Leinster Rugby Academy Player Development
The Leinster Rugby Academy focuses on player development and academic growth to produce professional rugby players. The program includes supplementary courses, support networks for players and parents, mentorship programs, and management strategies for balancing rugby and academics.
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Leinster Rugby Academy Player development / Academic development
The Programme QQI (HETAC) Supplementary awarded course. Aim: To produce Professional Rugby Players Outcome: Provide players with the necessary training, information and support that they need to become accomplished professional rugby players To qualify for entry Player Profile (Specifics) Undertaking, Third level Education and or a Trade (duty of care)
Support Network Parents Parents are given a presentation of the operations of Academy, programme and support services. Player academic development is discussed Leinster/UCD Partnership: To provide opportunities for Leinster players to take a course at UCD Course Tutors Where applicable course tutors are informed and Academy programme outlined Coaches Academy Managers co-ordinates the relationships to take the pressure of the player Auxiliary support Additional support provided where applicable. Course Mentors, Time Management Etc.
Process Identify Profile Review Develop Assess Educate Monitor Evaluate
Reality Example of Courses Health & Performance Science Geography & sociology Business Studies Law Physiotherapy Commerce Arts Rugby is not a long term career The Academy believes and recognises the importance that players pursue alternative career paths. This gives players additional career opportunities when they retire from the game
Managing Rugby and Academic Development Players outline their course schedule and timings-early Communicate with Course Director/Tutor Training schedule - timings Ongoing communication with players to allow for flexibility Course Modularisation Time management modules Player performance Reviews
Mentoring Programme Supports and encourages players to manage their own learning in order that they maximise their potential, develop their skills, improve their performance and become the person they want to be A mentor company provides a suitable mentor that will take a common sense approach to advising players Mentors advise, assist and guide players with self development Goals (Set and Get) Networking Build relationships Life plans- Realistic and focused
Total Preparation Technical Tactical Physical Mental Lifestyle The glue that holds the above pillars together.
Lifestyle (Profile snapshot) Organised Planned and prepared with respect to , workshops, training, matches, work, study Time Management Allocates and managers appropriate time to effectively undertake commitments Balance Pursues interests which add value other that rugby e.g. vocational, educational, recreational, social etc. Academic Performance In performance reviews, monitor academic performance and development
CAREER & PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME Strategic Approach Career & Education Development Personal Finance / Asset Mgmt Risk Pillar Player Image Management - Presentation skills - Media & speaking skills - Brand awareness - Social networking - Social responsibility - leadership - Study management - Work experience - Flexible delivery - Guidance - Alternative pathways - Mental health - Drug & alcohol awareness - Anti-doping - Gambling - Social integrity - Rehabilitation programs - Community engagement - Networking - Mentoring - Profiling - Interview skills - CV - Basic finance management - Tax advice - Pension/insuran ce advice - Mortgages - Investments Key Areas Processes To be devised by National CPD Board - Ensure career earnings are maximised - Ensure player has financial buffer in transition - Minimise risk of poor investment - Increased % of players in higher education - Bringing players closer to Irish communities - Broader career path options - Ensure clean image of sport - Players viewed as strong ambassadors / role models - Player understanding of personal & team brands - Promote more rounded individuals - Provide confidential support - Set direction in player careers - Minimise risk of bad press for the sport - Maximise player opportunity to succeed Desired Outcome
Example of a Complete Professional Irish Rugby Player A player that has the talent and positional characteristics Who has balance in his life Who is Intelligent Who is mentally stimulated and challenged Who can process information quickly Who is organised Who has clear identified goals Who is mentally strong Who leads his own development Who has strong values Who strives for excellence
Conclusion A player has to perform and make effective tactical decisions in an pressured, emotional environment. A player that is mentally stimulated and with a healthy mind has the capacity to react, adapt and act, efficiently, in a moment in time.
Reflection What we should doing is saying of every 100 kids in Manchester who are going to be going through Manchester United Or City s academies, statistically less than one of them will make it, so why not make sure that every single one of these people get a parallel education in how to be a proper human being and not a complete moron? John Amaechi ex basketball star
