A 7 day residential course designed for players aged 16-18 years-old, the Advanced course provides players an insight to the levels expected in a professional rugby environment – with the objective of embedding positive training and self-management habits that will ultimately steer players on the path to professional rugby.

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Course modules;

 

The Advanced Players Course covers the following modules:

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• Advanced strength and conditioning skills – strength, power and speed

• Advanced nutrition

• Video review and the Game-Analysis process

• Conducting self-review

• Rugby intelligence & tactical awareness

• Game plan comprehension

• Advanced game awareness, vision and decision-making

• Position-Specific analysis & performance review

• Advanced position-specific skills, roles and responsibilities

• Self-management & leadership

• Mind management & mental skills

• Recovery protocols

 

Course Details;

April Course    :          12th April - 18th April 2025

Capacity           :           30 each course

Cost Details;

Course Fees vary depending on location of course and tutors involved.  Contact us for details.  Note cost of air travel to the course facility is not included in the course fee.  Fee free payment plans and group discounts are available but we require full payment before the course starts.  

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Course fees include:

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• 1 x Course Assessment

  • An appraisal that provides insight into the participant’s technical, tactical, physical and mental attributes

• 1 x Position-Specific Assessment

  • An appraisal which discusses the participant’s positional future in the game, identifying player strengths and key work-ons for optimal improvement

• All training and tuition

• An IRANZ Training Shirt

• All food for the duration of the programme (fully catered)

• Accommodation for the full duration of the programme (6 nights) – staying on-site at the New Zealand Campus of Innovation & Sport (NZCIS), 48 Somme Road, Upper Hutt, Wellington

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Think you know some fellow players/coaches that would be interested to attend the same Course? Ask us about our group discounts!

Fee-free payment plans are also available on all Course Fee payments. Please indicate in the 'Invoice address' box at the end of the Booking Form if you would like to discuss payment options an IRANZ Staff Member.

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