Half term Rugby Club Camps - February 2023
WEST PARK LEEDS RUFC
13th & 14th February
U10's to U15's
Price - £80.00
09.30am - 3.30pm
The Sycamores
Bramhope
Leeds
LS16 9JR
LEAD COACH
JOHN FLETCHER
BOWDON RUFC
13th & 14th February
U10's to U15's
Price - £80.00
09.30am - 3.30pm
Clay Lane
Timperley
Altrincham
WA15 7AF
LEAD COACH
TOM MITCHELL
chester RUFC
22nd & 23rd February
U10's to U15's Boys Only
Price - £80.00
09.30am - 3.30pm
Hare Lane
Littleton
Chester
CH3 7DB
LEAD COACH
RUSSELL EARNSHAW
chester RUFC
24th February
U12's to U18's Girls Only
Price - £40.00
09.30am - 3.30pm
Hare Lane
Littleton
Chester
CH3 7DB
LEAD COACH
RUSSELL EARNSHAW
In 2021 & 2022 Sedbergh Courses has had over 1600 children attend one of our half term camps held at Clubs and Schools around the country. We are delighted to say that Sedbergh Courses and The Magic Academy will once again be running a series of one and two day Rugby Camps over the February half-term in 2023. The Rugby Camps will be held at West Park Leeds, Chester and Bowdon. John Fletcher and Russell Earnshaw from The Magic Academy and Tom Mitchell will be the Head Coaches, supported by Sedbergh's own Simon Verbickas.
Developing better contact skills, becoming more tactically aware (#BeatTheGame) and in general becoming a more skilful player will occupy the curriculum of the course. Working under the guidelines of the RFU they will be looking to develop technical skills and tactical awareness. Each day will be divided in to four quarters where we will play lots of different games and break some skills down in a "skill zone" area to develop a framework for all children to reference in the future.
If you have any questions at all please contact [email protected] for further information
meet the coaches
jOHN FLETCHER
Current Head of the Player Pathway and Coach development for the Scottish Rugby Union John started out as Head Coach of the Newcastle Falcons Academy being promoted to Senior Director of Rugby. He was soon head hunted for a role with the RFU as Head Coach of the England U18 team with the clear brief to prepare players to win the World Cup. John has been instrumental in developing high performing young players such as Anthony Watson, Owen Farrell, George Ford, Maro Itoje and the Vunipola brothers.
RUSSELL EARNSHAW
As a player Russell won the Hieneken Cup with Bath and played for England on the IRB Sevens circuit, at the 1998 Commonwealth Games in Kuala Lumpur, and was part of the squad that played in the IRB World Series tournaments from 1999 to 200. Then as the assistant coach for England 7s he won back to back Dubai titles, Twickenham 7s and England's first ever victory at the Wellington 7s. He then worked alongside John for the England Rugby Elite Development Pathway.
SIMON VERBICKAS
Simon was a truly outstanding player and his exciting style led to him representing Lancashire, England U21’s and Samurai in the World 7’s Series. As a coach Simon has a RFU Level 3 accreditation and lots of experience across the game. Simon was employed by the RFU for 10 years developing rugby across Cheshire. He is currently Director of Rugby at Wharfedale Rugby Club having had successful spells at Caldy, Chester, and Wirral Rugby. His latest project has him working with the Lithuanian National side.
TOM MITCHELL
Tom 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.
"I wanted to say how much our son enjoyed your camp at Lymm over Easter. By far the best rugby camp he’d been to and obviously loved being on home turf."
Lymm RFC's Rugby Camp April 2021 - Parent
"Just wanted to drop you a quick message to say how much my lads enjoyed the two day course, they have come back today buzzing about it!"
Bowdon RUFC's Rugby Camp April 2021 - Parent
"My son thoroughly enjoyed his two days with you, he has been to many rugby camps in the past but said that this one was the best by far! He loved all the different activities and games and thought the coaches were brilliant. He said that his legs need a rest today but that he'd do the camp all over again tomorrow if he could, he had such a fantastic time."
Macclesfield RUFC's Rugby Camp April 2021 - Parent
"The experience I saw “my” players having today was exceptional! I came home with a smile on my face a mile wide! Coaching how it should be done, players engaged and smiling, not a raised voice but a culture of fun to get the best from the guys!The fact that every child had a voice and a valid opinion is testament to the mutual respect from players and coaches. Players were encouraged to have input whilst the coaches encouraged even the meekest to pipe up with their thoughts. A fabulous example of youth coaching from the very top draw. Your team is of the highest calibre and I think it was a privilege for Bowdon to host you."
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