I think that is unfair! There are still many teachers who do extra hours for all sorts of things from extra tutoring to dance & singing productions to a variety of sports teams. I agree that it seems that rugby isn't one of those.
- Maybe rugby players don't become teachers.
- There's also the whole litigious thing, where any sport that can lead to serious injury has so many rules around it that its hard to get off the ground.
Unless you were a rugby player or had a really good grounding in the coaching thereof as a teacher the idea of coaching rugby is scary. Even in the Private schools they are struggling to find teachers who will coach the school teams, and are increasingly hiring rugby players to come in and do the coaching.
Hi there, I wasnt having a go at teachers, or schools - there are teachers there that put in a huge effort. It was suggesting rugby needs a program that ticks boxes the school wants ticked.
1. yes that does play a part, i referrenced that in my post.
Back when i was growing up we had teachers that would volunteer their hours to coach after school because they liked / played rugby them selves.
2. oh the litigious injury thing, i had that sitting under;
giving the school a program and ensuring you tick boxes for them - education departments may like it.
The school also does play a part as well though - some schools do have a alot of kids that already play, teachers that would coach, but the school likes dance, choir, chess and the likes - then it gets a bit frustrating.
You say the schools are hiring players, that is a great initiative of the school and i know players that do this.
I agree with what you are saying.