Rugby Coaching at Radford

Rugby Coaching - Radford College


Another challenge I faced in this 2012 season was that I also involved in Radford College 1st XV rugby team as ass-coach.

I had been coaching past 3 seasons at Radford College where I met so many young rugby players who have a passion to improve and desire to steal a win against stronger oppositions.

If there was regret in my performance as rugby coach in 2012, it would be a fact that I could watch only 1 game for Radford boy's game. I had no option but missing the games due to Uni-North 1st grade coaching duty I had. However, I managed to teach the boys 1/week in gym and 1/week on field which I could see the boy's improvement throughout the season.
However, boys struggled this season and the fact that I can not watch their game was a frustration I had.

The biggest reason of why I love to coach them at Radford were, boys are really good, smart, and keen to improve, and also Richard Browning who has been the 1st XV head coach for a long time. His approach to players is totally different to what I have experienced as player and as coach. His feed forward positive approach was something that kept me in the team.



How can coach/teacher grow young people in very positive manner?
I guess, things I learned in the college would lead me to right direction to the answer.
He has not missed the opportunity for boys to improve and it is not just about rugby skills & knowledge but their personal development.
How young boys like them becomes responsible person who has strong pride in their heart, therefore becomes more gentle and a kind for others in their future lives.

It is not same learning curve as I felt at uni-north but definitely he was my role model in the way he faced to boys.




When to say something, when not, knowing this is just a great skills to have as a coach.
What approach is the most appropriate for different age grade and different setting? Things I have learned in this school is not just skills & knowledge as coach but good human being.

Huge thanks to boys & parents, Richard and Radford College for 2012 season.

I have to keep developing the skills as coach.