PSU Women's Rugby 2004

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EDUCATOR ACCREDITATION
USA Rugby Youth Conference on the Game
Glendale, CO - Dec. 5-7, 2008
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At the close of this course, a Rookie Rugby
Educator can
Administrative Training Objectives

• Explain the basics of Rookie Rugby
• Sell the game to anyone
• Act as a positive ambassador of the sport

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What is Rookie Rugby?

• Discuss at your table.
• How would you define Rookie Rugby?
• Answer the following questions
• Who plays this game?
• What is needed to get started?
• Why choose this game?

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Share What You Know

• Discuss your experience selling the game to
  established organizations such as
• Schools
• Community Organizations (YMCAs, Boys Girls
  Clubs)
• After-School Resource Centers
• Parks Recreation Programs
• Others
• List three difficult challenges you have
  encountered when selling the game
• List three of your strongest selling points for
  each
• Be prepared to report back

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Make The Sale

• Choose the path of least resistance
• Failing to plan is planning to fail
• First impressions count
• Be quick, concise and interesting
• Dont go in empty-handed
• Leave on a positive note, no matter what the
  outcome
• Reference USA Rugby and make use of available
  tools

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Use The Tools

• Rookie Rugby Guidebook
• Start-Card Pack
• Rookie Rugby Educator Presentation
• Stickers
• More to come!

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Perfect Your Sales Pitch

• Practice repetition
• Recruit help
• Personalize tools to meet your needs
• Steal from shared experiences in previous
  exercises
• Try this at home!

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Seal the Deal

• Follow up with each contact
• Commit to only what you can deliver
• Recruit and train volunteers
• Share your success with others
• Create a legacy for future volunteers
• Have fun!

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What Happens Next?

• Rookie Rugby Educator practical training
• Work with your local rugby community to recruit
  and train volunteers so you can deliver
• Use what works best for you
• Look for a big break
• Pass it on!

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For Tomorrow

• Wear active apparel
• Review Rookie Rugby education kit materials
• Come ready to play!

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Thank You for Your Attention
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