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Micromodelling is your next coaching power tool
Instead of saving demonstrations for a single “show me” moment, a coach could drip-feed small examples of good technique, behaviour, or communication…
 • Dan Cottrell
Scaffolding in grassroots coaching
Building thinking structures, not just support frames.
 • Dan Cottrell
Finding contact grit
Can you persuade a reluctant youngster to be more involved in contact? Yes, but it needs the right nudges and environment. Here's how...
 • Dan Cottrell
Five Ways to Welcome and Retain New Players
Bringing in new players is one thing. Keeping them is another. Here are five practical steps to help your new players feel valued, supported, and eager…
 • Dan Cottrell
Design Smarter, Coach Better: Why Boundaries Beat Busywork in Rugby Training
Great sessions aren’t about more drills; they’re about designing learning so every player succeeds.
 • Dan Cottrell
Why “What Did You Notice?” Isn’t Enough
Asking “what did you notice?” only checks attention — true learning shows when players understand and apply.
 • Dan Cottrell
Rugby progress rethink
Okay, we know progress in rugby isn’t about perfecting every skill. So what should we really notice and praise?
 • Dan Cottrell
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These are a collection of editorials from Rugby Coach Weekly. For more from the site which includes 3000+ pages of content with drills, activities and tips, please visit www.rugbycoachweekly.net
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