Why We Coach

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In this week's column, Andy Richards departs from his normal coaching discussions to share a very moving reason as to why he coaches.

Referees and Coaches

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Virginia Tech director of rugby Andy Richards examines the strained relationship that often exists between referees and coaches and suggests ways that coaches can stay in the good graces of refs.

The Camera Doesn't Lie

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In his column this week, Virginia Tech director of rugby Andy Richards explores the benefits of using a digital camera when it comes to coaching, and more precisely, what it can reveal about your team.

Retro Rugby: Reinventing the Past

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In a very interesting and thought-provoking column, Virginia Tech director of rugby Andy Richards talks about what we can learn from the past.

Benefits of Touch Rugby

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Using touch rugby as a coaching tool can very often be very useful.

In this week's column, Andy Richards explains how to use the variation of the game to your advantage.

Would Lomu Make It Today?

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In this week's column, Virginia Tech director of rugby Andy Richards asks whether the big hitting running style of former sensation Jonah Lomu would succeed in today's game.

Prescriptive v Diagnostic

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Our Collegetalk podcast discussion on coaching has prompted Virginia Tech director of rugby Andy Richards to offer a further explanation of two different approaches to coaching.