Latham,NY-Staff and players from UAlbany Rugby assisted USA Rugby National Team Coaches Paule Barford and Joanne Kos at RugbyNY's HS Development Camp held at Afrim's Sports in Latham,NY. UA Head Coach John Durant was one of four Leed coaches along with Joanne Kos, Claudia Braymer (USA National Team Player) and SUNY New Paltz Head Coach Gus Sasso. UAlbany Ast. Coach Dave Farison, with players; Dan McNamara, Herno Smith (co-captains), Bob Sheehan and Jessie Roth assisted. The two day camp provided instruction in the contact area, support and continuity. It was a large amount to cover but both the 40+ campers and staff kept a high energy level to the end.
UAlbany Rugby is in full support of the local rugby community. Coach Durant "believes that events like these enable our players to give back to the community. Plus the experience of teaching young players the fundamentals of the game and interacting with top coaches is invaluable."
UAlbany hits the practice field Monday, March 4th to start the 2013 Spring season. Friday, March 8th squad members will take part in Capital District Youth Rugby's Rookie Rugby Coaches Training. First game is March 30th home Vs. Syracuse University.
No comments:
Post a Comment