Coaching Blasts: What age to specialise as a 9 or 10, with Gary Townsend

from Rugby Coach Weekly · host Dan Cottrell with Gary Townsend

Send us Fan MailIn this short podcast, Dan speaks to Gary Townsend, head of rugby at Switch Rugby with a focus on deciding when to help players specialise as a 9 or 10.He is former RFU National Player Development Manager and Bristol Bears Junior Academy manager.In this episode, they discuss the best age, why it makes sense for this position and how it impacts their future development.To find out more about this podcast and many others, go to Rugby Coach WeeklyTo find out more about this podcast and many others, go to Rugby Coach WeeklyTo find out more about our Partner Club offerCLICK HEREAlso, tap into the library of 4,000 pages of activities, advice, tactics and tips to help you become the best rugby coach you can be!

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