For anyone interested in getting their coacing certification...

Joey Pendergrast
Rappahannock Rugby Club
www.fredrugby.com
(540) 372-4044

---------- Original Message ----------------------------------
From: "Eric Pittelkau" <epittelkau@...>
Date: Wed, 14 Jun 2006 17:24:35 -0400

*Reminder about USA Rugby coaching clinic at the end of July. Please
register with USA Rugby. Information below.*

On 6/1/06, Eric Pittelkau <epittelkau@...> wrote:
>
> I have received confirmation from USA Rugby that we will be hosting a
> coaching clinic on Saturday/Sunday July 29/30, 2006. The clinic will be
> at Gonzaga HS in Washington, DC. It will run from about 9-4 each day. Each
> workshop requires both Saturday and Sunday attendance, so you will not be
> able to take part in both. (As to missing either the first or second day,
> that's an issue you'll have to take up with USA Rugby.) You may choose
> either the "Introduction to Rugby" workshop or the "Developing Rugby Skills"
> workshop. Both of these workshops include classroom and field time. I know
> many of you need coaching certification, so please take this opportunity
> to get it. At the conclusion of each day's session, there will be a social
> gathering that includes the clinic participants and instuctors (details
> TBD).
>
> The following is an excerpt from this web link which you should read in
> its entirely. You can get to this page by going to www.usarugby.org, -->
> Playing the Game (top menu bar), --> Coaches, --> Coach Development Program
> (CDP).
>
> http://www.usarugby.org/playing/coaching/cdp.html
>
> *Introducing Rugby* - This course is designed for the coach that spends
> most of his time introducing the game to new players. It is ideal for high
> school head coaches and college and club assistant coaches. The focus on the
> course is being able to implement the fundamentals of the game to players
> that have little or no experience. The certification requirements include
> attendance at a workshop and completed competency assesment, Foundations of
> Coaching Rugby modules, NCSS PREPARE Sports Safety module and the
> Introducing Rugby modules.
>
> *Developing Skills* - This certification is designed for the coach that is
> focused on working with players with experience and wants to get their
> players to play at a higher level. The course work is ideal for head coaches
> and those that are involved in club and all-star play. There is an emphasis
> on practice planning, developing game sense and skill development. The
> certification requirements include attendance at a workshop and completed
> competency assesment, Foundations of Coaching Rugby modules, NCSS PREPARE
> Sports Safety module and the Developing Skills modules.
>
> Remember, there are online modules that you should complete prior to the
> workshop. You must pay for these online modules, and you must pay for the
> workshop. Details about costs are at the link above. Assuming we meet
> certain attendance criteria (which I am confident we can meet), you will
> receive a refund of about $20.
>
> Thanks, and hope to see you all at the coaching workshops.
>
> Eric Pittelkau
> PRU President
>
>
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