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| 1st XV Pre-Season Rugby Training - 1-5 September 2010 |
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We want to make sport at Kingham Hill the best it can possibly be! Kingham has long enjoyed a history of participation in local rugby matches, and over the years we have had years of plenty and years of nil as far as good results go. As a coaching team we want to shift the balance back to a time of plenty, and to give our boys the opportunity to compete on a level playing field with teams from schools that are much bigger, and have enjoyed plenty of success. To do this the fixture list has been completely refreshed, and we shall be facing some excellent schools in the Michaelmas term of 2010 that we have not played before such as Bromsgrove, Stowe, and Bloxham, along with some old familiar faces such as Sibford, Rendcomb and Cokethorpe. The fixtures have been matched as well as possible so that we face school teams from the big schools of a comparable nature, and so that the boys know the nature of the beast they will be taking on.
We want to take things one stage further. This year, for the first time, we want to have our senior boys returning to school early for Pre-Season Training. This promises to be an excellent time where the team can spend five days in a constructive environment, developing skills through three training sessions per day, hearing lectures about nutrition, hydration, stretching and mental preparation, and most importantly, learning how to get the best out of each other. We will bring in guest coaches, put on a couple of social events, and stretch the boys both physically and mentally. Having completed the pre-season training our boys will be ready to hit the season hard, confident that they have the skills, understanding and knowledge to get the most out of their bodies and out of the season. Rugby at Kingham Hill has taken a leap forward due to the efforts of many in the last year, however in the eyes of many, the standing of the senior squad remains the benchmark by which the school’s rugby and sporting programmes are judged. Consequently being part of the senior squad brings with it responsibilities and challenges. It is our hope that all senior players will grasp the challenges that the new season presents in a very positive way. Next seasons core squad will be predominantly made up of players new to the First XV experience and therefore if the senior team is to be as successful as possible a number of issues need to be stated: · A committed attitude to school rugby and its demands/expectations remains non-negotiable. · Individuals in the squad will be expected to return to School possessing high levels of fitness, which will need to be sustained throughout the year. · All players must be committed to training regularly and possess an open mind to development and new ideas. · Senior squads need to create a strong team identity, and an atmosphere of respect for all squad players. · An understanding that it is your game, consequently you will need to buy into the squad philosophy and playing style. We do not prescribe tightly how teams play – however we do have principles of play that need to be learned; they centre around making effective decisions on the field of play. The Schedule
Saturday 4th September
Sunday 5th September
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Enquiries Mr. Roger Owen This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Mr. Neill Stannard This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
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