As Ayr
strives to become one of the strongest rugby
clubs in Scotland it is important that we are
producing talented players of the highest quality
who understand both the on-field and off-field
requirements and preparation in order to be
a top rugby player.
Aim:
To increase the depth of quality rugby players
at Ayr Rugby Club by improving the holistic
rugby ability of selected players.
Method:
Each season approximately 20 players will
be selected to take part in the academy. The
players will be selected by the respective
team coaches and the academy director. Being
a member of the academy one season does not
guarantee you a place for the following season.
Certain standards will need to be met, these
include attitude, discipline and attendance.
The academy will meet 2 times per month (eg.
2 Monday nights from 7 - 8.30pm per month)
during the season. An off-season program will
also be provided. As the aim of the academy
is to produce holistically better rugby players
not every session will be an actual physical
coaching session. The academy sessions will
cover the following on-field and off-field
aspects of being an elite rugby player;
Expert guest speakers will be brought in
to talk to the players about many of the above
aspects.
Academy outcomes:
Academy members will be:
