Training Camp at The Sharks Academy

The Sharks Academy would like to invite talented young rugby players to broaden their Rugby experience by training in the Southern Hemisphere. A unique opportunity exists for a select group to train at The Sharks Academy for 2 weeks; to experience what is required to become a professional rugby player. Players selected will be given the opportunity to train at one of the best rugby facilities in the world, under the guidance of some of the top coaches in South Africa. This is an opportunity not to be missed.

Course Dates: 8-22 July 2012

Venue:
The Sharks Academy
Mr Price KINGS PARK Stadium Durban
South Africa

Rugby Training:

This will focus predominantly on developing and improving Core Rugby Skills, Position Specific Skills, and Tactical Approach to the Modern Game as well as Team Play.

Conditioning Training:

Players will be put on a professionally prepared Physical Conditioning Program and will work out daily in the Gym.

¢ Pieter Terblanche: Sharks U21 Conditioning Trainer
¢ Thulani Nteta: Sharks 7's Conditioning Trainer
¢ Heinrich du Plessis: Sharks Academy Conditioning Trainer

Coaches:

The coaching sessions will be conducted mainly by the top Academy Coaches.
¢ Swys de Bruin: Head Coach Sharks Academy
¢ Ettienne Fynn: Sharks Scrum Coach
¢ Roelof Kotze: Sharks 7's Coach
¢ Deon Kayser: Sharks u/19 Backline Coach

Current and Former Rugby Greats who have previously contributed to the lectures and coaching:

John Smit - Springbok Captain & Sharks Player
Johan Muller -Springbok and Sharks Lock
Percy Montgomery -Former Springbok Fullback
Beast Mtawarira -Springbok & Sharks Prop
Keegan Daniel -Springbok and Sharks Flank
Lwazi Mvovo -Springbok and Sharks Wing
Patrick Lambie -Springbok and Sharks Flyhalf/Fullback
Ryan Kankowski -Springbok & Sharks Eighth Man

Accommodation:
Safe and secure accommodation close to the Academy will be arranged with players being placed in groups of 4 to 6 with host families in Durban.

Meals:
Three healthy, balanced, nutritious meals will be supplied daily.

Medical:
Medical Injury Insurance will be provided. Players need to take out their own Travel Medical Insurance.

Transport:
Players will be transported to and from the Academy daily as well as on all the Excursions.

Weather:
The weather in July in Durban is ideal for training with daily temperatures varying Between 20°C and 28°C.

Clothing:
Players will be provided with the following training and rugby kit: rugby jerseys, rugby shorts, t-shirts, golf shirt, gym shorts, fleece top.

Additional Lectures:
These will be conducted on topics such as Goal Setting, Rugby Laws, Sports Injuries, Nutrition, Leadership Skills & other relevant topics.

Sharks Matches:
Players will be able to watch a Sharks Currie Cup match at the 52 000 seater Mr Price KINGS PARK Stadium Durban.

Excursions:
These will include trips to Phezulu Village - a traditional Zulu village, a crocodile and snake park in the majestic Valley of a 1000 Hills, Thala Game Reserve - Durban's Finest Game Reserve and to Durban's uShaka Marine World and Waterworld.

Flights:
SA and Durban are serviced by all major airlines. Flights are the responsibility of the candidate.

Contact:
Internet facilities for email communication is available

Costs:
R18 950.00 (excluding flights).

"I attended The Sharks Academy Training Camp for two years in a row and found it to be an amazing awe-inspiring experience. The Southern Hemisphere attitude, training program and motivation was like nothing I had experienced in England even at Academy and County level. It was a privilege to be coached by those at the Academy."
Justin Hast (Epsom College UK)

"Spending three weeks in the pre-season with The Sharks Academy has helped me to step up my game considerably. The techniques that you focus on in the program are different from what we have been taught back home and will give me a head start in my rugby future. I have been back for two years in a row to the Academy."
Arnold Chavis (New York USA)

"The weather in Durban is superb and conducive to a quality learning environment. The core skills, gym techniques and life skills that we learn has enabled us to perform better at competitive levels. The great opportunity to learn from arguably the best Rugby Academy in the World has given us a kick start to be the best that we can be."
George Smith (Millfield UK)

"There are many aspects I will be able to take back with me to England that I have learnt at The Sharks Academy. These new skills and strengths I have picked up will definitely prepare me for professional rugby."
Sebastian Stegmann (Cranleigh UK)

"I have really enjoyed my time training at The Sharks Academy. It has given me a different perspective on all aspects of the game, in the gym and on the field."
Thomas Sargeant (RGS Guildford UK)

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