2024 noticed MAN v FAT enterprise into motion with balls of a special sort, as we launched our MAN v FAT Rugby programme.
MAN v FAT Cheltenham was first out of the blocks, with Birmingham and Leicester not too far behind. The programme as a complete has helped guys lose a collective 3,245kg so far, with Cheltenham clocking up 356kg of that by the point that they had their ultimate weigh-in of yr one firstly of September.
We caught up with coach Nick Jackson for his views on how the lads have fared.
How a lot have you ever loved the primary yr of MAN v FAT Cheltenham Rugby?
The enjoyment I’ve felt in my first yr as Well being and Wellness coach for MAN v FAT Rugby has been unmatched in any teaching atmosphere I’ve been in. The chance to see these guys weekly, spend time with them and help them in the direction of their targets has been so rewarding. On a fundamental stage, I merely get pleasure from hanging out with them and listening to about their week and stepping into the enjoyable social conversations you hear on touchlines up and down the land.
What have been the highlights of these first twelve months?
- Seeing MAN v FAT Rugby flourish as I knew it might.
- Having publicity to the Rugby World and wider rugby neighborhood to promote the virtues of the programme and its successes.
- Having our first 20%.
- Having a father and son come into the group and problem and develop each other to hit some cool targets.
- Seeing the consistency of the lads to show up every week and having fun with every others’ firm.
- Seeing the boys who haven’t carried out any sport since faculty, are available and get energetic and realise their bodily potential.
- The truth that MAN v FAT Cheltenham is sort of a professional rugby membership by way of its values and atmosphere.
Discuss to us in regards to the neighborhood the fellows have created there?
Straight ahead this one. Regardless of who joins, they’re built-in right away and the suggestions is all the time that the boys create a welcoming and heat atmosphere. I couldn’t be prouder of this.
Why has MAN v FAT labored for the boys who’ve been part of the Rugby programme?
The boys have reconnected to a sport they fell out of, perhaps due to bodily challenges or private circumstances. Some have been on the sidelines for years as followers and eager to discover a extra consumer pleasant model of the sport and MAN v FAT Rugby has given them that chance to play the game they’ve cherished watching. They’ve seen by the self-discipline of the programme that they will change their bodily and psychological wellbeing themselves but additionally with the help of the boys round them.
What are you hoping to attain in Yr Two?
Extra of the identical!
Need to become involved?
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