Apex Rugby Academy

Aberdeen Skills Academy

P5 - P7: Monday 15th, 22nd, 29th April, 6th & 13th May 2024

S1 - S4: Monday 20th, 27th May, 3rd, 10th, 17th & 24th June 2024

19:00 - 20:30

Aberdeen Sports Village

Strength & Conditioning Educational Programme

SOLD OUT

S1-S3: Tuesday 30th April,7th, 14th, 21st & 28th May 2024

19:30 - 21:00

Aberdeen Sports Village (Performance Studio Gym)

ABERDEEN SKILLS ACADEMY / STRENGTH & CONDITIONING EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMME - RATIONALE

Typically, in the offseason players do not pick up a rugby ball for months which means they fall behind in their skill set and game understanding when the new season comes around.

Our ‘Skills ‘Academy’ offer players the opportunity to enhance their skill set and game understanding in a safe, fun and engaging learning environment with our experienced and qualified coaches.

The ‘Skills Academy’ format maximizes time on task for our players to develop individual habits and skills through repetitive practice within a challenging environment.

Our Strength & Conditioning Educational Programme in partnership with accredited S&C coach Rodrigo Aspe is designed to help educate youth players in S1-S3 (U13-15) the fundamentals of lifting and how to follow a training programme accurately.

SKILLS ACADEMY (P5-P7)

In order to aid the growth of the game in youth and adult rugby we need to ensure that our young rugby players are exposed to a rugby environment that is safe, fun, engaging and active.

We aim to achieve this through a game based approach focusing on Handling, Attacking Space, Support Play, Tackle Confidence & Kicking.

By the end of every session we hope that every player has not only learned something new but most importantly they’ve had the opportunity to make new friends from other clubs and schools across the North East

SKILLS ACADEMY (S1-S4)

Due to limited training time throughout the week players sometimes miss out on developing their individual skill set relevant to their playing position.

Through our ‘Secondary Skills Academy’ we aim to help S1-S4 (U13-U16) players improve their performance through our 3 step process of Task, Context & Variable.

TASK: Skill

CONTEXT: Game Situation / Relevance

VARIABLE: Progression - Skills Under Pressure

S1-S4 players will be split into backs or forwards for 1 hour before coming together at the end to implement their skills in a variety of games.

SKILLS CONTENT - FORWARDS

Led by Caledonia Reds and Caledonia U16, U18 & U20 Forwards Coach Kev Wyness, the Forwards will spend 1 hour together working on their skill set before linking with the back at the end in a variety of games.

As a Level 3 rugby coach Kev has a fantastic track record for developing some of the countries’ most talented players. His experience & expertise will ensure all our players’ have the opportunity to take their performance to the next level.

Set Piece Scrum: Scrum Shape, Core Strength, Binding

Set Piece Lineout: Lineout Lifting, Jumping, Movement, Hooker Throwing

Second Row & Back Row: Jackle, No 8 Decision Making

SKILLS CONTENT - BACKS

The backs coaching team consists of a variety of coaches who have coached or played regionally, nationally or gained exposure to professional rugby performance environments.

Led by Founder Craig McLeod, the Backs will spend 1 hour together working on their skill set before linking with the forwards at the end in a variety of games. We are also pleased to welcome Caledonia Reds and Age Grade Coach Sam Mountain to the coaching team.

Scrum Half: Pass Technique, Pass Selection, Pass Under Pressure, Pass Under Fatigue & Box Kick Technique

Fly Half: Kicking Technique, Short Kicking, Long Kicking, Pass Selection & Tactical Awareness / Decision Making

Back 3 & Centres: Set Piece Lineout: High Ball Catch, Footwork, Decision Making in Attack, Handling Skills, & Defence

STRENGTH & CONDITIONING EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMME

THIS HAS NOW SOLD OUT

We are delighted to announce that we will be running a 5 week Strength & Conditioning Education Programme in partnership with Accredited S&C (UKSCA) coach Rodrigo Aspe for only 12 players (S1-S3 / U13-U15).

Rodrigo holds a MSc in Strength & Conditioning and has previously worked with Scottish Hockey, RGU Sport, Abertay University, Cheltenham Town FC, Talented Athlete Scholarship Scheme (TASS), Hartpury University & the University Of Gloucestershire. Rodrigo is currently the Strength & Conditioning Coach for the SRU Caledonia Age Grade Academy.

Throughout the 5 week programme Rodrigo will take the players through a “learning to train” framework on the following topics:

Movement patterns for the squat,
Hip Hinge ,
Upper Body Push
Upper Body Pull
Training Programme instruction, exercise demonstration, coaching and an attendee Q&A session.

Attendees will be given a 6-week ‘learn to train" programme concluding the programme.

APEX OFFICIAL MERCHANDISE INCLUDED

Everybody loves a bit of stash!

We are delighted to announce that every player who signs up for the block bookings at our skills academy / S&C educational programme will get their hands on some official Apex merchandise.

Players can choose how much kit they wish from the available packages. Thank you to Aberdeen Macron & Rex Club for their continued support.

BLOCK BOOKINGS

We are consistently blown away by the enormous support and generosity of our customer. In way of recognition we are delighted to confirm we will be offering a variety of block booking deals for our skills academy, strength & conditioning educational programme and our upcoming Easter rugby camp.

Our goal is to engage with as many young rugby players and give them an opportuntity to be have an enjoyable experience and therefore maintain a lifelong of rugby.

PRICING STRUCTURE - WHAT IS INCLUDED?

Based on parental and players feedback we are delighted to launch our first ever ‘Bronze, Silver, Golf & Platinum Packages’ which include a variety of high quality Apex Rugby Academy kit from Macron & Rex Club.

Please note that the S1-S4 sessions are charged at £5 more per session.