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Cork Constitution Sean ORiordan spoke to Rugby Club Magazine recently about his positive association with Cork Con, “I suppose much of my involvement came through my son Andrews interest in the club. As a dad on the touchline an opportunity arose to offer some scrum advice to some of the teenage lads when I noticed they were positioned out of line. I have to say the lads did look at me with some scepticism at the time but having the experience of being a front row hooker myself I was able to demonstrate that with the correct stance and technique how, even when outnumbered, you could still hold a front row of 3 forwards at bay if your body parts were technically in the right position. The coach at the time told me I would be down there the following week coaching but I said no that I would do the necessary coaching qualifications first. Coaching underage rugby has been a great experience for me and I have discovered that sometimes it’s the simple observations that are important whether having the understanding that you’re not training adults and therefore your approach may need to be different or that nutrition and diet before and after matches could be the adjustment needed to change results. In my experience If a child wants to be there he will learn how to play rugby. One of the highlights while coaching was going on tour with 60 plus U13s to London in 2015 where we were hosted by Battersea Ironsides Rugby Club. The whole management including their President made the tour a most memorable occasion for the coaches who travelled and the players, many thanks from all at Cork Constitution FC. O’Riordan & Associates C E R T I F I E D P U B L I C A C C O U N TA N T S • Audit and Compliance Support • Accounts Support and Risk Assessment • Taxation Services - Corporate Tax, Personal Tax • Financial Planning and Business Advisors • Debt Management and Insolvency Advice • Mediation Services • Advisory Role to Directors and Non Executive Directors • Corporate Governance and Support See My Contact Details Below: LinkedIn Whatsapp Sean O’Riordan CPA 10 Douglas West, Douglas Village, Cork Tel: +00353 (0)21 4361313, Fax: +00353 (0)21 4369919 Mob: 00353 (0)872 413087 email: [email protected] I have always found the sport was a great stress reliever. My business O`Riordan & Associates Accountants have sponsored the club over many years and enjoy being able to help out when we can. Cork Con FC have a great bunch of members, players and coaches who can call on much resource to assist players. The club is a real walking history library and anyone associated with Cork Con are welcome to be part of a great supporting setup whether you’re a 5 year old or a senior player, best wishes to everyone at the club for the future, looking forword to watching some good rugby in the season ahead!” www.rugbyclubmag.com 13