About coaching

Joe Schmidt

The Rugby Empowerer

Train to Win (T2W) The Rugby Empowerer deals with players that are adults and representative players. Goal is develop a winning combination. The principles of adult learning together with the characteristics of champion athletes imply that coaches must release rather than restrict the potential of the players and other coaching staff, otherwise the potential for…

Rugby Teacher

Learning to train (L2T) The Rugby Teacher deals with players in this category that are approximately 12-14, or even younger. Goal is developing the fundamental rugby skills. The emphasis is now on refinement and maintenance of the athlete’s physical capacities, fundamental movement skills and the acquisition of rugby specific skills. This is allied to the…