College Coaches and Players,
During the summer, the TRU Collegiates got together to lay out the schedule for the 2010 – 2011 season. At that time, the dates for the TRU HP Program were put into place. Those are as follows:
Sept 18, 2010 One Day Open Camp
Oct 2 and 3, 2010 One Team – Cowtown Tourney
Oct 23 and 24, 2010 One or Two Day Final Team Camp
Nov 5, 6, 7, 2010 West All Star Championships in Glendale Colorado
The goal of the TRU HP Program is to develop players and coaches in hands on drills and strategic patterns of play best suited for the rugby situation at hand. We firmly believe that drills are good to a point – we must have class room time, dialogue on specific patterns of play in specific game time situations, and we must have the top coaches available all while teaching the player’s proper diet and recovery for peak performance.
To start this year program, we will be meeting in Austin TX and Burr Field (home of the Austin Blacks). Details are as follows:
• Date: September 18th
• Location: Burr Field
• Map: http://www.austinrugby.com/club_info_dir.html
• Registration: Starts at 8:45am (get here earlier to fill out paperwork)
• Camp Start: 9:30am
• Camp end: 4:00pm yet to be determined on selection and Lead Coaches time frame
• Camp Purpose: desired attendee’s are top skilled and experienced players from each side, as well as pure athletes. and younger players with past rugby experience. Coaches should encourage these players to attend.
• High Performance Director: Michael Engelbrecht
• Camp Lead Coach: Mark Brewerton
• Camp Manager: Ryan Little (cell 214.403.9982)
• Players need to bring:
o Water and Gatorade or Electrolyte replace drink
o Healthy snacks (protein bars, fruit)
o Rugby boots
o Rugby jersey – NO T-SHIRTS
o Rugby Socks
o Any protective gear
o Great open attitude to learn and work hard
• WHAT NOT TO DO:
o Drink any energy drinks or highly caffeinated energy drinks or pills
o Show up unprepared
o Show up late
o Show up late
o Show up late (I think you get the point)
We appreciate your dedication and commitment to the game of rugby. We look forward to seeing you in Austin.
Please do not hesitate to contact me with questions or ideas. I am here to help. Let’s make it happen.
Thanks,
Ted Hill
Texas Rugby Union
High Performance Manager
cell: 214-282-3000