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Expert - Sir Ian Mcgeechan - Children in rugby
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Eight nine year olds should be using a rugby ball. But doing it I think in a multi-sport multi-game process so that they have just a good awareness and excitement about playing it and I'm just getting the idea that you know, you're passing skills and everything can be enhanced with just working with not just a rugby ball but tennis for football basketball and actually just encouraging them to play.
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Defence Philosophy - Collin Osborne
Ex Harlequins coach Collin Osborne walks you through his defence philosophy and explains why your team would benefit from a philosophy or buzzword/phrase!
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Saracen's community coach explains how most players learn and the vital role that video resources play in communicating new ideas, skills and moves
Principles of Defence - Go Forward
Ex Harlequins coach explains the basic defensive principles - starting with ‘Go Forward’.
What can you do to finish a session?
Here's Graham Steadman, Head Coach at London Scottish FC explaining how he chooses to end his sessions. Let your players take ownership of their skills.
Principles of Defence - Line Speed
Ex Harlequins coach Collin Osborne explains his fourth defensive principle - Line Speed.
Why Train In 4 Minute Blocks!
London Scottish Players and Coaches explain why they often train in 4 minute blocks.
Paul Gustard - Where To Get Coaching Tips
Where do you get your inspiration from to add new things into your game and why change is good
Make Your Warm Ups Competitive
Add a competitive element to your warm ups to engage your players and mentally prepare them for the session.
Listening is an Essential Skill
Communication is key to making good decisions. Jon Curry from Northampton Saints makes some simple but very important observations to help players make informed decisions
Development over Winning
The academy coaches discuss the why development is their main priority
Why are skills important?
The London Scottish Skills Coach explains why skill work is important and why you should incorporate them into fitness.
Conor O Shea - do coaches ever stop learning
Conor O Shea - explores why coaches should never stop learning
Brian Smith - Coaching Philosophy
London Irish Director of Rugby Brian Smith, on why coaching is about being a great communicator.
Brian Smith - Coaching Philosophy
London Irish Director of Rugby Brian Smith, on why coaching is about being a great communicator.
Winning is for the Parents
The hot topic! who is winning for, some of the games leading coaches provide their view
Harlequins - What Coaches Look For
What is it that elite coaches look for in players
Quins - Our coaching philosophy
Harlequins coaches talk through their coaching philosophy and what it means to their players
Sir Ian McGeechan: Technology in Rugby
Sir Ian Mcgeechan discusses how technology has developed the game at all alevels but especially the professional aspect
Why Review
Whether your season was a success or otherwise, it is important to review and reflect, in order to plan for the future. Use RCD tools to upload and review your club's footage. Share this with your whole club and plan your coaching philosophy and coaching plans for the new season.
A Player's Responsibility to Prepare
It's not just down to coaches to prepare players for the game. Most of the work must be done by the players themselves, to ensure they are in the best physical and mental condition to perform and learn.
Warming up - Options to consider
Should coaches combine games, drills and stretching in their warm ups. The Wasps coaches combine some physical running work and games as an example
Paul Gustard - Finding New Ideas
Paul Gustard of Saracens explains where he looks for inspiration for new coaching ideas.
The Skills Coaches Look For
Elite coaches outline the key fundamentals that they look for in young players and what club coaches could potentially focus on
Advice From The Professionals
Premiership Rugby coaches talk about the signs they look for in assessing a team or unit and translating this into practical coaching points and plans
World Class Basics
All the top coaches agree. Rugby is all about performing the basics well. This means being able to execute accurate skills at the right time, under pressure...
Tips for Coaches and Parents
Academy coach provides some insight into some ideas on community coaches and parents of players
Conor O Shea - Basics of the game
Conor O Shea discusses what constitutes the basic aspects of rugby union
Dean Ryan: Basics
Dean Ryan discusses the importance of basics in rugby union.
Conor O'Shea: Why is rugby important to you?
Conor O Shea - Harlequins DoR
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