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COMMUNITY | University partnerships strengthened
We are delighted to continue providing coaching at both University of Bedfordshire and University of Buckingham as part of the Community department’s expansion to further support development across all levels of the game.
In recent months, Blues Community have grown their delivery within Bedfordshire and neighbouring Buckinghamshire, with new schools’ contracts across Milton Keynes, to ensure as many people as possible are enjoying the ‘Play the Blues Way’ principles.
As well as an increase in delivery time to primary and secondary schools, both Universities are growing under the Blues’ tutelage.
This progression has followed a successful year of adaption in 2021 in which Blues Community created different provision opportunities around the COVID-19 restrictions. Click here to read Blues Community: 2021 in Numbers.
Sarah Ruff, Sports Coordinator at University of Buckingham, said: “It’s been fantastic to have had coaching support from Blues Community over the past six months, especially now with support across both first teams as our new Women’s team develops.
“Over the last few months, there has been a high level of progression, not only in their skills and game sense, but also with team spirit and understanding a sense of purpose. They’ve really enjoyed the style of coaching provided, and we look forward to continuing this relationship.”
Richard Harding, Competitive Sports Officer at University of Bedfordshire, commented: “Blues Community support our university teams both on and off the field by providing quality coaches, skills sessions and even providing upskilling opportunities for our teams to lead sessions themselves.
“Our link with the club has existed for a number of years and straightaway our teams saw an uplift; so much so that we actually won the league undefeated in that first season. I don’t believe that would have likely happened if it wasn’t for the standard of coaching provided. Our relationship continues to develop and grow.”
Head of Community, Adam King added: “Over the last few months, we have been looking to expand our reach within Bedfordshire, but also expand into the Milton Keynes and Buckinghamshire area.
“It’s been fantastic to create a link to the University of Buckingham, whilst further expanding at University of Bedfordshire. All teams we engage with have come on leaps and bounds since we began our contact times at both campuses. These are partnerships we’re keen to develop and build even further as we plan for scalable growth.
Blues Community are keen to take on more contracts with increased service provision and would like to hear from you with programmes and sessions tailored to suit bespoke needs. This could include breakfast or after school clubs, alongside more specialised rugby coaching for any development level or the award-winning ‘Rugby & Reading’ project.
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