Comments on: J’Accuse YOU

By: eskimorugby

eskimorugby — Sat, 19 Jul 2008 16:50:09 +0000

I think developing coaches and coaching structures is fairly far down the list. After Schoolboy Rugby the standard falls significantly, contributing hugely to the fall of in players at u20 level and upwards.

By: Jaco

Jaco — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 07:20:12 +0000

I’m a South African coach, over heer development of coaches are no priority at all.
There are young men that want to learn from the best but the best are not availeble.They are either coaching over seas or dont want to get involfed because of the lack of commitment from the different rugby unions(clubs) and the governing body.
Dan I would like to speak to you about the development of coaches and my idea

By: Old Git

Old Git — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 10:08:56 +0000

I meant “it”

By: Old Git

Old Git — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 09:28:27 +0000

Jed

I can assure you that the situation in England is far better that t=it is in Wales.

Old Git

By: Ged White

Ged White — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 13:37:11 +0000

I joined the English RFU coach education system in 1989 when I attended a Preliminary – Level 1 – Award in Hertfordshire. The following year I did my Intermediate Award – Level 2 – and in 1994 gained the Coaching Award – Level 3. During that time I met a great number of experienced coaches who were prepared to give you a bit of time and expound on their theories and thoughts. These men and women had a wealth of knowledge second to none and were prepared to share it. With the advent of professionalism within Rugby Union that sharing of knowledge has disappeared. The old sages have gone out of the game to be replaced by younger ‘professional’ people with less experience and even less inclination to share their knowledge and experiences with those of us who operate at the grassroots level of the game. I feel that coach education in England is nowhere near as good as it was ten years ago, unless you are involved in the professional game. Having said all of the above I have just stepped down as Head Coach at a Level 6 Club in North London and have initiated a Young Player and Coach Development Programme. It is time some of my experience and knowledge were passed on to others to use as they see fit.

By: Old Git

Old Git — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 12:58:54 +0000

Its about time the WRU sorted out their community coach development programme. For too long we have been left top our own devices, lack of CPD and insufficient numbers of regional development officers has not helped. Lets see the if WRU put their money where their mouth is. I wait with baited breath.