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.

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

Spending high quality time on task at our private coaching sessions allows our players to form good habits through repetitive skills based activities that are challenging and engaging

1:1 PRIVATE COACHING SESSION BOOKING PROCESS

To organise a 1:1 private coaching session please email us: info@apexrugbyacademy.com

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)
£25 (5x Sessions): £215

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 (2019)
MSc Sports Performance Coaching, University of Stirling (2023)

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, 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)