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Masterclass
Kicking Skills Dave Walder

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DAVE WALDER

Dave began his coaching career with Newcastle Falcons in the English Premiership in 2014, following a remarkable 15-year tenure as a professional rugby player. He spent 8 years as a fly-half for Newcastle and an additional 5 seasons with Wasps. Throughout his illustrious career, Dave represented England at all levels, from Under 21 to Senior, and played a key role in Wasps' triumphs, including the European Cup, league title, and two domestic cup competitions, amassing over 1000 league points. He concluded his playing days with two seasons at Mitsubishi Dynaboars in Japan. Starting as a backs and attack coach at Falcons, Dave became Head Coach in 2017, leading the team to their first Premiership playoff that season. In just his second year as Head Coach, he was invited to coach England against the Barbarians as part of their Rugby World Cup preparations. After six seasons with the Falcons, seeking a new challenge, Dave joined Bristol Bears in 2023 as Backs and Team Attack Skills Coach, where he achieved the best attacking statistics in the Premiership for the 23/24 season.

Session logistics:

  • The masterclass is delivered in a block of 3 sessions delivered over 3 consecutive weeks.

  • Block 1 will run at North Bristol RFC on the following Mondays:

  • 30th September, ​7th & 14th October inclusive

  • There are two classes in Block 1; 6-7pm and 7-8pm.  Participants book into one of these for the 3 weeks​​

  • Block 2 continues at North Bristol RFC on the following Mondays:

  • 21st October, 4th & 11th November (there is no session on the 28th October due to half-term)

  • There are two classes in Block 2; 6-7pm and 7-8pm.  Participants book into one of these for the 3 weeks​​

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Age:

  • Participants need to be aged 14 to 18 and have kicking as a focus within their performance.  

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Content:

  • Technical skill development through isolated and applied practice.

  • Tactical development through decision-making practice, game play and activities.

  • A mixture of CHALLENGE, STRETCH, DETAIL & REFINEMENT are key aims throughout the block.​

  • Individual feedback and advice on practice away from the sessions. 

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Staffing:

1:6 Coach to Player ratio working directly with Dave Walder

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Cost:

  • £120 for the 3 session block​

 

To book click on your preferred option i.e. either the 6-7pm block or the 7-8pm block.​

 

For further details contact us on hello@switchrugby.com

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