HRFC Performance
Review of Current
Rugby Roles &
Processes
“The Committee of HRFC have set a strategic objective of gaining
promotion to the National League within two years and retaining our
position thereafter.”
Summary of Review
HRFC current RUGBY Structures
The Roles and Responsibilities of our RUGBY Board
Player Recruitment, Retention and Development
Areas of Investment & Opportunity
Recommendations & Proposals for the shape of our
RUGBY set-up for 2012-13.
Working Group
Chairman – David Laidlaw
HRFC DoR Cliff Livingston
HRFC Vice President – Peter Brownlee
Independent – Eamon John
Independent – Grant McKelvey
Process to Date
3 x Group Meetings
Survey (Past Players / Current Players / Coaches /
Supporters / Parents / Interested Parties
Collation / Summary & Key Messages
/ Rugby Recommendations
Key Messages
(Non Playing Members)
What do you think is good about the Club?
• Heritage - Achievements over many seasons
• Strong Presence in the community.
• Well organised mini sections with dedicated coaches and organisers that you see week in week out.
• Friendly folk – Welcoming
What is needed to improve the Club?
• Recruitment of Ambitious Players
• Increase in Playing Numbers
• Definitive succession planning across all aspects of the club (Playing Squad & Coaches)
• Improve Experience of Social Membership to increase Support & Volunteer Numbers
What do you perceive as success for the Club?
• To remain a Premier 1, 2, or 3 standard rugby club.
• Return to the National League
• Winning and a successful first 15.
• Representation in every age group in the Edinburgh league system
• To develop a loyal playing squad that want to be part of the club from Mini’s to Youth to Senior Club.
• Keep the kids interested and keep the mini/junior numbers up.
• Players progress to representative rugby from youth levels to professional ranks.
• Strengthen Club’s relationship with the local community
Haddington RFC Governance as Feb 2012
HRFC
Hon President
HRFC
President
Vice Pres
Club DO
Rugby Board
Midi & Mini
Coaches
DoR
1st XV Coaches
Treasurer
Secretary
Fixt Sec
Members x 4
Proposed Haddington RFC Governance
HRFC
Hon President
HRFC Pres
Secretary
Treasurer
Fix Sec
Vice Pres / Rugby
1st XV Head Coach
DoR
Vice Pres
(Off – Field)
General x 4
Haddington RFC – Rugby Department
HRFC President
Vice President (Rugby)
1st XV Asst Coach
Senior Players
DoR
1st XV Head Coach
1st XV Manager
2nd XV Coaching
& Manager
U18 Coaches
U18 Players
Club DO
Club Coach Co-Ordinator
Midi Rugby Lead
Mini Rugby Lead
Players (P4 – U16)
Summary & Proposals
• Create a Rugby Dept to Prioritise at Raising Standards of Play
• Director of Rugby Position responsible for P4 – U16
•1st XV Head Coach Responsible for U18 – Senior Playing Squad
(Advertised Internally & Externally)
• 1st XV Assist Coach advertised Internally & Externally
• Strategic & Targeted Recruitment of 5 x senior players (1 as a Player
Coach to play & Assist Coach at 1st XV)
• Short Term Goals for Senior Playing Squad – National League Rugby
• Playing Budget Agreed through Close season
Summary & Proposals
• Medium & Long Term Goals for P4 – U16 – Development & Skill
Improvement Focused
• Mission Statement / Aims of the Club agreed for all levels
• Rugby Technical Leads at Midi & Mini level responsible for Playing
Standards
• Clear Roles & Responsibilities agreed for all Positions Above
• Retention of Current HRFC Development Officer a Priority
• Club Coach Coordinator Role responsible for all Coach Education
Information
• Committee of HRFC to address clear & genuine off field concerns raised in
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