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Your window into what is going on in the world of Rugby League coaching.


OPPORTUNITY BOX


The place to find out about coaching opportunities and events.


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LIFEINTHE FASTLANE


SCOTLAND’S HEAD COACH STEVE MCCORMACK ON HIS DOUBLE WORLD CUP CHALLENGE.


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12 PLAYER DEVELOPMENT


Understanding the needs of teens from a coaching perspective.


COACHING ESSENTIALS


Half-time talks can turn a game. How can you make them work for you?


COMMUNITY COACHING We talk to Mark Lilley of Stanningley.


CLUB CALL


The spotlight falls on newly- promoted Hemel Stags.


A GREAT YEAR AHEAD


This year is shaping up to be the most important year in recent Rugby League history.


England winning the World Cup would be the greatest boost our game could receive on a national level, and all of us involved in the team are aware of the responsibilities we hold in trying to achieve this. I am certain our players will receive the very best possible preparation leading into the competition. Alongside the legacy that will hopefully be created by a successful tournament, the changes currently being trialled in Primary Rugby League are fantastic steps in the right direction for our sport.


Creating the right environment, along with the correct playing format, which includes modified rules, playing numbers and size of pitches, will give our youngest players a far better opportunity to flourish and hopefully let them aspire to be our World Cup heroes in years to come.


Finally, while observing the behaviours of players and supporters from certain other sports, I see our RESPECT campaign to be of significant importance. The reputation we have of being respectful to our opponents and our match officials, of being a very honest sport, is something we need to continually drive forward, and protect. It makes our sport special – let’s keep it that way!


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Editor: Anna Gutridge Email: agutridge@coachwise.ltd.uk Tel: 0113-201 5533 Photography © RFL, 2013 and © Anna Gutridge 2013


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Steve McNamara England Head Coach


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