Propel Posts with Kimball Kjar

Kimball Kjar established the Propel Rugby Academy in 2010 with the goal of helping players and coaches develop the skills necessary to play and coach at the highest levels possible. Kjar’s Propel Posts focus on a range of topics that cover player and coach development and other related areas.

  • Tuesday, 15. May, 2012

    The ‘SBW’ & Skill Development

    The success of the Waikato Chiefs in 2012 is thanks in large part to the play of Sonny Bill Williams. The All Black has the size, speed and skill set that any rugby player would like to emulate and Rugby Rugby’s Kimball Kjar looks at one aspect of his game, a deft back-handed pass (‘SBW’), and shows its effectiveness and how players should add this and other skills to their game.

  • Monday, 30. April, 2012

    It’s All in the Details (& Sona)

    One key element to taking your game to its potential is putting in the hours training. Rugby Rugby’s Kimball Kjar looks at the dedication required to excel pointing out that ‘it’s all in the details.’

  • Wednesday, 18. April, 2012

    Reading a Game

    Reading the game of rugby is a talent and one that can be developed and honed with practice. The problem is that many rugby coaches and players make ‘apple to oranges’ comparison which do nothing in taking their game to the next level. Rugby Rugby’s Kimball Kjar looks at how to better read the game.

  • Tuesday, 27. March, 2012

    Momentum Killers

    Momentum killers are dreaded by every rugby coach! A variety of tactics are used in an attempt to avoid momentum killers but Rugby Rugby’s Kimball Kjar believes that it is better to work on the skills necessary to prevent momentum killers.

  • Monday, 5. March, 2012

    High Performance & Evil Saunas

    The term ‘high performance’ is frequently mis-used in rugby today. Far too many players use it to refer to the tools and equipment available but Rugby Rugby’s Kimball Kjar is quick to point out that truly meaningful ‘high performance’ is a player’s commitment to excellence.

  • Tuesday, 28. February, 2012

    Rugby Scheduling & Development

    Rugby coaches are frequently overwhelmed training and preparing their players for matched and often overlook one aspect to the game…scheduling matches. Rugby Rugby’s Kimball Kjar explains the importance of knowing your team and putting together the right schedule.

  • Wednesday, 22. February, 2012

    Mentor: The Greatest Role of a Coach

    In his first column for Rugby Rugby, BYU coach Kimball Kjar explains the importance of the coach, in rugby or any sport, being a mentor the players.

  • Tuesday, 21. February, 2012

    Propel Posts w/ Kimball Kjar

    Kimball Kjar established the Propel Rugby Academy in 2010 with the goal of helping players and coaches develop the skills necessary to play and coach at the highest levels possible. Kjar’s Propel Posts focus on a range of topics that cover player and coach development and other related areas.