EXPERT SESSIONS AND ADVICE FROM QUALIFIED AND EXPERIENCED GRASSROOTS RUGBY COACHES
in Podcast, Rugby coaching, Tips
In a highly energetic podcast, inspirational coach and educator, Craig Gunn completely messes up my idea of a structure to develop some brilliant ideas for better coaching. We venture into session design, how to maintain control and where coaches sometimes lose sight of the real goals of a session. MORE
in Rugby coaching, Team Management, Tips
Sometimes the most logical answer to a problem isn’t the right one. So when assessing how to improve performance, apply the DAP principle to your thought process – Deep, Accurate, Practical. So, you’ve reached the end of the season or you are getting ready for next season. The most difficult thing you’ll do at this... MORE
in Girls/Womens, Podcast
Liza Burgess talks with former Scottish international and experienced coach, Donna Kennedy. She is passionate about the women’s game, Scottish rugby and coaching as a whole. She talks about how the women’s game needs to change to continue to move forward. Donna has coached at lots of levels of the game, including the Barbarians, and... MORE
in Lineout plays, Rugby coaching, Scrums & Lineouts, Tactics
What should you do if the opposition are just too good in the air? Or if you don’t have any jumpers? Instead of throwing the ball several feet above people’s heads, some ingenuity will be called for… MORE
in Girls/Womens, Podcast
A podcast with the legendary Anna Richards talking about her progression from playing to coaching along with an insight into what is exciting her about the future of the women's game. MORE
in Pre-season, Rugby coaching, Rugby drills, Tips
Here is a collection of great ideas for planning, fitness, skills and games for your pre-season preparation, whatever age and level of player you coach. MORE
in Girls/Womens, Rugby drills, Scrums & Lineouts
Sophie Hemming, a World Cup winner with England and one of the most capped props in the game shares her personal checklist to ensure she scrummaged to her best at every scrum. MORE
in Girls/Womens, Tackling, Warm Ups
Prepare for full-on tackling practice with this low impact, no-pads warm up. The players develop their footwork, their head position and grip in a dynamic environment. Plus, they get in lots of repetitions. MORE
in Blog, Rugby coaching, Team Management
Why you might need to reconsider how you use, and if you should use, artificial aids to build skills. MORE
In every squad, there are slower runners and those who take longer to gain understanding. Such players can become disengaged unless you take steps to involve them. Here’s how to go about it… 1 THE SKILLS Using small workshops provides better coach-to-player ratios and increased individual input. So run concurrent workshops with small groups of... MORE
