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Friday, October 2, 2009
EPRU Holds Lineout Workshops 20 coaches and 60 players took advantage of Luke Gross's expertise
The weekend of September 11-13, the EPRU held two consecutive coaching workshops. The Luke Gross Extended Lineout Workshops, held at LaSalle University in Philadelphia Friday evening, and at Stanton Middle School in Stanton, Delaware on Sunday, were highly successful. A total of 20 coaches and approximately 60 players participated in the two practical coaching workshops. This USA Rugby coach education opportunity, its new Extended Lineout Workshop, was presented by veteran Eagle lock and lineout specialist, Luke Gross.
The Philadelphia Women's Rugby Club, in conjunction with the annual Pumpkinfest Tournament, and the Wilmington Rugby Club (lunch provided by Buckley’s Tavern of Centerville, DE), did the hosting duties for the two events.
In addition to the two Lineout Workshops, Luke Gross participated in the Second Annual Women's Referee Development Workshop, addressing both the breakdown area and the lineout.
The event brought interest from U-19 and senior sides as well as some of the EPRU collegiate premiere Division 1 programs, University of Delaware, Kutztown University, and Princeton University Women, with both players and coaching staff in attendance. Bob Weir, USA Coaching Development Program Course Leader said, "the ratio between coaches and players enabled both groups to get a tremendous amount of work done over the 4 hours and the Continuing Education Units offered (5) was particularly appreciated by the coaches.”
For information on how you can host and fund a player or coach development event in the EPRU, contact Lisa Rosen, EPRU Game Development Officer and USA Coaching Development Program Course Leader at lrosen@usarugby.org.
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