Recapping 2024
The year is drawing to a close. Let's revisit some of the top articles of the 2024, and use the time off to reflect on coaching before we leap into the World Cup Year!
Reflection is important. As one year ends, it’s a natural time to think back on your year of coaching and plan for 2025. Here’s the top 6 most read and interacted with articles from 2024
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Dr Molly McCarthy-Ryan and Dr Isabel Moore discuss stress urinary incontinence in rugby, what causes it and advice for coaches and players. Revisit this link to look at a guide for coaches produced by the WRU
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This article outlines some of my approach when coaching players with a low playing age, including a game idea you can use.
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ACLs are often in the news. Revisit this article from Head physiotherapist for the WRU womens squad, Jo Perkins, to find out more about ACL injuries and how to include activities to reduce the risk of injury.
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Unsurprisingly my exploration into the World Rugby course on coaching women and girls is a top read on the site for 2024. This course went viral and so did any commentary on it. I took a dive to explore some of the good and the bad.
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A highlight from the first theme week of 2024, Tackle Week. Good friend and amazing researcher and player Kathryn Dane explores how tackle training is experienced by female players.
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A great read from the second theme week of 2024, Female Health Week. Gráinne Donnelly explains what pelvic health is and how it impacts rugby players.
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