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Bruce Hale (Author), David Collins (Author)
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August 15, 2002


Rugby is highly demanding from a physical standpoint. But anyone who has played or coached the sport knows that the mental side of the game separates the best players from the rest. Rugby Tough will give you the mental focus you need to give the game everything you've got.

Learn how to apply mental skills effectively in specific match situations and get inside advice from those who've played, coached, and studied the game at every competitive level. Through Rugby Tough, you'll learn new ways to toughen your mindset and eliminate costly mental errors that inhibit your best performance.

Rugby Tough starts with an emphasis on individual player development and the fundamental psychological skills you need to excel at the sport. In later chapters, the focus shifts to the importance of group dynamics and mental strategies in competitive play. From building team cohesiveness to defending and attacking mindsets, you'll discover all the tools you need to take your game to a whole new level.

For the definitive word on mental preparation, Rugby Tough draws on the experience of coaches and sport psychologists from England, Ireland, New Zealand, Scotland, Canada, Australia, and the United States. To be among the world's best, you need the mindset of a champion. To prepare for the ultimate challenge, pick up the ultimate resource.


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About the Author

Bruce Hale possesses firsthand experience and in-depth knowledge of rugby as both a player and coach. He played as a fullback for 10 years at Penn State University. He then coached for 10 years for one of the top U.S. collegiate rugby programs at Penn State University. During that time, he led two men's rugby teams to the U.S. Collegiate Final Four.

Hale is also a certified sport psychology consultant for the Association for the Advancement of Applied Sport Psychology (AAASP) and has served as a consultant for the U.S. rugby team. He has specialized in rugby consulting for the U.S. Eagles, the Under 19s, the Cardiff Rugby Football Club, and the Wales Elite 2000 program. Hale is currently the director of academic support services at the University of Maine at Orono. He lives with his wife, Sandra, in Glenburn, Maine.

David Collins played rugby at prop for several top-level clubs in England (Bedford, Saracens) and holds an RFU full coaching badge. He served as the sport psychologist for the English RFU and also helped coach Penn State to the collegiate final four in the United States of America. Collins is currently the head of the department of physical education, sport, and leisure studies at the University of Edinburgh.

Collins is also a sport psychologist accredited by the British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences (BASES) and has consulted with many elite athletes. For BASES, he serves as the president of the psychology section. Collins resides in Edinburgh, Scotland.


Product Details

  • Reading level: Ages 18 and up
  • Paperback: 264 pages
  • Publisher: Human Kinetics; 1st edition (August 15, 2002)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0736036784
  • ISBN-13: 978-0736036788
  • Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.1 x 0.6 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 14.9 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 2.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,246,376 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

 

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2.0 out of 5 stars Not for the average joe..., July 10, 2006
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I have to admit that I was disappointed with the ammount of psychobabble in this book. Granted, some sections were less painful to read than others. It has accurate, good quality information and they made great use of example, however, the book tends to restate itself to the point of redundancy. I was more enthralled reading the textbook from Developmental Psychology. I would not recommend it to a rugby fan or enthusiast, but would recommend it for coaches or a dedicated player looking to put a name to something that they are probably already doing.
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2.0 out of 5 stars wouldn't buy it again, December 18, 2011
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delivery:right on time

condition: second hand, good condition so I can recommend the seller. not a single page is damaged. the only note is that the book was filthy on the outside (just cleaned it with a wet cloth and it was ok)

content: it's all about psyco mambo jumbo. how you have to visualize the moment, repeat to yourself "i'm the best" and all that shrink stuff.

will most likely give it to my 2 year old to play with
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4.0 out of 5 stars How Rugby Touch can assist new players to the sport., September 22, 2007
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This book gives a very good overview of all aspects of the sport from playing, coaching, and refereeing. It is an excellent communication tool for players new to the game as well as informative to veterans who have not played or kept in touch with new rules, strategies, and drills. I particularly enjoyed the coaching section as that currently interests me. For 15 years, I primarily played tight-head prop (and some hooker, some flanker, some #8, - who hasn't filled in where needed??) and appreciate the "Front Row" discussions - lots of unique memories were resurrected. - I am 61 and have not played a match in 16 years, but I have helped coach a college side at Eastern Kentucky Univ where I currently am a professor.
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attacking mindset, mutual respect exercise, rugby performance, ball retention, rugby skills, goal kicking, team goal setting, match routines, attacking play, confident players, whole skill, instrumental aggression, internal imagery, goal kicker, mental skills, elite players, importance score, preparation routines, sport psychologist, gain line, tactical decision making, imagery training, support player, cue words
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World Cup, New Zealand, South Africa, All Black, John Eales, Team Performance Profile, Gavin Hastings, Keith Wood, Case Study, Francois Pienaar, David Campese, Greg Martin, Scottish Rugby Union
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