THE LONDON

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REGIONAL COACHING CONFERENCES 2007
MAKE IT HAPPEN
Supporting Coach Development across the Region
THE LONDON REGIONAL COACHING CONFERENCE 2007
The RFU recognises the importance of improving
coaching standards across the game in order to
enhance the quality of the game and more
importantly the experience of players so that we
retain them within the game. The Regional
Conferences aim to support all coaches and
particularly those at Level 2 who have a role to
play in the future of the game. The conferences
will give coaches the opportunity to see some of
the countries leading coaches in action. There
will also be opportunities to discuss and share
ideas with coaches from a whole range of
backgrounds. All in all, a great experience with
plenty of new ideas and best practice to share
with fellow coaches.
SATURDAY 23rd SUNDAY 24th June 2007 The
Lensbury Club - Teddington

• Delivery Topics
• Moulding a talented backline from gifted
  individuals
• Innovative backs coaching
• Scrummage master class with Jason Leonard
• Defending the ruck roles and responsibilities
• Line out strategy / defence what and why
• Tactical approach to restarts
• Continuity
• Team Play
• Q A session with Jason Leonard following
  Dinner

Presenters Jason Leonard, Brian Smith, John
Shropfer, Mike Schmid and Gary Henderson
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THE LONDON REGIONAL COACHING CONFERENCE 2007
APPLICATION FORM Closing date for applications is
FRIDAY 1ST June 2007.
COURSE PRESENTERS
NAME ADDRESS POSTCODE PHONE
DAYTIME PHONE EVENING E-MAIL ADDRESS CLUB /
SCHOOL AGE GRADE COACHED SHIRT SIZE
(S,M,L,XL,XXL) DELEGATE TYPE Residential
(Single) 135.00.. (Please tick your
choice) Residential (Twin)
120.00. Non-residential
90.00... Cost includes lunch and
refreshments on both days, and all conference
materials. For residential delegates the cost
also includes dinner on the Saturday evening and
bed and breakfast. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (Eg.
Vegetarian, Disability, etc) SIGNED
DATE
Brian Smith Profile (Current DOR and Head Coach
at London Irish)
Dual Rugby Union International (Ireland and
Australia)Played State of Origin Rugby League
and 5 seasons with Balmain Tigers in NRLCoached
ACT Brumbies to Super 12 final in 2001Coached
Bath Rugby to ZP Final in 2004 and ECC Final in
2003Coached London Irish to GP Playoffs and ECC
Final in 2005/6
Jason Leonard (OBE) Harlequins, England RFU
British Lions
Jason Leonard became England's most capped player
ever back in 2000, and went on to reach his 113th
cap when playing for the duration of extra-time
against Australia in the Final to become a World
Champion. He played a major part in the 2003
World Cup, featuring in every game, and with his
appearance as a substitute against France in the
semi-final he became the worlds most capped
player ever. Leonard began his rugby career at
Barking, then North London club Saracens before
beginning his long association with Harlequins in
1990 which acted as a launch-pad to international
honours. Leonard first became a Lion in 1993 on
the tour of New Zealand, switching from his
accustomed position of loosehead to appear in the
Second and Third Tests at tighthead. He was
also a Lion in 1997, appearing in one Test during
the series victory against South Africa and was
selected for his third tour in 2001 against the
then World Champion Australian team.
John Shropfer National Coach Education Manager
WRU
Captained Wales U19 Schools. Coached all Welsh
Rugby Union age groups technical adviser for
Wales U19 for 6 years. Welsh assistant coach
(backs) for 11 Internationals.
Mike Schmid Esher Director of Rugby
Esher RFC Director of Rugby 2005-2007. Promoted
to National 1 this season. Former Rotherham
Player and Coach 1997-2005. Former Canadian
Assistant Coach 2003-2005. Canadian
International 25 Caps and 40 Seven's Caps
Gary Henderson RFU National Coaching Manager
Worked in the coaching department since 2004 and
has been involved in redeveloping the coaching
qualifications and new coaching licence.
Please send your completed application with your
cheque (payable to RFDL) to Hannah Bailey,
London South Administrator, Dorothy Stringer
School, Loder Road, Brighton, East Sussex. BN1 6PZ
All delegates will require indoor and outdoor kit
and footwear. Some participation may be required
for the Workshops on both days. Dress Code for
Saturday evening is Smart Casual (No Jeans /
Trainers)
FULL JOINING INSTRUCTIONS WILL BE SENT WEEK
BEGINNING 11th JUNE. FOR MORE INFORMATION
PLEASE CONTACT RFU COACH DEVELOPMENT OFFICERS JON
BATES (07764336709) TONY ROBINSON (07894783339)