Last Updated on Sunday, 04 September 2011 05:52
FUNdamentals
This page is based on the LTAD.ca website, the Irish LTPD, the RFU LTAD Booklet and our implementation for the Dutch Rugby Union: Meerjaren Opleidingsplan Rugby (MOR). You can download related pdf documents on the Free Download section of my website.
Players in this category are approximately 5 - 10 years old.
LTPD quote: [The FUNdamental stage has to be well structured and fun! Participation in as many sports as possible is encouraged - if possible three or four times per week. This is where we develop the overall motor skills. Most learning activities are best promoted by playing. This theme does not just apply to modified games but also to reduced exercises and drill activities. Specific techniques and corrections can be integrated throughout the activity while still maintaining maximum participation and enjoyment]
This will also ensure that players receive a positive and motivating experience, remember experiencing individual success drives further learning!
The Rugby Guide
We call the coach for this development phase the Rugby Guide. He recognizes that children are not small adults. The LTPD Definition: the Rugby Guide facilitates the needs and capacities of younger players, providing the environment for players to explore in a safe and exciting way. Corrections and guidance should be subtle and simple, dealing with issues in a broad rather than detailed perspective.
The Rugby Guide is involved in the next activities:
- KSS 2.1: Prepare for and delivering training sessions for his team
- KSS 2.2: Managing the team at games & tournaments
- Make rugby safe: injury prevention
I have set up lots of pages to help the Rugby Guide with these tasks. Also you will find a whole archive of documents to help you on your way in a practical manner.
FUNdamentals and the Rugby Guide
LTPD Rugby Teacher, Coaching Course
Finally, I have set up a special coaching course for The Rugby Guide alone, it takes you five workshops to become one. A Self Study DVD and a Rugby Guide Coaching Manual are part of this course. Offering more information and giving you the confidence to succesfully work with youngsters. IRB Level I is a nice one-day intro but forget IRB Level II, yes, you learn about rugby it does nothing to help you to become the Rugby Guide. You are still left with questions how to make a plan for the season, what your tactical and technical goals are. Strange when you come to think of it, now we have a development model for our players, the development model of the coach does not reflect this.....
Relevant topics:
- LTAD Model explained
- The different development stages and the perspective for the coach in more detail: Rugby Guide, -Teacher, -Challenger, -Facilitator, -Empowerer.
- The Free Download section
