A MESSAGE FROM THE DIRECTOR OF RUGBY TO THE SENIOR MEN'S TEAM  11th April 2008

BRFC Season plan 2008

The short, mid and long term focus of the BRFC in 2008, will be to develop all facets of Rugby. Our Club is strong and we are poised to do great things. Hard work and dedication will be the catalyst for success moving forward. In 2008, we will continue to make progress to ensure that Brampton RFC becomes the best Rugby club in the country, both on and off the field.

 

On the field, our focus will be to build on the key learning factors from 2007. The BRFC Coaching Staff remains committed to the development of players who commit to the Club. We continue to have a very strong U21 and junior program, and this talented pool of players will be a priority for development. We will look to enhance the level of play of all athletes who make the commitment to train. We will do this through strategic direction provided by the coaching staff.

 

For each Senior Men's player, this means that if he embraces this attitude, and invests a commitment and dedication to the Club and team, then that player will be the focus of the coaching staff. It is an honor to play Rugby at the BRFC and an even greater honor to play for the 1st team.

 

In 2008, the 1st XV squad will be made up of committed and fit individuals who value the Club and place the team above themselves. It is the intent of the coaching staff to develop a depth chart of committed players and use it as the primary selection tool. The first key step for inclusion on this list is the full payment of player dues.

A strategy for success will be employed by the coaching staff to maximize our on-field efforts. This means that we will remain vigilant of the number of games that some Club members are playing, both at the junior and representative levels, and we will look to manage any potential burnout. All matches are important, but key matches for the Club will be identified and a plan will be executed to ensure we maximize our performance in these contests.
 
The stated Vision is to win a Cup within the next 3 years. This is a reasonable and attainable goal based on the players we have, and the maturation of players from our junior program. The objectives of the BRFC Coaching Staff are to provide an environment for skills development through player consultation and feedback. We look to provide each and everyone of you who commits to the program, the necessary feedback and coaching to achieve your personal and team goals.

 

Coaching Staff

 

The Club Executive is pleased to announce the fSenior Men’s coaching staff for the 2008 season.

 

Senior Men’s Coach – Dave Waldock

 

Dave is a long-standing member and supporter of the BRFC, including serving three years as Club president from 2005 to 2007. He has been heavily involved in coaching, starting as the Club’s U16 coach, U18 coach and assistant coach to the Senior Men for the past two seasons.  Dave’s role will be coach the Senior men's 1st and 2nd XV.

 

Club Coach – Dack Heslop

 

Dack has been a member of the BRFC for over 15 years, both as a player and as a junior coach/director. Coaching has become his true passion and has been heavily involved with the U16’s, U18’s and the U21’s. He guided the U21’s to their first Club championship in 2005. Dack is a fully certified NCCP level 1 coach.  Dack's role will be to coach the U18 & U21 squads this season and to act as a go-between for players and coaches, to ensure the smooth transition of junior players promoted to the senior program.

 

Technical Coach – Kevin Jones

 

Kevin is a well-known and well-respected coach in Canadian Rugby. Kevin has been coaching for 30 years. Since 1998, Kevin has been head coach of the Toronto Saracens. He is also a technical advisor to Rugby Canada 's under-19 Women's program, a fully certified NCCP level 3 coach, a fully certified Coach Learning Facilitator and a certified referee. Kevin has served as head coach of Rugby Canada 's Senior Women's Team, head coach of Ontario Senior Women's team, Senior Men's & Under 21 Men's teams. Kevin has also coached the Toronto Rugby senior men's rep. team, the University of Toronto Men's team, the Toronto Welsh, and Markham RFC. Kevin’s role this year will be to assist in the development of all players at the BRFC and to act as a mentor to other coaches at the club.

 

Club Captain – Kent Tumber

 

Kent has been a member of the BRFC for over 18 years as a player and as an executive member. In 2006, Kent was the club’s Vice President and is currently serving his first term as Club President. Kent’s role will be as Club captain and to organize the 3rd XV team this season.

 

Assistant Coach – Malcolm Kelly

 

Malcolm has been a member of the BRFC for 16 years as a player, and has held many executive roles as well. He is a past President. Now, as Vice President Elect in charge of the Game, it is his role to oversee the development of all levels of Rugby within BRFC. Malcolm’s role will be to help in the execution of practice plans while helping to organize the 2nd XV team.

 

Assistant Coach – Gavin Killen

 

Gavin has been a member of the BRFC for 18 years and has played both Provincially and for the Junior National Team. He is highly respected for his knowledge of the Game and his strategic insights. Gavin has committed to helping the program in this regard and will be available on a part-time basis.

 

Preseason Training and Games

 

The present wet state of the pitches means that we will probably be unable to practice until the last week of April. We have the following fixtures planned. However, some of these games may have to be cancelled depending on conditions. 

 

April 19 preseason vs. Barbs at home

April 26 preseason vs. Beach at home

May 2 preseason Tour to Montreal

May 10 League match vs. Barbs at home

 

The rest of the schedule is on the web site.

 

As for pre-season training, we will be indoors at the Brampton Soccer Center every Monday in April from 9:00 to 10:00. The cost is $10 per night. The last two Thursdays, we will train at the Club – either in the parking lot or on the pitch if it is playable.

 

The BRFC Coaching Staff and Executive wish to extend a warm ‘Beaver Dam’ welcome to all those new and returning players. With your commitment to the program we will accomplish great things.

 

Malcolm Kelly