Currie RFC
Academy Structure
Currie RFC
Selection Process
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THE ACADEMY TIERS ARE REVIEWED QUARTERLY
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Player is nominated by his team coach
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A member of the rugby group watches the player and feedbacks to the
Academy Manager – Ben Cairns
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If deemed appropriate the Academy Manager invites the player into the
Monday evening skills sessions
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If deemed appropriate the player will be invited to become a full Academy
member at the start of the next quarter and will be advised of the tier he
will join
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Demotion/ De-selection Process
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THE ACADEMY TIERS ARE REVIEWED QUARTERLY
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Team coaches are encouraged for feedback on their Academy players
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If a player is falling short of the standards set by the Academy and of that
stated in the player contract then a formal warning will be issued to the
player by the Academy
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The player will be monitored through the next quarter and a final decision
will then be taken to either maintain, demote or remove the player
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If there has been a case of serious misconduct the Academy Manager
reserves the right to remove a player with immediate effect
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Tiers
1.
2
Tier 1 to Include -
Tier 2 to Include -
Monday Skills Session - Weekly session focussing on perfect technique
S & C Programming & Testing - Run by Heriot Watt University
(Includes 1 weekly supervised session @ HWU)
3.
Match Analysis & Feedback - Individual tagging system and expert feedback
4.
Individual Player Development Program - Reviewed quarterley (includes comprehensive season planner)
5.
Individual Mentoring Programme - Assigned a 1st XV mentor
1.
Monday Skills Session - Weekly session focussing on perfect Technique
2
S & C Programming & Testing - Run by Heriot Watt University
(Powered by Coach Logic)
(includes match feedback and 1 to 1's)
(Includes 1 weekly supervised session @ HWU)
3.
Match Analysis & Feedback - Individual tagging system and expert feedback
1.
Monday Skills Session - Weekly session focussing on perfect Technique
2.
Video Analysis - Access to game footage and ability to anlayse own performance
(Powered by Coach Logic)
Tier 3 to Include (Powered by Coach Logic)
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Skill Development Sessions
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Weekly Monday evening sessions (6.30 -8.30)
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Run by the Academy Coach & others
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Focusing on Perfect Technique of the Core Skills
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Element of position specific workshops run by specialist coaches
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Work-on periods for players to develop both their strengths and weaknesses
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Strength & Conditioning
(Tier 1 & 2)
Coached strength and physical preparation sessions run by a qualified Heriot-Watt
Strength and Conditioning coach who will undertake the following roles under the line
management of the Heriot-Watt Head of Sport Sciences;
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Design and deliver a testing program to evaluate nominated players as to their
suitability to join the Academy
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Design, delivery and evaluation of individual strength and physical
preparation programs for a maximum of 20 identified players.
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Liaison with the Head of Academy at Currie RFC regarding program content
and player development.
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Regular assessments of stature, mass and maturation
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Individual Tagging & Feedback
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All U15, U16 & U18 matches to be filmed and uploaded to Coach Logic
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All Coach Logic members will have access to the filmed matches
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Individual Tagging and Feedback available to Tier 1 & Tier 2 players
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Each player will receive an individual copy of their game
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Each player will be asked to create filters and tag their own performance
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Once player has individually tagged their performance, player will receive
feedback on performance from assigned 1st XV player
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Mentoring System
(Tier 1 Only)
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All Tier 1 players to be assigned a 1st XV mentor
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Mentor will be position specific wherever possible
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Mentor will be asked to watch and feedback on a minimum of 4 matches per season
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Mentor will be on hand whenever necessary for advice and counsel to his chosen
player
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Mentor will grade player on performance using position specific profile and feedback
this information to both player and academy manager