The 4-Step Model to Assess and Evaluate Lineouts | Lions Coach - Bernie Upton

Today we’re joined by Bernie Upton — former professional rugby player and high-performance coach — as he breaks down his 4-step model for assessing and evaluating lineouts.Bernie shares insights from over a decade playing with Bay of Plenty, the Chiefs, the Hurricanes, Connacht, and Toshiba, learning from top coaches like Joe Schmidt, Vern Cotter, Warren Gatland, and Ian Foster. Since moving into coaching, he’s developed a reputation for building smarter lineout systems, clear processes, and accountable, high-performing teams.In this session, Bernie walks us through:How to assess your lineout strengths and weaknessesThe 4-step framework he uses to evaluate lineouts at elite levelHow to turn lineout analysis into real performance improvementsPractical insights coaches can use to create clarity and accountability in their own teamsIf you coach rugby, analyze performance, or just want to understand how elite teams evaluate and improve lineouts, this video is packed with high-value coaching gold.Timestamps:0:00 – Introduction2:15 – Bernie’s playing career & learning from top coaches6:30 – What makes a lineout successful at pro level12:45 – The 4-step lineout evaluation model22:00 – How to identify weaknesses and improve performance30:10 – Key takeaways for coachesDon’t forget to subscribe for more insights from top coaches and rugby performance experts!===========================Connect with us! =============================Tik Tok: ➡︎ @rugbyinstituteInstagram: ➡︎ @rugbyinstituteX: ➡︎ @RugbyInst===========================#therugbyinstitute #rugbycoaching #defencedrills #pasingdrillsOur mission at The Rugby Institute is to support rugby coaches in developing their skills, growing the game, and making a lasting impact on their teams and communities.