Sedbergh Abu Dhabi Rugby Camp October 2024
rugby 7's masterclass with ex gb 7's captian tom mitchell
VENUE: Zayed Sports City Khaleej Al Arabi Street
12th and 13th october 2024
8.00am - 2.00pm - £120.00
Ages U10 - U14 & U16 - U18 performance group
Sedbergh Courses are delighted to be once again returning to Abu Dhabi this October for a very special Rugby 7's Master Class in association with Abu Dhabi Harlequins. The course will be led by Tom Mitchell, former Great Britain 7's Captain, Olympic and Commonwealth Games Medalist.
- Offload like Fiji
- Catch-Pass at Full Flight
- Contact Skills - Tackle, Ball Carry and Breakdown
- Transition - Attack to Defence, Defence to Attack #NZ
- Defensive Systems - Hook, Sweep and Full Press
- Kick to Score
- Olympic Mindset #GOLD
If you have any questions at all please contact simon.verbickas@sedberghschool.org
tom Mitchell
Tom Mitchell has had a 10 year career at the top level of international 7s rugby. After graduating from Bristol University (BA English & Philosophy) he went to Oxford University for his postgraduate studies. Immediately after getting his Blue he was picked by England 7s to make his World Series debut in 2012. Since then he has served the team as captain for 6 years and also led Team GB 7s to two Olympic Games. In Rio in 2016 Tom and the team came home with a silver medal, the first Olympic medal in the sport for Great Britain. Tom’s 7s rugby career also included two Commonwealth Games appearances, including a bronze medal in 2018 and three Rugby 7s World Cup appearances. The time has come for Tom to move onto new career paths as he steps away from playing professionally. He is exploring a range of roles including media work in 7s, writing, performance mentoring and coaching.
jason Duffy
Jason played professional rugby for Sale Sharks representing England Under 16’s, 18’s and England Counties before injury cut his playing career short. An RFU Level 3 coach he has lots of experience from coaching the Sale Sharks academy, Attack coach for England U16’s and currently Head of the Easter & Summer Sedbergh Courses Coaching Team. Inspire, Empower and Develop is a coaching mantra that he truly believes in and he can’t wait to work on the Bowdon Camp this half term
SIMON VERBICKAS
Simon distinguished himself as an exceptional athlete, showcasing an electrifying playing style that earned him opportunities to represent Sale Sharks, Lancashire, England U21's, and Samurai in the World 7's series and Widnes in Rugby League. In his coaching journey, Simon has RFU Level 3 accreditation and holds a degree in Sports Coaching and Development. He made significant contributions during his tenure with the RFU, playing a pivotal role in rugby development throughout Cheshire. Currently, Simon serves as the Director of Rugby at Wharfedale Rugby, building on successful stints with Sale Sharks Premiership Women, Caldy, and Chester. His most recent endeavours see him as the head coach for North England 20's.
Graham Higginbotham
Former Sale Shark centre & Bedford Blues professional player Graham Higginbotham has been around the game for over 30 years, with the last 20 years coaching alongside his playing career. His roles in player development include Sale Sharks DPP, attack coach for Lancashire County under 18’s, Manchester Metropolitan University 1st team Backs and attack coach and current Head Coach of Broughton Park Rugby Club. We are lucky to have Graham as part of our team here at Sedbergh Courses.
Key points for parents
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Please drop children off at 08.00 and collect at close
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Please bring a snack
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Each individual to bring their own named water bottle.
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Children will be working in specific age/ability appropriate groups and will remain in those groups for the whole camp..
"@sedberghcourses summer camp completed this week and it was great to see a number of Quins in attendance. Sedbergh are one of our longest serving sponsors and the facilities and setting of their school in The Lake District, Engtland is something to behold. This week's camps included rugby (by excellent coaches) but also challenged the boys to "be comfortable with being uncomfortable" with additional non rugby challenges of river crossing, evacuation skills and singing as a team in front of others! The course is highly recommended."
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