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Neil de Kock - What makes a good coach?

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Neil de Kock - What makes a good coach?

Saracens and South Africa scrum-half Neil de Kock highlights rapport as the key to being a good coach.

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I think the report coach has with his players obviously knowledge is a key aspect coaches have to know what they're doing. But to be able to transfer those skills and that knowledge over to a group of players are all different is a unique skill and to be able to relate to certain guys who are very different to other guys and was quite so most of all the thing is it's related to every play individually and transferring that knowledge across as we speak.

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Stay Positive at Training

Win or lose, it's important to focus on the positives to maintain confidence in your players and a productive training environment.

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What can you do to finish a session?

Here's Graham Steadman, Head Coach at London Scottish FC explaining how he chooses to end his sessions. Let your players take ownership of their skills.

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What can you do to finish a session?

Here's Graham Steadman, Head Coach at London Scottish FC explaining how he chooses to end his sessions. Let your players take ownership of their skills.

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Coaching Style of Academy Coaches

The approach and style of coaching is changing and this clip provides some indicators of how some of our academy coaches have altered how they teach players

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Eddie Jones On Motivation

Confident players have the will and desire to perform. Wales seemed to have lost their way with players looking deflated and lacking leadership, create an environment where players know what is expected of them and develop those skills

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What requires no skill?

Here Zoran Higgins takes you through his top attributes that require no skill. Any player can be the best at these and he encourages all players to give them 100%

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Fun Is The Key To Winning

David Flatman provides some insight into why Fun is crucial to creating a winning formula. Saracens are a great example of this and are current English and European champions

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Fun Sessions for Young Players - Start with Safety

We all want our sessions to be fun, but it all starts with the set-up, safety and reassurance from coaches. Particularly for young players. Achieve that and you will have a fun, productive session.

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Mike Ford - I Had To Change

Mike Ford Discusses the background to his coaching philosophy and why he had to change when he was coaching England. All coaches should be open to change in order to develop their players

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Paul Gustard - Stay Positive All Of The Time

See what Paul Gustard has to say about creating the best environment for player development and performance

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Coach Player Rapport

Do you understand the significance of 'Rapport" and how this can influence how good a coach you are. Elite coaches, experts and pundits provide a clear view of how important this is

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Create Opportunities for Success

We all prefer to have enjoyable training sessions. By including small-sided game and skills challenges, you provide more opportunities for your players to succeed, which in turn increases the enjoyment and benefit of the session.

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Bandana's & Muscle Vests

Its not about you the coach, its about the players. Take some time to consider what the players want to do. A fun clip but with a serious message

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Selection - The Most Important Policy

Get selection right and you will have a vibrant, busy, energised and happy rugby club but get it wrong and your whole club could be on a slippery slope. International coaches can loose their jobs but it is just as important for club coaches to take the time to understand how important this can be

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Conor OShea - What are the key attributes of a coach

Conor O Shea gives his thoughts on what makes an effective rugby coach

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Expert - John Neal - Teams

John Neal discusses the attributes that make an effective team.

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Being positive with players is crucial

Building a positive environment for your players is important for their self-esteem and confidence on the pitch.

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England Players - Make sessions fun

Ben Youngs and Lee Mears describe what they think are the essential ingredients that make up a fun and productive rugby session. Both were taking part in an England Rugby coaching challenge with schoolchildren in the build up to the 2012 Six Nations.

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Stuart Lancaster: A Cultural Shift

Stuart Lancaster describes a shift in culture among the England Squad as they take part in a community coaching session in the build up to the 2012 Six Nations.