AboutNick Vujnovich 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 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.
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Education/Credentials College Degree
Awards and Honors Forwards MVP 2004 Season Back Bay Sharks, Newport Beach Ca., Division 1.
Question Hi.
Im here to ask you what your opinion is one what position to play next year;
im trying out for my college team and as this is first time for them, im not
sure if i shoud ask to play a differant position from my regular one.
My height is 5 foot and a half. Im 12.25 stone. Of mesomorphic build ( http://www.innerexplorations.com/jungjpg/psy3.h12.gif the guy at the top
of the pyramid)
Im the fastest in my current team over 30 metres and am a good scavenger
at the breakdown. Also im good in offence with tackle evasion.
So bassically im just asking where you think i should play next season. Could
you send me any tips and tricks of that position too?
Cheers. Dom.
Answer Hi Dom,
If you are going for a team where the coaches selecting you have never seen you before do yourself a favor and play in your current position. Play in it as well as you can. The coaches will not know if you are trying out a new position and if you are not familiar with it they will just assume you are not very good.
If you play well in your current position they may want to experiment with you in another position but let them be the ones to suggest that after you get selected.
Play your strengths, a team trial is not the time to try out a new position.
Also you didn't actually let me know what position you play in so I can't really give you any tips. What is your regular position?
