Your Questions, Answered
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Rugby Buddy is your go-to rugby coaching service for players aged 11-20, providing technical skill development and mental skills training, enabling them to become more confident, resilient and prepared for the challenges that they face on and off the pitch.
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It is for rugby playing boys and girls, aged 11-20, who are looking for…
performance advantage,
a place to ask questions they cannot ask elsewhere,
a shortcut to learning what older players learned the hard way,
and a way to feel more in control of their rugby journey.
and it is for those who want…
To feel confident.
To know they belong.
To handle mistakes better.
To stop overthinking.
To improve faster.
To feel understood.
To avoid looking weak in front of others.
To avoid embarrassment.
To perform better
To get help from someone who has been there
To become the version of themselves they think they can be.
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Yes. We have mixed abilities throughout each coaching group. The purpose is about developing confidence, so that your young player can get the most out of their rugby journey, regardless of where it takes them.
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Each session last an hour. They favour game based learning, with a sprinkling of drills to highlight a specific skill. The focus is on fun, engagement and a safe space to try new things.
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Core skills: handling, footwork, tackling, breakdown, and kicking
Game intelligence and decision-making under pressure
Position-specific skill development
Competitive and fun games to apply learning in realistic situations
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Pitch sessions first and foremost must be positive. Players are encouraged to try and fail without consequence.
They are backed up by an online course that players can complete in their own time.
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Academy group sessions are set at 14 so coaches can get to know all the players and can give them personal feedback.
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The Academy works out to be £22 per session. This also includes the online content.
Payments are to be made upfront before the term starts.
1:1 sessions are £90 per hour but discounts are given for block bookings.
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We do not offer any trial or taster sessions, but if you really feel like your player doesn’t like it after 1 session, we will refund your payment
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If you miss a session due to illness, injury or simply being away, we are afraid we cannot offer a refund. If the session is cancelled by us, then we will reimburse you for what is missed. All the details can be seen in the academy policies
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Coaches are qualified first aiders and hold liability insurance. Please see the terms and conditions in the academy policies for more details
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Yes. Any player that is under 18 is required to have parent in attendance. For safeguarding and for injury concerns
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All academy sessions are group focused and we offer 1:1 coaching for anyone who requires something more specific.
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We offer coaching to boys and girls. They will not be mixed groups though.
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These are in the pipeline so please keep following for more information
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Yes. The online course will help with that and if anyone wants a more personal touch with a 1:1 mentoring call, please just reach out.
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Currently all academy sessions are run at Beechwood Park School, Markyate, St Albans. Hertfordshire. We have plans to expand into different areas soon.
1:1’s can be run anywhere that suits both parties
Discover What Your Child Needs Most to Progress in Rugby
Take our 3-minute Rugby Buddy scorecard to find out whether your child needs rugby skills training, mental skills training, or a combination of both.