Sir Les Chaffe – Club Coaching Coordinator has commited Pinner to a CPD on 16th Nov (Scrum Factory) He will need to see how many of our coaches are ready to take this CPD. Let him know, these are really useful and great fun

leschaffe@yahoo.com

The Scrum Factory is a new RFU CPD course designed to support coaches in their coaching of safe, effective body position in the scrum.
Please note we have managed to get a CPD scrum course at Pinner RFC
The Scrum Factory is for all coaching levels to improve their knowledge of the scrum and delivery of a scrum session.
This course is an essential tool and its great that we have it at Pinner RFC

£15.50 (incl. VAT) unless stated otherwise

The Scrum Factory aims to increase the number of players able to play in the scrum effectively and safely, particularly the front row.  By helping coaches and players to understand individual and collective techniques required, together with position specific conditioning, this 2.5 hour practical course covers physical preparation, body management and body shape. The course is suitable for coaches of both genders and players of all levels and age groups.

Specifically trained scrum developers will demonstrate a range of practices and encourage coaches and players to develop their knowledge and understanding of the scrum. Each coach who attends will receive a Scrum Factory DVD and coaching guide.

The course will:

• Challenge traditional methods of scrum coaching which may be predominantly machine-based.

• Emphasise the value of innovative coaching.

• Emphasise the value of creating peer coaching groups.

• Challenge how and why coaches identify and select players to play within the scrum.

• Emphasise the value and benefits of all players being coached on individual body posture.

A Safe Focus:

• Promote safe and effective scrummaging as an integral part of the game.

• Demonstrate good practice and underline recent developments in scrummage coaching.

• Increase coaches confidence in coaching the scrum.

• Hone the core skills required to develop and maintain safe, effective scrummaging.

• Develop clear, objective and focussed observation and technical fault correction.

£15.50 (incl. VAT) unless stated otherwise

The Scrum Factory aims to increase the number of players able to play in the scrum effectively and safely, particularly the front row.  By helping coaches and players to understand individual and collective techniques required, together with position specific conditioning, this 2.5 hour practical course covers physical preparation, body management and body shape. The course is suitable for coaches of both genders and players of all levels and age groups.

Specifically trained scrum developers will demonstrate a range of practices and encourage coaches and players to develop their knowledge and understanding of the scrum. Each coach who attends will receive a Scrum Factory DVD and coaching guide.

The course will:

• Challenge traditional methods of scrum coaching which may be predominantly machine-based.

• Emphasise the value of innovative coaching.

• Emphasise the value of creating peer coaching groups.

• Challenge how and why coaches identify and select players to play within the scrum.

• Emphasise the value and benefits of all players being coached on individual body posture.

A Safe Focus:

• Promote safe and effective scrummaging as an integral part of the game.

• Demonstrate good practice and underline recent developments in scrummage coaching.

• Increase coaches confidence in coaching the scrum.

• Hone the core skills required to develop and maintain safe, effective scrummaging.

• Develop clear, objective and focussed observation and technical fault correction.

All courses run from 1900-2130 – unless stated otherwise.

Tag Rugby is a fast-moving, non-contact invasion game suitable for boys and girls to play together. The key to the game is enjoyment, with running and handling skills to the fore. The Start Coaching Tag Rugby course lasts for approximately three hours and is practical-based.

The minimum age for the Tag Coaching course is 14.

Please note:  You will need to complete the Rugby Ready (“Safety”) practical course before starting your Level One course. The minimum age for Rugby Ready is 16 (Level 1-18).

All courses run from 1900 to 2130 unless stated otherwise.

Date: Saturday 3^rd September 2010

Venue: Old Deer Park  - Richmond

Team Entry Fee: £30.00

Time: 11:00 – 13:00*

The coaching session is an opportunity for U10, U11, U12 and U13 players to receive advice from coaches from Saracens, London Irish and Wasps. The session fee includes an hour and half coaching, a T-Shirt and a match ticket for the London Double Header.

The coaching content will mirror the drills, games and exercises of the professionals and aims to provide a fun packed session for the first weekend of the season leaving your young players enthused, energetic and prepared for the months ahead

We encourage clubs to make group bookings, although individual bookings will also be accepted for the coaching session. Please can you ensure you or your U10 – U13 managers, or parents booking individuals, provide me with an indication via email if they are interested in taking part as soon as possible.

Due to expected high demand places will be allocated on a first come first served basis and payment for entry must therefore be received along with the attached entry form in advance of Friday 22^nd July to secure your place.

The next session for the Saracens Coach Education Programme will be delivered on the 18^th April by Alex Sanderson. The session will focus on the contentious area of that is the breakdown. Alex Sanderson will share his thoughts and insight in the session entitled ‘Breaking Down the ‘Breakdown’ and will look at how teams can be more effective in both attack and defence.

The breakdown is becoming ever more important with games being decided by which team dominates, manages or pushes the laws most effectively at the collision zone. Small margins between quick and slow ball, between slowing the ball legally or penalised for offences at the breakdown are deciding who will be victorious come the final whistle. Every fan, referee and player has a ‘different’ view on the tackle area and the session will offer a unique insight in to how Alex Sanderson and Saracens view and approach the ‘Breakdown’  for Aviva Premiership and Heineken Cup fixtures.

Places are priced at only £10.00 per head and will provide an opportunity to attend a theory seminar and observe a practical session utilising National League players. To book your place or for further information please contact alexaustebrerry@saracens.net on 01707 285 026.

Date: Monday 18^th April 2011

Venue: Old Albanians RFC (AL3 6BB)

Time: 19:00 – 21:00

Cost: £10

This course is available to any player/parent or current coaching members who have completed their Rugby Ready course earlier this season @ Pinner. The following have completed their Rugby Ready and are eligible:

Andy Nash, Angus Wilson, Brad Seiler, Chris Jepsen, Dom Wright, Graham Machell, Joshua Reed, Ollie Blazey, Philip Bristow, Reza Sibilant, Simon Whitcombe, Richard Evans

Below are the following dates, applications have to made individually via the RFU website

When:

Induction Eve 2^nd March  

Practical Days

6^th & 27th March 2011

Where:

Isleworth & Syon School

Ridgeway Road
Isleworth, Middlesex TW7 5LJ

Applications made no later than:

15^th February 2011

Course Application Process

Please submit your application form and payment as early as possible (and no later than 21 days prior to the start of the course) to the Regional Coaching Centre as your place cannot be confirmed without both of these. Joining instructions will be sent to you within two weeks of the course start date.

Due to the need to provide and pay for facilities, resources and delivery staff, full or part refunds may not be available to candidates who withdraw or who do not attend. Please refer to the course application form for further details.

Payment

Cheques: Please submit your application form together with a cheque payable to “RFD Ltd” and send to the regional Coaching Centre.

Credit Cards: Please email / post your application and then telephone 0208 831 7499

(Monday to Friday between 09:00 & 17:00 hours only) to pay by Visa, MasterCard and/or Debit Card.  Unfortunately, we do not accept American Express.

Level 1 Certificate in Coaching Rugby Union      £105 (incl. VAT)

Please note you will need to complete the Goodyear Rugby Ready (“Safety”) practical course before starting your Level One course.  Please send a copy of your IRB Goodyear Rugby Ready Certificate with your completed application form.

LEVEL 1 COACHING AWARD – 21 hours (2 ½ days)

Course description:
This course provides an introduction to rugby union and the principles of safe, ethical and effective management and coaching of young people, as an assistant under the supervision of a qualified coach. It offers an opportunity for aspiring rugby union coaches to develop their knowledge of how to coach a local club team or similar effectively, either via the modified game of mini/midi or 15-a-side play. The Award sits within the United Kingdom Coaching Certificate.

Course content:
At the end of the course, successful candidates will be able to demonstrate an understanding of:

• generic coaching skills
• rugby specific coaching skills
• coach and player development
• good practice in club management and coaching
• health and safety
• working with parents, attitudes and ethics
• basic laws of rugby union.

Resources provided:
Candidate pack and a variety of learning materials, including a Level 1 Certificate Coaching Rugby Union (L1CCRU) handbook coaching DVD and Law Book.

Qualification gained:
L1CCRU Certificate.

Eligibility:
Minimum age 16.
Qualified teachers, trainee teachers and AOTTs.
It is recommended that coaches have a two year playing or coaching background, or have worked in coaching for one season since attending a Tag or Mini / Midi course.

Assessment:
The internal assessment component is conducted alongside candidates’ programmes of training, and includes planning and delivering a coaching session and delivering a number of pre-planned sessions as outlined by the tutor. There is also an internally assessed open book, multi-choice test.

Practical/theory Ratio:
General mix of practical and theory.

such games include:

Zombie Chief, Action Jacks, Don’t feed the monkeys, The Tomb etc

It’s worth having a look at especially as we are looking to introduce the RFU proficiency Awards (coaching meeting/briefing session TBA)

cheers

Spud

ok technical problem – will sort out link shortly! the files to big…… still working on it!

booklet

Please note there are still places available on the forthcoming courses in Middlesex:

Level 1 Middlesex Uni. 4 November – 9 – Closing Date 20 October 2010

Level 1 Colchester 6th Form 17 November – 12 – Closing Date 3 November 2010

Level 1 Wymondham 17 November – 12 – Closing Date 3 November 2010

Level 1 North Herts College 24 November – 6 – Closing Date 10 November 2010

Please can you let your coaches know of these availabilities – all applications (FORM ATTACHED) should be returned with payment to the approved centre at:

RFU London Coaching Centre, Hartpury College, Hartpury, Gloucestershire. GL19 3BE

All coaches should have completed the Rugby Ready pre-requisite prior to this course – all details at www.rfu.com/coach – London North Non- Award pages

ApplicationForm (link)

The launch of the season for the Saracens Coach Education programme that starts with the first session on the 21^st September. This of the first of eight sessions that will run throughout the season for you and your club members

To book a place or places on the session could not be easier, just respond to this email with the number of places you would like to book along with the name and contact details of those attending. If you have any question or queries then please do not hesitate to contact me and I will be happy to help.

The below sessions are open to all age group coaches from U9 – 1^st XV and we actively encourage you come along and share the knowledge of these coaches above.

•       Tuesday 21^st September Back to Basics – Developing key skills for the modern game       (FREE – NO CHARGE)

•       Monday 1^st November Scrummaging – Analysis Saracens Storm

•       Tuesday 7^th December Kicking – Game Changing & Tactic Defining

•       Tuesday 18^th January The Skills Jazz with Faz

•       Sunday 20^th February Saracens vs. Leeds –Observation & Analysis

•       Tuesday 15^th March Video Analysis

•       Monday 11^th April Specialist session for Backs

•       Wednesday 1^st June Preparing Players Preseason & In Season

The cost of these session vary, for further information or to book you place please contact alexausterberry@saracens.net on 07894783136 or visit www.saracens.com