Positive Coaching Scotland

We will, through rugby, create a positive, inclusive environment in which to develop young people, by valuing:

• Friendship & Respect
• Inclusion & Involvement
• Enjoyment & Fun
• Ambition & Competition

Our Coaching Philosophy is to

• enjoy playing rugby, by promoting a positive environment
• develop players continuously, by learning both on and off the field
• compete, by setting achievable goals and learning from our mistakes
• achieve, by valuing teamwork and respect, and recognising that success is a result of persistent effort

The Core Values of Piranhas Rugby at PRFC are:

Enjoyment

• All participants create an enjoyable environment by bBringing a playful attitude to Piranhas, and by respecting the rules and spirit of the game
• Coaches create an environment by getting to know the personality of the individual players so can support and develop the individual
• Coaches incorporate playful intention to coaching and game preparation

Respect

• Accepting and respecting members of your team of all abilities. If somebody makes a mistake they receive encouragement. If they do something well it gets recognition and praise.
• Respect yourself by developing self control
• Respect the coach by listening and following instruction.
• Respect referees by communicating through the captain and accepting decisions even if they go against you.

Growth

• Development and nurturing of the individual and team is achieved by getting to know the characteristics and personalities of the individuals within the team.
• Develop can occur through the challenges of winning , losing, injuries etc or through more guided individual challenges set by coaches.