Coach The Coaches Programme
We offer Continuous Professional Development opportunities for grassroots rugby coaches to develop their knowledge and coaching skills; in partnership with Rhino Rugby
The London Wasps Coach The Coaches Programme in partnership with Rhino Rugby
These FREE sessions are aimed at Level 1 & Level 2 coaches and school teachers who want to gain ideas and game understanding to help promote an improved level of rugby delivery to their young players. The sessions are hosted by our Community Partner Rugby Clubs and delivered by experienced RFU-Qualified Coach Developers, Coach Educators and Coach Trainers from within our Community Team; with an open invitation extended to local school teachers and neighbouring rugby club coaches. This is an ideal opportunity for coaches and teachers to exchange ideas, network and establish new partnerships. The session formats will be for our host club to provide players for our Delivery Staff to coach during practical sessions, while we provide ongoing dialogue with the observing coaches and teachers on the processes being used and answer questions throughout.
How do the coaches develop? Experienced coaches and new coaches to the game are challenged and rewarded alike by our experienced delivery staff in a safe, active, purposeful and enjoyable coach-centred environment. The programme delivery incorporates the London Wasps Community Foundation Grassroots Pillar of Activity main development themes for the young people being coached, while promoting the Rugby Football Union’s Core Values:
- Physical development - using healthy, enjoyable exercise
- Skill development - helping children improve performance levels
- Social development - using team games, co-operative skills and fair play
- Mental development - establishing and reinforcing confidence and self esteem
TEAMWORK – RESPECT – ENJOYMENT – DISCIPLINE – SPORTSMANSHIP
Delivered as part of the Grass Roots Rugby, Club Support and Education Pillars of Activity of the London Wasps Community Foundation
2011 - 2012 Coach The Coaches Events
More events to be confirmed throughout the new season
| Date | Session Theme | Age-Group | Delivery Staff | Venue | Venue Postcode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st September 2011 | Introduction to Contact Rugby | Minis | Ben Smiley | Beaconsfield RFC (Bucks) | HP9 2SQ |
| 20th September 2011 | Introduction to Tag Rugby | Minis | Ben Smiley & Ryan Hunt | Beaconsfield RFC (Bucks) | HP9 2SQ |
| 3rd October 2011 | Games for Decision-Making in Attack & Defence | Juniors & Adults | Dave Larham | Windsor RFC (Berks) | SL4 6HX |
| 12th October 2011 | Introduction to Tag Rugby | Minis | Ben Smiley | Beaconsfield RFC (Bucks) | HP9 2SQ |
| TBA | Introduction to Contact Rugby | Minis | Ben Smiley | Buckingham RFC (Bucks) | MK18 1RF |
| 19th October 2011 | Games for Decision-Making | All | Dave Larham | Witney RFC (Oxon) | OX29 9UH |
| 26th October 2011 | ESPN Masterclass - Defence at the Breakdown | All | Paul Turner, Chris Lloyd and ESPN Ambassador Peter Richards | Marlow RUFC | SL7 1QU |
| 10th January 2012 | Tackle, Ruck & Scrum | Teacher Inset Day | Dave Larham | Elstree School (Berks) | RG7 5TD |
| 24th January 2012 | Defence & Pods in Attack | Junior & Senior | Dave Larham | May & Baker RFC (Essex) | RM7 0QX |
| 15th February 2012 | Defence at the Breakdown | Juniors / Seniors | Dave Larham | Brighton RFC (East Sussex) | BN1 8YR |
| 22nd February 2012 | Defence at the Breakdown | All | Dave Larham | Witney RFC (Oxon) | OX29 9UH |
| 27th February 2012 | Defence | All | Dave Larham | Marbella RFC (Spain) | Spain |
| 21st March 2012 | Continuity | All | Ryan Hunt & Ben Smiley | Maidenhead RFC (Berks) | SL6 1BN |
| 26th March 2012 | Defence & Decision-Making | All | Dave Larham | Chipping Norton RFC (Oxon) | OX7 5UY |
| TBA | TBA | All | Dave Larham | Chesham Stags RUFC | HP5 2RG |
| TBA | TBA | All | Dave Larham | South Woodham Ferrers RFC (Essex) | CM3 5ZA |
| TBA | TBA | All | Dave Larham | High Wycombe RUFC (Bucks) | HP11 1JB |
| TBA | TBA | All | Dave Larham | Sittingbourne RFC (Kent) | ME10 1YT |
| TBA | TBA | All | Dave Larham | Medway RFC (Kent) | ME1 3AD |
| TBA | TBA | All | Dave Larham | Ruislip RFC (Middlesex) | HA4 6DR |
For further details about hosting or attending a Coach The Coaches event during the 2011-2012 season, please contact Dave Larham or telephone 01494 531122.
