TR BY ITY RUG N I TRINITY GRAMMAR SCHOOL RUGBY INFORMATION BOOKLET 2017
Kordell Payne (12Yo) Cooper Chambers (12WJ) 2 RUGBY INFORMATION BOOKLET
CONTENTS Trinity Rugby Philosophy 04 Player Safety 09 Trinity Rugby Coaches Views On Coaching 05 Field Training Schedule 10 Rugby Planner Senior School 06 Strength And Conditioning Training Schedule 10 Rugby Planner Junior And Preparatory Schools 07 Friends Of Rugby And Spectator Support 11 Coaching Staff 08 Daniel Morris (8St) TRINITY GRAMMAR SCHOOL 3
TRINITY RUGBY PHILOSOPHY DISCIPLINE 1. Be prepared at each session 2. Controlled aggression 3. Support your team 4. Referee is always right COMMUNICATION 1. The more that you vocalise your actions in a positive and constructive way, the better you play 2. Keep your coach and age group co-ordinator in the loop with matters arising for you FITNESS 1. be physically prepared to play 2. be in control of your energy 3. arrive at game day with solid sleep and nutrition prior to game day RECYCLING OUR BALL 1. Be urgent to breakdown (win the race to ball carrier) 2. Shoot past the ball carrier 3. Second support players lock down onto ball carrier DEFENCE AND DEFENDING 1. Low tackle focus - drive hard and aim at the hips 2. Defend in groups - the man each side of you is just as important 3. Never be beaten on the inside PLAY FOR FIELD POSITION 1. Try and play the game in the opposition half 2. Chase the tackle with enthusiasm 3. Effect the tackle ATTACK 1. All players need to be aware of the pattern being run 2. Players to run hard with the ball 3. Follow the phase play attacking structure SUPPORT 1. Be for your team and School 2. Acknowledge good play and never highlight bad play 3. Get behind one another 4. Support the 1st XV For specific information on Positional Play in Rugby, and details on the Trinity Essential Skills in Rugby please refer to the Trinity Rugby webpage community.trinity.nsw.edu.au/1_senior/body_rugby.html 4 RUGBY INFORMATION BOOKLET
TRINITY RUGBY COACHES - VIEWS ON COACHING When I was asked to describe my personal rugby coaching philosophy, I instantly became reflective. This question prompted me to look back on my coaching experiences over the years and to draw on the lessons that I ve learnt. As is so often the case, one looks back in order to move forward and this brings me to my first coaching principle be willing to learn. This applies to both coach and player; as a coach I believe in continuous growth and improvement, learning from other coaches (even opposition coaches), learning from experiences (good and bad) and learning from the players that I coach. Players should be looking to learn from one another and should be receptive to coaching. Experience has taught me that there are talented players in every environment if they are willing to learn. These lessons aren t restricted to techniques, tactics and strategy; they include life-lessons as well. It is my hope that over the course of a season the boys will learn as much about character as they will about rugby. My second coaching principle is: be willing to buy in. To reflect the true meaning of the word team, all members need to buy in to a brand of rugby. This will encompass the strategy (the so-called game-plan) and style (the manner in which we intend to play it) of our rugby. If the team are of one mind, cohesion will follow naturally. As far as strategy is concerned, I have always looked to play an expansive and dynamic brand of rugby, exciting to watch and fulfilling for the players. The ultimate goal is that as their knowledge and understanding of the game improves, players will begin to think for themselves and be adaptable. When it comes to style, I encourage boys to always give their best and to play with humility. If everyone buys in to this mindset then the team culture will be a positive one that is enjoyable to be a part of. As a final principle, I encourage players to be willing to go the distance. A typical season will present many highs and lows and it s often easier for a young player to give up than to keep his eyes on the prize. Team and individual goals help players to deal with this and are an important aspect of team culture. I encourage players to set individual targets, but I expect them to give their utmost in attaining those set by the team as a whole. This places expectations on me as the coach as well; I try to do everything I can to help players reach their targets, while ensuring the team reaches its potential. Rugby is one of the world s great games and I love coaching it. I have literally seen lives changed through it and I have life-long friendships because of it. I believe that if young men are willing to learn, willing to buy in and willing to go the distance they will have a similar rugby experience as well. Mr Neil Smallfield U15B Coach, 2017 If you tackled someone in public like you can do on the footy field you d be arrested! I ve heard it said if rugby was invented today it would not be allowed to play. Therefore, big hits and creativity in attack is what I think brings most people to the game. This is the fun part of coaching, aiming to get 15 boys to be passionate about defending their try-line and throwing the ball around to score points. I find the more instruction I give a boy about how to play the less he is likely to get a genuine feel of how to play his own game. I understand there are certain areas that can t be compromised when coaching- like soft defence and halfassed running with the ball, however, allowing a student the freedom to decide to kick, pass or run with the ball allows the basic instinct of creativity and can lead to building confidence and friendships which will be difficult to forget, both for the coach and student. Mr Ben Cook U15A Assistant Coach, 2017 TRINITY GRAMMAR SCHOOL 5
SENIOR RUGBY CALENDAR 2017 TERM 1 MARCH 2017 Saturday 18th March (Week 7) Full Winter Trials #1 Saturday 25th March (Week 8) 7s Blitz Players TBC APRIL 2017 Saturday 1st April (Week 9) Winter Trials Shore and St Stanislaus vs TGS (Away) All Teams Monday 10th Wednesday 12th April (Week 1 - Term 1 Holidays) TERM 2 APRIL 2017 Saturday 29th April (Week 1) MAY 2017 Premier Squad Rugby Camp Narrabeen TGS vs St Patrick s College (Home) Black and Green Shield Invited Players All Teams Saturday 6th May (Week 2) TGS vs St Joseph s College (Trial - Home) All Teams Saturday 13th May (Week 3) TGS vs Cranbrook (Trial - Home) All Teams Saturday 20th May (Week 4) Sydney Grammar vs TGS (Trial - Away) All Teams Saturday 27th May (Week 5) St. Aloysius vs TGS (Trial - Away) All Teams JUNE 2017 Saturday 3rd June (Week 6) Barker vs TGS (CAS Round 1 - Away) All Teams Thursday 8th June (Week 7) CAS U16 North Harbour vs South Harbour (Venue - Cranbrook) CAS vs CHS Reps Selected Players Saturday 17th June (Week 8) TGS v Knox (CAS Round 2 - Home) All Teams Tuesday 20th June (Week 9) CAS vs GPS Representative Selected Players Friday 23rd June (Week 9) NSW Opens Rugby Trials Representative Selected Players Saturday 24th Sunday 25th June (Week 9) NSW Under 16s Rugby Trials Representative Selected Players JULY 2017 Monday 3rd Saturday 8th July (Week 2 July Holidays) Wednesday 12th Thursday 13th July (Week 3 July Holidays) Thursday 13th July (Week 3 July Holidays) Saturday 15th July (Week 3 July Holidays) TERM 3 JULY 2017 Australian Schools Rugby Championships 1st XV Mid-season Camp 1st XV, 2nd XV and A teams Newington preparation TGS vs Newington A. J. Rae Shield 1st XV, 2nd XV and A teams (Home) Selected Players Invited Players Selected Players Selected Players Saturday 22nd July (Week 1) Cranbrook vs TGS (CAS Round 3 Away) All Teams Saturday 29th July (Week 2) TGS vs Waverley (CAS Round 4 Home) All Teams AUGUST 2017 Saturday 5th August (Week 3) TGS v St. Aloysius (CAS Round 5 - Home) All Teams Friday 1st September (Week 7) 1st XV and 2nd XV Presentation Dinner (6:30 pm - Dining Hall) By Invitation 6 RUGBY INFORMATION BOOKLET
PREP/JUNIOR CALENDAR 2017 TERM 1 APRIL 2017 Saturday 1st April (Week 9) Years 4-6 Winter Trials TERM 2 APRIL 2017 Saturday 29th April (Week 1) IPSHA Round 1 MAY 2017 Saturday 6th May (Week 2) IPSHA Round 2 Saturday 13th May (Week 3) IPSHA Round 3 Saturday 20th May (Week 4) IPSHA Round 4 Saturday 27th May (Week 5) IPSHA Round 5 JUNE 2017 Saturday 3rd June (Week 6) IPSHA Round 6 Saturday 17th June (Week 8) IPSHA Round 7 TERM 3 JULY 2017 Saturday 22nd July (Week 1) IPSHA Round 8 Saturday 29th July (Week 2) IPSHA Round 9 AUGUST 2017 Saturday 5th August (Week 3) IPSHA Round 10 Matt Langham (12We) 2016 1st XV TRINITY GRAMMAR SCHOOL Nikolas Ginis (11Ta) 2016 3rd XV 7
RUGBY COACHING STAFF Director of Rugby Coaching Mr Lachlan White lwhite@trinity.nsw.edu.au 9581 6153 Master in Charge of Rugby Mr Andrea Folli afolli@trinity.nsw.edu.au 9581 6081 Head Coach Assistant Coach Age Group Conditioner Mr Bill Foran Mr Chris Knight 1st XV Mr Hugo Engele Mr Kai Ikeuchi 2nd XV 3rd XV Mr Andrew Payne Mr Andrea Folli 4th XV Mr Brad Wirth Mr Alex Simpson 5th XV Age Group Dr Tim Barden Dr Heath De Lany 16A Mr Nick Pay Mr Taylor Adams (EXT) 16B 16C Age Group Mr David Chilton Ms Marian Dunbar Mr Ben Cook 15A Mr Lachlan White Mr Ben Cook 15B 15C Age Group Mr Neil Smallfield Mr Matthew Miller Mr Ben Morrissey 14A Mr Will Campbell Mr Ian Moran 14B 14C Age Group Mr Ben Morrissey Mr David Magro Mr Stephen Heanly 13A Mr John Allen Mr Stephen Heanly 13B 13C 13D 13E Mr Phillip Roser Ms Sarah Tallis Ext Appointment Ext Appointment Preparatory and Junior School MIC 1st XV 2nd XV White/Green Mr Brad O Young Mr Brad O Young Mr Mark Gannon 11 White (7s) Mr David Munnoch 11 Green (7s) TBC 10 Green (7s) Mr Suli Niulala 10 White (7s) Mr Tom Brooker 10 Black (7s) Mr Tom Brooker 8 RUGBY INFORMATION BOOKLET
PLAYER SAFETY At Trinity the safety and well-being of the boys who play Rugby is paramount. Effective injury prevention involves a host of measures such as physical preparation (e.g. conditioning, warming-up, stretching and cooling-down); skill and technique development; use of protective equipment; and the management of general safety issues by administrators, coaches, referees and other personnel. Rugby Union is often inappropriately perceived to be a rough and dangerous game. Most of the injuries which occur in schoolboy Rugby Union can be prevented through appropriate physical and technical preparation by players to ensure that they are performing at their peak. Mouthguards are a key piece of equipment that must be worn by all players. Trinity Rugby players have the opportunity to purchase (with a 15% discount) a custom-made mouthguard. Dental Prosthetist contact details: Michael Ianniello (phone 9560 7885) Address: 99 Marion St Leichhardt. The School uses the services of a physiotherapist who is at hand on game day and is available for consultation at the School on Wednesday from 3.40pm and on Tuesday, and Thursday, morning from 7.00am. Physiotherapist contact details: Tom Lombardo (mobile 0412 425 402) - for personal consultation only. The main individual risk factors for injury in Rugby Union are: Presence of a physical deviation/deficit or illness Level of physical fitness and skill level Psychological factors Body structure and technique Preventative Measures for Rugby Union Injuries are outlined below: 1. Pre-Season Injury Screening Identify deficits and old injuries susceptible to re-injury and address prior to competing. 2. Adequate warm-up, stretching and cool down Minimise chance of muscle strains/tears. 3. Adequate Physical Conditioning Sufficient power, speed, flexibility, technique and stamina to reduce possibility of injury, as current evidence indicates there is a very strong correlation with injuries occurring when players are tired and fatigued. 4. Correct technique In a contact situation correct technique and body awareness have been shown to reduce avoidable injuries. 5. Adherence to Rules of game Fair play and adherence to rules as well as rules specific to schoolboy Rugby have reduced the risk of injury. 6. Protective Equipment Ensure use of good gear Boots, mouthguards, headgear, taping and appropriate clothing etc. Although there is as yet no conclusive evidence, blades boots increase injuries to knees and ankles. There is a strong school of thought amongst health professionals that because of the increased traction provided by the boot, there is an increased risk of serious injury to knees and ankles. 7. Adequate Hydration/Nutrition Ensure good hydration and sufficient and varied diet, addressing all food groups so the body can perform at its peak. Blake Murray (12Ta) 8. Environmental Factors Grounds kept in good condition to avoid possibility of injury. 9. Injury Management/First Aid Need for appropriate identification of Injury and correct management thereof from the moment of injury to ensure speedy and safe recovery. Allow for sufficient recuperation after sickness/injury to ensure being ready to return to contact sport with no significant risk of re-injury. For further details on Player Safety please refer to the Trinity Rugby webpage community.trinity.nsw.edu.au/1_senior/body_ rugby.html TRINITY GRAMMAR SCHOOL 9
SENIOR SCHOOL FIELD TRAINING SCHEDULE MONDAY 6.50am - 8.00am TUESDAY 1st and 2nd XV Squad (Gym) WEDNESDAY THURSDAY 1st and 2nd XV Squad (Gym) 9.00am - 10.30am FRIDAY Under 14s Prep/Junior Training 1.50pm to 3.30pm Periods 5/6 Under 15s 3.40pm - 5.00pm Opens Under 16s Under 13s Yr 8 Under 14s Under 15s Yr 9 Under 14s Yr 10 Under 16s Under 13s Yr 8 Under 14s Opens Under 16s STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING The Strength and Conditioning Facility is available to all Rugby players. All field sessions will be supervised by Mr Murphy and the sessions in the Weights Room will be supervised by Strength and Conditioning Staff. (No boy is to start a weights programme without speaking first to Strength and Conditioning Staff). VOLUNTARY MORNING SESSIONS MONDAY Premier Squad Weights Room 6.50am - 8.00am Mr Knight VOLUNTARY LUNCHTIME SESSIONS TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY 6.45am - 8am Mr Knight FRIDAY Underage Rugby Players, Mr Woods, Mr Knight 6.30am - 8.10am TBC 6.50am - 8.10am Mr White 6.50am - 8.10am Mr Woods 6.50am - 8.10am Mr White MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY 1.20pm - 1.50pm Mr Knight, Mr Murphy, Mr Woods 1.20pm - 1.50pm Mr Knight, Mr Woods 1.20pm - 1.50pm Mr Knight, Mr Murphy, Mr Woods 1.20pm - 1.50pm Mr Knight, Mr Murphy, 1.20pm - 1.50pm Mr Knight, Mr Murphy, Mr Woods VOLUNTARY AFTERNOON SESSIONS MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY Sprint Squad 100, 200, 400, Relays (No. 2 Oval) 3:40pm - 5.15pm Mr Murphy 3:40pm to 5:00pm Mr Murphy 3.40pm to 5.00pm Super Wednesday Mr Murphy 3:40pm - 5.00pm Mr Murphy Core Strength (Fitness Centre) 10 RUGBY INFORMATION BOOKLET
FRIENDS OF RUGBY Trinity Grammar School s Friends of Rugby (FOR) was formed by parents of boys who play Rugby for the School both at Junior and Senior level. The focus is to support the Rugby programme both financially and practically through a close working relationship with TGS Master in Charge of Rugby Andrea Folli, and Sportsmaster Hugo Engele. All Trinity Rugby supporters automatically belong to FOR. FOR provides a social network for parents, family and friends to meet, socialise and support the Trinity Rugby tradition. This is achieved through FOR meetings, events and hospitality. Fund raising activities include a Trinity BBQ at all home games (and at Bressington), sponsorship, and the annual Rugby Dinner. Each year Friends of Rugby donates substantial funds to support TGS Rugby. Funds are directed towards supporting International and National Rugby tours for both Junior and Senior boys in the form of tour kits and cost subsidies. Friends of Rugby also supports School Rugby in providing training equipment, which at times requires a substantial outlay of funds, ensuring TGS Rugby has the latest equipment to support all training needs. In 2009 FOR purchased an enforcer scrum machine which was delivered in January 2010 and in 2012, 2015 FOR helped in supporting the Japanese and Fiji Rugby Tours by subsidising costs to boys and families. Friends of Rugby meet at advertised times (see the weekly Bulletin) throughout the year with all supporters of Trinity Rugby welcome. Volunteer support is also encouraged for fund raising. The AGM is held annually in Term 4 when office bearers are elected. The 2017 president of Friends of Rugby is John Corias. To obtain the FOR newsletter, please refer to the Trinity Rugby website by following the link to community.trinity.nsw.edu.au/1_ senior/body_rugby.html TRINITY GRAMMAR SCHOOL Parental Spectator Support Focus upon the boys efforts and performance rather than the overall outcome of the game. Teach your son that an honest committed effort is as important as victory, so that the result of the game is accepted without undue exuberance or disappointment. Encourage your son to play according to the rules of the game and in the spirit of fair play at all times. Never ridicule your son or another boy for making a mistake or losing a game. Remember boys are involved in organised sports for their benefit and enjoyment, not yours. Remember that children learn best from example. Applaud good play by both teams. Raise any concerns you may have with officials through the appropriate channels rather than questioning the official s judgement and honesty in public. Remember most officials give their time and effort voluntarily for your son s benefit. Support all efforts to remove verbal and physical abuse from sporting activities. Recognise the value and importance of coaches and give them your support. PRESIDENT John Corias phone 0417 211 505 email jcorias@masaccountants.com.au 11
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