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Why you should be thinking more about metacognition

In simple terms, metacognition is thinking about thinking. It’s reflecting on a decision, working out how to make it better next time. Wh...

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5 ideas for training on hard, dry ground (video and notes)

Baked-out pitches don’t have to mean a session of touch and nothing else. Here are five ways to keep the shape of the game, work contact ...

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The coach with a whistle

Most coaches referee age-grade matches without a refereeing background, and without an assessor to tell them how it went.

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Spaced learning for better outcomes

Spaced learning is probably something you’ve already encountered in life without ever really realising it. It’s the idea that it’s easier...

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Flow state: making learning more captivating

Video games have unlocked the secrets of flow state. Let’s talk about flow, video games, and how we can make learning more captivating. A...

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Use PHV to make better training decisions for your players

Peak height velocity measurements can reduce the number of assumptions you make about the current development stage of your players and h...

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Unlocking dominance and reducing misses

Defence coach Oli Bishop uses his experience with the Ealing Trailfinders and RFU Level 4 courses to give a comprehensive breakdown of th...

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Turning weaknesses back into strengths

Discussing shortcomings can be hard and counter-productive. Dan Cottrell and Mark Calverley explain how to improve players by changing yo...

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Behind the scenes with: Bath Academy

RCW editor Dan Cottrell goes to Bath to see how their Academy operation works. In this special, he outlines eight key takeaways for coaches ...

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Five ways to build players' confidence

MASON DAVIES on giving youngsters the tools to learn.

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Performance feedback to boost development

In-session feedback is a powerful way to improve development and performance. It’s called augmented feedback and Chris Stabler explains ...

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Why parents are not your 'shark problem'

Culture consultant JP NERBUN on reshaping a mindset on relationship building.

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Pump the brakes? Or step on the gas pedal?

Silicon Valley Rugby’s SEAN LINDERSMITH on determining the pace of a session.

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Being authentic, player relationships and 'why?'

Tom Page, coach with the University of Bath and Midsomer Norton, shares his three key lessons from 10 years of performance and grassroots ...

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Challenging players of differing abilities

Jake John explains how you can utilise ’attribution theory’ in your coaching.

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Ask Dan: Instilling more fire and desire into your players

Coaching problem? Put it to our head coach Dan Cottrell.

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Behind the scenes with: England U18s

RCW editor Dan Cottrell studies the coaching methods of those charged with developing the next generation of England players, namely Jon ...

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Speaking in riddles

A guide to different strategies for getting our message across and why we must strike a balance between questions and direct instruction to ...

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Saracens Academy: Behind the scenes with the Wolfpack

Saracens Academy opened their doors to Rugby Coach Weekly to show how their coaches put the pros of the future through their paces. In this ...

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Inside the plan for an international match

RICHARD WHIFFIN shares a Wales U20s session plan and explains key sections.

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A word to the wise: semantics do matter

The language we use is pivotal to our coaching. The words we speak create meaning, shape experiences and form our understanding. In my view,...

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Session questions – not session outcomes

How can we stir a curiosity in our players before a training session begins? Can we turn them into peak problem solvers? As I have learned, ...

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Five tips for managing parent interaction

WhatsApp groups with parents of young players can be a blessing and a curse. Here’s how to take the angst out of digital communication...

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6 top tips to embed skill development

KEITH BOATMAN, technical consultant and head coach across both adult and school rugby, shares a number of ways for improving performance in ...

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Psychology and Social

Why you should be thinking more about metacognition

5 ideas for training on hard, dry ground (video and notes)

The coach with a whistle

Spaced learning for better outcomes

Flow state: making learning more captivating

Use PHV to make better training decisions for your players

Unlocking dominance and reducing misses

Turning weaknesses back into strengths

Behind the scenes with: Bath Academy

Five ways to build players' confidence

Performance feedback to boost development

Why parents are not your 'shark problem'

Pump the brakes? Or step on the gas pedal?

Being authentic, player relationships and 'why?'

Challenging players of differing abilities

Ask Dan: Instilling more fire and desire into your players

Behind the scenes with: England U18s

Speaking in riddles

Saracens Academy: Behind the scenes with the Wolfpack

Inside the plan for an international match

A word to the wise: semantics do matter

Session questions – not session outcomes

Five tips for managing parent interaction

6 top tips to embed skill development

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