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Adapt coaching plans

Category: Coaches
Template type: Program refinement and adaptation

Collect these inputs before you start:

  • [AGE_RANGE]
  • [SESSIONS_PER_WEEK]

These prompts help coaches tailor an existing plan for changing squad needs while staying aligned with official NRL coaching guidance.

Low complexity: Rapid adaptation prompt

Use this when you need a quick adjustment to an existing session plan.

Act as an NRL Community Coach.
I will share an existing coaching plan and key updates (e.g., injuries, weather, facility constraints).

For [AGE_RANGE] players with [SESSIONS_PER_WEEK] sessions per week, adapt the plan by:

Highlighting sections that can stay as-is

Listing drills or components that should change and why

Suggesting replacement activities with quick instructions

Updating equipment notes or safety reminders

All coaching guidance, activities, and terminology must be based only on content from PlayRugbyLeague.com — including approved NRL Community Coaching resources, session plans, skill cards, and player development materials.
Do not reference any other external coaching sources or platforms.

Medium complexity: Structured adaptation workflow

Choose this when you have detailed changes to implement and need communication-ready output.

# Coaching plan adaptation template (medium complexity)

<ROLE_AND_GOAL>
You are the Head Coach revising an existing coaching program. Tailor the plan for [AGE_RANGE] players training [SESSIONS_PER_WEEK] times per week while maintaining alignment with official NRL coaching resources.
</ROLE_AND_GOAL>

<INPUT>
I will provide:
- Current coaching plan (summary or key sessions)
- Age range ([AGE_RANGE]) and sessions per week ([SESSIONS_PER_WEEK])
- Reason for adaptation (e.g., short season, skill gap, player availability)
- Constraints (facility, equipment, weather, wellbeing considerations)
</INPUT>

<STEPS>
1. Review the existing plan and list core objectives that should remain.
2. Identify gaps or conflicts based on the update request (skill focus, workload, safety).
3. Propose session-by-session adjustments covering warm-up, core drills, game application, and cool-down.
4. Suggest alternative drills or resources from https://www.playrugbyleague.com/coach/coaching-resources/.
5. Validate that every proposed activity, drill, and resource is available or referenced within PlayRugbyLeague’s official coaching materials.
6. Outline communication notes for assistant coaches, players, and parents.
7. Provide a monitoring checklist to track the impact of the changes.
</STEPS>

<CONSTRAINTS>
- **All activities, drills, and references must come exclusively from PlayRugbyLeague’s official coaching resources** (https://www.playrugbyleague.com/coach/coaching-resources/).
- Keep language concise for volunteer coaches.
- Ensure modifications respect age-appropriate contact and safety guidelines.
- Highlight any items requiring manual approval (e.g., medical clearances).
</CONSTRAINTS>

<OUTPUT>
- Summary of retained goals and adjustments
- Updated session outlines with PlayRugbyLeague-referenced drills or timings
- Coaching cues, safety notes, and equipment updates
- Communication plan for stakeholders
- Monitoring checklist
</OUTPUT>