world class plan sru

WORLD CLASS PLAN – DRAFT 1 SCOTTISH RUGBY UNION HIGH PERFORMANCE DEPARTMENT

SCOTTISH RUGBY UNION

WORLD CLASS PLAN

2004 – 2007

Contents

Overview ……………………... …………………………………………….........................Page 2

Section 1 – PERFORMANCE SYSTEM………………………………………………………..Page 4

Section 2 – PROCESS OBJECTIVES ……………………………………………………....Page 9

Section 3 – PERFORMANCE PROGRAMS ……………………………………………..5

Section 4 – IMPLEMENTATION AND REVIEW PROCESS ……………………………..Page 30

Appendix ……………………………………………………………………………………..Page 34

Author – Steve Anderson © MASTER DOCUMENT 1 – JUNE, 2003 1


Overview

The World Class Plan (WCP) has been designed as firstly a resource program to support existing structures and secondly a program that enhances the players performance. As a resource the WCP will maintain a priority to continual refinement of structures and personnel to ensure individual performance of the player is measured, recorded and tested against the best in the world. Accordingly accessibility by the player to this resource will be fundamental to achieving the objectives of the plan and a key to producing world class performers. Central to this program is the National Academy process where talented youth will be identified from the current pathway and district academy programs. From a national perspective the WCP identifies the ‘Junior Academy Concept’ as representative of talented selected players who participate in current pathway programs while the ‘Senior Academy Concept’ represents a new initiative adding specialized programs for 18 to 23 year old players. (Refer Appendix Figures 5 and 6 pages 39 & 40). It is the intention of National Academy Concept to be recognized a ‘process’ that services the transition of talented youth players to pro-team and national representation. Accordingly the High Performance Department (HPD) will manage, in-service and monitor current district academy curriculums providing national influence to all talented player programs.

To manage and produce elite rugby players the WCP identifies three specific areas or departments namely, Sports Science Department, National Academy Concept and Performance Analysis Department (Refer Appendix, Figure Two – HPD ‘Departments by Function page 36). These departments are the link between the ‘process objectives’ and the ‘performance programs’ that have been designed for the enhancement of the individual’s performance. The HPD will be managed by the High Performance Manager while each department is managed by selected personnel to implement and maintain the workings of the plan. (Refer Appendix Figure Three ‘Personnel by Function’ page 37 – which briefly describes the staff’s responsibilities and roles).

Although the HPD is designed to develop and monitor elite players, (Refer Appendix, Figure Four ‘High Performance Integration’ page 38), there are many influences and relationships the HPD will have with existing structures and programs of the organization. It is vitally important that all structures of the organization are provided with comprehensive detail on high performance workings of WCP and the HPD’s function. As an introduction the following areas provide brief descriptions on how the various sections of the plan work and operate in the context of high performance principles.

Section One – Performance System (Page 4 to 8)

The Performance System is represented by three areas namely, Performance Policy, Delivery Concepts and the National Performance Targets. The ‘performance system’ has been designed to ensure both the HPD and the WCP are accountable through designated policy statements or ‘tasks’. These ‘tasks’ highlight the necessary steps involved in meeting the objectives of the plan and details a formal recognition of the existence of a performance department. The Delivery Concepts (Part B) are statements that outline a series of responsibilities to the WCP and the HPD and there function which are referenced in the plan as ‘specific objectives, sub-objectives and monitors’. In part C National Performance Targets (NPT’s) each senior level of the Scottish Rugby Union including competing Pro-teams have been provided with performance targets or ideal rankings over the next 4 years of the plan. The NPT’s also include measures for World Cup performances.



Section Two – Process Objectives (Page 9 to 14)

This section highlights the major objectives of the plan that directly drive the various programs and there aims. There are five major ‘process objectives’ namely, maximizing approach for individual enhancement, developing existing structures around individual performance, increase opportunities for players and coaches to access performance resources, raise the overall quality and depth of coaching to enhance individual performance and assess and research existing structures to develop current and future supporting systems. Each objective lists detailed statements that directly relates to the performance programs acting as monitors against the specifics of each program. The priority of these objectives is to concentrate planning initiatives toward structures and ‘coaching’ expertise for the enhancement of the individual players.

Section Three – Performance Programs (Page 15 to 29)

This section represents the ‘core’ of the plan. There are eleven identified programs that have been designed to provide the player with continual preparation for elite performance. Within in each program there are objectives and aims that will focus and support the overall intent of that specific program. Additionally, each program has an ‘in-built’ monitoring system that tracks the on-going performance through aims, tasks, target groups etc. The eleven programs are Counseling rehabilitation, Performance monitoring, Sports science, Performance Analysis, National Academy, Player Link program, National under 20 concept, Seven’s program, Selection protocols and National Women’s program. Several of these programs are dependent on high performance appointments and individual strategic plans as illustrated in Section 4, 2004 outline

Section 4 – Implementation and Review Process (0 to 33)

This area of the WCP is fundamental to the effectiveness of individual sections of the plan outlining the process to self-monitoring, tracking and measuring results in the context of the plans performance. Yearly review periods have been identified to assist with both the implementation and consolidation of the programs with ‘review’ a critical function to delivery and implementation. Over the four years of the plan (2004 – 2007) ten areas have been addressed with 2006 critical in planning and refining the final year of preparation of the WCP. Staffing, Strategic Planning, Delivery, Consolidation, Measurement and Amendment are all key references in the implementation and review process.

Summary

The World Class Plan and the High Performance Department represent a commitment to produce elite programs to ultimately generate world class players. The systems, processes and programs identified in the WCP will assist this function but recognition to commitment to support the plans objectives is essential in the attainment of the National Performance Targets.



SECTION ONE

A. Performance Policy

B. Delivery Concepts

C. National Performance Targets


PERFORMANCE SYSTEM


A. PERFORMANCE POLICY

As a prelude to the ‘Vision’ and ‘Objectives’ of the World Class Plan (WCP) a commitment by the Scottish Rugby Union (SRU) and all members must be to adopt the principles and ideals of high performance initiatives. The contents of the WCP and its effectiveness can only be a measured by the member’s willingness to accept the plan’s objectives, concepts and programs. Following are identified areas that will support the vision of the WCP while the establishment of a High Performance Department (HPD) is the first crucial step in realising the objectives of the plan. The ‘policy tasks’ outlined below is critical in the HPD’S delivery of the WCP and must be considered ‘policy’ in our endeavours to secure world class status at the various international levels.

Tasks

1. Formalise the High Performance Department

2. HPD to become the recognised body in servicing performance programmes of the WCP

3. Control, organise and manage relevant funding generated through government grants

4. Operate as an independent department to enable objectivity in measurement

5. Amend programmes based on effectiveness of performance objectives and national targets

6. Promote an integrated ideal toward international achievement

7. Construct intermediate and long term measurable performance levels

8. Set high performance priorities for all areas directly related to WCP’s objectives

9. Structure a system that effectively funds and aids high performance players, coaches and programmes

10.Coordinate links between development and high performance departments as a recognised principle for long term success

11.Construct, implement and maintain systems that monitor all functions of the WCP’S objectives

12. Identify, report and implement changes that facilitate effective use of resources

13.Sport science, research and medical ‘best practice’ shall be promoted throughout to cater for the needs of the WCP’s objectives

14.Review processes will ensure practical, theoretical and professional processes are supported by high performance objectives



Benefits

1. Members, sponsors, government agencies etc who are directly involved with the department’s planning are offered a commitment to accountability and systematic controls toward achieving best results

2. HPD has the sole responsibility to deliver, monitor and report on the progress of the WCP’s objectives

3. Financial support through government agencies, sponsors etc are managed in a strategically focussed manner

4. SRU investment to high performance can be monitored and evaluated as a continual process

5. Sport science, coaching, technical and affiliated methodology can easily be distributed throughout in an organised and deliberate manner

6. Strategically manage the ‘discrepancies’ between potential, development and performance ideals

7. Ensure trends and changes in rugby are formally addressed to keep pace with our international competitors

8. Issues directly relating to high performance objectives can be managed and addressed by the HPD

9. Provide members and affiliates with a WCP that offers managerial expertise that maximises the potential of our elite talent to compete successfully on the international stage

B. DELIVERY CONCEPTS

Objectives

World Cup 2007 and targets of the plan to become the HPD’s focus

Provide measurable performance indicators to all national programs

Promote ‘performance ideals’ to all sections and departments of the SRU

Refine, guide and strategically focus all departments to a singular goal



Sub-Objectives

Review all sections that directly relate to the rugby athlete’s performance

Assess current performance indicators of identified playing standards

Deliberate approach to support groups to facilitate performance principles

Design and continually commit to action reviews and auditing processes

Design programs that focus on performance principles

Structure programs that have a central focus to Academy and National players

Monitors

Detailed statistical information of player’s performances that ensures comparative understanding of ‘global performance and ranking’ occurs

Provision of detailed reports and appropriate forums to ensure National affiliate member understanding of programs and concepts

Dissemination process of HPD information to all internal and external bodies

Forums, seminars, coaching programs and workshops must be structured to inform and engage perceptions to performance ideals

Increase player awareness to performance through saturated analysis and corrective programs

HPD to conduct review programs reporting periodically on the performance of the plan

C. NATIONAL PERFORMANCE TARGETS

Senior Squad

World Cup Semi-Finalists 2007

National ‘7’s

Semi-Finalist Commonwealth Games 2006

Consistent qualification for the top IRB tournaments


WORLD CLASS PLAN – DRAFT 1 SCOTTISH RUGBY UNION HIGH PERFORMANCE DEPARTMENTUnder 21’s

Win World Cup by 2009

Top 2 Six Nations tournament by 2007

Top 4 Six nations 2005

Under 19’s

Win F.I.R.A competition by 2007

Semi-Finalist F.I.R.A competition 2006

Finish in top 8 of F.I.R.A competition 2005

Women’s

World Cup finalist 2006

Win 6 Nations tournament by 2006



SECTION 2

1. Maximizing Approach for Individual Enhancement

2. Developing Existing Structures aroundIndividual Performance

3. Increase Opportunities for Players & Coaches to Access PerformanceResources

4. Raise Overall Quality & Depth of Coaching to Enhance IndividualPerformance

5. Assess & Research Existing Structures to Develop Current & FutureSupporting Systems


PROCESS OBJECTIVES


1.0 MAXIMIZING APPROACH FOR INDIVIDUAL ENHANCEMENT

1.1 Counseling in relation to injury management shall be provided as an education program to ensure performance and potential is maximized.

1.2 Players will be provided guidance to approach in monitoring and measurement of own performances

1.3 Sports science programs will foster individual understanding to physiological demands of elite performance

1.4 Each player identified by the HPD will become a ‘project’ of the WCP’S function. All players identified will have contact with the National Coaching programs as a process of these ‘projects’.

1.5 WCP’S talented player programs will have personalized coaching from the ‘Player Link Program’ recording feedback and statistical data etc., on SRU tracking systems. Where necessary details shall be provided to domestic club coaches with monitoring and progress reports complied for National use.

1.6 Academy programs and refinement of current competitions will support the enhancement of elite players.

1.7 National and Pro team coaches will participate as ‘mentors’ of all talent identification programs to facilitate player progress.

1.8 Products of coach exchange programs will be directed to assist and provide gained knowledge to key areas of the Academy program. HPD and Coach Education Department to monitor all such activities.

1.9 To enhance player potential, competition structures will be reviewed annually to ensure the highest standard of competition is available. The National under 20’s competition must be considered as integral in the on-going performance enhancement of the player.

1.10 ‘Sevens’ National program must be adopted as a performance enhancing tool in progressing talented players. Domestic ‘7’s competitions and National itineraries must have HPD backing where players from the Academy systems shall be selected as part of this process.

1.11 Nationally selected female competitors will be selected to train and participate in all components of the HPD’S initiatives.



2.0 DEVELOPING EXISTING STRUCTURES AROUND INDIVIDUAL PERFORMANCE

2.1 Investigate and continue current programs from pathway initiatives etc [isolating psychological and social profiling of selected players for the Academy Concept program]

2.2 Research each selected Academy player’s ‘pathway’ development program as a tool to continue the player’s transition to elite performance

2.3 Existing sports science programs of current players from National and Pathway programs to be assessed at an individual level

2.4 All National programs will be reviewed by the HPD as a function of the WCP. Review processes will have individual enhancement central to its measures, monitors and targets for the player.

2.5 Development personnel will become functional in all components of the HPD’S coaching principles and deliveries. This process will be addressed through forums and workshops conducted by the various HPD’S personnel and members.

2.6 All areas of the current and future Academy programs will be supported by the HPD. As a focus to the long term planning of the WCP, Academy players, personnel and programs will remain a priority to all planning initiatives.

2.7 Selection processes, protocols and procedures are to be reviewed with selection panels at all ‘ages’ being exposed to HPD ‘models’ to facilitate awareness and understanding of the WCP’S ideals toward elite performance.

2.8 Coaching exchange programs shall be reviewed by the HPD and the Coach Education Department to develop and refine current protocols to ensure future National coaches are aware and educated to the demands of professionalism.

2.9 Clubs and current competitions structures must be continually revisited as recognition of the importance these systems are in the WCP’S development of future National players. Domestic competitions at all levels must be considered a necessary tool in producing a ‘home grown’ talent base.

2.10 Domestic and National ‘7’’s program structure must be implemented, assessed and promoted to ensure our world ranking in the ‘shortened game’ is competitive and conducive to producing world class players for the 15 aside game.

2.11 Potential, development and performance layers of female programs shall be reviewed to cater for elite player advancement.



3.0 INCREASE OPPORTUNITES FOR PLAYERS AND COACHES TO ACCESS PERFORMANCE RESOURCES

3.1 Counseling techniques specifically designed for player performance enhancement, will be offered as a training resource for high performance coaches.

3.2 Psychology and sociology programs will be offered as a resource to coaches and players alike to cater for elite performance concepts

3.3 Access to sports science initiatives will be made available as standard practice of the HPD.

3.4 Servicing National players and coaches with available resources and specialist programs will be a priority of the WCP. ‘National Performance Panel’ members will facilitate this process in conjunction with the HPD.

3.5 Domestic coaches will be accepted into various performance coaching initiatives to increase awareness to high ‘performance methods’ and delivery concepts. Increased funding of programs must be a priority to effectively manage this process objective.

3.6 As a resource the National Academy Concept is to be recognized and promoted as vehicle for both the players and coaches to improve their performance at elite levels.

3.7 Selection processes, talent identification resources and relevant programs will be designed to improve the opportunity of both players and coaches to advance to high performance levels.

3.8 Screening for potential participants for ‘coach exchange’ programs will be broadened to enable greater numbers to be exposed to current world trends in coaching methodology. HPD and Coach Education Department will manage, review and recommend potential applicants.

3.9 As a resource the Senior Academy Concept and the National under 20’s competition will offer players and coaches a program to improve through a recognized process to performance attainment. Refinement to the transition from domestic to pro team and National coaching levels will also provide a methodical and systematic approach to promotion.

3.10 World ‘7’s program is to be assessed and appropriately funded to enable players and coaches to be exposed to international competition and associated intensity. Enhancement of current practices with appropriate resources will facilitate this process.

3.11 HPD as a resource will support and enhance all current female competitions and elite programs. Coaches and players at all levels will be considered eligible for relevant funding etc as a process of the WCP’S initiatives.



4.0 RAISE OVERALL QUAILTY AND DEPTH OF COACHING TO ENHANCE INDIVIDUAL PERFORMANCE

4.1 Consultant Counselor employed by the HPD will participate in pathway, coach education and high performance training program initiatives

4.2 Consultant Psychologist employed by the HPD will participate in pathway, coach Education and high performance training program initiatives

4.3 Sports Science Coordinator will participate in pathway, coach education and high performance programs as determined by the HPD

4.4 Selected players of the WCP / HPD initiatives will be exposed only to coaches who have completed high performance coaching programs or are involved in the Player Link Program. Scrutiny of this process shall be adopted by the HPD in conjunction with the Coach Education Department.

4.5 Coaches who attend high performance coaching programs will be exposed to specialist practitioners of the various disciplines referenced in section ‘Performance Programs’

4.6 Coaches selected to participate in the National Academy processes will be of the highest possible standard. Rigorous screening processes will be conducted by the Coach Education Department and HPD to determine successful applicants. (To be designed)

4.7 HPD will undertake vigorous monitoring of domestic coaches to identify potential elite coaches providing assistance and maintenance reports to the Coach Education Department. Coaches who are identified as ‘potential’ will be invited to participate in high performance coaching programs and where practical mentored at various levels of representative rugby.

4.8 Coaches will be selected, invited and encouraged to participate in exchange programs through various linked organizations throughout the world. These programs are not limited to rugby coaching environments.

4.9 Academy programs and National under 20’s competition will be used to mentor and provide opportunity for domestic coaches to be assessed by the National Performance Panel members / Coach Education Department and the HPD.

4.10 International ‘7’s program will be used to promote coaches to the demands of the national coaching. Selection of coaches will be at the discretion of the Coach Education Department and the HPD.

4.11 Coaches at domestic and national levels of female competitions will be subjected to scrutiny and processes of the WCP. A commitment of all programs will be to provide high performance resources to assist planning for female competitions and such.



5.0 ASSESS AND RESEARCH EXISTING STRUCTURES TO DEVELOP CURRENT AND FUTURE SUPPORTING SYSTEMS

5.1 As a component to the WCP’S system an integrated and intensified planning approach is necessary for the future enhancement of the SRU’S under age national players.

5.2 To compliment the WCP’S delivery concepts continual assessment of identified targets are to be measured on an annual basis with the intent of assessing the performance of the individual.

5.3 As a commitment to the WCP’S objectives current Pro-team planning must include full time academy players in their squad by 2005/6 season.

5.4 Research on a suitable competition to cater for full time Senior Academy Concept teams must be available by season ending 2005/6. Step one is to assess the National under 20’s competition proposal.

5.5 As a commitment to research and assessment, technological integration of SRU ‘tracking’ systems for all pro-teams is a priority while acceptance by Premier Division clubs for selection purposes must also be promoted.

5.6 Assessment of all pro-team and premier division structures in relation to sports Science programs will continue throughout the life of the plan with a central focus of support and enhancement of player ‘conditioning’.

5.7 An integral component to the research and assessment of the plans remit and relevant structures will be the National Performance Panel. The panel is to be functional by end of 2004.

5.8 Completed research findings will be action by the HPD to improve the recognition of the plan as a ‘resource’ within the various structures of the organization [SRU]

5.9 Current competitions and proposals for future ‘competitions’ must be a continual function of this ‘process objective’ to challenge the individual’s performance.

5.10 Existing technical support systems will be assessed in terms of performance at individual and team levels. The HPD must participate in the assessment processes to actively gauge future supporting recommendations.

5.11 Research and assessment of HPD functions and relationship with the ‘Integration Model’ will assist the attainment of both the ‘process objectives and the ‘performance programs’ of the WCP. Refinement and enhancement protocols as a result of the on-going assessment process will ultimately contribute to the player’s performance.



SECTION THREE

1. Counseling Rehabilitation

2. Performance Monitoring

3. National Sports Science Program

4. Performance Analyst System

5. National Academy Concept

6. Player Link Program

7. National Performance Panel

8. National Under 20 Competition

9. Nation ‘7’s Program

10. Selection Initiatives

11. National Woman’s Program


PERFORMANCE PROGRAMS


Program 1

Counselling Rehabilitation

Objectives

1. Consultant counselor to be contracted

2. Prepare and tutor players on injury management and psychological awareness to injury recovery.

3. Conduct national programs on relevant issues

Aims

Players to be advised on psychological issues and transitional phases to returning to playing duties

Consultant to be readily available to all injured players at all national levels Consultant to conduct educational programs for coaches and managers of all national, pro-

teams and teams as directed by the HPD Conduct introduction programs to all pathway national camps including coach education forums

as directed by the HPD

Tasks

Source potential counseling consultants Tender position nationally Job description and scope to be designed in consultation with National coach Design standard reporting pro-forma for monitoring and recording Counselor reports and interpretations to be operational immediately upon appointment

Target Groups

National squad members National under age players [under 18 to under 21] Senior Academy Concept players National, Academy and ‘Pathway’ coaches

Monitors

Individual treatment filing system to be maintained by SRU medical department and operational by end 2004

Network accessibility to National coach end 2004 Player feedback assessments programmed and readily accessible to the player commencing

end 2004



Funding / Relationships

Sportscotland grant application for consultant fees Scottish Institute of Sport and Scottish Rugby Union program integration

Program 2

Performance Monitoring

Objective

1. Employ consulting sports psychologist

2. Develop and implement self assessment techniques

3. Introduce player ‘mapping’ procedures

Aims

Teach the purpose and value of target setting for training and game performances Teach players the use of evaluation processes for training and game performances Teach players how to re-assess and program future training and game routines Teach players the practical use of diaries and formal tracking of training and playing

performances Teach the use of short term, intermediate and long term goal setting techniques Produce ‘Maps’ specific to the individual player’s needs in relation to personality, social

demeanor, game sense, skill program, positional requirements and team orientation

Tasks

Identify and recruit consulting sports psychologist Long-term [part-time] contract offered to ensure consistency and stability [4 years] Ensure standardization occurs in recording and monitoring processes Consult and liaise with Scottish Institute of Sport on specific issues

Target Groups

National squad members National under 18 to under 21 representatives Senior Academy Concept members Selected ‘Pathway’ camp tutoring groups [e.g. coaching staff].


WORLD CLASS PLAN – DRAFT 1 SCOTTISH RUGBY UNION HIGH PERFORMANCE DEPARTMENTMonitors

Seasonal ‘Map’ for each National squad member by end 2004 Diaries for each National player operational by end 2004 Introduction ‘Maps’ for selected Junior and Senior Academy squads members Assessments for National players to occur at the conclusion of each ‘series’ and at the

conclusion of each domestic season Pro-teams to adopt system by season end 2005 Links established between Psychologist, National coach, HPD and player by end 2004


Sportscotland grant application for consulting Sport Psychologist Scottish Institute of Sport and Scottish Rugby Union program support and integration

Program 3

National Sport Science Program

Objectives

1. Appointment of a full time National Sports Science Co-coordinator

2. Implementation of a 4 year Strategic Plan

3. Introduction of National Pro-team Conditioning program

Aims

Person to be qualified in various sport science disciplines including physical education, diet, strength and conditioning

Person to have previous experience in high performance or professional club environments Provide program initiatives and concepts at all levels of the game Manage conditioning programs of SRU pro-teams Act as team conditioner of the National senior squad Track, test, monitor and evaluate Nationally selected players Teach, evaluate and monitor all sports science programs that directly effect national players

including existing pathway programs

Tasks

Identify and appoint appropriately qualified Sports Science Co-coordinator Long term contract offered to ensure stability and continuity of program aims Research, bench mark and facilitate a world class sports science program Consult and liaise with Scottish Institute of Sport on existing data


WORLD CLASS PLAN – DRAFT 1 SCOTTISH RUGBY UNION HIGH PERFORMANCE DEPARTMENTTarget Groups

Premier Division Conditioners Premier Division players [continual monitored] Senior National squad players Under age National members [under 15 to under 21 representatives] Senior and Junior Academy Concept members Selected Scottish Exiles players

Monitors

Appointment of suitably qualified person by December 2003 Strategic Plan in place by end 2004 Tracking system in place by end 2004 Data based profiling system in place end 2004 Bench mark profiling data accessible by end 2004 National Pro-team conditioning program in place by seasons end of 2003/04 season National squad program in place by end 2004

Funding / Relationship

Sportscotland to fund research, implementation and maintenance of the Strategic Plan [Includes planning for Pro-team clubs]

Scottish Rugby Union and Scottish Institute of Sport combined support for position of Sport Science Co-coordinator and tasks.

Program 4

Performance Analyst System

Objective

1. Appointment of a full time Performance Analyst

2. Provide technical support to National programs

3. Integrated computer based system of analysis for pro-team and premier division clubs.

Aims

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WORLD CLASS PLAN – DRAFT 1 SCOTTISH RUGBY UNION HIGH PERFORMANCE DEPARTMENT Supply professional teams with statistical and professional support as directed by the HPD Teach [as required] analytical and computer system interpretation to premier division coaches Teach National age coaches computer system and technical data interpretation Provide players with technical support necessary for elite performance All National Players to have lap top computers to enable accessibility to team, individual and

opposition performance dissections

Tasks

Appointment of suitably qualified person to the position of Performance Analyst Implementation of a computer system that is accessible to Pro-team coaching staff and

National Coach Educational forums and training seminars on use and benefits of computer generated data

Target Groups

National squad members National age representatives [under 18 to under 21] Academy Concept players Selected players as directed by National Coach

Monitors

Appointment of suitably qualified person commencing 2004 Standardized computer system through SRU by end 2004 [National teams, pro-teams with

Premier One Clubs by end 2005] National players to have computer accessibility by end 2004 Archive in place by end 2004


Sportscotland grant application for integrated computer system of analysis Scottish Institute of Sport and Scottish Rugby Union support of program

Program 5

National Academy Concept


WORLD CLASS PLAN – DRAFT 1 SCOTTISH RUGBY UNION HIGH PERFORMANCE DEPARTMENTObjectives

1. Appointment of a full time National Academy Coach

2. Implementation of a 4 year National Academy Strategic Plan

3. Provide ‘transitional’ phases to high performance demands to talented youth

Aims

Conduct yearly Senior Academy camp program Each individual selected will be afforded a positional coach who will monitor and provide

feedback throughout the playing year [Link Program]. Provide the individual with contact with current National coach’s team and individual playing

philosophies. Tracking the players ‘transitional stages’ Involvement from National coaches and selected coaches from the Coach Education program

will also be a focus of the program Provide various ‘fixtures’ for Senior Academy players [e.g. versus Scottish Exiles] Tour for Senior Academy squad

Tasks

Select players form existing pathway programs to participate in a Junior [13 to 17 years] and Senior [18 to 23] Academy Concept program

Source candidates for the position of National Academy Manager Senior and Junior Academy concept to be programmed, planned and submitted for SRU

approval Form a selection panel [National Performance Panel task including a Link Program personnel] Format a yearly Senior Academy camp program Source and formalize a ‘tracking system’

Target Groups

Senior Academy Concept

Under 18 Age Grade Rugby Program Under 18 Representative Program Under 18 , under 19 , under 20 and under 21 National Age representatives Identified players outside the above process up to 23 years Scottish Exile players from under 18 to under 23

Junior Academy Concept – ‘tracking’ program only

Under 13 to under 17 talented players Monitors



Formalized plan in place commencing 2004 National Academy Manager in place by January 2004 Positional coaches to be identified by January 2004 Junior and Senior Academy squads in place by January 2004


Sportscotland grant for research, implementation and maintenance of National Academy Plan [including ‘National Academy Camp]

Sportscotland, Scottish Rugby Union and Scottish Institute of Sport support for appointment of National Academy Manager

Program 6

Player Link Program

Objective

1. Monitor selected players from the National Academy Concept program

2. Improve individual player competencies through regular coach assessment

3. Establish an individual approach to mentoring and tutoring of selected players

4. Introduce a curriculum for coaches and mentors of rugby disciplines for Junior Academy Concept players

Aims

Broaden specialized coaching and tutoring base for the player Individual coaching to enhance performance On-going assessment at an individual level Provision of more complex and detailed analysis material including Performance Analyst

interpretation [Standardize] Monitoring progress in all aspects of performance including positional and game

sense

Tasks

Identify specialist coaches to participate in program – refer Coach Education Department for recommendations

Standardize tutoring curriculum (i.e. Junior and Senior Academy levels, positional needs etc)


WORLD CLASS PLAN – DRAFT 1 SCOTTISH RUGBY UNION HIGH PERFORMANCE DEPARTMENT Determine a process to enable the player’s [club] coach to participate as an active ‘coach’ in

the individual’s program Standardize recording system on player’s progress

Target Groups

Selected Academy Concept players National players as directed by National Coach Nominated Scottish Exile players

Monitors

Curriculum’s in place commencing 2004 Assessment processes in place commencing 2004 Specialized coaching staff identified and in place commencing 2004 Coach education department to select and monitor specialist coaches program Data base tracking system for Academy players and monitoring processes in place by January

2004


Sportscotland grant application for computer ‘tracking system’ Scottish Institute of Sport and Scottish Rugby Union support

Program 7

National Performance Panel

ObjectivesAuthor – Steve Anderson © MASTER DOCUMENT 1 – JUNE, 2003 23


1. Panel of specialist ‘mentors’ to be formed to monitor and regulate National Academy Plans

2. Panel to be actively involved in reviewing the processes of the various programs and initiatives of the WCP and the HPD

3. High Performance Manager to Chair meeting while active members of the HPD will participate as panel members with other selected personnel from the various departments of the SRU

Aims

Panel will assist coaches at Academy Concept levels Conduct workshops and seminars to disseminate National Coaching principles Liaise with HPD programs and initiatives Develop an external mentoring program for coaches at Academy and representative level

Tasks

Select possible candidates for National Performance Panel Design a National Performance Panel charter Design a learning curriculum for the panel Source high performance mentors from external sporting agencies Incorporate Pro-team coaches

Target Groups

[Initially] Senior Academy Concept programs All WCP process objectives as referenced in Section 2

Monitors

Formal structuring of panel by end 2004 Charter in place by end 2004 Workshop for selected panel members June 2004 Mentoring program for panel members in place by end 2004 Attendance to external course by panel members commencing 2005


Scottish Rugby Union, Scottish Institute of Sport and Sportscotland grant application for ‘panel’ development programs



Program 8

National Under 20 Competition

Objectives

1. Develop a National Under 20 Age grade competition

2. Construct a competition that enables the player to be observed and measured across a full season

3. Lay the platform for selection to senior national squads

Aims

Enable under 20 players to continue to develop in a structured competition format Promote a National competition that will foster growth in this age category Provide a performance ‘lever’ for our talented under 18 players Develop current Under 20 district competition into season long competition Use this format as the catalyst to National Under 21 selection Allow potential performance coaches another avenue to develop Allow National selectors an easily accessible format for talent identification Fully sponsored competition

Tasks

Submission and planning for competition structure submitted to SRU for ratification Proposal to district club committee for discussion and ratification Research consequences on Premier Division clubs Action plan for implementation Applications and appointment of Under 20 Age Competition Co-coordinator Talent ID Scottish exile players to play in competition Source potential sponsor

Target Groups

Previous season’s under 18 district competitions Under 18 to Under 20 Representative Programs Scottish Institute of Sport player identification program Talented 17 year old players

Monitors

Research competition structure completed by end 2003/04 season Submission and plan for competition structure by June 2004 Approval for Competition co-coordinator commencing 2004 Proposal to Club Committee for season 2004 /05 Competition operational by season 2004/05Author – Steve Anderson © MASTER DOCUMENT 1 – JUNE, 2003 25



Sportscotland , Scottish Rugby Union , Scottish Institute of Sport and possible exclusive sponsor for competition format

Program 9

National ‘7’s

Objective

1. Appointment of a full time National Coach

2. To implement an international program [3 year Strategic Plan] that prepares the National Sevens team for the Commonwealth Games in 2006.

3. Recognize the program as central to High Performance Planning initiatives for talented player progression

Aims

Compete annually on the World Sevens circuit [IRB circuit] Gain ranking and seeding on the World Sevens program Fully professional players devoted to World Seven’s program Integrate Sevens program as a component of the performance program Expose developing national players to international playing environments Introduce ‘Academy Concept’ players to National representation Provide coaches with a formal avenue to international coaching environments

Tasks

Seek permanent status from SRU for program aims Source long term funding to complete program objectives Talent identification program to include potential ‘7’s players Set in place a 3 year plan for 2006 Commonwealth games Budget allocation to compliment program objectives

Target Groups

Premier Division Club competition Senior Academy Concept players National under age representatives [Under 18, under 19, under 20 and under 21 players]

Monitors


WORLD CLASS PLAN – DRAFT 1 SCOTTISH RUGBY UNION HIGH PERFORMANCE DEPARTMENT Approval for funding December 2003 3 year plan in place by January 2004 National ‘7’s coach in place for Commonwealth Games program January 2004


Sportscotland grant application for research, implementation and maintenance of National ‘7’s plan [Strategic Plan]

Scottish Rugby Union and Scottish Institute of Sport support of program essentials [I.e. testing, facilities etc]

Program 10

Selection Initiatives

Objective

1. To isolate potential National players to participate in the ‘Academy Concept’

2. Provide support to current Scottish Institute of Sport programs and existing ‘pathway’ selection processes as requested.

Aims

To link and integrate all selection protocols with National concepts in mind Disseminate National selection policy to the various arms of the WCP Convey the National coaches principles to selection, highlighting parameters for positional

requirements Devise a ‘generic’ selection protocol for High Performance to guide selection processes at the

various levels of the system Convey HPD selection ideals to pathway coaches Link Performance Analyst systems, monitoring programs and Sport Science tracking processes

as an accepted selection tool. Integrate Scottish Institute of Sport programs with SRU concepts for high performance selection

needs Academy Concept to become central to HPD selection focus Include Scottish Exiles in selection program

Tasks

Determine and communicate HPD selection priorities – i.e. Academy focus Assemble ‘pathway’ coaches and management to submit National Academy selection protocols

toward selection Meet SIS representatives to determine consistent selection principles Document and disseminate ‘generic’ positional selection criteria to assist pathway programs

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Pathway programs Age grade representative programs Scottish Institute of Sport players District Academy programs

Monitors

Selection policy in place end 2004 Standardized selection ‘generic’ matrix in place end 2004 Academy protocols for selection in place end 2004 Integration of selection policies between SIS, Academy and Pathway programs to be in place

by the end of 2004 National selection policy approved end 2005 [to include all of the above items as one policy

throughout.]


Relationships must be established between all participants of the selection process i.e. SIS and SRU programs

Program 11

National Woman’s Team

Objectives

1. To have in place a 4 year Strategic Plan to a) increase the overall playing base, b) to improve the talented player pool and c) to promote high performance principles.

2. To expose nationally selected female players to world class programming and high performance ideals as defined in the World Class Plan.

3. To facilitate these objectives a full time National Woman’s Coach is to be appointed to manage Strategic planning initiatives and to deliver key coaching philosophies.

Aims

Achieve world recognition through performance based measures at international tournaments Expose national and representative players to the physiological demands of international rugby

through educational based seminars Introduce and foster ‘performance psychology’ approaches to individual performances Introduce ‘Academy Concept’ to woman’s rugby Ensure players are provided technological expertise from Performance Analysis perspectives Involve selected players to HPD ‘Coaching Link Program’ Scottish Institute of Sport involvement at all levels of high performance programmingAuthor – Steve Anderson © MASTER DOCUMENT 1 – JUNE, 2003 28


Tasks

Promote and develop women’s rugby through high performance ideals Increase number of ‘squad’ gatherings Commence communication between selected players and HPD Assist long term development planning Application for grants to secure funding necessary to implement program Upon securing funds, source possible candidates for the position of National Coach

Target Groups

Domestic competitions for talent identification program Coach assistance at all levels through Coach Development program and High Performance

Department

Monitors

Strategic plan in place by end 2004 National Coach in place by end 2004 Development program review completed by end 2004 Academy Concept adopted by 2005 Educational based seminars for National players commenced by 2005


Sportscotland grant application for research, implementation and maintenance of Strategic plan Sportscotland, Scottish Institute of Sport and Scottish Rugby Union support for appointment of

National Woman’s Coach

SECTION FOUR


Implementation & Review


2004

1. Staffing HPD

2. Strategic Planning

3. Delivery Program

4. Review

2005

5. Consolidation of System

6. Consolidation of Program Planning

7. Amend

2006

8. Measurement

9. Looking Back

10. WCP Review & Focus

2004

1.0 Staffing of High Performance Department

(Full time appointments)

1.1 High Performance Manager1.2 National Academy Manager1.3 National Sports Science Coordinator1.4 Performance Analyst1.5 National ‘7’s CoachAuthor – Steve Anderson © MASTER DOCUMENT 1 – JUNE, 2003 30


(Part-time appointments)

1.6 National Women’s Coach1.7 Consulting Rehabilitation Counselor1.8 Consulting Sports Psychologist ( Performance Monitoring)1.9 Panel members for High Performance Panel1.10 Specialist Coaches for ‘Link Program’

2.0 Strategic Planning

2.1 National Sports Science Program (4 year plan)2.2 National Academy Plan (4 year plan)2.3 National ‘7’s Plan (Commonwealth Games 2006 lead-in)2.4 National Women’s Program (3 year program – 2006)

3.0 Delivery Program

3.1 Release 2003 Survey interpretations3.2 Conduct regular up dates on Planning Initiatives of the WCP3.3 Conduct Quarterly meetings with key stakeholders3.4 Half-yearly and yearly reporting program to be commenced

4.0 Review

4.1 Staffing appointment assessment4.2 Strategic Planning status4.3 Key delivery processes assessed

2005

5.0 Consolidation of System and Processes

5.1 Identify areas of concern via Review Process 20045.2 Assess, report and ‘workshop’ Performance Policy statements5.3 Review ‘Performance Delivery Concepts’, ‘Sub Objectives’ and ‘Monitors’ of the plan5.4 Contrast ‘Performance Process Objectives’ against the performance of the plan’s

‘Programs’5.5 Amend, action and report on ‘Consolidation’ findings (points 5.1 to 5.4) notifying key

personnel and stakeholders of the plan



6.0 Consolidation of ‘Program’ planning

6.1 Contrast individual program ‘Objectives’ against the ‘Process Objectives’ of the plan6.2 Assess program ‘Monitors’ status and relevance6.3 In-service individual program ‘Aims’ of the plan6.4 Amend, Action and report on the performance of individual ‘Program’ content

7.0 Amendments

7.1 Initiate, as a process of review, relevant amendments observed through part 1.0 to 6.0 of the Implementation Process

2006

8.0 Measurement

8.1 Review and discuss program ‘Objectives’ 8.2 Assess program ‘Aims’ in isolation measuring effectiveness and finality statuses8.3 Ensure all ‘Tasks’ in each program section are complete8.4 Discuss and assess program ‘Target Groups’ for relevance and effectiveness8.5 Re-set Monitors for final 2 years of planning

9.0 Looking Back

9.1 Appointments evaluation status and review9.2 Strategic Planning status (Sport Science, National ‘7’s, National Women’s and Academy

Concept)9.3 Delivery Process assessments – Resurvey 9.4 Review ‘Consolidation of System and Processes’ – sections 5.0 and 6.0

10.0 Review & Focus

10.1 Complete System, Process and Program review reporting amendments and changes to final year of program intent.

10.2 Review all WCP Targets and amend accordingly



APPENDIX

Contents

Figure One - World Class Program Structure

Figure Two - Departments by Function

Figure Three - Personnel by Function

Figure Four - High Performance Department Integration

Figure Five - National Performance Model

Figure Six - National Participation Model



Figure One (1) - WORLD CLASS PROGRAM STRUCTURE 2004 - 2007

PERFORMANCE SYSTEM PROCESS OBJECTIVES PROGRAMS IMPLEMENTATION & REVIEW

Maximizing Approach for Individual Enhancement

Counseling Rehabilitation 2004 ▪ Appointments Performance Policy Performance Monitoring ▪ Strategic Plans ▪ Delivery Program National Sports Science ▪ Review

Developing existing structures around individual performance

Program Performance Analysis 2005 National Academy ▪ Consolidation of System Processes & Programming Delivery Concepts

Increase opportunities for player & coaches to access performance resources

Play Link Program ▪ Amendments National Performance Panel 2006 National U/20's Competition ▪ Measurement

Raise overall quality & depth of coaching to enhance individual performance

▪ Looking Back National '7's Program ▪ Review & Focus National Performance Targets Selection Initiatives Assess & research (WCP's)

existing structures to develop current & future supporting systems

2007

National Women's Program ▪ Refinement



Figure Two (2)Departments by Function

National Academy Sports Science Performance Department Department Analysis Department


High Performance Department

Provide World Class support through its departments & programs to enhance elite performance.

Assist Elite Player Performance

Conduct Elite Programs

Provide World ClassPrograms

Review & Measure Performance

‘Bench-Mark’ Physiological & Psychological Performance

Provision of World Class Testing Environments

Conduct World Class Training Courses

Review & Measure Performance

Provide Technical Support to Performance Initiatives

Analyses Individual & Team Performance - National

Training Facility for High Performance Coaches

Archive Facility


Figure Three (3) Personnel by Function

National Academy National Sports Science Performance Coach Coordinator Analyst


High Performance Manager

Manager Junior & Senior Academy Concept

Research & Implement 4 Year Strategic Plan

Manager Player Link Program

Research & report on National U/20’s Competition Proposal

Liaise with Pro-team/District Academy Managers

Inter-phase with SIS Programs

National Squad Conditioner

Implementation of a 4 year Strategic Plan

Manage & Monitor Pro-team Conditioning Program

Conduct Programs to in-service premier division clubs (1)

Coordinate SIS & SRU Programs

Manage Technical & Analytical Programs for all National Squads (U/19, 21; A & Senior Squad)

Implement Training Programs for Premier Division (1) Clubs

Coordinate SIS & SRU Relationships & Technical Initiatives

Integrate Computer network for National Coaching Staff

Manager World Class Plan Review Performance Targets Implementation of Delivery

Concepts Coordinate & Assess Process

Objectives Manager Program Implementation Oversee Strategic Planning

Initiatives Manage Relationship between

Scottish Institute of Sport & SRU Program Development


Figure Four (4)High Performance Department Integration

Author – Steve Anderson © MASTER DOCUMENT 1 – JUNE, 2003

National Coaching Structure

Scottish Institute SportNational Academy

National Pathway Programmes

Performance Programs WCP

Coach Education Department

National Squads

Domestic Initiatives

Pro-Teams

Sports Science Department

Performance Analysis

High Performance Department

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Figure Five (5)NATIONAL PERFORMANCE MODEL – DRAFT

National

Manage Measure Representation Oversee Record Implement

Assist NATIONAL ACADEMY

Observe CONCEPT Measure (Player Pool)

Senior Concept [18 to 23] Junior Concept [13 to 17]

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Clubs, Competitions, District Representation


Pro-Team

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Figure Six (6)NATIONAL PARTICIPATION MODEL - DRAFT

National Coach System National Participate as directed by National Coach High Performance Dept Squads - Liaise with Pro-team coaches

(Programmers; Bench Marking etc)

Senior Academy Manage all Programs Concept Select all Players

High PerformanceScottish Institute of Sport U / 18 - U / 23 Provide Coaching & technical Resource

Select ‘Concept ‘players Junior Academy Concept Assist ‘Academy’ Manager with selection

Process. U / 13 - U / 17 Assist Coaching @ National age squad

Sessions. Co-ordinate sport science programs Development Department

Development Existing Pathway approach Monitoring, observation & assess- SIS ment of delivery concepts. High Performance Assist SIS Programs

Participate with coach education programs

(i.e.: D.O. / Coaches Etc) Selection of potential players

(Testing etc)


Pro Teams

Management / Personnel HPD Participation / SIS

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