Total Rugby Concepts U18 Academy will run from November through to January and includes 3 x three-day clinics. Players will be given programs to complete over the Xmas/New Year period and a follow on program at the conclusion of the January clinic. A number of technological components will also be incorporated throughout the program, these include video tutorials, online surveys and blogs and direct on field feedback.

 

The focus of the U18 Academy will be on core skill and physical development. This will be achieved by position specific training programs, that focus on the development of core skills and physical attributes.  

 

Individual camps are also available for those players who either unable to complete or attend the academy. Please see registration form to select individual camps or whole Academy.

 

 

 

U18 Academy & Camps Overview

 

Sessions will run from 7am to 11pm on the following dates:

 

Saturday 30th November 2013 - 7am to 11pm - Initial Testing

 

U18 Camp 1

Tuesday 17th, Wednesday 18th & Thursday 19th of December  2013 - 7am to 11am

 

Camp focus

 

Development of strength, speed and flexibility programs for each athlete, as well as supplying participants with positions specific core skills and drills. Participants will also be provided with information and experiences in goal setting, recovery techniques, nutritional requirements of young athletes and the implementation and benefits of correct weight training techniques.  

 

U18 Camp 2

Wednesday 8th, Thursday 9th & Friday 10th January 2014 - 7am to 11pm

 

Camp focus

 

Progress individual physical training programs into agility, power and anaerobic components. Also a key focus area will be the development of contact skills including, tackle, breakdown & ball carry.

 

U18 Conditioning 

Session 1-3

Venue Sunshine Coast Grammar School 
0700am – 8.30am

S1 - Monday 13th January
S2 - Tuesday 14th January
S3 - Saturday 18th January

Post Testing 

Friday 24th January 2014 3:30 - 5:30
Venue - Sunshine Coast Grammar School
3.30pm - 5.30pm

 

Registration

Academy participants will participate in all 3 camps, initial and final testing sessions, receive access to online blogs and activities and receive visual and written feedback.

 

For players only wishing to participate in a single camp, this is also available.

 

Online registration forms can be found by clicking on the Registration Form Tab.