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NYS Rugby Hosts Successful USA Rugby Scrum Camp
NYS Rugby Hosts Successful USA Rugby Scrum Camp - Jan 20, 2009
Event first of 2009 Game Development Series
NYS Rugby Hosts Successful USA Rugby Scrum Camp
SYRACUSE, NY -- NYS Rugby hosted a USA Rugby Scrum Camp on Saturday, January 17, at Syracuse University. The camp served as the kickoff to NYS Rugby's 2009 Game Development Series.
The scrum camp was attended by 107 coaches and collegiate players. Bill LeClerc, USA Men's National Team scrum coach, served as the lead presenter at the camp. Participants gathered in a large-group format for fundamental and theory sessions, and followed with small-group breakouts for implementation and hands-on instruction.
"We are thrilled with the turnout and active participation for our first event of 2009," said Mike Hodgins, NYS Rugby President. "NYS Rugby continues to be active in programming for its membership and this USA Rugby Scrum Camp, led by Bill LeClerc, will go a long way to continuing the development of our coaches and players."
Following the camp, feedback from coaches and players was overwhelmingly positive. Greg Fehrman, Syracuse University Women's coach summarized that feedback by stating, "I have to say that it was truly an awesome camp. Bill (LeClerc) was tremendous, enlightening and he brings a great approach to coaching."
John Durant, Univ. at Albany men's coach said, "This scrum camp was a great event. Bill LeClerc's explanation of using core strength, balance and speed in scrummaging made complete sense and we look forward to implementing it with our squad."
NYS Rugby's 2009 Game Development Series continues with a USA Rugby Coaches Development Program (CDP) on February 28-March 1. The CDP will be held at Shaker High School in the Albany-area suburb of Latham.
IRB Level I Referee Training Courses are scheduled for February 28 and March 7. The February 28 course is scheduled for the Albany area and the March 7 course will be held in the Buffalo area. Site for both courses are still to be determined.
The final event of the Game Development Series will be the 2009 Player Development Camp, slated to be held March 7-8 at the Fieldhouse at Ralph Wilson Stadium in Orchard Park, NY. Now in its fifth year, the PDC will be led by John Williams of the Welsh Rugby Union and George Betzler of USA Rugby. Annually one of the largest events for NYS Rugby, the Player Camp gives high school athletes an outstanding opportunity to learn from great rugby minds and kickstart their 2009 season.
For information or registration forms, please visit nysrugby.org
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