Dan Cottrell
Dan Cottrell has been coaching rugby in schools, clubs, and at representative level for over 30 years. He is head coach of Bristol Schools U18s, performance coach at Bristol Grammar School and a World Rugby coaching and development consultant. He is editor of Rugby Coach Weekly, which has been running since 2003 and has a worldwide following. Dan played first-class rugby for Bristol and Bath and was director of rugby at Cranleigh.
Featured courses
Beginners Rugby Coaching Webinar
This is a course for teachers involved in delivering rugby coaching, and refereeing matches and practices for the first time. It will also provide a refresher for teachers wishing to update their coaching. It focuses on the practicalities of organising a coaching session, and introduces a range
With Dan Cottrell
Refereeing School Rugby webinar
Many teachers and coaches are required to officiate school matches, often in front of audiences of parents. Rugby is probably the most complex and demanding school game to referee. This course aims to support coaches of limited experience, and to build confidence that they can establish a safe
With Dan Cottrell
Coaching and Refereeing Age Grade Rugby webinar: Under 9 to under 12
This is a specialist course for teachers in the prep sector, who are involved in coaching Rugby under the developmental framework of rules (previously known as New Rules of Play). It will explain how these Rules develop at each age group, and the implications for refereeing school matches at va
With Dan Cottrell
A Dictionary of Skill Drills for School Rugby Coaches
All coaches need a repertoire of new practices to keep their players challenged and interested. This course will provide an extensive range of video-illustrated skill drills to enable school Rugby coaches to ensure their sessions are exciting, contemporary and safe. From simple techniques to ga
With Dan Cottrell
Beginners Rugby Coaching
Coaching and refereeing school Rugby continues to evolve, with player safety and effective coach education becoming increasingly important. This course is designed for teachers and coaches involved in delivering 15-a-side Rugby, as well as those refereeing school matches and practices. It provi
With Dan Cottrell
Beginners’ Rugby Coaching and Refereeing (15-a-side)
Coaching and refereeing school Rugby continues to evolve, with player safety and effective coach education becoming increasingly important. This course is designed for teachers and coaches involved in delivering 15-a-side Rugby, as well as those refereeing school matches and practices. It provi
With Dan Cottrell
Coaching and Refereeing Age Grade Rugby (Under 9 to Under 12)
This specialist course is designed for Prep school teachers involved in coaching Age Grade Rugby, from the introduction of contact skills at Under 9 through to the Under 12 game. It provides a clear understanding of how the laws and expectations develop across each age group, together with guid
With Dan Cottrell
