Women into Coaching scheme proves successful
The RFL’s Performance and Development Department has been working with North West partners to help encourage women to get into Primary Rugby League coaching in the region.
The project has already seen 21 women attend meet and greet sessions held by the RFL and Sportscoach UK.
Working in conjunction with the Reach campaign, the RFL wanted to focus more on the personal skills that women bring to coaching in order to set about achieving their goals to retain more children in Rugby League.
This project has been initially targeted at the North West of England. For those who haven’t already, a Level 1 course will be provided while, for others that do hold a Level 1 qualification, they will be tracked through to the Level 2 Award, enabling them to lead a team.
The group, who were all involved with community clubs but not in coaching, were made up on women from various professions, varying from a Senior Midwifery Lecturer and a Mental Health Act administrator, to a Senior child social worker and a College Student.
They were asked what they felt was important when coaching children before the meet-up, and what their personalities could bring to the role, while a group discussion centered around the importance of long-term support to young Rugby League players.
All the activities and discussions were built around meeting new faces and sharing their commonalities. From a series of different options (email, WhatsApp group, facebook page), The rules of Primary Rugby League were introduced by RFL Competition Manager John McMullen soon after, discussing what the aims and ethos are of PRL. More meet-ups are planned in January. For more information, click www.rugby-league.com/get_involved/coach/reach_your_coaching_potential