COACHES

NEW COACHES

Coaching is very rewarding and is a great way to contribute to your community, give back to the game, and to meet others who share your love for rugby. If you are new to coaching, it's easy to become involved. As a coach, both Canterbury Rugby and your Club will help support you and provide you with development opportunities. All you need to do is contact your local Rugby Club, School or the Coaching team at Canterbury Rugby, then once you know which team you will be coaching, you will need to register to become a coach. From here you will complete the relevant Coaching Courses so you can be in the game for the 2021 season!

COACHING COURSES

At the beginning of every season you will attend either:
- RugbySmart Course (if coaching players aged 13 or above) or
- SmallBlacks Coaching Course (if coaching players aged 12 & under)

These coaching courses have been designed by New Zealand Rugby to help you develop as a coach and improve the safety of the game. This year Canterbury Rugby are offering a selection of age & grade coaching courses. It is recommended to attend your relevant course, however if you cannot make the date or they are not local to you, then please select a similar course.

COACH EDUCATION

Canterbury Rugby has a Coach Education team to assist with Club and School coaches. Get in touch to discuss how they can help or complete the form below if you require a Resource Coach for your Club or School.

Jimmy Sinclair | Head of Coach Education | 027 236 6866
Kahu Carey | Coach Educator | 021 828 171
Blair Baxter | Coach Educator | 027 648 3000
Liz Worthington | Women's & Teenage Development Officer
| 027 671 9430


RUGBY TOOLBOX

For all the tools and resources you need for rugby, on and off the field, NZ Rugby has created the Rugby Toolbox. Click on the buttons below for more information about the coaching tools and resources available.