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LONG TERM PLAYER DEVELOPMENT _ DEVELOPING THE PLAYER STAGEPLAYER PROGRESS GUIDEBy the end of this stage (16 years of age) almost all players should achieve competence in the facets below but someplayers may be able to achieve more. Note _ this is a development guide NOT a selection tool.PlayerSquadDateCoach / TeacherPLAYER COMPETENCIES √ /P/X ACTIONS PLAYER COMPETENCIES √/P/X ACTIONS(√ = is able to, P = progressing (√ = is able to, P = progressingX = is not able to)X = is not able to)Sprint with sound techniqueAccelerateDecelerateChange directionLand and jumpFall to ground forwards, backwards andto both sidesOverhead squatDouble leg squatsSingle leg squatsWalking lungeStanding long jump. Forward hop and hold. Lateral hop and holdPHYSICAL COMPETENCE Refer to physical competence section for further guidanceGet back to feet from landing on front,back and both sides. Press-upWrestle opponents to the groundPerform the following with soundtechnique. Pull-upProne stabilisation Horizontal pull-up. Lateral stabilisation . Medicine ball rotations. Back extension Link three gymnastic movements / animal walksfluidly in a confined environment - e.g. jump _forward roll _ back to feet _ accelerate away. Forward roll Explain the importance of and demonstrate aneffective stage specific warm-up and cool-down. Backward rollSet and achieve realistic goals for selfUnderstand and apply a variety of othermental techniques as requiredOptimally regulate their mental statethroughout training and competitionUnderstand what they need to do toperform at their bestEvaluate their own performance anddevelop strategies to improveTake responsibility for their own rugbydevelopmentMENTAL SKILLS COMPETENCEAnswer questions from coach / teacher todevelop awarenessReview sessions with coach / teacherUnderstand the outcomes of their actions(both good and poor practice) in relation tothe principles of playCope with winning and losingCommunicate with team-mates effectivelyand undertake different roles during trainingand matchesDevelop mental skills through training andmatchesLIFESTYLE COMPETENCERemember gumshield for every sessionRemember water bottle for every sessionExplain why healthy nutrition and sleep areimportant to standard of playExplain and display respect for officials, teammates and volunteers in the game andconsistently display good sportsmanshipUnderstand the benefits of healthynutrition through a balanced diet offood and fluidsUSUAL EFFORT LEVELSEffort level consistently displayedby player.1= best effort. 2 = hard - very hard effort,3= fairly hard effort, 4= very light effort,5= very, very light effortCOMMENTS127