Rugby League

Program Overview

The Gold Coast Academy of Sport (GCAS), is pleased to offer a rugby league program to the young boys and girls on the Gold Coast. It is designed to provide talent-identified players, coaches and support staff with a clearly defined pathway to progress to Gold Coast Junior Representatives teams.  It is our premise to help young players improve their skill level and learn more about how they can improve their overall game.

Selected academy athletes will receive enhanced skill and physical development coaching. They will also take part in selected core education and personal development seminars as part of a ‘whole’ player development philosophy.

The program will start with an orientation meeting followed by trainings once a each week.  

The annual program runs from July through to September with regular squad training sessions focused on individual skill development. In addition to on-field training sessions and competition opportunities, athletes receive access to educational seminars to further their personal development off the playing field.

Selection Process

Academy athletes are selected from within the Gold Coast region for inclusion in the program. As indicated above, a schedule of set program sessions catering for conditioning, skill and personal development will be conducted. Players will also have the opportunity to play as a team against invited teams.

The Pathway

This program is aimed to provide talented young players and support staff with a clearly defined pathway to progress their skills and knowledge into Junior Representatives teams.

Selection Process

Academy athletes are selected from within the Gold Coast region for inclusion in the program. As indicated above, a schedule of set program sessions catering for conditioning, skill and personal development will be conducted. Players will also have the opportunity to play as a team against invited teams.

Eligibility

The Gold Coast Academy of Sport rugby league program consists of Junior players (14 and 16 years of age) comprising of approximately 25 players plus coaching staff.

Athletes who are accepted as an Academy athlete must agree to attend compulsory training/educational sessions as scheduled.

Athlete Benefits

The program fee incl full co-branded uniform kit including polo shirt, training shirt, training shorts and socks.

– Access to further educational opportunities provided by GCAS.

– Access to attend educational seminars, presentations and special events through the GCAS.

– Access to the GCAS TeamApp online system for streamlined communication opportunities with coaches and ease of access to additional information and resources from the GCAS.

Selected athletes receive on-field training, skill development, education, personal development and the opportunity to represent the Gold Coast Academy of Sport against invited squads.

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