Subbies coaches learn from Waratahs boss Michael Cheika
DRUMMOYNE Reds coach Dave Zwart said grassroots rugby needed more access to top coaches to help develop the next gen.
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DRUMMOYNE Reds coach Dave Zwart said grassroots rugby needed more access to top coaches to help develop the next generation of Super Rugby players.
Zwart was one of 12 coaches from suburban or junior clubs taking part in a behind the scenes clinic run by Waratahs coach Michael Cheika.
Cheika, who wants to strengthen the Waratahs' ties with club rugby, allowed the aspiring coaches to take part in a training session with the Super Rugby outfit.
Zwart, who is aiming for back-to-back suburban division one titles with the Reds, said he would take drills used by the Waratahs back to Drummoyne.
"There's not much education involved throughout the season to have a look at new ideas so it's a wonderful opportunity and it would be good to have even more to be honest," he said.
"The more education and access to top coaches in Australia we have as grassroots coaches, the better coaches we can become and the better span we can get to develop grassroots players all the way into Super Rugby players.
"Some drills I've seen before but if my players know Super 15 players are doing them, they'll be more willing to do them. "I think that's part of the responsibility we have to get people involved and filter our belief on the game right the way down through.
"It doesn't mean everyone has to play it but they can get ideas to get their own stuff happen and how they can make it more enjoyable for themselves and their players, it's the least we can do."
Coaches from Drummoyne and Wests juniors took part.