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Coaching
Our coaches care deeply about our student-athletes. We are committed
to helping our players excel in the classroom and on the rugby pitch.
Preparation inside and outside the classroom is vital. Coaches, in
conjunction with teachers, help ensure that each student-athlete is
fulfilling his classroom responsibilities. The second phase of
preparation happens in practice and training sessions. Each practice
is designed to develop our skill base, decision-making abilities,
mental and physical strength, speed and fitness.
The Coaches understand that rugby is fundamentally still a player’s
game; therefore, we will do everything in our power to prepare you for
success. As players, you will be asked to use that preparation and
match it with your athletic talent and desire to win. You will always
be empowered to make decisions and adjustments within the flow of the
game (ex. quick taps, quick throws, kicks, marks, changing defensive
alignment). The coaching staff believes that a well prepared team
never makes “bad” decisions, although it may, at times, have “bad”
execution. In matches, your focus should be on execution. Because you
trust your training, you will make the right decision.
Our coaching staff does not believe in luck. We believe in
preparation. The best prepared teams are the most confident teams.
Confident teams play faster, harder and longer than teams that lack
confidence. Therefore, the Coaches at KES make an extraordinary
sacrifice of time and energy to prepare the First XV for the physical
and mental demands of competition.
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