What your fellow rugby coaches say about "The Ultimate Warm-Ups Manual"

“I use the manual regularly and would not hesitate to recommend it. It means that I can plan my sessions with a variety of exercises and plays that are good for the kids and keep them interested.”

“The warm-ups manual has enable me to liven up the start of every training session. We where getting stuck in a rut doing the same old warm up routines, now I throw a few of these in the lads (U16s) have started to show a bit of enthusiasm. Thanks for the helping hand.”

“I am involved with both school and club rugby from U10s to U20s and I find the manual an essential tool when planning my sessions. I have given several talks to coaches in our club and constantly refer to it for drills and exercises and information. It is a vital resource tool.”

“The warm-ups manual is choc full of good ideas and drills to do and helps keep sessions fun and varied throughout the season. The format is easy to follow and understand and I have been using the contents from U14 right through to senior representative sides. From a coach’s point of view it is great to get ideas that you can use verbatim, or to modify and use as a springboard for your own ideas too. I thoroughly recommend the warm ups manual to other coaches at all levels of the game.”

“ The best attributes I have found is that it is clearly explained. Even the warm-ups that my players find odd are in fact, so easy, that I explain exactly why they are doing them straight from the manual and they get it! I have also noticed that the pre-match warm-ups have reduced common injuries especially contact injuries, which any coach is grateful for. 

“With over 50 players in my age group, structured sessions are especially vital, and since they’re all approaching teenage years, so is the avoidance of boredom. The Ultimate Rugby Warm Ups Manual is a great help in preparing for training, with the warm-ups broken down by objective, and a wide range of activities to allow for a varied regime for the boys, who always respond well to new, fun exercises. Since none of us have enough time to get everything done any more, having an easy reference point for ready made drills and exercises rather than having to reinvent the wheel myself is great news.”

“We have found the Ultimate Rugby Warm Ups Manual an invaluable tool for all age groups from Under 7s to Under 17s. All the coaches have commented how their players have enjoyed the warm ups.”

“The Ultimate Rugby Warm-ups is a vital tool to keep players motivated and make sessions fun and challenging. The variety and specific nature of the sessions are fantastic and the manual is well worth investing in.”

“The manual is a must for any coach or conditioner looking to improve their team’s performance. Easy to read and understand, gives good knowledge and great game specific skills.  Who said warm ups were boring?”

"Always searching for new ideas, as you need to stimulate the players interest and stop them getting bored with the same things. Found some nice drills to use.”

“The Ultimate Rugby Warm-ups Manual provides something for everyone. I used it on the day that I received it and it now lives in the lock-up next to the pitches.”

“I found this a great help with the various warm ups suggested. As we all know the same old thing can become monotonous so bringing in new ideas keeps warm ups and training enjoyable.” 

“The flexibility and variety within Dan’s warm up manual is ideal as it allows lower league coaches the opportunity to devise club wide warm-ups which are easily adaptable for kids. This consistency is invaluable to smaller clubs as it gives our youngsters an insight of what is required as they progress and most importantly, a real feeling of belonging."

“I have used the manual to create a club wide warm-up programme used by both senior and junior sides. The manual has helped us to optimise our warm-up time and creating a warm-up that is both familiar to the players but also effective in pre-game preparation ensuring we hit every match running.”

“I invested in The Ultimate Rugby Warm Up Manual with no regrets. I have been involved in rugby for almost fifty years as a player and now as a coach, and this report encompasses the new dynamic warms up without forgetting all the yesteryear warm ups which have a place today. Also, it reintroduces competition within the warm up. Sometimes in modern day rugby we forget that it has to fun, this manual reminds me, that if you do not enjoy what you do, it is harder to achieve. I would highly recommend this publication, as a coach my players need and thrive on variety.”

“Dan’s manual has helped me understand the modern way of coaching rugby. I coach at under nines level and find the warm-ups easy to understand and can be adapted to suit all. Also Dan’s coaching manual really helps as it is quick and easy to understand. Money well spent. Thank you for all your help it works wonders for the kids, they understand the way the manual is set up. Once again thank you and keep up the good work.”

"This manual provides a wide variety of games and warm-ups to suit all ages. There is something to excite even the most nonchalant teenager."

“The rugby warm-ups manual is an invaluable resource that provides a vast array of ready made drills and practices to enable you to thoroughly prepare your players for all facets of the game. Each drill is accompanied by a clear explanation along with key coaching points as well as how to develop the practice. A must have for any busy coach who needs an easy to use manual with fresh and challenging new drills.”

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