Rugby Pre-season Programme
Vision & Objectives
“From
the ground up”
Create an impactful rugby program from the ground up, building an inclusive platform for inspiring players of all abilities to excel and strive towards reaching their full potential on and off the field.
Our objectives are:
Make rugby the best part of the day
Develop, not only rugby playing ability, but positive young people with strong character and values.
Create a culture that players, coaches and parents are proud to be part of. Provide pupils with the opportunity to be the best they can be.
Create an enjoyable learning environment where pupils are challenged have fun, develop skills and grow a love for the game.
Playing Philosophy
Our philosophy is to develop highly skilled players and athletes capable of problem-solving on and off the field.
We aim to do this through fun and challenging sessions with a focus on skill work and learning through games.
The core values of our programme are:
Work Hard
We want players at Dollar who turn up and give 100% at every session. Hard work beats talent, when talent doesn’t work hard.
Get Involved
Get involved with all aspects of the rugby program. Whether it is with skills sessions at lunchtime or encouraging friends to give rugby a try!
Be Kind
We want to look out for our team mates and stick together on and off the field.
We develop players who are:
Highly skilled
In attack, we want to create ‘Triple threat’ attacking players - Run, Pass, Kick.
In defence, we want to create technically efficient, relentless and organised defenders. Effective decision makers
Players who can ‘read’ the game and make good decisions on and off the ball, under pressure and under fatigue.
Physically Conditioned
We want to help all of our players become stronger, fitter, faster and more agile. Relentless
In attack and defence. We want to outwork all of our opponents.
Coachable
Turn up with an attitude to learn from our coaches, teachers and team-mates.
Please scan and register on SCRUMS.
All players and staff must be registered.
Ages 14-17 can self-register or a parent/guardian can register.
U14s must be registered by a parent or guardian.
Why is SCRUMS important?
It keeps accurate up-to-date records. It ensures player safety and compliance. It can track injury and concussion management.
Player nominations Anti-doping
PRE SEASON WEEK 1
Coaching Staff 26/27
First XV:
Ranald Baird, Bob McKillop & Stevie Wilson
2nd XV:
Jim Richardson & Charlie Dineen
U16:
Niall Gallagher & Billy Dineen
Form III:
Cameron Smith & Russell Ferguson
Form II:
Don Caskie & Gavin Blackburn
Form I:
Martin Hose & Jason Dawes
Junior 2:
Steve Newton & Tiernan Keating
Junior 1:
Hasan Ilter & Tom Pedley
Kit Required
Boots and Trainers
Gumshield
Water bottle
Snacks (fruit/sandwich/oat bars/yoghurt)
Shorts and socks
Training top Towel
Weather appropriate clothing
Hydration: Ensure you are well hydrated the day of training and games
Fuelling: Pre-training/match fuelling snack (light snack, 60-90 mins before - e.g. porridge bar/roll or wrap).
Post-training recovery snack (e.g. yoghurt and fruit).
Recovery: Sleep is the best performance enhancer. youth athletes need 8-10 hours of sleep every night.
