▸ ARU develop MSP training package and incorporates package into existing coach accreditation training course

▸ ARU secure and promote RRUA support for MSP training

▸ ARU liaise with RRUA and clubs to develop calendar of coach training events

▸ ARU and clubs use traditional and innovative methods to invite coaches to attend MSP training

▸ ARU deliver coach MSP training courses using opinion leaders

▸ ARU work with RRUA to develop and disseminate MSP policy and amend RRUA by-laws to require player MSP competency and incorporate the role of referees in monitoring player competency

▸ ARU work with RRUA to develop and disseminate Club Safety Coordinator position description

▸ Compatibility: link coach MSP training to SmartRugby accreditation and current coaching ideas

▸ Multiple communication channels: use multimedia and inter-personal communication channels to disseminate MSP information and encourage coaches to attend MSP training

▸ Relative advantage: identify and promote relative advantage of coaches attending MSP training (eg, accreditation, develop knowledge and skills to ensure player safety, learn skills to motivate players and work with small groups)

▸ Complexity: ensure it is easy for coaches to attend and participate in MSP training

▸ Opinion leaders: target high profile and respected clubs and coaches to participate in early coach MSP training sessions; identify and employ high profile coach trainer to deliver MSP training

▸ Trialability and observability: ensure coach training includes several opportunities to try and observe peers delivering MSP training

▸ Continuum of innovativeness: use different strategies to promote attendance at MSP training to different levels of adopters

▸ Use of Change Agent: ARU development officer and club safety champions liaise with RRUA, clubs and coaches about coach MSP training