistent and efficient manner. Skill can be distinguished from technique, which refers to a basic motor action or movement pattern. Skill is the ability to use a technique appropriately and effectively at the right moment. Techniques form the building blocks upon which skill is developed. It is therefore essential that as a result of the skill acquisition process learners know how and when to apply techniques effectively. The key features of skill are that it is:

Goal Directed (Players have a purpose and know what they are attempting to do).
Effective and reliable (The goal is achieved with maximum certainty and consistency).
Adaptable (To meet a variety of performance contexts).
Efficient (It uses no more effort than necessary).
Learned (Developed with practice and experience)." (Williams, Horn & Hodges, 2003)

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