2017 RUGBY HANDBOOK

Mr Colin McIntosh
HEAD OF RUGBY
Welcome to all players, parents, coaches and supporters to the 2017 rugby season at St
Paul’s School. Rugby is a fantastic team sport that caters for all and at St Paul’s Rugby
we strive to challenge students of all ages and abilities. It is an excellent medium through
which students are able to learn valuable life skills such as sportsmanship, teamwork,
leadership, commitment and discipline on and off the field to name a few.
Another rugby season is upon us and this season promises to be as tough as ever. It
is important that all teams are prepared to hit the ground running as the season will be
over before we know it. I would like all players to take the opportunity to read the poem
below. This poem was read by David Campese before every game to remind himself to
have belief in himself and his ability.
Winners are people like you!
WINNERS take chances. Like everyone else they fear failing, but they refuse to let fear control them.
WINNERS don’t give up. When life gets rough, they hang in until the going gets better.
WINNERS are fl exible. They realise there is more than one way, and are willing to try others.
WINNERS know they are not perfect. They respect their weaknesses, while making the most of their strengths.
WINNERS fall, but they don’t stay down. They stubbornly refuse to let a fall keep them from climbing.
WINNERS don’t blame fate for their failures, nor luck for their successes. WINNERS accept responsibility for their lives.
WINNERS are positive thinkers who see good in all things. From the ordinary, they make the extraordinary.
WINNERS believe in the path they have chosen, even when it is hard, even when others can’t see where they are going.
WINNERS are patient. They know a goal is only as worthy, as the effort that’s required to achieve it.
WINNERS are people like you. They make this world a better place to be……
By Nancye Sims
So have faith in your own ability and remember as long as you have tried your best you
should be proud of yourself.
I wish all teams, coaches, and players the best of luck this 2017 season.
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