John Kirwan Tips
Mouthguards
Mouthguards are compulsory.
ABC
What do you do if you find someone unconscious on the field?
Warming Up
Warming up prepares the body and the mind.
Head Gear
Head gear does not STOP concussions!
U19 Scrums
Don't attempt more than 20 scrums on the machine a week
How many scrums for adults
Adults should do more than 50 scrums on the machine a week.
Scrum Machine Health Check
Make sure you store your scrum machine in a SAFE place!
Profile your players
Profile your players - it's important.
Profile
Why do you need to profile?
Conditioning
Be prepared when you play rugby - that means condition yourself!
Hydrate
Water is best!
H.A.R.M
Heat, Alcohol, Running and Massage - all bad after an injury!