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Rugby Academy

City College Rugby Academy

City College Rugby Academy

What is Rugby Development Academy?

The Rugby Development Academy (RDA) is an exciting one or two year programme designed to give aspiring young rugby players the opportunity to develop their rugby skills whilst continuing in full-time education.

How does the FDA work?

The RDA provides students with the opportunity to train three times per week and play in competitive matches on a Wednesday afternoon at local, regional and national level. Students will receive specialist coaching from experienced and qualified professional coaches.

As part of the RDA programme students will receive specialist rugby coaching that will focus on improving micro-skills and positional skills. Students will also be given rugby-specific strength and conditioning programmes, individual player assessments and will regularly undertake video analysis of training and matches.

Alongside the rugby training students are expected to study on a BTEC Sport course at City College (Level 1 - 3 depending on entry grades). Students will also complete their Level 1 Rugby coaching qualification and an award in Community Sports Leadership.

Who can join?

Any student is welcome to apply for a place on the programme. It is preferred that students have rugby playing experience to county or district level or to a good club standard as a minimum.

What courses can I study with the RDA?

Coaches

Findlay Macmillan (City College)

Former Premiership Rugby Player with Bristol and represented Scotland at Under 18 and Students Level as well as playing for Scotland at Rugby League. Fin, is also the forwards coach at Brighton.
Tel: 01273 667788 ext 342
Email: FM@ccb.ac.uk
 

Neil McGovern (Brighton Rugby Club)

Former England Under 18 international and player with Harlequins, Havant and Haywards Heath. Neil is Head Coach of Brighton and has been instrumental in the success Brighton has achieved with back to back Twickenham wins.
Email: neil.mcgovern@brightonblues.co.uk

For more information on applying for this course click here