 | Rugby is only part of a player’s life
– allow for this in your demands of them; |
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| Consider furthering your ability by
going on a RFU Coaching course; |
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| Be aware of Child Protection issues and
guidelines; |
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| Involve parents; |
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| Treat games as lessons, not as tests; |
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| Get assistance to achieve the right
ratio of coaches to players; |
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| You need many players – treat them all
as equal and valued; |
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| Understand child development and the
physical, intellectual and emotional capabilities of the players; |
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| Playing rugby requires mutual respect
– teach the meaning of fair play; |
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| Be constructive and encourage; |
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| There is no merit in putting a weak team
up against a strong one; |
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| The continuum was constructed with a
great deal of thought – abide by it – it is part of the laws; |
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| Learn & understand the laws; |
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| Teach players by your own example to
respect the Ref; |
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| Both look & act like a coach; |
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| Start on time & finish on time; |
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| Plan both your sessions & season; |
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| Do not encourage or allow players to
play with an injury; |
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| Avoid situations where your relationship
with the players could be called to question; |
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| Winning &/or losing are only
by-products of performance; |
