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More work needs to be done to improve the training of professional rugby coaches in Australia.
No one doubts the scale of this latest NRL salary cap scandal and its impact not only on rugby league but across much of…
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Is the poor state of rugby coaching really a surprise. Every year you have 100+ Level 2 coaches in NSW alone applying to do the Level 3 program, but only 20 spots are offered, with a few of those given to ex professional players who have little to no practical experience. At least one of those ex pro players (a wallaby) did the course less than 3 years ago and now isn’t coaching at all. Good use of a spot that was….
If anyone can explain why we wouldn’t want as many coaches as trained and equipped as possible then you are better than me.
The Wrap: How to fix Australian rugby? It’s all about coaching the coaches
Never read a more true statement than this. There is simply no pathway from someone at the ground level starting out as a coach to get to the professional level. More often than not it appears that even at the amateur level the only jobs that aren’t given through connections are poisoned chalices where the coach is doomed to failure (ie. nobody wants them).
To me one clear issue in the pathway is schoolboy representative teams. This could be a really important stepping stone for a developing coach, however coaching roles are in these teams only given to school teachers. Why isn’t this opened up to anyone who is a suitably qualified and experienced rugby coach? Keep in mind I’m not saying school teachers are bad rugby coaches either, but it shouldn’t be an essential criteria.
My coaching panel to restore the Wallabies to success after the 2019 Rugby World Cup
Thanks for your comment. I’d love to say you’re sons situation is unique, but sadly its all too common. There are private courses such as those run by IRAA and the Crusaders available, however these are much more expensive, and don’t actually add to a coaches resume as there is no criteria to be met to sign up.
I think many simply run out of their own funds and passion for it. Its difficult to continue pursuing something that can take away from other aspects of life if no progress is attainable.
Not so 'Smart Rugby': Putting the Australian coaching education system under the spotlight