Boys U-13 (2011)

Manager(s):Mark Sweeney
For players born in: 2011
Training is at:Wednesdays 1830-1930 and Sundays 1030-1200

Head Coaches & Fixtures:

Mark Sweeney
Gary McLoughlin

Assistant Coaches:

Alex Timmis
Dara O’Donnell
Edwin McPartling
Garrett Hughes
Garrett Quinn
Jaime McKeown
John Clinch
Neil Maclochlann
Riain D’Arcy
Shane Collins
Simon Cosgrave

Events & Engagement: Karen Chamberlaine & Brianan Byrne

Official Photographer: Damian Corcoran

Read information and guidance about Seapoint kit & equipment

Resources, Tips and Tricks:

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IMPORTANT – please click to read and understand the steps to follow in the event of head contact: Concussion Management for the General Public (World Rugby)

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Visit the Match Centre for upcoming fixtures and past results: www.seapointrugby.club/all-fixtures-results/

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Videos and ideas for drills and skills to practice at home…

RugbyPass TV – access free online rugby content via https://info.rugbypass.tv/

The Scrum: https://youtu.be/EJC22EyEUn0?si=gW6_IAwVj16uKQ2w

The Jackal: https://www.facebook.com/rhinoglobalsport/videos/two-simple-drills-to-practise-your-jackal-with-sam-warburton-sw7academy/561736878780568/

Attack Lines and 1-3-3-1: https://youtu.be/i3azLiWwdvI

Hand/Eye Coordination – Rugby Ball Juggling: https://www.instagram.com/reel/CsDfNUXgkA_/?igshid=MTc4MmM1YmI2Ng%3D%3D

Passing Skills: https://www.instagram.com/reel/CuEqE6wImEr/?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA%3D%3D

Up and Under – how high can they throw or kick a ball in the air and catch it again? Great confidence builder for restarts or findings yourself under a highball in the backfield.

Clearance Kick – how far and accurately can you kick a ball? While we still want to keep the ball in-hand, with kicking now permitted this can be a handy skill to relieve pressure/find space whether you’re a forward or a back.

Target Practice – for wannabe hookers, mark 3 points on a wall in a straight vertical line but at different heights and aim for these one by one (use chalk to mark these unless parents approve otherwise 😁).

High Jump – great for lineout jumpers. Again standing side on to a wall, pole, tree or similar, bend the knees then do a straight-up jump and tap the wall etc. with your inside hand – mark the spot each time and try to beat it with your next jump.

Long Pass – no more throwing the ball in the air and hoping someone will catch it! Mark a point on a wall or similar like a dartboard 🎯 about bellybutton high, stand back and pass the ball trying to hit the mark. Practice off your left and right sides and take a step closer if you miss it and a step further back if you get it. Measure how far you’ve thrown and successfully in range.