Hunter Sports High School TSP Rugby Union 2014

Hunter Sports High School TSP Rugby Union 2014 Orientation

Welcome to 2014! • Overview of Program focus for 2014 • Successes of 2013 • Discussion on Competitions

Coaching Staff • Andrew Cushing ▫ RFU (England) Level 4 Accredited ▫ Former England Students and Portuguese National Coach ▫ Committed to Youth Development in Rugby • Mr Will Scully ▫ ARU Level 1 Accredited ▫ University of Newcastle RUFC Coaching Staff ▫ Internal HSHS Coach and Manager • Australian Rugby Union ▫ Guest Coaches form the High Performance Unit and access to Local Development Officers (Matt Johnson, Michael Magripolis and Luke Searle)

Program Focus - 2014 • Terms 1 and 4 – Seven a Side ▫ Focus on speed and strength conditioning, sevens tactics • Terms 2 and 3 – Traditional 15 a side ▫ Focus on Positional Skills and Team Tactics

Snapshot - 2013 • Individual – ▫ 1 player in CHS Tour of New Zealand ▫ 4 players in NSW CHS Teams (Opens, U 16) ▫ 5 players in external rep programs (Hunter, Central Coast, Barbarians) ▫ 2 players in NSW Country ▫ 3 players in ARU Junior Gold program • Group – ▫ U 16’s Regional 7’s Champions ▫ Finalists – U 16’s Buchan Shield

Development Opportunities • Smart Rugby – Refereeing or Coaching • University of Newcastle Sports Sciences Development • ARU Consulted Gym Enhancement

Competition Program • Opens – ▫ Waratah Shield ▫ 7’s Program (Term 1, ARU National Competition) ▫ Friendly games • U 16’s – ▫ Buchan Shield – ARU Sports High Division (Terms 2 and 3) ▫ Alumni Shield (Terms 2 and 3, NHRU Competition) ▫ 7’s Program (Term 4, ARU Competition) • U 14’s – ▫ Mc. Kendry Shield (Terms 2 and 3, NHRU Competition) ▫ 7’s Program (Term 1, ARU National Competition)

Expectations • Notification – Let us know of any rep duties (CHS, Country, etc). This gives the school an idea of your individual achievements • Respect – Abide by the ARU Code of Conduct – ON and OFF the field. • Effort – 100% effort given (we’d prefer to see you attempt a task and fail, than not to give it your all)

Assessment • In the Targeted Sports Program, you are assessed on several aspects – ▫ ▫ ▫ Responsible behaviours and habits Fitness in rugby union. Knowledge of the rules of rugby union Individual rugby union skills Sport science (including nutrition, mental preparation sports medicine) ▫ Rugby union strategies ▫ Respect of rugby union culture, sportsmanship and self discipline. • You will also need to complete a Rugby Union Law and Safety Exam in Term 2.

Technology • Teamer – Notifications to your mobile and email. • Jefit – Online gym tracking and monitoring (can be used on I-Phone and Android) • Coachs Eye – Player positioning and movement analysis • Mobile – Contact me if there any issues that are urgent