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  • Japan Women's Rugby Head Coach Lesley McKenzie

    Japan Women's Rugby Head Coach Lesley McKenzie
    2024/10/23
    Summary: In this episode, we interview Lesley McKenzie, the head coach of Japan’s women’s rugby team. Lesley shares insights from her coaching journey, her experiences working with the Japan team, and what she hopes to bring to her upcoming presentation at the USA Coaches Summit. Link to register is below: https://therugbysitelocker.com/us-n Meeting Purpose: We discuss Lesley’s coaching experiences, her philosophy, and the challenges she faces coaching in Japan, as well as a preview of her upcoming appearance at the USA Coaches Summit at St. Mary’s College. Key Takeaways: • Japan’s women’s rugby team has unique challenges, including a small player pool of only 300 senior players. • Communication is key for Lesley, especially with language barriers, and she believes in simplifying instructions to focus on core ideas. • The women’s international rugby landscape is evolving quickly, with more teams professionalizing and improving rapidly. Topics Covered: 1. Lesley’s Rugby Background: • Started playing rugby at the University of British Columbia after exploring other sports. • Played for Canada’s national team, including two Rugby World Cups (2006 and 2010). • Transitioned to coaching through volunteer opportunities and worked in rugby development roles in New Zealand before becoming Japan’s head coach in 2019. 2. Coaching Philosophy: • Advocates for continuous learning and a growth mindset for both coaches and players. • Emphasizes clear and simple communication, especially when overcoming language barriers in Japan. • Breaks down complex rugby concepts into actionable steps that players can easily follow. 3. Japan Women’s Rugby Program: • Japan has a relatively small player base of around 300 senior women players, compared to tens of thousands in top rugby nations. • The team has been evolving since the 2022 World Cup, focusing on set-piece improvements and integrating young talent. • McKenzie and her team are aiming for a strong showing at the 2025 Rugby World Cup with a goal of reaching the quarterfinals. 4. Women’s International Rugby Landscape: • There has been a rapid rise in the professionalism and resources allocated to women’s rugby, especially in leading nations like England. • This growing competitiveness poses challenges for smaller nations like Japan, but also creates opportunities for exciting rugby innovations, including faster-paced play styles. 5. Advice for Coaches: • Don’t feel overwhelmed by the flood of information; focus on the lessons that resonate most with your own coaching style. • Keep messaging simple and direct to avoid overcomplicating instructions. • Stay confident in your coaching abilities while remaining open to new ideas and continuous learning. worldrugbyshop.com rugbynorcal.org
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    49 分
  • US National Rugby Summit

    US National Rugby Summit
    2024/10/11
    In this episode, we feature insightful interviews with three of the key presenters who will be speaking at the Rugby Development Summit on November 2nd and 3rd. It’s a great chance to get an inside look at the valuable content you can expect from Sean, Rusty, and Greg, and learn more about their expertise. Link to the US National Rugby Summit: https://therugbysitelocker.com/us-national-rugby-summit/worldrugbyshop.com rugbynorcal.org
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    2 時間 14 分
  • University of San Diego

    University of San Diego
    2024/10/02
    Key Takeaways

    USD rugby has achieved significant success, winning 2 national championships each in 15s and 7s

    Program growth driven by strong culture, alumni support, and professional coaching structure

    San Diego offers robust pathway for aspiring rugby players from college to professional level

    USD actively recruits NorCal players, who form the "spine" of their successful team

    Reach out to USD using the emails below:

    To contact Kevin Eaton- usdrugbyteam@gmail.com

    To contact Charlie Purdon- usdrugbycoach@gmail.com

    To contact Scott Thomas- scottjthomas@sandiego.edu

    Link to USD Presentation

    https://drive.google.com/file/d/1zu8GnwTn3D3zLTyaypGo1lfJ4AONHb7Y/view

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    48 分
  • California Grizzlies - Adriaan Ferris

    California Grizzlies - Adriaan Ferris
    2024/05/24

    To contact Adriaan, email him below.

    aferris@cagrizzlies.com

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    51 分
  • St. Mary's College of California - Andrew Cook

    St. Mary's College of California - Andrew Cook
    2024/05/22
    St. Mary's College of California assistant coach Andrew Cook joins Rugby Norcal for the final episode of season 1. St. Mary's College of California Rugby Camp: https://www.smcallsportcamp.com/rugby.cfm De La Salle High School Camps: https://www.dlshs.org/athletics/camps-clinics/summer-camps worldrugbyshop.com rugbynorcal.org
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    1 時間 5 分
  • Alex Goff

    Alex Goff
    2024/05/01
    This week we have the man behind the Goff Rugby Report's rankings, reports, and news; Alex Goff. Check out his rankings and news at the website below. https://www.goffrugbyreport.com/worldrugbyshop.com rugbynorcal.org
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    1 時間 37 分
  • Marin Rugby Club

    Marin Rugby Club
    2024/04/24
    RNC Sits down with both a founding member of Marin Rugby Club as well as an assistant coach of the current Varsity team. We discuss the history of the club, how it was founded, and it's current success in RNC's Premier League. Check out the Marin Highlanders Youth Club at the website below. https://www.marinhighlandersrugby.org/worldrugbyshop.com rugbynorcal.org
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    40 分
  • San Jose State Head Rugby Coach Nick Schlobohm

    San Jose State Head Rugby Coach Nick Schlobohm
    2024/04/10

    World Rugby Shop Promo Code NorCal20

    Email Coach Nick to learn more about the SJSU Rugby Program

    sjsurugbycoach@gmail.com

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    1 時間 1 分