RADICAL RUGBY
Professional Rugby CoachingWelcome to Radical Rugby, your professional rugby coaching company that has been developed to inspire the next generation.
Radical Rugby is a high quality rugby coaching company that delivers a professional and personal service to primary and secondary schools as well as offering one to one/small group weekend sessions and holiday camps. We are passionate about developing the grassroots game of rugby league outside of the heartlands and London, and also developing the rugby player of either code, giving children the chance to lead healthier and more active lifestyles through participation.
By utilising the Primary PE and Sport Premium funding in the correct way Radical Rugby offers schools the opportunity to meet the following 5 key objectives:
1. Ensure all pupils are active in schools, kick starting healthy active lifestyles
2. Promote and Celebrate Physical Activity
3. Increased confidence, knowledge and skills of all staff in teaching PE and Sport
4. Provide varied sports opportunities
5. Increase participation levels in competitive sport
Radical Rugby also works in partnership with local community rugby league clubs to bridge the gap between school sport and participation in the wider community. We work closely with the local community clubs when organising and running festivals upon completion of curriculum and after school delivery as well as promoting the community clubs at Radical Rugby weekend clubs and holiday camps. We aim to develop young people’s physical literacy in order for them to engage in lifelong participation.
Radical Rugby reviews
I don’t know anyone whose rugby career… in whatever code has not been enhanced by some coaching from John Connaughton…. I could list players in current Wasps & Gloucester Academies and current County squads… not to mention London Broncos professional Academy… but I won’t because John is too modest. But if your kids are interested in rugby…. don’t miss this opportunity….
The first time I ever touched a rugby ball was when John introduced me to the sport and ever since then I have grown to love the game. He brings the same level of coaching to all abilities and will invest time to make you a better all round rugby player.
What Radical Rugby League Coaching Provides:
PROFESSIONAL COACHING
One of the core competencies of the business is its vast experience in rugby league. There is little to no knowledge of the sport of rugby league in schools in Oxfordshire and the surrounding areas so children are missing out on more sporting opportunities that will now be made available to them through Radical Rugby.
UPSKILLING OF STAFF
Radical Rugby will work alongside each member of staff who are present within each session and will give them the opportunity to officially observe our coaches in two of the six sessions they deliver over the six week period. We will provide an observation template for the member of staff so they can record evidence of what they see and our coaches welcome all types of feedback. We will also look to give members of staff that wish to do so the opportunity to attend a UKCC Level 1 Rugby League Coaching Course if they would like to take things to the next level and possibly look to volunteer outside of school at their local community club Oxford Cavaliers or the West Oxfordshire Levellers.
EXIT ROUTES
Another service we will provide will be the organisation of festivals between local schools who have received rugby league coaching from Radical Rugby. This provides opportunities for pupils to be involved in a competitive environment whilst putting what they have learned in practice into real game situations.
INCREASED COMMUNITY LINKS
Radical Rugby will make introductions between the primary schools they work with and representatives from their local community clubs. They will then support in the community clubs development days as well as Radical Rugby evening and weekend clubs and camps where pupils from the primary schools can attend knowing they will see a familiar and friendly face from the Radical Rugby coaching team.
PE & SPORTS PREMIUM FUNDING TEMPLATE
Radical Rugby will also offer the schools that they work with a template that covers the report and delivery section they are expected to publish to demonstrate how the funding has been used with our company which can be time consuming. This will cover all aspects such as the impact the school will have seen on pupils’ PE and sport participation and attainment, how the improvements will be sustainable in the future and the impact it has had in their local community.
INDIVIDUAL PUPIL REPORTS
Radical Rugby will offer to complete a report on the progress of each pupil that they come into contact with for an additional cost. We feel that this adds a personal touch whilst also enabling each of our coaching staff to truly get to know each of the pupils they are working with. Not only this, we feel it also helps schools plan for future PE sessions if they are aware what the needs of each of their pupils are after a six to eight-week block of coaching.
ABOUT RADICAL RUGBY
Radical Rugby has been developed by John Connaughton who has worked in the education system as a secondary school Physical Education teacher for over twenty years. He is currently the Head of Boys Physical Education at Bartholomew School and has introduced the sport onto the curriculum to provide both boys and girls with another sporting opportunity.
John has a real passion for rugby league due to his involvement in the game over the past thirty years as a player, fan and coach and it is his aim to be able to provide the same opportunities he had for the next generation. The interest he has seen in Oxfordshire primary schools has clearly demonstrated there is a real need for the game to grow outside of the sports heartlands especially with the interest in the primary festivals growing each year *.
In his previous role as Head of Youth Development at community club Oxford Cavaliers and current role as Founder and Chairman of the West Oxfordshire Levellers he continues to help build youth sections which continue to provided pupils with a chance to follow a player pathway outside of school sport and it is his aim to continue this through Radical Rugby for the surrounding counties. One final note worthy of mentioning is the reasoning behind the work John has done behind the scenes to develop a partnership with the Oddballs Foundation. Due to his own health scare in 2016 he felt it would be a great opportunity to raise awareness of such a charity through Radical Rugby and make a difference to male health in the counties they work in.
*There are a number of different primary school packages available as well as one to one/smaller group weekend sessions and holiday camps, all you need to do is contact Radical Rugby for more information.
Jake Morris
UKCC Level 2 Qualified Rugby League Coach
Jake began playing rugby league at Bartholomew School as a student when introduced to the sport by his then PE teacher and current director of Radical Rugby John Connaughton 6 years ago. Jake has always had an interest in rugby having played union for Witney and league for Bristol All Golds. He is also a lifelong fan of Leeds Rhinos and currently coaches at local community club West Oxfordshire Levellers.
JOHN CONNAUGHTON
UKCC LEVEL 2 QUALIFIED RUGBY LEAGUE COACH
I was first introduced to rugby league at the age of 5 and I have been playing rugby ever since. My first club was Oldham Saint Annes and more recently I have played for West Oxfordshire Levellers Open Age and X-League sides as well as captaining Scotland against Ireland at X-League.
Rugby has been a huge part of my life and I would like to give back by offering what I know to future generations of players. I currently teach Physical Education at Bartholomew School in Eynsham as well as coach at local rugby league club West Oxfordshire Levellers which gives me the opportunity to work with young players looking to be introduced to the sports of rugby league and union or those looking to develop their game or take their game to the next level. I enjoy watching the NRL and closely follow the Penrith Panthers, especially individual players such as Nathan Cleary, Dylan Edwards and Liam Martin. I also enjoy watching players like Reece Walsh and Stephen Crichton who I think are excellent role models for those growing up watching the game today.
My goal as a rugby league coach for Radical Rugby is to inspire young people to be active and take up sport by giving them similar opportunities I had growing up. I also want to support players on their journey, be it as a regular for their community club, making the next step in their journey or to achieve a shot at that professional contract that they are seeking, even if there has previously been a knock back.
CONTACT INFO
CALL US
07827783159
EMAIL US
play@radicalrugby.co.uk
RADICAL RUGBY
Oakfield Road | Carterton | Oxford
OX18 3QW
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