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Wolverhampton Under 13 2009/10 Rugby Season Review
Staffordshire Shield Final Winners and 2nd Place in our Staffordshire League
Overview
This season has been a big step for our team playing 15-a-side rugby on a full sized pitch plus the competitive edge of league matches. We have definitely stepped up to the plate and made the transition exceptionally well, especially as we have only had a squad of 21 for the majority of 2009/10. It has been a very successful season, coming second in our league, only losing to Walsall the league winners, and unfortunately losing to Stafford in the semi finals of the Staffs Cup, who were the eventual winners. We played 15 games in total and only lost the two games (Walsall & Stafford) and lost by one try in extra time of the semi final of the Mold festival at the end of the season, which contained teams of a high standard and also having far bigger squads than us. This season’s success was only achieved with a lot of blood, sweat and tears along the way from players, coaches and parents. The players now look very smart on and off the pitch thanks to brand new match tops and embrodied shirts and club ties. We are earning praise from teams who have played us for the first time, Mold and Kesteven and have also had calls from others who are very keen to play us-Nottingham being one. Another first for the team was the hosting of Carlisle who were on tour, and their parents were highly impressed and extremely grateful for our hospitality.
The Team
This season we welcomed the new players of Matthew Evans, Amar and Callum and unfortunately didn’t get to squad of 25 we were aiming for. A number of players have started being involved in County level, Sean and Oliver are in the Staffordshire School of Rugby and are to be joined in the under 14’s final trial in September by Rob, Matthew Evans and Marinus. Scott is in Shropshire’s School of Rugby and TJ attended a trial for Hereford and Worcestershire County this week. Congratulations to all of these lads. A special mention must go to Oliver who is also in the Leicester Tigers Academy and was selected and played for England Independent Schools in their tour of Ireland, winning both games, in addition he has had one representative game for Staffordshire under14’s.
Register
An informal register of players attendance on Sundays’ has been taken but from now on all training and games will be logged and used as a coaches selection aid for all League games, Cups and Festivals.
Summer Training and Player Development
The coaches have decided to give everyone a rest for the month of May and are currently working on dates during the summer.Andy is hoping to arrange a weekend of activities at his Shawbury base and he is also investigating the possibility of some other different events for the lads. It is intended that the squad will benefit from additional and some specialist coaching (Refer to Section below) in order for the players to progress to the next playing and rugby knowledge level. In addition, we hope to provide each player with a matrix of what skills they possess, what areas need further development and what will be required to make them better players.
The Coaching Team and Equipment
This season we have seen Gareth Jones join us as well as Simon and Jim all become more involved in the team and this has been a considerable asset. Gwyn, Andy and myself have had a 3 hour meeting the other week and have discussed a review of the season, what we did well and what we could do better,and where we wish to move the team and players forward from the development side. In addition we have talked about trying to get specialist coaching via other club coaches or external sources and this week I have already had some success in contacting coaches who have agreed to help us. We have also discussed some new equipment for training, medicine balls, evasion belts, power bags and currently we are investigating costs.
During the forthcoming month’s the coaches will be attending various courses, Gareth Level 1, Andy Level 1 via the RAF plus a referees course, I will be trying for Level 2 and others doing an IRB Rugby Ready course. Gwyn is unable to make the Level 2 dates with me but we will look to book him on the next suitable course.
Team Vacancies
In order for the team to move forward we need the following positions to be filled:- 1. Match pitch set up/take down person 2.Playing kit person 3.Fundraiser 4. Sponsorship/Kit/Equipment person 5.Tour organiser 6.Social/events secretary 7.Player recruitment/schools liaison officer. Currently a few people are undertaking all these jobs and they must now be divided up amongst all the parents in order to spread the work load. These positions are not set in stone and some could be combined, and several people could be involved in helping fulfil these roles. Please feel free to speak to any of the coaches, Kate or me after the presentation today.
Forthcoming Club Events
19th June Summer Ball,23rd June Club AGM,4th July Family Fun Day,2nd- 6th August Summer Camp at Castlecroft Boys 8-14 and Girls 8-11. Website:- www.pitchero.com/clubs/wolverhampton
Club Volunteers
The club need the following:- Age Reps,Weekend Duty Officers,First Aiders,RFU Raffle Coordinator,Seal of Approval Coordinator,Shop Staff,Webmaster,CRB Applications Coordinator,Welfare Officer,School Liaison Officer,Membership Secretary,Events Coordinator,Grounds Staff and 200 Club Coordinator. Can you help or want to know more please contact Martin Hawkins, Neil Jones or Sue Whitehouse.
And Finally
A really BIG Thank You To everyone involved in the team and our terrific support from parents and family members as well as our very generous match shirt sponsors- Tile Choice www.tilechoice.co.uk. Thanks goes to those parents who have worked tirelessly in the kitchen, sold raffle tickets, baked savouries, cakes, biscuits etc including players sisters who sold these, our medical team of Ann-Marie, Alex, Ann and Jill, water bottle monitor Liz, Jill for looking after the money, Gareth for keeping our section on the club Website up to date (including his modest personal photo collection and Luke’s Xmas coaching dance) Jim’s match reports and stat collecting and all the coaches. Last but not least, Kate for all her sterling administration work, her e-mails and texts informing everyone what and where we have to be, organising kitchen duty and being our Age Rep for club Mini and Junior meetings.
Dave Parker Team Manager (position Gareth gave me on website) Coach/Referee /Team dogsbody etc.
This season has been a big step for our team playing 15-a-side rugby on a full sized pitch plus the competitive edge of league matches. We have definitely stepped up to the plate and made the transition exceptionally well, especially as we have only had a squad of 21 for the majority of 2009/10. It has been a very successful season, coming second in our league, only losing to Walsall the league winners, and unfortunately losing to Stafford in the semi finals of the Staffs Cup, who were the eventual winners. We played 15 games in total and only lost the two games (Walsall & Stafford) and lost by one try in extra time of the semi final of the Mold festival at the end of the season, which contained teams of a high standard and also having far bigger squads than us. This season’s success was only achieved with a lot of blood, sweat and tears along the way from players, coaches and parents. The players now look very smart on and off the pitch thanks to brand new match tops and embrodied shirts and club ties. We are earning praise from teams who have played us for the first time, Mold and Kesteven and have also had calls from others who are very keen to play us-Nottingham being one. Another first for the team was the hosting of Carlisle who were on tour, and their parents were highly impressed and extremely grateful for our hospitality.
The Team
This season we welcomed the new players of Matthew Evans, Amar and Callum and unfortunately didn’t get to squad of 25 we were aiming for. A number of players have started being involved in County level, Sean and Oliver are in the Staffordshire School of Rugby and are to be joined in the under 14’s final trial in September by Rob, Matthew Evans and Marinus. Scott is in Shropshire’s School of Rugby and TJ attended a trial for Hereford and Worcestershire County this week. Congratulations to all of these lads. A special mention must go to Oliver who is also in the Leicester Tigers Academy and was selected and played for England Independent Schools in their tour of Ireland, winning both games, in addition he has had one representative game for Staffordshire under14’s.
Register
An informal register of players attendance on Sundays’ has been taken but from now on all training and games will be logged and used as a coaches selection aid for all League games, Cups and Festivals.
Summer Training and Player Development
The coaches have decided to give everyone a rest for the month of May and are currently working on dates during the summer.Andy is hoping to arrange a weekend of activities at his Shawbury base and he is also investigating the possibility of some other different events for the lads. It is intended that the squad will benefit from additional and some specialist coaching (Refer to Section below) in order for the players to progress to the next playing and rugby knowledge level. In addition, we hope to provide each player with a matrix of what skills they possess, what areas need further development and what will be required to make them better players.
The Coaching Team and Equipment
This season we have seen Gareth Jones join us as well as Simon and Jim all become more involved in the team and this has been a considerable asset. Gwyn, Andy and myself have had a 3 hour meeting the other week and have discussed a review of the season, what we did well and what we could do better,and where we wish to move the team and players forward from the development side. In addition we have talked about trying to get specialist coaching via other club coaches or external sources and this week I have already had some success in contacting coaches who have agreed to help us. We have also discussed some new equipment for training, medicine balls, evasion belts, power bags and currently we are investigating costs.
During the forthcoming month’s the coaches will be attending various courses, Gareth Level 1, Andy Level 1 via the RAF plus a referees course, I will be trying for Level 2 and others doing an IRB Rugby Ready course. Gwyn is unable to make the Level 2 dates with me but we will look to book him on the next suitable course.
Team Vacancies
In order for the team to move forward we need the following positions to be filled:- 1. Match pitch set up/take down person 2.Playing kit person 3.Fundraiser 4. Sponsorship/Kit/Equipment person 5.Tour organiser 6.Social/events secretary 7.Player recruitment/schools liaison officer. Currently a few people are undertaking all these jobs and they must now be divided up amongst all the parents in order to spread the work load. These positions are not set in stone and some could be combined, and several people could be involved in helping fulfil these roles. Please feel free to speak to any of the coaches, Kate or me after the presentation today.
Forthcoming Club Events
19th June Summer Ball,23rd June Club AGM,4th July Family Fun Day,2nd- 6th August Summer Camp at Castlecroft Boys 8-14 and Girls 8-11. Website:- www.pitchero.com/clubs/wolverhampton
Club Volunteers
The club need the following:- Age Reps,Weekend Duty Officers,First Aiders,RFU Raffle Coordinator,Seal of Approval Coordinator,Shop Staff,Webmaster,CRB Applications Coordinator,Welfare Officer,School Liaison Officer,Membership Secretary,Events Coordinator,Grounds Staff and 200 Club Coordinator. Can you help or want to know more please contact Martin Hawkins, Neil Jones or Sue Whitehouse.
And Finally
A really BIG Thank You To everyone involved in the team and our terrific support from parents and family members as well as our very generous match shirt sponsors- Tile Choice www.tilechoice.co.uk. Thanks goes to those parents who have worked tirelessly in the kitchen, sold raffle tickets, baked savouries, cakes, biscuits etc including players sisters who sold these, our medical team of Ann-Marie, Alex, Ann and Jill, water bottle monitor Liz, Jill for looking after the money, Gareth for keeping our section on the club Website up to date (including his modest personal photo collection and Luke’s Xmas coaching dance) Jim’s match reports and stat collecting and all the coaches. Last but not least, Kate for all her sterling administration work, her e-mails and texts informing everyone what and where we have to be, organising kitchen duty and being our Age Rep for club Mini and Junior meetings.
Dave Parker Team Manager (position Gareth gave me on website) Coach/Referee /Team dogsbody etc.
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