Posts Tagged ‘speed training’
10 Fitness Tips and Myths for Rugby: Simon Worsnop
Top level rugby is a complex multi faceted sport.
Rugby union has more individual position specific requirements than rugby league.
At top level training will need to reflect this e.g. static strength and neck strength requirements in scrimmaging forwards that are not required to such an extent in rugby league.
Read MoreBlog Festival Thanks
Thanks to everybody who contributed to the blog festival. The last 2 weeks have shown me that the busy coaches are often the ones who find the time to do a little bit extra. I hope all the readers have found at least one or two useful snippets of information.
There is a mantra quoted to me previously “If you want something done, give it to a busy person.”
Thanks for all the feedback from clients and colleagues too.
Read MoreJack Lalanne Guest Blog
To finish off the blog festival, Jack Lalanne has kindly sent this quote:Managing Parents: Dave Rotheram
I have recently completed a case study on the parental expectations of coaches of elite rugby league players.
The parents of the England Youth (u16) squad completed a questionnaire about their child’s involvement in the sport and parental expectations of the coaches their children work with.
Read MoreStudent Athlete Support: Nick Beasant.
Over the past decade, performance sport within the higher education sector has grown and developed at an ever increasing rate. New government initiatives, National Governing Body partnerships, a focused strategic steer from BUCS and an institution’s own desire to develop both their sporting status and their own athletes have all moved the sector into a competitive and attractive marketplace for applicants.
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