Page 15 - League Lens - Feb 2018

The under-6 side is the inspiration to any coaches of It’s a new year and a new
youngest team the Hornets grassroots rugby league.” season for Ben and his young
have seen take the field in a swarm, but he insists they’re
long time, with most of them ready to tackle any new
aged between four and four Ben says that coaching the challenges they may face in
and a half. under 6’s has been a great way 2018.
for him to spend time with his
son, but to also share the love
Maria says Ben provides a safe and passion of rugby league “I’m new to the coaching
and friendly environment with the rest of the team. scene so like them, I’m always
where kids feel comfortable to learning,” he says.
explore the sport, no matter
their experience. “Last year we received an
award for most improved,” he “For anyone thinking of taking
says. up coaching this year, I’d say
“He takes the time to find go for it.
what works for their age and
manages to maintain their “This was a real highlight for
attention which isn’t an easy me because we went from “You don’t need to be the best
feat,” Maria says. getting thrashed every in the business. Just be
weekend to winning games.” present, encourage the kids,
have fun and they’ll love you

“You see him get down to for it.”
teach at their level and I think “Losing was never an issue, but
that’s something really special. to see them progress and learn
Nothing seems to faze this from our weekly trainings was
coach and he is a true really awesome to see.”

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