COACHING MANUAL NRL COACHING MANUAL 1 Contents Important Coaching and Contact Details ..................................................................................... 4 Legal Responsibilities ..................................................................................................................... 5 Code of Ethics .................................................................................................................................. 6 Work Book ......................................................................................................................................... 7 International Games Training Session Plan .................................................................... 26 Modified Games Training Session Plan ........................................................................... 27 Coaches Recorder ........................................................................................................................ 31 Coaches Checklist .............................................................................................................. 31 Player Details and Medical Information .......................................................................... 32 Season Draw ....................................................................................................................... 42 Parent Roster ...................................................................................................................... 43 Player Attendance Records .............................................................................................. 45 Match Day Planning and Post Match Analysis ............................................................... 47 Coaching Notes .................................................................................................................. 61 Engaging Parents ............................................................................................................... 66 Group Management ........................................................................................................... 70 Skill Biased Games ............................................................................................................ 74 Training Session Plans ...................................................................................................... 82 Junior Rugby League Info Guides .............................................................................................. 92 Skills of Rugby League ................................................................................................................. 94 Holding the Ball .................................................................................................................. 94 Standing Pass ..................................................................................................................... 95 Running Pass ...................................................................................................................... 96 Receiving the Pass ............................................................................................................. 97 Catching a ‘High Ball’ ......................................................................................................... 98 Front-on Blocking tackle ................................................................................................... 99 Tackle from the Side ........................................................................................................ 100 Play–the–Ball ................................................................................................................... 101 Tackle from Behind .......................................................................................................... 102 Drop Punt .......................................................................................................................... 103 Grubber Kick ..................................................................................................................... 104 Packing a Scrum .............................................................................................................. 105 Selection of Players for the Scrum ..................................................................... 105 Binding and Feet Placement ................................................................................ 106 2 NRL COACHING MANUAL Coaching Methods ...................................................................................................................... 107 D.E.P.E. Teaching Method ................................................................................................ 107 Game Sense ...................................................................................................................... 108 How You Coach ................................................................................................................. 109 Providing Proper Feedback .............................................................................................. 110 Maintaining a Safe Environment .............................................................................................. 111 Duty of Care ...................................................................................................................... 111 Basic First Aid Procedures .............................................................................................. 112 Management of Injuries (R.I.C.E.R. Management Cycle) ............................................ 114 Head Injury & Concussion ............................................................................................... 115 The Management of Concussion in Rugby League ..................................................... 116 Return to Play ................................................................................................................... 124 National SafePlay Code ............................................................................................................. 127 INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................ 127 1. TACKLE ZONE ...................................................................................................... 127 2. DANGEROUS TACKLES ...................................................................................... 127 3. AGGRESSIVE PALM ............................................................................................ 128 4. PUSHING ............................................................................................................. 129 5. DANGEROUS FLOP ............................................................................................. 129 6. SURRENDER (IN THE TACKLE) ......................................................................... 129 7. SURRENDER (IN THE TACKLE) ......................................................................... 129 8. SCRUMS .............................................................................................................. 129 ADVANTAGE PLAY & THE SAFEPLAY CODE ....................................................... 130 National Rugby League Code of Conduct ............................................................................... 131 General Principles ............................................................................................................. 131 CODE OF CONDUCT - PLAYER ........................................................................................ 131 CODE OF CONDUCT - COACH ......................................................................................... 132 CODE OF CONDUCT – MATCH OFFICIALS ................................................................ 132 CODE OF CONDUCT – TEAM & CLUB OFFICIALS ......................................................... 133 CODE OF CONDUCT – PARENTS AND SPECTATORS .................................................. 133 CODE OF CONDUCT - SUMMARY OF OFFENCES ......................................................... 134 NRL COACHING MANUAL 3 Important Coaching and Contact Details Accreditation Details NRLID: Expiry Date: Accreditation Type: Club Details Club Name: Club Address: Suburb: State: Postcode: Important Club Contacts Name: Phone: (Club President) Name: Phone: (Club Secretary) Name: Phone: (Club Coaching Coordinator) Name: Phone: Local Game Development Officer/Coaching Course Provider Name: Phone: Name: Phone: League/Division/Group/Association Contacts Name: Phone: Name: Phone: Name: Phone: 4 NRL COACHING MANUAL Legal Responsibilities Under the NRL Coach Accreditation Scheme, coaches are required by law to undertake the following responsibilities: 1. PROVIDE A SAFE ENVIRONMENT Facilities and equipment must be safe for both users and others involved in the competition. Adverse weather conditions must also be taken into consideration during competition and practice. 2. ACTIVITIES MUST BE ADEQUATELY PLANNED Poor learning and even injury may be the result of unplanned practice sessions. Using appropriate teaching for new skills, especially potentially dangerous skills, is essential. 3. PLAYERS MUST BE EVALUATED FOR INJURY AND INCAPACITY Players with an injury or incapacity should not be expected to perform any harmful activity. No players should ever be forced to take part in an activity. 4. YOUNG PLAYERS SHOULD NOT BE MISMATCHED Young players should be matched not only according to age, but