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25.01.2022 Headline News As some of you will already know the NSW Sports Minister has given the Green Light to sports to commence training providing they are adhering to... the now amended public health orders in NSW principally the revised order limits gatherings to 10 people or less, and requires the continued adherence to social distancing of 1.5m within these small groups. However, the Minister has made it a key condition for Sporting clubs to get approval from their Council (or whichever other body controls the access arrangements for their Club facilities). We do not have an ETA for the Office of Sport Framework or Guidelines for the return to Community Sport as yet but we have the Ministers approval to start training subject to conditions. Where does that leave SJRU Clubs? The SJRU endorses the return to training for our Clubs/Districts, however our clubs must ensure they do a number of items to get back to training. Please all refer to the recent email sent to all clubs for further information.

24.01.2022 Former Canberra Raiders Premiership winner David Westley joins me on the podcast. Born in the PNG, David has led an incredible journey to date and he give us an... in-depth insight into his life and NRL career. The podcast is in two parts, the first more footy and the second to do with mental health and his personal stories. In the full podcast we chat: His upbringing in PNG and his village growing up - Why his family left PNG for Australia - Moving to Cairns in the 80s and finding rugby league - Losing his Father early in life - Meeting Wally Lewis and being incredibly shy growing up - Playing in QLD rep teams with Sid Domic and Wendell Sailor - Nearly signing for the Gold Coast instead of Canberra - Tim Sheens and his eye for talent - The Raiders boarding house at Seiffert Oval - His bond with fellow Kumal Bruce Mamando - Being coaches by Craig Bellamey in under 21s - His approach to the Raiders super stars - Brutal training sessions between the front rowers - Coming through the grades and preparing to play in first grade - His run on debut against the Balmain Tigers - 1993 the season that got away and motivation for 1994 - Whos the fastest out of Mullins, Nadruku and Nagas? - Preparing for his first grand final - Burying his sister with his grand final jersey - His support system - Involvement and love for Womens rugby league - Memories from the 1994 grand final - Concussions and head knocks - Celebrating the Grand Final win - The pride of representing PNG - How they signed with Super League Being coached by Mal Meninga and who he learnt most from in coaching How the move to Parramatta eventuated and his experience under Brian Smith Knowing when he had to retire and finding his passion Coaching vs Playing Battles with mental health The passing of Quentin Pongia Life coaching with Tony Priddle The Grass Skirts Project The potential for a PNG NRL team Podcast is free to listen at https://www.talkingwithtk.com/single-post/David-Westley or search Talking with TK on your podcast app.

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23.01.2022 In a training, this message was shared. A leader said that one of the most important things that she looks for in potential workers is flexibility. As coaches, ...we know how important it is to have a plan. It is also important to have contingency plans. As the old saying goes, "Everybody has a plan until they get punched in the mouth." If we can teach our athletes how to be flexible, we can make them better athletes because they can handle more and different situations. The more situations that we can find comfort and success in, the more that we can stay in the game.

23.01.2022 Interesting video explaining the plans for Gen Blue

22.01.2022 Download Heja free to try for your rugby team here: go.heja.app/rugby Heja is very easy to use and trusted by 100,00+ teams. Rated 5 stars ... Let us know in the comments if youve used the app previously, and share with a coach who could benefit from Heja!

22.01.2022 Lachie Miller, from the Australian Mens Sevens team, believes beating defenders with footwork and sidestepping are learned skills. He shows us how you can train and practice the skill just like he did. More to come from Lachie. #MaximiseYourPotential iranzrugby investecau

22.01.2022 The NSW Waratahs Senior Academy aims to develop talented youth from across our state in to Tahs and Wallabies of the future. Head of Talent ID, Andrew Cleverley explains the pathway and structure of our Academies. #ForTheLoveOfRugby

22.01.2022 The difference between "Champ" and "Chump" are sometimes just a few inches.

21.01.2022 CHS info | https://nsw.rugby/experience/events **IMPORTANT UPDATE** Due to wet weather CHS has been forced to change venue for Monday.... The new venue for Monday is Forestville War Memorial Playing Fields (Melwood Oval). 9am arrival for check in and registration. #fortheloveofrugby

21.01.2022 Rugby WA have a excellent series of coaching webinars

21.01.2022 Team chemistry killers: - Gossip - Cliques - Negative body language... - Personal agendas - Sarcasm - Entitlement Get rid of them!

20.01.2022 Thanks to some great work by my wife the new EllisRugby website is up and running. Check it out www.ellisrugby.co.nz

19.01.2022 IRANZ Skills coach Dave Ellis is back with another webinar. Dave reveals techniques that can be added to your programme to enhance your teams performance. D...iscover how enhancing vision can improve team decision making under pressure. This one hour zoom seminar includes a presentation followed by an open forum allowing you to question Dave and discuss issues you may have in your own environment. Register on EventBrite : https://www.eventbrite.co.nz/e/dave-ellis-rugby-visiondecis See more

18.01.2022 Ardie Savea showing a great will to win and compete. Didn’t want to let his team mates

18.01.2022 "10 years of coaching without reflection is simply one year of coaching repeated 10 times" (Gilbert & Trudel) That's not us!!"10 years of coaching without reflection is simply one year of coaching repeated 10 times" (Gilbert & Trudel) That's not us!!

18.01.2022 "One of my friends asked "Why do you pay so much money for your kids to do all their sports? Well I have a confession to make; I dont pay for my kids to to do... sports. Personally, I couldnt care less about what sport they do. So, if I am not paying for sports what am I paying for? - I pay for those moments when my kids become so tired they want to quit but dont. - I pay for those days when my kids come home from school and are "too tired" to go to their training but they go anyway. - I pay for my kids to learn to be disciplined, focused and dedicated. - I pay for my kids to learn to take care of their body and equipment. - I pay for my kids to learn to work with others and to be good team mates, gracious in defeat and humble in success. - I pay for my kids to learn to deal with disappointment, when they dont get that placing or title theyd hoped for, but still they go back week after week giving it their best shot. - I pay for my kids to learn to make and accomplish goals. - I pay for my kids to respect, not only themselves, but other riders, officials and coaches. - I pay for my kids to learn that it takes hours and hours, years and years of hard work and practice to create a champion and that success does not happen overnight. - I pay for my kids to be proud of small achievements, and to work towards long term goals. - I pay for the opportunity my kids have and will have to make life-long friendships, create lifelong memories, to be as proud of their achievements as I am. - I pay so that my kids can be out on the track instead of in front of a screen... ...I could go on but, to be short, I dont pay for sports; I pay for the opportunities that sports provides my kids with to develop attributes that will serve them well throughout their lives and give them the opportunity to bless the lives of others. From what I have seen so far I think it is a great investment!"

15.01.2022 Looking forward to latest installment. Checkout Talking with TK back catalogue, if you havent already. Outstanding podcast with many sporting legends

15.01.2022 NSWRU State 7s - has your Zone/District entered a team? Awesome tournament in October school holidays at Forster Tuncurry Try Booking U15 & U17... https://www.trybooking.com/book/event?eid=641625& Try Booking U13 https://www.trybooking.com/book/event?eid=635367& #NSWRU #State7s #rugby #Juniors #NSWJRU #pathways Sydney Junior Rugby Union NSW Country Junior Rugby Union Waratahs Australian Schools Rugby Southern Districts Juniors Randwick Rugby Juniors Eastern Suburbs Rugby Union Sydney University Football Club West Harbour Junior Rugby Two Blues Junior Rugby Union Penrith District Junior Rugby Union Eastwood Juniors Rugby Northern Suburbs Junior Rugby Union Manly Junior Rugby Union (MJRU) Gordon Junior Rugby Club Inc Warringah Rats Junior Rugby Union Illawarra District Rugby Juniors Illawarra District Junior Rugby 7s Central West Junior Rugby Union Central North Junior Rugby Union Western Plains Sub Junior Rugby Union New England Junior Rugby Union Central Coast Junior Rugby Union Hunter Junior Rugby Union Mid North Coast Axemen Junior Rugby Union Far North Coast Rugby Union

15.01.2022 No Ref. No Game. Be Kind.

14.01.2022 Interesting story about his football journey. Also some interesting insights in player development and coaching

14.01.2022 We are extremely excited to bring you IRANZ Live. IRANZ Live is taking our world-leading knowledge, philosophy and experience straight into the comfort and conv...enience of your home. For any aspiring coach out there, you cant miss this opportunity. With only 16 spaces available on IRANZ Live dont hesitate, click the link below to find out more. https://iranz.co.nz/iranz-live/ See more

13.01.2022 Great insight into coaching, leadership and team culture

13.01.2022 ATTENTION ALL COACHES With rugby getting the green light for this season, your players need to have their neck physically prepared for contact in only ...a very short time frame Weve created the SAFEST online neck strengthening program suitable for ALL RUGBY PLAYERS. Decrease the risk of concussion and a life-changing spinal injury by having your players train their neck Hit the link below to learn more about this program, and how we can adapt this program for your school or club. https://scrumstrong.teachable.com/p/necksafety

11.01.2022 Attention all TICs, Directors of Sport, Sports Co-ordinators, Club delegates, or anyone leading sport in schools, clubs, sports.... The Tale of 2 coaches: 2 co...aches started 2019 full of enthusiasm, both exceptional people and hugely skilful coaches. 1 coach had 2 assistant coaches, a mentor from the club, 2 great B team coaches and generally great support around him. The other was by himself coaching 2 teams, scrambling together players to front on Saturday, chasing sponsors, doing club admin, well actually everything. The result? 1 coached thrived and was retained. The other coach burnt out and gone. The moral... support your key volunteers... But... guess what.... You may be in the same boat as coach 2. Working long hours, hardy get thanked, dealing with upset parents about team selections, sorting regos and entry forms, collecting subs, chasing sponsors, pleading for coaches..... and why? Because you love giving back and seeing your kids, players and community thriving. Thanks to all you do!!! Now.... We have set up a new group for you all to join called Leaders In Sport which will be a place to share, collaborate, learn and share stories. So go from survival mode to thrival mode. Or if youre going good, then go to great, or from great to world class... there will be something for everyone. So find the Leaders In Sport group here in Thriving Kiwi Coaches and lets get it on. Please share with relevant people in your space to share the love.

11.01.2022 SJRU SPRING 7s COMPETITION FOR BOYS AND GIRLS Get a team together and join in the fun playing in our 7s Spring competition. Contact your club to enter your te...am now. Details include: Run in age groups U10, U12, U14, U16 and Opens Played on either Saturdays in Term 4 from approx. 3pm onwards or Sundays Term 4 from approx. 3pm. 6 Rounds with Round 1 on Saturday or Sunday 17th / 18th October and Round 6 on Saturday or Sunday 21st / 22nd of November No finals Registration pricing TBC Contact your club now for more information and to register your team. See more

11.01.2022 Dont miss your opportunity to be apart of the greatest IRANZ Staff Coaching line up ever. IRANZ Live still has a few spaces left. This is a once in a lifetime ...chance to learn from the very best in the world. https://iranz.co.nz/iranz-live/ IRANZ Staff Coaches Wayne Smith Eddie Jones Brian Ashton Mike Cron Colin Cooper Jeff Wilson George Whitelock George Gregan Chris Jack Andrew Mehrtens Maa Nonu Murray Mexted Dave Ellis You cant find this anywhere else in the world. https://iranz.co.nz/iranz-live/

10.01.2022 The girls honing their craft at our Womens Player Course earlier this year. The growth of the womens game and the talent emerging from it is a seriously exc...iting prospect. We cant wait to continue nurturing its development at our January 2021 Womens Player Course. #MaximiseYourPotential @iranzrugby @investecau See more

10.01.2022 Tune in tomorrow with Kyle McLean and Jimmy Sinclair to have a 20 minute lunchtime yarn about coaching. Tomorrow we will re-look at the predicament Squad Sizes.... Too many players - substitution headaches, too few players - putting a team out headaches. We will yarn about how coaches can manage their season in the hope of thrival (yes this is a new word). We are looking to offer this every Monday lunchtime to discuss hot topics through the upcoming winter season.

10.01.2022 Along with making sure your Smart Rugby & refereeing accreditations are all up to date, a free online session like this will be a great refresher opportunity.

10.01.2022 NSW Juniors has a Blockbuster return of our Interview Series with representatives from our 3 main Junior Rugby Bodies in NSW speaking about the plans for the re...turn of rugby in each area of the game. Episode 9 attached We have John Glen (Competition Manager for Sydney Junior Rugby Union), Mick Melino (President of NSW Country Junior Rugby Union & VP NSW Juniors) & Chuck Ardron (Secretary NSW Schools, Australian Schools Rugby, Metro Advisory Council Rep & liaison to NSWJRU) - All give details about the proposed competitions in each of their affiliates. Covering Boys and Girls Rugby. Plus we have information on NSW State 7s and a HUGE announcement re U18 Boys and what will be the ONLY Rep Age group that will occur in 2020. BIG NEWS Waratahs Southern Districts Juniors Randwick Rugby Juniors Eastern Suburbs Rugby Union Sydney University Football Club West Harbour Junior Rugby Two Blues Junior Rugby Union @Penrith District Junior Rugby Union Eastwood Juniors Rugby Northern Suburbs Junior Rugby Union Gordon Junior Rugby Club Inc Manly Junior Rugby Union (MJRU) Warringah Rats Junior Rugby Union Illawarra District Rugby Juniors Central West Junior Rugby Union Western Plains Sub Junior Rugby Union Central North Junior Rugby Union New England Junior Rugby Union Central Coast Junior Rugby Union Hunter Junior Rugby Union Mid North Coast Axemen Junior Rugby Union Far North Coast Rugby Union Sydney North Rugby Referees - SNRR Sydney South Rugby Referees Association Sydney West Rugby Referees Association Sydney Rugby Referees Association Estilo Travel The Rugby Club Foundation #PositiveRugbyFoundation #juniors #rugby #sjru #cjru #NSWSchoolsRugby

09.01.2022 IRANZ Coaching Courses gives you the opportunity to create a blueprint to get your team where you want them. No one needs any more skills and drills. https://iranz.co.nz/coaching-courses/

08.01.2022 Further to yesterdays announcement on the Boys U18 Rep program for 2020 we received a lot of questions back. Please share this with your players, clubs, school...s & parents. To clarify further here are some of the FAQs & answers.. Is Reps back on for 2020 now? No SJRU, CJRU, NSWJRU, NSW Schools and Australian Schools Rep programs for 2020 are all still cancelled. GEN BLUE Under 18s are the only age group where a carnival of games is planned. Are we selecting SJRU & CJRU U18 teams? No there will be a number of NSW Junior Barbarians teams from CHS, CCC, AICES & Club rugby U18s for the purpose of the GEN BLUE trials. Is GEN BLUE on for U15 / U16? There will be a GEN BLUE Camp at the start of October for the U15 / U16 Age group. Players will be invited from their school/club form. Is the Waratah Development Academy for U13 / U14 on in 2020? Unfortunately not - focus is on club / school rugby & participation. How will players be identified? As in every year - The GEN BLUE guys have a vast network of talent scouts that will be out watching your games & are often referred players by this method. Once we have further details worked out we will distribute. Follow / Like us on Facebook to stay in touch. Sydney Junior Rugby Union Shute Shield NSW Suburban Rugby Union NSW Country Junior Rugby Union NSW Country Rugby Union Waratahs Australian Schools Rugby

08.01.2022 NSW GEN BLUE U18 PROGRAM 2020 Hi All, just an update on our current position regarding the Gen Blue U18 program. Due the various finishing dates Schools, Clu...b U18 Rugby, Shute Shield/Subbies colts and Country Rugby the following will occur 22 September- GPS 1 and 2 v NSW Barbarians 1 and 2 (players spotted from various comps that are either finished or without a clash and available) November 1st Open trials for Club & CHS/CCC/AICES players from Sydney and Country November 8th - City v Country U18 November 14th - School leavers v NSW Juniors (selected from the best players of Sydney v Country) November 21st - It is proposed that NSW U18 play Queensland U18 (however this is not confirmed at the time of writing). Please also note that this program takes into consideration the large number of players involved in HSC exams with a finish date of November 6 Andrew Cleverley Waratahs Rugby Pty Ltd Head of Talent Management #rugby #juniors #NSWJRU #NSWSchoolsRugby #GENBLUE Australian Schools Rugby Sydney Junior Rugby Union NSW Country Junior Rugby Union Waratahs Shute Shield NSW Suburban Rugby Union Illawarra District Rugby Juniors Central West Junior Rugby Union Central North Junior Rugby Union Western Plains Sub Junior Rugby Union New England Junior Rugby Union Central Coast Junior Rugby Union Hunter Junior Rugby Union Mid North Coast Axemen Junior Rugby Union Far North Coast Rugby Union Southern Districts Juniors Randwick Rugby Juniors Eastern Suburbs Rugby Union Sydney University Football Club West Harbour Junior Rugby Two Blues Junior Rugby Union Penrith District Junior Rugby Union Eastwood Juniors Rugby Northern Suburbs Junior Rugby Union Gordon Junior Rugby Club Inc Manly Junior Rugby Union (MJRU) Warringah Rats Junior Rugby Union NSW CHS Rugby Union

08.01.2022 #Coaching | Ball carry shape with Shannon and Tane Watch as NSW Waratahs Academy Head Coach Shannon Fraser takes @taneedmed through a fundamental passing dril...l! NSW Rugby have made their Positive Coaching Platform available to the public, with the intention of keeping the rugby community connected to the game during COVID-19. nsw.rugby #ForTheLoveOfRugby

08.01.2022 So true. Coaches need to empower players to take ownership of there team. They need allow the players to problem solve and learn from there mistakes.

07.01.2022 Queensland Rugby Union invite our Rugby community to join us for our free online Workforce Development Conference. QRU will be providing professional developmen...t opportunities for coaches, match officials and administrators of all levels of the game via an online learning event. The conference content will serve to provide support and knowledge to ensure volunteers are able to provide the best outcomes for participants and the wider Rugby community. Topics include: COVID19 Forum: Responding to the current challenge (clubs and committee members) Mental Health: Mental Health Awareness Sessions (75mins - for volunteers, players 18+, for parents of players 15+) Coaching: Reaccreditation for Level 1 and Level 2 coaches, Core Skills workshop, Front Row Passport, Return to Contact Match Officials: Referee Ready, Game Management Guidelines (coach and MO) Rugby Xplorer: Team managers (match day App), club administrators Please note: All sessions require registration. To access session times and to register for a session please click through via the following Jotform link https://form.jotform.com/201591536111042 #RugbyFamily

07.01.2022 NSW Juniors U18 Rep Rugby & GEN BLUE update With all the continuing changes within the rugby landscape (due to COVID-19 recommendations etc) it has meant th...at NSW Rugby has had to be quite flexible in our plans for 2020. (Not sure if we at Plan E of F at present ) We are going to try to grab Andrew Cleverley from NSW Rugby GEN BLUE for an interview early next week to give us an update of what they are planning and what can (and cant) be done for the remainder of 2020. We know School and Club Rep games were all cancelled but we will ask him about the U18 boys GEN BLUE pathway and what the landscape potentially looks like for GEN Blue U15 & U16 over Oct school hols and beyond. *Note for City and Country players in NSW Schools, SJRU clubs, Shute Shield colts, Subbies & Country rugby clubs. If you have any questions youd like posed then email to [email protected] and we will try to fit them in. Sydney Junior Rugby Union NSW Country Junior Rugby Union Shute Shield NSW Suburban Rugby Union NSW Country Rugby Union NSW CHS Rugby Union Australian Schools Rugby Waratahs

05.01.2022 Do You Understand? Sweet! Our coach asks us if we understand and we all just nod. And he goes Sweet. But I can tell not everyone does understand (16 year ol...d girl) So youve just explained the worlds best game-plan. Youve been clear and concise, youve delivered with passion and conviction. You then wrap it up with one of three questions... Do you understand? Does that make sense? You got that? Half the players nod and the other half of the group go yip. The players then proceed to muck up every part of the game plan and youre left tearing your hair out. Our players enjoy being questioned as it hands over power and gets them thinking. But how we question can be a bit of an art. Commonly we will ask closed questions that dont require any effort from the players. So consider other approaches to check for understanding. E.g. Sarah - what is your role? What will we do in this situation Matthew? What questions do you have for me? (Wait 20 seconds - go on, try it) So all good?

04.01.2022 Body language SCREAMS. Manage your body language.

04.01.2022 Here we are with Tabai Matson having a yarn about Game Based Coaching and more

03.01.2022 New episode of the podcast with one of the leading rugby league performance coaches Alex Corvo. One of the best in the business, Alex has over 20 years experien...ce in the NRL, which includes 11 years and 3 premierships with the Melbourne Storm and Craig Bellamy, 4 years at the Broncos and 2 years at the Warriors. His also been part of both the Australian Kangaroo and Queensland Maroon coaching staff for a number of years. His led quite the journey including a season of first grade playing with the star studded Canberra Raiders of 1991. In the full podcast we chat: His first year away from the NRL & analysing the new standard of play His Italian heritage and joy of Italian food - The backyard battles between the four Corvo brothers Not playing weekend footy till under 19s and being an AFL player Watching the Raiders in the early days at Seiffert Oval What age he signed his first contract with the Raiders What Craig Bellamy was like back in the day Making his first grade debut off the bench Playing with the Raiders super stars of the 90s What Ricky Stuart was like back in the day Where the path begun in strength and conditioning The advantage he brings to his role in S & C Did he ever think the industry would evolve to the level it has What would be different today from the programs of the past Mentors and influences on his career Donny Singe and the Sea Eagles rivalry How he got to the Melbourne Storm Was the Melbourne Culture pre-existing prior to Belly and him arriving Who initiated the famous Storm army camps Did he hide behind bushes during training Player driven culture How Cam Smith became a leader and the secret to good leadership Did he get nervous for grand finals How you program grand final week How a coach celebrates a grand final win Nearly being poached over to Rugby Union Handling the team during the salary cap scandal How he got told the news about the salary cap scandal What was the culture like when he arrived at the NZ Warriors The athletic gifts of Polynesian players The ability to find extra in your athletes Podcast free to listen at https://www.talkingwithtk.com/single-post/Alex-Corvo or search Talking with TK on your podcast app.

03.01.2022 We are looking for coaches to assist with the upcoming SDRC Junior Accelerated Development Programs Commitment: 5:30-7:30pm on Tuesday & Thursday 7:0...0-9:30am on Saturday 7 November to 19 December 2020 12 January to 6 March 2021 Coaches must be enthusiastic, committed and willing to learn from our experienced coaching staff. First Grade Head Coach and Head of Rugby (Todd Louden) will be overseeing the coaches and also providing coaching development seminars to develop future coaches in our catchment area. If you are interested, please send your coaching CV to [email protected] Don’t miss out on this awesome opportunity!

01.01.2022 Coach Mark in action!