Robert Owen

@RobOwen91

Give me sun, sea, and the open road 🏍

PhD Student 🔬 & Physical Performance Coach 🏃‍♂️

Joined June 2014

624 Following 333 Followers 159 Posts

Latest posts 5

🚨 First paper from my PhD now published 🚨

Can grassroots coaches reliably assess tackling technique?

Our study suggests they can using the @LionsSAOfficial TackleTEK Tool, a step toward safer coaching and better player development in youth rugby.

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Robert Owen @RobOwen91 Jul 5, 2024

Great to see you Sharief, and a brilliant rugby testing and training session at @E_C_S_S #ECSS2024

Sharief Hendricks 🇿🇦 @Sharief_H Jul 5, 2024

Great @E_C_S_S rugby training & testing session - tackle competency at grassroots @RobOwen91, kicking dynamics in pro rugby @GeorgiaAScott , sevens tackle performance, small-sided games, & developing a tackle capacity test @Demi_Davidow #ECSS2024 🏉🔬

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Robert Owen @RobOwen91 Jul 5, 2024

Great to share our latest research on the @LionsSAOfficial Tackle TEK Programme @E_C_S_S

#ECSS2024

Dr Mark Waldron @MarkWaldron13 Jul 5, 2024

Fantastic to see @RobOwen91 discussing his research using the Lions Tackle TEK Programme @LionsSAOfficial to enhance children’s tackling and movement competency, as well as their enjoyment in rugby participation. @SUSciEng @E_C_S_S

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Robert Owen @RobOwen91 Jul 5, 2024

Thanks, Steph, great to meet you and thanks for the great discussion #ECSS2024

Steph Lazarczuk 🇺🇦 @StephLaz_ Jul 5, 2024

@RobOwen91 presenting work this morning at #ECSS2024 on implementing a hybrid rugby tackle skill and physical conditioning programme in schoolboy sessions.

Implemented in independent schools, wrangling and 200+ schoolboys through testing and training (2 x 5 wk blocks).

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Robert Owen @RobOwen91 Sep 28, 2023

This October I am swimming 8km for @GreatOrmondSt

All contributions will help fund:

● Child and family support services
● Rebuilding and refurbishments
● Groundbreaking research
● Advanced medical equipment

Thanks for your support!

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www.justgiving.com Swim 8K in October 2023 for Great Ormond Street Hospital Help Robert Owen raise money to support Great Ormond Street Hospital Children's Charity