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Nick Vujnovich

U.S.

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Expertise

I can answer most questions in detail but I am best used for "Forward" positions especially the "tight 5" and the scrum. I am a front row guy myself. I have good knowledge of game strategy and tactics. I cannot give detailed help with kicking myself but I can suggest general training applications and point you towards good resources. I am a New Zealander living in Southern California, USA. With regard to fitness or weight training: please understand that you are best going to a gym and getting first hand consultation from a qualified trainer. The risk of injury is too great for me to simply give you a program without being able to analyze your fitness or capabilities in person. I really suggest going through my previously answered questions as well. The most common repeat questions refer to tackling.

Experience in the area

I have played rugby from the age of 5 (I am 33 now) I have played "Premier" rugby in New Zealand, London, California, Colorado. I have coached youth, Mens and Womens rugby.

Education/Credentials

College Degree

Awards and Honors

Forwards MVP 2004 Season Back Bay Sharks, Newport Beach Ca., Division 1.

What do you like about this subject?

There is a position for any body type. Fast or slow, big or small young or old, male or female, you can have fun playing rugby.

What do you still hope to achieve/learn in this field?

I want to learn more coaching technique and drills to keep things fun. I want to keep playing until I am 65!

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Recent Reviews from Users

User	Date	K	C	T	P	Comments
Dylan	10/20/09	10	10	10	10	Thanks, very insightful.
UMAR	10/19/09	10	10	10	10	THANX ALOT, DAT WAS CLEAR ENOUGH.
Dan	10/15/09	10	10	7	10	Excellent, really good advice that was presented .....
Ross	10/15/09	10	10	10	10
Scotty	09/25/09	10	10	10	10	Nick appears to be a long term .....

Recent Answers from Nick Vujnovich

2009-10-27 Scrum Half's role in a ruck or maul.:

Hi Tom, The thing is that I could tell you but the real fact is that each ref has their own way of calling it. So prior to the game the ref usually calls over the front row to go over the scrum calls

2009-10-24 age limits in rugby:

Hi Gary, here is no age limit but you might talk to a few different clubs to see if they have team that are deicated to veteran players. Some clubs have teams that focus on guys who just want a run

2009-10-23 Tackling:

The aim is to make a tackle to stop the play/player. Drive in hard and execute the tackle forcefully and wrap the player up well with your arms. The game of rugby moves fast enough that this will be enough

2009-10-21 playing lock:

Hello Nick Height and weight are not essential to be a good lock but seeing as you are coming off a foot injury that has left your leggs a little weak then I can see the issues. Height is not an

2009-10-21 Position.:

Hi Chaz, Ball skills are alwys a must in being considered for any position especially #8. I would say that as a coach the most important thing to see in a #8 is the ability to break the line with ball

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