New Zealand Sports Academy harnesses the natural talent of young rugby players in a cultural environment that encourages every player to realise their potential, both on and off the rugby fieldWhether you’re interested in a career in rugby, or simply want to develop your game, our rugby union course is designed for all. The Sports Development Programme and Culture & Life Skills Programme is supported by our charitable trust, Te Kaihanga Sports Trust.
What do the courses cover?The New Zealand Sports Academy Rugby Union course offers full-time career and rugby development coaching opportunities for young New Zealanders.
The Rugby Development & Culture course has four core strands: Professional Rugby Coaching & Training You will receive coaching on the latest techniques, team attack and defence, individual position training and ball skills, and physical testing (which is recorded and monitored throughout the year). All our students benefit from specialist fitness and speed training, individual performance SWOTs, a personal weights programme and rugby psychology and motivation training. Live Domestic Rugby Competition Our students all take part in live, local rugby competitions, benefitting from regular planning, game-time and analysis. Students immerse themselves in local club rugby competitions, as well as other invitationals throughout the year. Cultural Awareness & Tikanga New Zealand Sports Academy students learn the importance of mana through marae tikanga (customs), mahi kai, te reo, learning waiata, haka and history, and cultural exchanges with international students (manaakitanga). Mentoring & Personal Development As a New Zealand Sports Academy student you will receive mentoring from All Blacks, and Māori All Blacks players. To prepare you for life as a professional player, you’ll also receive training in sports psychology, media skills and understanding player contracts. We’ll teach you valuable life skills, such as discipline, goal-setting and interpersonal communication. In addition to this, you’ll take part in team-building activities, New Zealand Sports Academy team competition and fundraising activities. You will also be involved in mentoring and coaching rangatahi (youth). |
TESTIMONIAL
"In 2006 I enrolled into NZ Sports Academy to better my rugby skills. I didn’t know what to expect, all I knew was I wanted to succeed in rugby.
At the Academy, we lived and breathed rugby... literally! Starting 7am on the dot (there were punishments if you were one minute late) with Shaun Tata, we hit the gym with strength and core training, all rugby-related, then by 9.15am we’d be all showered for a 15 min breakfast then straight into the classroom to learn all rugby fundamentals. After lunch we then hit the field for the rest of the afternoon working on fitness, drills, skill work, games, breaking down every little drill, such as passing a ball and tackling. This was all a huge shock to me. Darrel and Shaun (our coaching staff at the time) broke us into pieces, mentally and physically, but taught us to love the toughness. I cannot explain how much I enjoyed having them as coaches, pushing us to the absolute limit to get the best out of everyone. It truly amazes me how much knowledge they have of the game, which they broke down into steps to give us a better understanding. After graduating from the Academy in 2007, I moved to Australia to succeed further in my rugby career with the Surfers Paradise Gold Coast Dolphins, but really struggled to do so due to injury after injury. I got back into the gym for rehab and to focus on my weak points. Since day one at the Academy I always loved being the gym, smashing PBs, learning the correct form and techniques in lifting, and seeing great results in your body. Darrel and Shaun taught us how to look after our bodies from injuries and, because of that, I had a speedy recovery. By the end of my recovery, I decided to change codes and challenge myself with the discipline and dedication of Bodybuilding and Powerlifting.
BILLY HICKS |
The Rugby Union Career Programme
The Rugby Union Career programme is a year-long Rugby Union Career programme which incorporates the NZQA-accredited National Certificate in Sports Leadership Level 4, which is generally delivered in the afternoon time slot.
Eligibility: Entry is for students aged from 17 upwards, who hold a New Zealand birth certificate or New Zealand passport and demonstrate commitment to sport and fitness. A personal interview is required.
Full Course Fee: Course fees are set by Te Wananga o Aotearoa, which was $1,260.40 in 2017. All fees must be paid before the course starts.
Student Allowances and Loans
You may qualify for a student loan which allows you to borrow money to finance the cost of the course. Apply early to ensure that you start receiving your allowance or loan when the course starts. Visit www.studylink.govt.nz for more information.
A Student Emergency Fund is available for students who have financial difficulty at some point that affects their studies.
Eligibility: Entry is for students aged from 17 upwards, who hold a New Zealand birth certificate or New Zealand passport and demonstrate commitment to sport and fitness. A personal interview is required.
Full Course Fee: Course fees are set by Te Wananga o Aotearoa, which was $1,260.40 in 2017. All fees must be paid before the course starts.
Student Allowances and Loans
You may qualify for a student loan which allows you to borrow money to finance the cost of the course. Apply early to ensure that you start receiving your allowance or loan when the course starts. Visit www.studylink.govt.nz for more information.
A Student Emergency Fund is available for students who have financial difficulty at some point that affects their studies.
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SAT |
SUN |
9.00 - 9.15am |
Morning Meeting/Game Review |
Morning Meeting |
Morning Meeting |
Morning Meeting |
Free Day |
Club Game Day |
Free Day / Recovery |
9.15 – 11.30am |
Weights/Core Skill session |
Weights/Core Skill session |
Weights/Core Skill session |
Weights/Core Skill session |
Free Day |
Club Game Day |
Free Day / Recovery |
11.30 – 12.00pm |
Lunch |
Lunch |
Lunch |
Lunch |
Free Day |
Club Game Day |
Free Day / Recovery |
12.00-1.00pm |
Education |
Education |
Education |
Education |
Free Day |
Club Game Day |
Free Day / Recovery |
1.00 - 3.30pm |
Speed/Skills |
Skills |
Fitness |
Māori Culture |
Free Day |
Club Game Day |
Free Day / Recovery |
3.30pm |
Home |
Home |
Home |
Home |
Free Day |
Club Game Day |
Free Day / Recovery |
6.00 - 7.30pm |
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Club Training |
Value |
Club Training |
Free Day |
Club Game Day |
Free Day / Recovery |
Rugby Coaching and Rugby Training Camps at New Zealand Sports AcademyWhere you can expect first-class rugby coaching from some of the best coaches in the world. The New Zealand Sports Academy is for young netball, rugby union and rugby league players, coaches and teams who want to develop their skills and experience Māori culture at its best!
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PO Box 5146,
Rotorua West, Rotorua 3015, New Zealand Telephone: 0064 7 345 7733 Email: [email protected]o.nz |
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