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how do you do player profiling?what chart would you use and what website is there to get ideas?

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Dan CottrellCoach, Wales

Think of player profiling as a CV of a player. Look at his or her's core skills (handling, contact, defence, kicking, footwork) Fitness Set piece skills Mental attitude Dan Cottrell

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Hi I recently went on a CPD course run by the RFU. One evening we covered this topic and came away with lots of ideas about this topic. Your Club Coach Co-ordinator should be able to tell you where and when you can do this. Good Luck

Simon JonesCoach, England

Folks,

Because of the amount interest in this question. I will put an example of an individual player profile in with this months newsletter, which is due out in 2 weeks.

Simon

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