A LIMITED number of tickets remain available for the third Berkshire RFU Coaching Conference to be held at Rams next month.
The event, which will take place on Sunday, July 3, features a superb selection of guest speakers including the National One club’s own Director of Rugby, Seb Reynolds.
Also on hand will be Bedford Blues’ attack coach Jake Sharp, who also works on skills and transition for Northampton Saints, as well as Major Gemma Stonebridge-Smith, the head coach of British Army Women.
The trio will run practical sessions in which they coach through games and specific skill activities.
They will illustrate how to work with players of differing abilities, skill sets, coordination levels and physiques. The theme for these sessions will be attacking play, continuity and ball retention.
Other members of the panel are Lynne Cantwell, Head of Elite Women’s Rugby Development for the South African RFU and Ireland’s most capped female player, and Premiership referee, Ian Tempest.
He will explore the relationship between referee and coach and also look at situations where the referee has to make difficult decisions.
Rams are sponsoring the event and representatives from Berkshire Clubs and Schools, as well as Army coaches, are entitled to a delegate rate of £40. For non-Berkshire affiliated clubs/schools the rate is £50.
The Ticket price includes refreshments throughout the day, including lunch and a 2021 Conference Polo Shirt. A summary of the speakers’ notes will also be sent out following the event.
The course is designed for coaches at all levels of the game from Minis to Seniors and is geared to improve people’s understanding of the sport and coaching ability.
For more information and to book your place, contact Berkshire Training Chair, Cath Reynolds at cath@ramsrugby.com
By Richard Ashton
