Coaches Corner

On the following pages, you can find answers to some of the common questions coaches have about the Activate programme

 

 

What is Activate and why should coaches use it?

Activate is an exercise programme for rugby training sessions and pre-match warm-ups that should be used to prepare players for the physical requirements of playing rugby.... more

 

Are there examples of teams using Activate?

See how the Fijian Drua team adopt and incorporate 'Teke Vu Vinaka' or 'Good start' into their player preparation and the benefits of this... more

 

What are the key points about using Activate that coaches should be aware of?

Activate can be used at start or during training sessions, as well as in pre-match warm-up. If completing the programme in a single block, the youth versions take 20 minutes, and the adult programme should take 25 minutes once players and coaches are familiar with the exercises.... more

 

How should coaches introduce Activate to their players?

For Activate to be effective, players need to perform the activities with appropriate control, balance, and technique. Coaches leading the programme play a key role in monitoring their players, communicating key coaching points to improve performance, and ensuring exercises are completed with good form... more

 

How can coaches help their players to complete the Activate exercises properly?

When delivering the Activate exercises to players, it is key that players complete the Activate exercises with the following features to access the benefits of using the programme... more

 

How will coaches know when to progress to higher levels of the programme?

A important feature of Activate is that each version of the programme contains several levels. Each level progressively increases the challenge for players by increasing the exercise difficulty or number of repetitions... more

 

Must coaches deliver Activate in a set way, or can they change aspects of the delivery?

A number of things can influence how coaches approach using Activate. The background and training history of the players, training session aims, the duration spent at a given level of the programme, the facilities and equipment available to use, and the playing environment can all influence how coaches deliver the programme... more

 

Where can I go to learn more about Activate?

There are a number of sources of information that can help you to understand more about Activate... more