1:1 PRIVATE COACHING

Structured & detailed personal sessions that enable young aspiring rugby players to develop their individual skill development in an environment that fosters high-level performance.

1:1 PRIVATE COACHING

Our 1:1 private coaching sessions are designed to enable young aspiring rugby players to develop their individual skill development in an environment that fosters high-level performance.

These sessions are best suited for the rugby player who is willing to listen, learn, put in the work and is ready to take their performance to the next level (regardless of ability). We aim to use these sessions as a way to influence players’ behaviours, mindset and habits so they can use these skills in all areas of their life in order to become the best version of themselves.

Whether you're looking to make a team, preparing for trials or a big set of matches or maybe simply lacking confidence one to one coaching can really help. The sessions allow individual needs to be assessed, corrected and improved.

The main benefits being increased detail, feedback, tonnes of repetitions and a safe space to ask questions and air thoughts. Select your player category below to learn more about how private coaching can help you.

We look to challenge each players’ technical, tactical skill development through our 3 step process of Task, Context & Variable.

TASK: Skill

CONTEXT: Game Situation

VARIABLE: Progression - Skills Under Pressure

What’s Included in Every Session?

INDIVIDUAL ASSESSMENT

Pre Session detailed evaluation of context and current abilities.

POSITIONAL SPECIFIC DRILLS

Position-specific and skill-focused training drills

IN DEPTH FEEDBACK

Detailed feedback evaluating session identify strengths & areas for development

1:1 PRIVATE COACHING FOR SCHOOL AGED PLAYERS (U8-U18)

One-to-one coaching for young players aged 7-18 looking to accelerate their development

Session focus areas:

Technical Skills

Passing, Kicking, Goal Kicking, Defence, Catching, Contact, Breakdown & Positional Context

Game Understanding

Reading the game, decision making, spatial awareness and game management

Perfect for:

Players preparing for school or regional trials
Developing position-specific skills
Building confidence in specific areas
Returning from injury with supervised skill work
Serious players wanting extra development time

Confidence Building

Mental preparation and self-belie

1:1 PRIVATE COACHING SESSION BOOKING PROCESS

To organise a 1:1 private coaching session please email us: info@apexrugbyacademy.com or drop a message via Whatsapp +447377206363

COST

Includes Session Planning, & 1:1 Coaching Session) * Please note there may be an extra charge for sessions held further afield

Length: 1 Hour (60 Minutes)
£45 (1x Session)
Block Booking Prices Available on Request (x3, x5 & x10)

THE COACH

Our private coaching sessions are delivered by Apex Rugby Academy Founder Craig McLeod.

ROLE

Founder & Director, Apex Rugby Academy (2021 -Current)
Director of Sport, Robert Gordon’s College (2023 - Current)

EDUCATION

Robert Gordon’s College (2001-2014)
BSc Physical Education, University of Stirling (2015-2019)
MSc Sports Performance Coaching, University of Stirling (2020-2022)

QUALIFICATIONS

SRU Advanced Coaching / UKCC Level 3 (2023)
SRU Aspiring Coaching / UKCC Level 2 (2015)
SRU Coaching Essentials / UKCC Level 1 (2014)
Rugby Right, SRU (Annual Renewal)
PVG, Disclosure Scotland
First Aid Qualification (Annual Renewal)
Introduction to Conditioning: Youth Pre-Level 1 (2023)
Coaching Leadership Programme, Crusaders Rugby (2023)

TEAMS COACHED

Rugby Coach (U14, U15 & U16), Robert Gordon’s College (2023 - Current)
Head Coach, University of Aberdeen RFC Men’s Rugby (2021-2023)
Skills Coach Aberdeen Grammar Rugby (2021-2023)
SRU U15 PDH Rugby Coach SRU (2023)
Rugby Development Officer, Deeside Rugby (2022-2023)
Rugby Coach, Stirling County (2017-2019)

NOTABLE RUGBY EXPERIENCES

Skills Coach Internship San Diego Legion, LA Giltinis, Rugby New York & Chicago Hounds (2022-2023)
Performance Analyst Intern, Edinburgh Rugby (2015-2017)
Performance Analyst Intern, Scottish Rugby U20 (2015-2017)