New Coaching and Playing Framework

Although next season is a long way off, with having new coaching staff and some new ideas, we would like to get everyone on board as soon as possible.

We are going to run the senior side of the club slightly differently to previous years - by dropping back to 1 session each week - this being on a WEDNESDAY 7 p.m. SHARP & lasting for 90 minutes.

There will also be 1 EXTRA SESSION THE FIRST MONDAY OF EVERY MONTH which will be dedicated to 45 minutes fitness. We will monitor everyone's progress throughout the season.

EVERY MONDAY from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Pete Watson will be running CIRCUIT TRAINING & will be able to give advice to anyone wanting to do a bit extra, Pete's partner Rosie will also be able to put together a PERSONAL TRAINING PROGRAMME for a small cost to anyone interested.

We will be looking to vary the training as much as possible and will be bringing in invited coaches to run some of our sessions. These will be MORE ENJOYABLE THE MORE NUMBERS WE HAVE.

The biggest change will be that we no longer operate as 1st and 2nd teams, but will name a senior squad of approx. 45 players - this is only an estimate and is not set in stone but the idea of SQUAD TRAINING IS, IF YOU WISH TO PLAY IN THE 1st and 2nd LEAGUES - YOU MUST TRAIN.

We are  looking to put together two very good sides that can play the same style of rugby whilst building a good understanding between all senior members of our club.

PRE SEASON TRAINING at the STUTE dates

Wednesday 30th July                  Monday 4th August                 Wednesday 6th August

Monday 11th August                Wednesday 13th August            Monday 18th August

Wednesday 20th August            Monday 25th August                Wednesday 27th August

ON GOING TRAINING STARTS: WEDNESDAY 3rd SEPTEMBER

EVERY WEDNESDAY & THE 1st  MONDAY EVERY MONTH

COACHING STAFF

Head Coach:   Scott Rudkin

Forwards Coach:  Lee Jones

Gym Work/fitness:  Pete Watson

Manager:  Bob Garland

1st Team Captain:  Craig Charlton

GUEST COACHES

Forwards:  Dave Hutchinson

Fitness:  Spencer Booth

Session work:  Sean Wright

Session Work:  Craig Hammond

Session Work:  Sean Ryan

WE WILL BE ADDING TO THE COACHING STAFF LIST THROUGHOUT THE SEASON

PLEASE NOTE WE WILL BE WANTING INPUT FROM PLAYERS ON WAYS TO MAKE TRAINING BOTH INTERESTING & ENJOYABLE.

LETS MAKE IT A GREAT SEASON !