Andy Ryland, Running VS Contact Demands, Grappling for Rugby, Tackling Technique || Episode #32 [EN]

Andrew Ryland is the senior manager of education and training at USA Football. Andrew has consulted with programs at every level of competition and is widely recognized as a foremost expert on tackling. He is a former Penn State linebacker and member of the U.S. Men’s Rugby team and is currently working on a manual titled "Prep for Contact". This manual will be part of USA Football’s Development Model and will help coaches prepare athletes for the contact aspect of sports through a variety of drills, games and activities. Andy : USAfootball.com Strength Coach Network webinar: https://strengthcoachnetwork.com/members/threads/webinar-54-grappling-for-team-sports-by-andy-ryland.729/ Andy on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/usafootballmt/ Topics: 0:23 - Intro 1:15 - Background 6:38 - Coaching influences 10:28 - Running VS contact, impact, combat efforts 17:56 - Distinction between prep, contact, impact 24:01 - Grappling games VS gym training 31:50 - How to develop stiffness for impact 37:40 - Tackling skill (C) 49:47 - Most common mistakes in tackling 56:17 - Advice for players who struggle with contact/tackling 1:01:12- Coaching staff cooperation around contact work (C) 1:12:06 - Things that you don’t like in the performance field 1:14:35 - Things you do like in the performance field 1:17:11 - Where can we find out more about you? Full Video Interview: https://youtu.be/WAQN65v011A