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Nick Vujnovich

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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!

Average Ratings

  • Knowledgeability 9.63
  • Clarity of Response 9.64
  • Timeliness 9.33
  • Politeness 9.90
  • Number of Questions (in Past 24 Hours) 0
  • Max Questions to be Asked (in 24 Hour Period) 5
  • Total Questions (since joining AllExperts) 527
  • Volunteer Since 2007-05-09
  • Prestige Points 5280

Recent Reviews from Users

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UserDateKCTPComments
Ben11/21/0910104 10He's really shown me alot about playing .....
Alex11/14/0910101010Cheers
Dylan10/20/0910101010Thanks, very insightful.
UMAR10/19/0910101010THANX ALOT, DAT WAS CLEAR ENOUGH.
Dan10/15/0910107 10Excellent, really good advice that was presented .....

Recent Answers from Nick Vujnovich

2009-11-19 rugby,gym:

Hello Johnathan, It is very important that you work with a qualified trainer in person. This will get you better more customized results and reduce the chance of injury. Ask the gym to recomend

2009-11-15 fitness:

Hi Petey, A scrum half gets their passing power from their core. not just abbs but the whole core. I do not set fitness for people online as I feel you need to work with a proper trainer to get good

2009-11-11 Playing fly half:

A half back has a core duty: to distribute the balls from the forward phases of play to the backs. You are a pivot in the team linking the efforts of the forwards to the potential of the backs.

2009-11-11 Return to Rugby:

Hello Brett, I really think you should stay at prop. To play 8 man in the modern game you need speed. Keep in mind 240 is not undersized. One of the top ranked loose head props in the world right now

2009-11-09 which position should i pick?:

hello Trevor I suggest learning more about the game yourself. If you can see if you get access to games. There is a website called rugby zone that has a lot of games to view. It does have a cost so

 

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