Coaching

Coaching is at the core of what we do at Ellingham & Ringwood RFC. A highly organised and motivated coaching team will lead to a more enjoyable and better standard of play for players and their supporters. We are fortunate enough to have Trevor Bristow leading this area of the Club. He has driven and directed the coaching approach at ERRFC for several years and continues to moves things forward in a positive fashion. We have organisation and professionalism driving the Club to higher standards and this shows in the performance of the teams in all age groups. Our results continue to improve and new players and coaches join us to develop their knowledge and skills.

We have six age groups in the Mini Section : under 6 – under 12, and five groups in the under 13 – under 16 age groups, including the under 15 girls side. All of our coaches are CRB checked (Criminal Records Bureau) and our coaches have, or are working towards RFU qualifications.

Getting involved in the coaching is a rewarding experience and, whether you have played in the past or not, we are sure that your offer to help can be transformed into a positive contribution to our youngsters.

Please contact Trevor Bristow on trevor@bristow.me

07801 065718

01202 823050

Coaches Charter

At ERRFC we are looking to develop the standard of all our coaches, in terms of their ability and approach. We have a Coaches Code of Conduct as recommended by the RFU, please download this document if you want to coach at the Club.

Download Coaches Code of Conduct (.pdf)

It establishes a set of guiding principles that ERRFC expects all coaches to adopt and abide by whilst engaged in coaching or managing players on behalf of the club.

All coaches, new and experienced, should familiarise themselves with these principles and endeavour to ‘live the values’ they communicate.

Coaching Courses for 2008 – 2009 Season

Please have a look at the courses below to identify how you could contribute to yourself and the Club by progressing your training, development and skills. The Club will fund these courses for you.

Mini Tag Rugby

Open to any level of coach over the age of 14. Ideal as your first stage of development for new coaches of Tag rugby. No formal assessment – on course tutor appraisal.

12/01/2008

09.30-12.30

Testwood Sports College

Start Rugby

A course designed to help beginner coaches. Learn how to deliver a warm-up, basic handling and contact skills, games with up to 9-a-side games and the basic coaching process. Essential for new coaches before taking the Level 1 Coaching Award.

12/01/2008

09.30-12.30

Testwood Sports College

Coaching Contact/Tackling Safety

Aimed at coaches and teachers who are introducing contact rugby. Raises awareness of the safety issues relevant to coaching a rugby team.

06/10/2007

09.30-12.30

Testwood Sports College

Level 1 Courses

Coaches who have completed the Start or Tag Rugby Course, and are ready to further their qualifications should attend one of these events.

October 19, 21, 28	Testwood Sports College, Hampshire
Jan 9, 13, 27	Queen Mary’s College, Basingstoke
Jan 18, 19, 20	Dumpton School, Wimborne
Feb 20, 24, Mar 2	Testwood Sports College, Hampshire

Beyond Level 1

These courses are ideal for all coaches who do not wish to progress to Level 2 qualification but who want to improve and develop their coaching skills. Choose individual modules, 1 day or both days.

Day 1 – Full day or individual modules

Course - Developing play from scrum
Course - Developing play from line-out
Course - Coaching continuity

Day 2 – Full day or individual modules

Course -Building successful attack
Course - Understanding defence
Game Sense approach

December 15, 16	Nursteed, Wiltshire
Jan 5, 6	Southampton University, Hampshire
Jan 26, 27	Burnham Grammar, Bucks
Feb 9, 10	Testwood Sports College, Hampshire

Level 2 Courses

Experienced coaches who have their Level 1 qualification and now wish to progress to Level 2 should attend one of these events.

Nov 3, 4, 18, 25	Southampton University, Hampshire
Feb 2, 3 17, 24	Dumpton School, Wimborne