08-08-2014, 03:48 PM
I have no issue with added value paid for coaching - its not hugely expensive and worth at least a few sessions to see if works - the coaches all seem to offer both free and paid training - its more like expenses money than earnings I would have thought anyway
I think I have already suggested they could be paid sessions as prizes for top juniors in each section
I would be against compelling free training but agree it can be improved upon. Chess for kicks etc bring through volume of promising youngsters - there is a gap after the top few
You could encourage youngsters to clubs for free training or talks such as Richard Cochrane's at Paisley and a few others at various other clubs. The stokes gap is a worry - they probably need more exposure at tougher tournaments and less exposure at chess for kicks type events once the potential is identified.
I think I have already suggested they could be paid sessions as prizes for top juniors in each section
I would be against compelling free training but agree it can be improved upon. Chess for kicks etc bring through volume of promising youngsters - there is a gap after the top few
You could encourage youngsters to clubs for free training or talks such as Richard Cochrane's at Paisley and a few others at various other clubs. The stokes gap is a worry - they probably need more exposure at tougher tournaments and less exposure at chess for kicks type events once the potential is identified.