Beyond the ordinary

At Tackle the Mindset, we don’t just coach rugby—we coach resilience, leadership, and life skills through the game. Our programmes are built for students who need more than sport—they need structure, belonging, and belief.

Here’s what sets us apart:

Behaviour & Mindset Interventions

  • 6-week targeted programmes for SEMH, SEND, and disengaged learners
  • Values-led coaching: discipline, respect, ambition
  • Reflection journals, behaviour tracking, and student voice built in

Curriculum & After-School Delivery

  • PE-aligned rugby sessions (KS2–KS4) with inclusive coaching
  • Female-led delivery available to boost participation
  • After-school clubs with club signposting and leadership roles

Leadership & Mentoring Modules

  • Students lead warm-ups, officiate games, and mentor peers
  • Builds confidence, responsibility, and aspiration
  • Ideal for SEMH/SEND learners and emerging leaders

School–Club–Community Pathways

  • Partnerships with local rugby clubs for player development
  • Taster sessions, flyers, and referrals to strengthen grassroots rugby
  • Joint delivery options with clubs and foundations

 

This isn’t just coaching—it’s a mindset shift. And it’s working.

Services

Targeted Behavioural Coaching

Structured 6–12 week interventions for students with SEMH, SEND, or behaviour concerns.

  • Values-led sessions: discipline, respect, ambition
  • Reflection journals and behaviour tracking
  • Designed to improve attendance, regulation, and engagement

 

Early Intervention Programmes

For KS2–KS3 learners showing early signs of disengagement.

  • Builds confidence, routine, and emotional literacy
  • Aligns with school behaviour and SEND strategies
  • Delivered in-school or as part of transition support

 

 

 

School–Club–Community Pathways

Connecting schools to local rugby clubs and development opportunities.

  • Player referrals and taster sessions
  • Joint delivery with clubs and foundations
  • Support for grassroots recruitment and retention

Leadership & Mentoring Modules

Empowering students to lead, support, and reflect.

  • Peer mentoring, officiating, and team roles
  • Builds aspiration and responsibility
  • Ideal for SEMH/SEND and emerging leaders

Curriculum & After-School Delivery

Inclusive rugby coaching aligned with PE outcomes and school values.

  • KS2–KS4 delivery, including girls’ rugby
  • After-school clubs with club signposting
  • Leadership roles and mentoring built in

 

Professional services

School Partnerships

  • Curriculum-aligned PE delivery (KS2–KS4)
  • Targeted behaviour and attendance interventions
  • Staff CPD on classroom management through coaching
  • Safeguarding-compliant, fully insured provision

Consultancy & Programme Design

  • Bespoke intervention planning for SEMH/SEND cohorts
  • Behaviour tracking frameworks and impact reporting
  • Support with funding bids and strategic planning
  • Staff mentoring and values-led culture development

Club & Community Support

  • Player recruitment and retention strategies
  • Inclusive coaching workshops (girls, SEMH, SEND)
  • Joint delivery and taster sessions
  • Leadership development for junior players

Impact & Evaluation

  • Customised impact trackers and reporting tools
  • Termly reviews with SLT or funders
  • Case study development and student voice integration
  • Alignment with Ofsted, DfE, and Sport England priorities

What we do

We use rugby to build better futures.

Tackle the Mindset delivers high-impact, values-led coaching programmes that go beyond sport. We work with schools, clubs, and communities to support young people—especially those facing behavioural, emotional, or social challenges—through structured rugby-based interventions.

 

Behaviour & Mindset Coaching

We run targeted 6–12 week programmes for students with SEMH, SEND, or behaviour concerns. Sessions are built around discipline, respect, and ambition, with reflection, mentoring, and measurable outcomes at the core.

Early Intervention

Our early-stage programmes support KS2–KS3 learners showing signs of disengagement. We help them build confidence, routine, and emotional literacy before patterns become entrenched.

Curriculum & Club Delivery

We deliver inclusive rugby sessions during curriculum time and after school, including girls’ rugby and leadership roles. We also connect students to local clubs to support long-term participation.

School–Club–Community Pathways

We strengthen the link between schools and grassroots rugby by offering taster sessions, player referrals, and joint delivery with local clubs and foundations.