Category Archives: coaching

Tackle/ Ruck Transition (Part 1 – Overview)

It is very difficult to discuss the ruck without discussing the tackle and vica versa. The tackle usually develops into a ruck and for that reason the events that occur at the tackle have a big impact on the ruck. … Continue reading

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Controlling Your Temper

A player who cannot control his temper on the field of play will never become a great player Continue reading

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Guest Blog: Richard Hill- the Flanker’s role Part 1.

The England legend gives his views on the role of the flanker. Continue reading

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Fun!!

There is one important factor when you are playing, that sometimes gets forgotten, is to have a fun! Isn’t that why you are involved in the sport in the first place? Ask yourself are you enjoying what you are doing? … Continue reading

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Player Development – Stuart Lancaster (Part 2)

Stuart Lancaster gives a further insight into his views on player and coach development. Continue reading

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Coaching Innovation – Where Is It?

The lack of coaches willing to innovate and try something new is a feature of modern day team sport in the UK, Why? Continue reading

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Great Coaches Of Sport (Part 5) – John Dawes

As a player John Dawes was the “Prince of Centres”. His evasive running and well timed distribution saw him stand out as special in an era that produced many special players. Dawes first played for Wales in 1964, he went … Continue reading

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Great Coaches Of Sport (Part 4) – Bill Shankly

William ‘Bill’ Shankly, OBE was one of the most successful and respected football managers in Great Britain. He is best remembered for his achievements as manager of Liverpool (1959-1974), were he took them from the bottom of the 2nd division … Continue reading

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Great Coaches Of Sport (Part 3) – Ric Charlesworth

Ric Charlesworth is a remarkable individual whose exploits and influence go far beyond coaching. As a performer he excelled in two sports Cricket and Hockey. As a coach he achieved ultimate glory with an Olympic gold medal. While also influencing … Continue reading

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Busy Getting Better

The mindset of improving rather than results/outcome is in my experience a much faster way of getting the results you want and in fact often your targets can become limits. Getting close, nearly there, made it has a natural tail … Continue reading

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