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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

DateSession ThemeAge-GroupDelivery StaffVenueVenue Postcode
1st September 2011Introduction to Contact RugbyMinisBen SmileyBeaconsfield RFC (Bucks)HP9 2SQ
20th September 2011Introduction to Tag RugbyMinisBen Smiley & Ryan HuntBeaconsfield RFC (Bucks)HP9 2SQ
3rd October 2011Games for Decision-Making in Attack & DefenceJuniors & AdultsDave LarhamWindsor RFC (Berks)SL4 6HX
12th October 2011Introduction to Tag RugbyMinisBen SmileyBeaconsfield RFC (Bucks)HP9 2SQ
TBAIntroduction to Contact RugbyMinisBen SmileyBuckingham RFC (Bucks)MK18 1RF
19th October 2011Games for Decision-MakingAllDave LarhamWitney RFC (Oxon)OX29 9UH
26th October 2011ESPN Masterclass - Defence at the BreakdownAllPaul Turner, Chris Lloyd and ESPN Ambassador Peter RichardsMarlow RUFCSL7 1QU
10th January 2012Tackle, Ruck & ScrumTeacher Inset DayDave LarhamElstree School (Berks)RG7 5TD
24th January 2012Defence & Pods in AttackJunior & SeniorDave LarhamMay & Baker RFC (Essex)RM7 0QX
15th February 2012Defence at the BreakdownJuniors / SeniorsDave LarhamBrighton RFC (East Sussex)BN1 8YR
22nd February 2012Defence at the BreakdownAllDave LarhamWitney RFC (Oxon)OX29 9UH
27th February 2012DefenceAllDave LarhamMarbella RFC (Spain)Spain
21st March 2012ContinuityAllRyan Hunt & Ben SmileyMaidenhead RFC (Berks)SL6 1BN
26th March 2012Defence & Decision-MakingAllDave LarhamChipping Norton RFC (Oxon)OX7 5UY
TBATBAAllDave LarhamChesham Stags RUFCHP5 2RG
TBATBAAllDave LarhamSouth Woodham Ferrers RFC (Essex)CM3 5ZA
TBATBAAllDave LarhamHigh Wycombe RUFC (Bucks)HP11 1JB
TBATBAAllDave LarhamSittingbourne RFC (Kent)ME10 1YT
TBATBAAllDave LarhamMedway RFC (Kent)ME1 3AD
TBATBAAllDave LarhamRuislip 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.