I think to start as a coach you just have I think it's important that you have a real appreciation of the game and a love of the game because as a coach what you're doing is putting that over to young people Young Minds.
This clip provides a summary of how coaches at Oaklands college - Saracens academy partners - approach training and provide some examples of both "What to coach" and "How to coach"
The academy coaches at Leeds carnegie support using conditioned games to teach players new techniques and the best way for players to learn by experience
We all want our sessions to be fun, but it all starts with the set-up, safety and reassurance from coaches. Particularly for young players. Achieve that and you will have a fun, productive session.
Spending a few minutes to set up will improve the quality of your session considerably. Mixing games and breakout drills keeps the training fresh and interesting while the progressions you use reinforce the skills you are teaching
Are your club coaches facing the same questions and problems year after year? Make sure knowledge and ideas are shared among your coaches to further develop them and the players!
Ben Youngs and Lee Mears describe what they think are the essential ingredients that make up a fun and productive rugby session.
Both were taking part in an England Rugby coaching challenge with schoolchildren in the build up to the 2012 Six Nations.