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In the summer of 2022, Sky High Sports are bringing together World Cup Winners, International Coaches, World-Class Rugby Administrators & renowned thought leaders of the game to St Andrews for a Rugby Development Retreat open to those looking to supercharge their skillset and experience within the game at one of Britain's most beautiful destinations.
Hosted by the University of St Andrews, the intensive programme will combine on-pitch coach education with a series of lectures, talks and workshops in the ancient theatres within the University.
The Coach Education schedule has been designed in full by former England U18 and RFU Pathway lead John Fletcher. 'Fletch' is considered a maestro in player development and the ethos of a player led approach.
Off the pitch, we'll draw upon unmatched experiences of growing clubs; recruiting, retaining & engaging players, the business of rugby & the vitally important elements of sponsorship & finances.
Accommodation will be on-site in university apartments, meaning you can fall out of your room onto the immaculate Rugby Fields and lecture theatres within the university.
Away from the course, there'll be plenty opportunity for networking with fellow delegates, dinners with guests at St Andrews finest venues & of course an opportunity for 18-Holes of what St. Andrews is most famously known for.
Following your flight to Scotland, meet SHS Rep at the Airport
Transfer to St Andrews & Check-In at the Accommodation
Ice-Breaking Lunch Meeting with fellow Delegates
Objective Setting & Individual Commitments
Leisure time to explore the town
Stand-Up Networking Dinner at the University
Scottish Breakfast
Leadership Development using Behavioural Framework
Principles of Attack
Lunch
Principles of Defence
Team Development & Purpose
What makes a Highly Effective Team
Evening at leisure
Scottish Breakfast
Recruitment, Retention & Engagement
Growing your Rugby Club
The Role of the Forwards
Lunch at The Jigger Inn - Golf's most famous 19th Hole
Golf & Social Construction
Evening at leisure
Scottish Breakfast
The Business of Rugby
What is Skill & How are we Developing it?
Lunch
The Role of the Backs
Measuring Statistics
The Set-Piece & Phase Development
Dinner at St Andrews Brewing Co. with Hamish Watson & Tim Visser
Evening at leisure
Scottish Breakfast
The Cultural Aspect of Building a Women's Team
Inspiring Women
From Silver to Gold with members of the 2014 England Women's World Cup Winning Team
Lunch
Tactical Team Play & Awareness
Developing a Strategic & Adaptable Understanding of Tactics
Beat the Game
Taste of Scotland Dinner with Keynote Speaker Scott Hastings
Scottish Breakfast & Review of the Week
Present Learnings & Discussion on Outcomes
Check-Out of the Accommodation
Transfer to Melrose in the Scottish Borders
Tickets to the Melrose Sevens - the original and oldest Rugby Tournament
Soak up the atmosphere
Transfer to a Hotel at Edinburgh Airport
Evening at leisure
Central Edinburgh is a direct 20-minute tram ride from the Hotel
Scottish Breakfast
Transfer to the Airport
Flight Home
Haste ye Back!
The scene of the Coach Development programme during the week.
We will coordinate pick-ups from the Airports & Train Stations in Glasgow & Edinburgh.
We will coordinate pick-ups from the Airports & Train Stations in Glasgow & Edinburgh.
The David Russell Apartments on the University Campus will be your 'Digs' for the week.
We of course need some solace & a safe place for thought, discussion & reflection during the week. This is our best bet.