Ron,<\/p>\n
First of all I want to thank you for the great opportunity of attending the coaching clinic with Bob Dwyer and Mike Penistone. \u00a0The chance to receive coaching advice from a World cup winning coach was truly invaluable.<\/p>\n
To have two of the best coaches in the world explaining that the way we are coaching is not only incorrect but detrimental to our chances of winning was a true eye-opener. The session were fun and very informative and the stories about big names failing at simple drills put a lot in perspective.<\/p>\n
For the Texas Union to take the initiative and run such a high profile clinic is a testament to you and your Union. For other players and coaches to fail to see the golden opportunity that was given to them is a sad reflection on rugby in the USA.<\/p>\n
I don’t really have any negative comments about the weekend, other than what we discussed. The number of players needs to be increased for both the players and coaches benefits. A more precise end time, although I appreciate that it was\u00a0shortened\u00a0due to heat and numbers, for those reserving flights etc.<\/p>\n
The amount of time and access we had with these coaches was unprecedented and to be able to watch the Australia game with a pint of Guinness and listen to Bob will be a\u00a0favorite\u00a0rugby memory for a long time!<\/p>\n
Again I hope you continue with these events and allow me the opportunity to attend, so maybe we can meet in the playoffs and have a truly open free flowing game. I also hope the collaborations between our Unions continue, especially with respect to helping fund and offer travel grants to allow coaches of all levels to attend.<\/p>\n
Your thankfully,<\/p>\n
C. H.<\/p>\n
St Louis Rambler Rugby Club<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Ron, First of all I want to thank you for the great opportunity of attending the coaching clinic with Bob Dwyer and Mike Penistone. \u00a0The chance to receive coaching advice from a World cup winning coach was truly invaluable. To have two of the best coaches in the world explaining that the way we are … <\/p>\n