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About Rugby Coach Weekly
Our international team of qualified experts (see below) spend hours each week watching and delivering coaching sessions to players of all ages and abilities.
On your behalf, they extract the nuggets that are worth knowing so that you can put them into use in your own practice - knowing they are trustworthy and proven.
Together we whittle down all the fluff and provide you with practical advice for developing players, dealing with problem parents, understanding the principles of the game. We also explore more in-depth areas like game models and periodisation, giving you insight into the tools and techniques of elite coaches and clubs.
For 17 years, we've helped hard-working rugby coaches like you, overwhelmed by the vast demands on their time planning, organising and delivering coaching sessions. We're committed to making coaching as fun and rewarding as possible for everyone involved.
Some of our expert contributors...
Dan Cottrell
Gordon MacLelland
Russell Bolton
Jonny McMurtry
Ged Hall
Sean Holley
Richard Whiffen
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What our readers say
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Graeme Forbes Jordan Rugby Sevens/The Dead Ball Area
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