To apply coaches should complete the application form and return it by post or email to Julie Dorman, IRFU (Ulster Branch), 85 Ravenhill Park, Belfast, BT6 0DG or rugbydevelopment@ulsterrugby.com
CLINIC 1: CONTINUITY AROUND THE BREAKDOWN
Date: Monday 1st February
Guest Coach: Brian McLaughlin, Head Coach Ulster XV
Content: This workshop will look at developing continuity around the breakdown and in particular focus on the different options available to the ball carrier and support players at a contact situation. This workshop will build on Brian's previous workshop which looked at developing player's skills pre-contact.
CLINIC 2: GENERAL MOVEMENT AND TEAM ATTACK
Date: Monday 8th February
Guest Coach: Neil Doak, Assistant Coach, Ulster XV
Content:This workshop will cover the area of General Movement, building on previous work covered by Niall Malone in the November workshop, with particular emphasis on Team Attack and looking at how you can breach different defensive set-ups.
CLINIC 3: THE LINEOUT
Date: Monday 15th February
Guest Coach: Jeremy Davidson, Assistant Coach, Ulster XV
Content: Jeremy's workshop will look at different lineout options for different areas of the field as well as considering the type of lineout ball presented and the effect that it has on the next phase of play
CLINIC 4: DEFENCE
Date: Monday 22nd February
Guest Coach: Jonny Bell, Elite Player Development Officer, Ulster Academy
Content: The workshop will look at defensive systems, how and when they are used and the advantages and disadvantages of each. Jonny will also consider defence at set piece and phase play.
