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\pard\ri-694\qc\b\fs24 Herts Rugby Coaching Development \par
Season 2008/09\par
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\pard\ri-694 Introduction\b0\par
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\clvertalc\cellx10\pard\intbl\ri-694\cf0\cell\row\pard\ri-694\cf1 There are two main strands to developing your skills as a coach. One is Coach Education, the second is Coach Development.\line\line The two go hand in hand and to become a successful coach you will need to participate in both. \line\line Coach Education courses are the nationally recognised coaching awards. These all involve some form of assessment which will result in an RFU Coaching Qualification. \line\line Coach Development Seminars are designed to further your knowledge within a particular area, e.g. Line-out play or introducing contact.\line\line These courses are not assessed and do not result in a coaching qualification.\par
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\b Rugby Ready\par
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\b0 The rugby ready course is the definitive health and safety course for contact rugby, and as such is a \ldblquote must\rdblquote  for all aspiring coaches. The course is designed by the IRB. The practical course content includes\par
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\lang1033\f1\bullet\lang2057\tab\f0 Tackle\par
\lang1033\f1\bullet\lang2057\tab\f0 Taking the ball into contact\par
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The course costs \'a318 and includes resources. The course can be delivered at your local club, with the minimum being 14 on the course.\par
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Please contact David Roberts at: \cf0\ul david.roberts@hotmail.com\cf1\ulnone\par
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Tony Robinson at: \cf0\ul tonyrobinson@rfu.com\cf1\ulnone       if you want further details and/or you wish to run a course at your club.\par
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\b TAG\~Rugby\b0\par
\pard\ri-694\sb100\sa100 The TAG Rugby Coaching course is designed to help you begin your rugby coaching within the non-contact version of the sport.\par
TAG Rugby is a 2\'bd -3 hours practically based course and will help you move on to the Rugby Ready course or Level One coaching qualification.\~ By attending a TAG Rugby course you will learn how to deliver elements of the warm-up, handling and small sided games specific to the TAG game.\~ \par
The course is accompanied by a coaching pack and CD/DVD of practices for TAG rugby.\par
The cost of the course is \'a330\~ \par
To apply for a place on TAG courses you should fill in the application form and return it to the address\~shown with your payment cheque.\~\par
\pard\ri-694 Please contact David Roberts at: \cf0\ul david.roberts@hotmail.com\cf1\ulnone\par
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Tony Robinson at: \cf0\ul tonyrobinson@rfu.com\cf1\ulnone       if you want further details and/or you wish to run a course at your club.\par
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\cf1\b Level\~I\par
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\b0 The level 1 certificate in Coaching Rugby Union is has been developed in conjunction with the English, Welsh and Scottish Rugby Unions. It is vocationally related qualification studying both practical and theoretical aspects of coaching rugby union.\par
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The aim of the qualification is to deliver aspects of coaching sessions under direction i.e. coach players with guidance from a Head Coach, coaching co-coordinator or NGB scheme.\par
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On successful completion of the course you should be able to \par
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\fi-360\li1440\ri-694\tx1440 Demonstrate an ability to safety organise and supervise rugby union activities\par
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\fi-360\li1440\ri-694\tx1440 Promote and establish working relationships and high standards of behaviour with players, coaches, parents and officials\par
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\fi-360\li1440\ri-694\tx1440 Demonstrate an understanding of \par
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\fi-360\li1440\ri-694\tx1440 Generic coaching skills\par
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\fi-360\li1440\ri-694\tx1440 Rugby specific coaching skills including tackling, contact and continuity, 5 \ldblquote man-scrum\rdblquote  and line-out throwing & support techniques\par
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\fi-360\li1440\ri-694\tx1440 Health and Safety\par
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\fi-360\li1440\ri-694\tx1440 Basic laws of the game of rugby union\par
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\pard\ri-694 Prerequisites: Candidates are required to be 16years of age or over before they can be registered for the qualification. It is recommended that candidates attend either the Tag-Rugby or Rugby Ready course\par
\line To apply for a place on Level One or Level Two courses you should fill in the application form and return it to the address below with your cheque.\par
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\pard\ri-694\sb100\sa100 The link below is to be used for all details\par
\pard\ri-694 http://www.community-rugby.com/communityrugby/index.cfm/Fuseaction/Home.Story/StoryTypeId/102/SectionId/1448/StoryId/17084.cfm\line\par
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\b Beyond\~Level\~I\b0\par
\pard\ri-694\sb100\sa100\cf0\f2\fs24 Coach Development Seminars are designed to support the Coach Education process. \line\line These seminars will provide coaches with the technical knowledge or, 'What to Coach Skills,' needed to support the 'How to Coach Skills' gained from attending courses on the RFU Coaching Structure. \line\line These seminars are designed to support those coaches who have completed their RFU Level 1 course and are hoping to work towards Level 2. \line\line They are designed to provide coaches with the 'What to Coach Skills' or technical knowledge required to achieve Level 2. \line\line They are also suitable for coaches working at Sub County, County, U17, Colts and 1st XV level. \par
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\cf1\b\f0\fs20 Level\~II\par
\pard\ri-694\b0 The level 2 certificate in Coaching Rugby Union is has been developed in conjunction with the English, Welsh and Scottish Rugby Unions. It is vocationally related qualification studying both practical and theoretical aspects of coaching rugby union.\par
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The aim of the qualification is to prepare and deliver and review coaching sessions i.e. Coach a group of players \endash  club coach/teacher \par
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On successful completion of the course you should be able to \par
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\fi-360\li1440\ri-694\tx1440 Develop an appreciation of the ethical coaching process, the needs of the player and related issues in sports science.\par
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\fi-360\li1440\ri-694\tx1440 Plan, conduct and evaluate a series of rugby union coaching sessions in a systematic and progressive manner. \par
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\fi-360\li1440\ri-694\tx1440 Coach the basic skills and techniques of rugby union including the Scrummage, line-out, back play, defence continuity and counter attack \par
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\fi-360\li1440\ri-694\tx1440 Health and Safety\par
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\pard\ri-694 Prerequisites: Candidates are required to be 18 years of age or over before they can be registered for the qualification. Candidates should have normally attended a Level 1 rugby coaching course and should demonstrate an involvement with the coaching and attended coaching seminars, courses or conferences \par
\line To apply for a place on Level One or Level Two courses you should fill in the application form and return it to the address below with your cheque.\par
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\b0 Please note that the Level Two course is 69 hours in total, of which 32 hours is delivered over the two weekends indicated and the remainder is off course, distance learning (session planning, coaching and home study). \par
\line To gain the qualification you will be required to complete all elements of the course.\par
\pard\ri-694\sb100\sa100 The link below is to be used for all details\par
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\b Beyond Level II\par
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\b0 Course Content to be added at a later date.\line\par
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\b Level\~III\b0\line The new RFU Level Three course will be divided into three modules spread over a period of a year. It is intended for coaches who have responsibility for the planning, implementation and analysis of annual coaching programmes. \line\line Module one will cover: Player profiling, team profiling, game plans, practical coaching and feedback, creative back play and coaching styles. \line\line Modules One & Three are both residential with accommodation included in with the course payment. \line\line If you wish to apply please send a completed application form and your coaching CV to the address below. Your application will be considered by CB Coaching Committee and RFU professional staff. On acceptance to the course you will be required to send payment for the first module. \line\line To apply for a place on Level One or Level Two courses you should fill in the application form and return it to the address below with your cheque.\par
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\pard\ri-694\sb100\sa100 The link below is to be used for all details\par
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\b Coach\~Development\b0\par
\pard\ri-694\sb100\sa100 Coach Development Seminars are designed to support the Coach Education process. \line\line These seminars will provide coaches with the technical knowledge or, 'What to Coach Skills,' needed to support the 'How to Coach Skills' gained from attending courses on the RFU Coaching Structure. \par
Further details of Coach Development sessions will be announced shortly\line\par
If you have any questions about the coaching courses, please see your Club Coach Co-ordinator\par
Or contact David Roberts via e-mail   david.roberts@hotmail.com\line\line\line\par
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