The structure of the manual is based on my belief that all quality play in rugby derives from quality execution of quality technique. Insistence on quality technique, executed under the pressure of game-related practice sessions, is therefore essential if we are to achieve our goal of successful performance. This manual will give you the direction to enable you to achieve this. An American Football coach once said, "You can't win without good players, but you can sure lose with them. This is where the good coach comes in!" I believe that a good coach is one who has the enthusiasm, the determination and the courage to insist on quality execution of quality technique at all times. It's a Bob Dwyer quote which says, "Practice doesn't make perfect, only perfect practice makes perfect." It will require all of these qualities, all of the time, to achieve perfection. Don't let your players down!
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This section contains papers on specific subjects across the total rugby spectrum·- from juniors to seniors, from psychological to physical, from theoretical to practical. Similar papers, specifically relating to sessions in the manual, have been included as additional information in those sections. Others, included here, will be of value to all ambitious coaches and players. They are available in blocks, as described, and are both relevant and thought-provoking.
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Psychological Skills Both players and coaches will need psychological skills . They are the "mental tools" of the game. Equipping players with an understanding of how to prepare themselves mentally so they can produce good performances is important for all players at all levels. The difference in performance at elite level may be as a result of a strong mental approach. Click here to buy |
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Advice to Players All players want to improve and play better. The advice we give them should relate to all aspects of the game and enable them to become better players. In this section we look at positional requirements both mental and physical. Goal setting, building momentum and how to handle pressure Click here to buy |
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Conditioned Games The use of conditioned games will enable the coach to measure both the individual and the teams understanding of how to play the game. Players enjoy the challenge of conditioned games and will benefit enormously from "beating the challenge the coach sets." All conditioned games should have a measurable outcome and overload games, with more attackers than defenders are particularly effective Click here to buy |
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Effective Coaching This section looks at many of the facets of coaching. |
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Mini & Junior What we teach young players will stay with them for their entire playing career. It is important to differentiate between "teaching and coaching". Young players develop at different rates. The common denominator is good technique. Always insist on good technique......In years to come your players will thank you for it! Click here to buy |
SAQ® Speed, Agility & Quickness |
This covers many aspects of SAQ training - Speed, Agility, Quickness. SAQ, in my experience, is the most effective tool available for vast improvements in players' movement techniques. There is something here for all players from mini and junior to international level. Use it and you won't be disappointed! Click here to buy |
Psychology of Sport |
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