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From my commentary position I can see that most teams at this RWC have made massive improvement in an intense period of three weeks.

This is precisely what we have experienced during our three week high performance players courses for a decade now.  There is no doubt an individual/team can develop technically, tactically, mentally and to a lessor degree physically, in this short period of time, provided the right environment and coaching support structures exist.  In addition, the RWC provides real time education particularly for the second tier teams.  The way forward becomes so much more obvious and that is that the  necessity for greater technical support is paramount!

IRANZ Coaching Clinics/Modules

IRANZ will be holding Coaching Clinics in different locations throughout New Zealand during September and October 2011 to coincide with various RWC matches.

The Clinics will provide aspiring coaches with the opportunity to interact and observe a variety of rugby experts. Our staff coaches and specialists will provide participants with the knowledge and techniques that have enabled them to be successful at the top end of the game.

The Clinics will also provide participants with leading edge knowledge, different perspectives and a challenging interactive three days. The cosmopolitan mix of coaches attending the clinic will create an infectious and highly stimulating environment that will benefit all. If you enjoy a practical and inspiring environment to up-skill as a coach, then one of these clinics is for you.

Clinic Format

Each clinic will be made up of 5/6 modules covering relevant and specific areas of the game. A module will be 3.5 hours in duration during a morning or afternoon session.

Coaches who are unable to attend the full 3 day clinic can attend individual modules at a separate cost of $190 per module. Please advise us if you require this application form to be sent to you.

Course Modules

  • Team attack – from set play and phase play
  • Contact and the breakdown/continuity
  • Skill Development
  • Set Piece forward play – lineout/kickoff/scrum
  • Turnover ball/counter attack
  • Continuity and Team pattern
  • Defence – from set play and phase play
  • Vision and decision making/Creation of space
  • Mental toughness
  • Leadership & Captaincy/Creating a successful team environment
     

Staff Coaches and Specialist Coaches:

Sean Fitzpatrick, Dick Muir, Murray Mexted, Phil Kearns, Jamie Joseph, Mark Hammett, Liam Barry, Pat Lam, Chris Boyd, Scott Robertson, Dave Ellis, Aaron Mauger, Jeff Wilson and Ian Foster.

Upcoming Clinics

Participants can choose to attend the entire 3 day clinic or individual modules at a cost of $190 per module.

Palmerston North:  3 – 5 October         
9 am – 5.30 pm at Sport & Rugby Institute (6 modules including accommodation and meals)
Staff Coaches include: Jamie Joseph, Ian Foster, Chris Boyd, Dave Ellis, Murray Mexted

Wellington:  5 – 7 October        
9 am – 5.30 pm at Wellington RFC (6 modules including lunch)
Staff Coaches include: Mark Hammett, Ian Foster, Chris Boyd, Dave Ellis, Murray Mexted

Auckland: 12 – 14 October            
9.30 am – 5.30 pm at Eden RFC (5 modules including lunch)
Staff Coaches include: Sean Fitzpatrick, Phil Kearns, Jeff Wilson, Liam Barry, Pat Lam, Murray Mexted


North Harbour: 18 – 20 October
9.30 am – 5.30 pm at North Shore RFC (6 modules including lunch)
Staff Coaches include: Ian Foster, Jeff Wilson, Liam Barry, Pat Lam, Murray Mexted, Dick Muir

There are still spaces available! Click HERE to enrol.

For an application form to attend a module only please email: admin@iranz.co.nz

 

IRANZ Rugby Legends Functions

Some of these clinics coincide with an IRANZ Rugby Legends luncheon or dinner, where rugby icons of the game will be involved as guest speakers. These functions will be MC’d by Murray Mexted and the proceeds will go towards development scholarships for promising players within the relevant region.

Palmerston North
Date:  Tuesday 4 October @ 6.30 pm
Venue:  Sport & Rugby Institute (Green Room)
Speakers:  Sir Brian Lochore, Jamie Joseph & Farah Palmer
Cost:  $125 single, $230 couple, $880 table of 8

Auckland
Date:         Thursday 13 October @ 1.00 pm
Venue:       Eden Rugby Club
Speakers:  Sean Fitzpatrick & Phil Kearns
Cost:          $130 before 1st Oct, $150 after 1st Oct

North Shore
Date:  Wed 19 October @ 6.30 pm
Venue:  North Shore Rugby Club
Speakers:  Dick Muir & Buck Shelford
Cost:  $130 before 1st Oct, $150 after 1st Oct

 

Contact

For further information & tickets to the functions go to: www.rugbylegends.co.nz

For enquiries & full course outlines for each clinic contact:

E.  admin@iranz.co.nz

T.  (04) 382 9119

W.  www.iranz.co.nz/new-zealand

 

CJ Monro Scholarship

CJ Monro is the founding father of rugby in NZ. He is also one of the founding members of the Nelson RFC which is NZ's oldest rugby club. The Bucaneers RFC have put forward a coach to attend the Nelson Clinic in the name of this Scholarship. The recipient of this Scholarship was Andrew Goodman.

The Nelson clinic was held 28 - 30 September at the Nelson College for Boys, with specialist coaches Scott Robertson, Mark Hammett, Aaron Mauger, Phil Kearns and Murray Mexted.