Designed for ambitious coaches, regardless of experience or expertise, the UQRA seven and ten day programs will provide a great framework to develop skills and help take teams to the next level.

Coaches will have the unique opportunity to live a week in the shoes of a professional coach as they work hands-on with the University Premier Grade team in preparation for either one or two games.

“We'll take things to an elite level that guys just don't get when they sit down to a normal coaching course,” UQRA head coach Zane Hilton said. “We're looking more at the practicality of how to do it by getting guys involved and looking at how to review sessions and delve into living as a professional coach for the week.”

The courses combine seminars with on-field sessions where participants will be actively involved in coaching elite athletes to provide one-on-one feedback on how they perform.

Hosted by position-specific UQRA and Queensland Reds Academy coaches, coaches will also receive tuition in areas of coaching they wish to improve.

“We're really keen to focus on areas where coaches are looking to develop or get more knowledge in,” added Hilton. “I think it's really important for us to be specific for what they really want.”

The courses cover a broad range of topics including decision making, mental toughness, video analysis, nutrition, strength and conditioning and effective backline and forwards play.

American coaches interested in registration details should contact David Muir at david.muir@uqsport.uq.edu.au or at 011 61 402 967 966.