What do we expect from our players?

• Work towards the attainment of your full potential in Rugby Union
• Work effectively at School or university
• Occupy your time in a manner expected by the Academy
• Comply with the training requirements of the Academy and respond in a positive manner to constructive criticism
• Maintain personal habits of health which are conducive to sporting excellence
• Abide by the spirit as well as the letter of the laws of Rugby
• Accept victory and defeat with grace and dignity
• Behave and dress in a dignified manner
• Neither use nor possess prohibited drugs or participate in any other practice prohibited by the Academy
• Co-operate with the coaches in establishing and conducting the personal development programme
• Play only in those matches planned by the Academy Manager as part of your personal development programme

What do we expect from the parents?

• Keep winning in perspective
• Encourage a healthy lifestyle
• Encourage fair play
• Help boys make their own decisions and communicate for themselves
• Set realistic targets for your children
• Provide transport
• Be supportive and encouraging after a bad performance

What can parents expect from us?

• Individual interest in and attention to each player
• Excellent communication
• Involvement of parents in planning process
• Outstanding medical support
• Access to suitable training facilities provided by the club or through other approved agencies
• High performance coaching
• Fitness and strength testing and training programmes under supervision of qualified personnel
• Performance analysis and a supervised development programme
• Dietary advice/support

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