SKILLS ACADEMY
Year round (weekly) programme aimed at developing technically skilled, confident & resilient players who make a positive impact at their clubs, schools and future teams
MINIS | JUNIOR | SENIOR | PERFORMANCE
The MINIS Skills Academy is the start of our Academy pathway, offering players in P4 & P5 a fun, active and safe environment to develop their core rugby skills
What’s Included?
High Quality Coaching
Introduction to Core Skills
FUN Rugby Games
Immediate Feedback
Apex Rugby Skills Academy Branded Kit
Live Professional Players Workshop Calls
MINIS (P4-P5)
The JUNIOR Skills Academy provides P6 & P7 players with the opportunity to further develop their core rugby skills as they prepare for the transition to secondary school.
What’s Included?
High Quality Coaching
Introduction to Core Skills
FUN Rugby Games
Immediate Feedback
Apex Rugby Skills Academy Branded Kit
Live Professional Players Workshop Calls
JUNIOR (P6-P7)
The SENIOR Skills Academy equips S1 & S2 players with increased technical coaching and tactical understanding to master the core skills of the game and prepare confidently for U15–U18 rugby.
Sessions will still predominantly be games based with increased pressure to build effective decision making & problem solving.
What’s Included?
High Quality Coaching
FUN Rugby Games
Increased Technical & Tactical Skills Development
Immediate Feedback
Individual Development Plan (IDP) *
Apex Rugby Skills Academy Branded Kit
Live Professional Players Workshop Calls
SENIOR (S1-S2)
The PERFORMANCE Skills Academy provides a professional-standard training environment where S3-S6 players refine and master their technical skills while developing a deeper tactical understanding of the game.
What’s Included?
High Quality Coaching
Video Analysis Feedback
Performance Core Skills
Individual Development Plan (IDP) *
Rugby Games / Tactical Skills
Apex Rugby Skills Academy Branded Kit
Live Professional Players Workshop Calls
Performance Lifestyle Education
PERFORMANCE (S3-S6)
AIMS
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Improve the skill level of young rugby players across Scotland
Develop, prepare and support players to play for their school / clubs’ U18 1st XV or higher (regional / national)
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3
Develop, prepare and support players to play adult rugby
Cultivate a lifelong passion for rugby players that continues beyond the academy (Player / Coach / Referee / Volunteer
