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1. Coaching positional play for fullbacks
   David Griffiths
   Knowing where to position himself and what line to take in a run are vital for every back on a rugby team, but none more so than the fullback. As the literal last line of defence, the fullback often has the opportunity to make a try-saving tackle or start a good counter-attack from receiving high ball . . . keep reading
   
   
2. Mental Preparation For Elite Rugby Players
   David Griffiths
   The game of rugby has changed considerably since the advent of professionalism. The hits have gotten bigger and so have the players. But one aspect often forgotten is the . . . keep reading
   
   
3. Eating To Win For Rugby Players
   Neil Harmon
   As the game of rugby develops and gets more and more physically intense, it becomes even more important to look after your body while playing. This has traditionally meant . . . keep reading
   
   
4. Tour: Specific How To Video's & Articles
   Are you tired of rugby coaching magazines, rugby journals and freebie coaching web sites with lots of fluff but no meat and substance on how to actual . . . keep reading
   
   
5. How To Be Aggressive Without Playing Foul
   David Griffiths
   Both rugby league and rugby union are intensely physical and at times frustrating games. It is not surprising that players can build up large amounts of aggression. If this is used correctly, it can actually help . . . keep reading
   
   
6. Game Sense Rugby Coaching
   Game sense rugby coaching is an increasingly popular style of coaching in many sports, and in particular, both codes of rugby. Originally popularised in Australia, it is also known as Teaching Games for Understanding (TGfU) or the Empowerment or Questioning Approach. . . . keep reading
   
   
7. Your Rugby Coaching Philosophy
   Every good rugby coach has their own personal style, values and unique view on rugby coaching that make up their coaching philosophy. It is important for any coach to think about their own style and try and develop it fully into an all-round philosophy. Here are some thoughts on why you might want to do this, and how best to go about it . . . keep reading
   
   
8. Agility Training For Rugby Players
   Rugby players need to be strong and fast, which means that to be a great rugby player, one must be agile. But many make the mistake of just taking agility training for rugby players lightly, or completely do without this important preparation . . . keep reading
   
   
9. Defensive Systems
   Neil Harmon
   The defensive system adopted by a team is ultimately dependent on the strategy of the coach, the preferences and skills of the key players in the team, as also the consideration of the attacking strengths of the opposition. . . . keep reading
   
   
10. Tour: Downloadable Tools & Templates
    Here's a partial listing of our growing array of ready-to-use forms, procedures and worksheet templates you can use to build a more organized and effi . . . keep reading
    
    
11. Pre & Post Match Eating Plan
    Neil Harmon
    These days, nutrition is becoming vitally important for the committed rugby player. Most national sides have at least one nutritionist, and the importance of diet to training is well understood. But it is not just what you eat during training periods . . . keep reading
    
    
12. Four Foundations of a Good Coach
    Neil Harmon
    A good coach is all things to all people -- inspirational, knowledgeable, intelligent and perceptive. There are so many different aspects of being a coach that it can be difficult to know what to focus on when trying to improve your own performance, never mind your team's. . . . keep reading
    
    
13. Coaching The Mental Aspect Of Rugby
    As a coach, there are many elements of the game that you must prepare your players for. They need to be physically fit, tactically aware and have mastery over the skills of the game. But beyond this, they must have the mental preparation to ensure they play to the top of their game. . . . keep reading
    
    
14. Coaching Attack for Younger Players
    Neil Harmon
    Teaching younger players the correct attacking skills can be a difficult task, in many ways more difficult than coaching defence. Luckily you have a number of factors on your side; not least that playing a good attacking game is a much more positive game plan than a defensive one. It is much easier to get psyched up for a game you are setting out to win, rather than to not lose. Young players are also more likely to be keen attackers, with their energetic and ambitious personalities. . . . keep reading
    
    
15. Increasing Intensity in Amateur Rugby League/Union Players
    Neil Harmon
    Rugby league/Union has always been an intensely physical game and one that strains its players' bodies to the very limits of their abilities and tests every part of the body. This is even more true now than ever and coaches need to respond to that fact, not only if they want to be more successful but for their players' welfare . . . keep reading
    
    
16. 8 Core Exercises with Mike
    8 Core Exercises with Mike Ferrandino, fitness conditioner for Leeds University Gryphon's . . . keep reading
    
    
17. Rugby Coaching Styles
    There are many different styles for a rugby coach to adopt -- indeed as many as there are coaches. But choosing the right one can be difficult -- it is important that you tailor your own style to your players' needs, skills and age levels. Here are some thoughts on the broad categories of coaching, and when you might need to use each one. . . . keep reading
    
    
18. Coaching Defence in Younger Players
    Neil Harmon
    Defence is absolutely vital to a game. The only way you can be guaranteed to not lose is not to concede a point! It is difficult to overstate the importance of defence in building a strong team, yet we often overlook it, particularly when coaching at junior levels. This is perhaps because younger players are naturally less disciplined and more inclined to go for glory with attack than put in the hard graft for a strong defence. Nevertheless, you can do a lot to help build a solid defence in your team . . . keep reading
    
    
19. What do Players Want From Coaches?
    David Griffiths
    It is often difficult to know exactly what your role should be as a rugby coach, particularly with younger players. Players will often have very broad ideas and questions -- looking for coaches to help them improve as players, help the team to victory, and make the game enjoyable. It is more difficult to translate these abstract hopes into concrete results. Here are some tips from top sports psychologists on exactly what young players want from their coaches and how you can fit in with that. . . . keep reading
    
    
20. Understanding Periodisation For A Rugby Coach
    Neil Harmon
    The rugby season (and off season) can be broken down into a number of periods for the purposes of training and fitness. Put simply, there is pre season, the season itself, post season and off season. Each one presents its own particular challenges and needs to the coach and player, and should be met with very specific and very different styles of training. . . . keep reading
    
    

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