The South African College High and Junior Schools had the privilege this week of playing host to the second edition of the Jake White Winning Way Coaching courses.
Having begun his career as a schoolboy coach at Jeppe Boys’, Jake is acutely aware that most of the best coaches in the world cut their teeth at schoolboy level. Through these courses Jake White is trying to pass on some of his immense rugby knowledge to other coaches, not just schoolmasters but club coaches as well.
Jake has working with him his entire 2007 Rugby World Cup back-up team including his doctor, physio and mental coach. Also there to pass on expert opinions are the likes of Eddie Jones, Balie Swart, Percy Montgomery, Paul Treu and Sheryl Calder. A special guest this year is Marcello Loffreda, the former Argentinean coach, who is passing on his expert knowledge on scrumming and mauling.
Also benefiting hugely from the experience are the SACS boys. The 1st and 2nd XV from the high school and later in the week the U13A and U12A teams from the junior school and they are being used by Jake and his team of coaches to demonstrate various aspects of the game. The tactical tips and technical expertise the boys gain is sure to stand them in good stead for the season ahead.
The course, run over five days started Monday and ends Friday. Level One on Monday and Tuesday, Level Two (for coaches who attended Level One in 2009) on Wednesday and Thursday and a special session for junior school coaches on the Friday.
And don’t forget we have the SACS Percy Montgomery Rugby Foundation launch on Friday too.
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