On Tuesday we used conditioned games to get our fitness up - loads of running with a ball in hand with a little bit of contact thrown in as well.
ThenThursday, Rob Vickers took the first team forwards for some set piece work then took the clubs other forwards for some basic technique work. Loads of learning in a great environment. Gareth Bowden ran some semi contact games then helped any new backs learn some of our structures and calls.

Attendance has been great with loads of new lads, some old faces back. Leading the way in terms of attendance are first teamers - Pete Twentyman, Tom Dias, Ben Wollerton all with 100% attendance. They are joined by colt Cameron Spencer and new lad Stephen Wood.

Some lads have really impressed the coaches with their work ethic and skill level - two of our colts in Cameron Spencer and Adam MacDonald are showing the value of regular training and are showing real progress. New lads in Steven Hughes-Norborough, Alex Cokeley and Callum Taylor look handy. Although, I must add that the experienced Matt Bradford looked incredibly sharp last night during the conditioned games !

This week its more fitness via games and some unit work. Crazy to think its only six sessions before the sevens at our Beerfest on the 12th August. Eight sessions before our first pre season game against Ryton on the 19th August and ten sessions before our huge cup match on the 26th August vs Washington.

So time is running out to get yourself in nick for the new season. Get to training on Tues and Thurs at Paddy Freemans - its a lot more fun than you'd think !