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I have been to college and have passed my NVQ level?

I have been to college and have passed my NVQ level 3 in sports development and coaching. I know wish to progress and obtain rugby coaching badges. Can you give some helpful advice on how to begin?

Joe TopleyCoach, England

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your local club should be able to help. not sure where you live but UKCC level 1 courses are held quite often. look on the your counrtys website england scotland etc.... details should be on there for getting involved too.

Goof luck

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