Leeds Rhinos Head Coach Brian McDermott held a master class Defensive Plays coaching workshop as part of the Leeds Rugby Coaching Association (LRCA) at Leeds Rugby Academy, Kirkstall yesterday evening.
The session delivered to coaches coaching U12’s through to open age teams was the third part of
defensive workshops delivered by McDermott in the LRCA series.
As McDermott prepares his Leeds Rhinos troops for their semi-final battle with Wigan Warriors in the Super League play-off competition, this was a once in a life-time opportunity for coaches to learn from the best of the best in the peak of the season.
The workshop taught high-class Super League defensive plays through the use of practical play, video footage and group discussion.
The two hour session began with a meet and welcome before McDermott coached Oulton Raiders U15's, which consisted of a number of Leeds Rhinos Scholarship players, on ruck defence and marker.
There was then coaching through some practical games before the workshop concluded with a Q&A session with Brian McDermott.
Sam Horner Community Club Development Officer at Leeds Rugby Foundation added: "It was great to see so many coaches from across the community absorbing the obvious knowledge of Brian McDermott at last night’s session.
“The LRCA is now established as a coach educator provider and the involvement of Brian McDermott along with the Leeds Rhinos performance team has more than added a professional edge to the programme.
"We are forever evolving the programme so stay tuned to www.leedsrugbyfoundation.org for details of any upcoming sessions or events.”