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Planning is a means of integrating all the elements of a total rugby programme for performance enhancement

All the aspects of being a top coach revolve around planning. Periodisation refers to the cycles or phases that make up the annual training plan, while session plans should also be used to clarify content and aims.

For example, a training session may be broken down into 6 sections:

  • Briefing
  • Warm-up
  • Skill development
  • Competition simulation
  • Cool down
  • Debrief

Each section should be allocated a time frame which may be followed by using a fellow coach to provide signals i.e. 2 fingers for 2 minutes. From a skill acquisition perspective, too much talking and not enough action is de-motivating for players - use rest periods and fluid stops to discuss issues relating to drills.

Being well organised reinforces the respect that payers have for you as a coach

Although a framework is very important, you also plan to be flexible and adjust the content based on the specific circumstances. If players appear fatigued, increase the rest time, and if they are chatting too much reduce the rest time!

  Planning and varying your drills is a motivator for players for which you will earn respect  
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Don't rely on 'off the cuff' coaching - have a written framework but give yourself a licence to adapt the session based on the circumstances
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Keep a diary of your sessions and the outcomes achieved

 
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