What Is the MRP Academy?
The MRP Performance Academy is a structured rugby development programme for ambitious players U12–U16 who want to progress beyond regular club or school training.
Every player follows an individual development journey, combining small groups or 1-to-1 coaching with clear development goals, regular feedback, and a monthly development call.
Our focus goes beyond simply providing more training. We help players understand their game, identify where they need to improve and give them the coaching, guidance and support to take greater ownership of their development.
The Academy works alongside existing club and school rugby, giving each player the individual attention and ongoing support that can be difficult to achieve within a traditional team environment.
Who is MRP Academy for ?
The MRP Performance Academy is for players in U12–U16 who:
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Want to improve their rugby skills, game understanding and decision making.
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Want more individual attention and support than regular team training can provide.
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Aspire to progress into representative, county, academy or higher level rugby.
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Want to build greater confidence and consistency in their game.
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Have been released from a pathway and want support identifying their next steps.
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Are willing to work hard, respond to feedback and take ownership of their development.
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Simply love rugby and want to become the best player they can be.
Players do not need to already be part of a pathway. The most important qualities are a positive attitude, a willingness to learn and a genuine desire to improve.
Why Choose MRP?
MRP offers more than an extra rugby session. Every player is supported as an individual, with a clear development plan, regular feedback and ongoing mentoring designed to help them improve with purpose.
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Individual Development Plans - Clear goals based on each player's strengths, needs and ambitions.
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Small Group Coaching - More repetitions, individual attention and meaningful feedback.
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Ongoing Mentoring - Regular check ins and monthly development calls to support progress, confidence and ownership.
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Whole Player Development - technical ability, tactical understanding, decision making, confidence and mindset.
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Regular Progress Reviews - Development is tracked, reviewed and adjusted as the player progresses.
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Pathway Informed Coaching - Experience across grassroots, representative and professional player development environments.
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Works Alongside Your Rugby - MRP complements club and school rugby rather than replacing it.
Every player is different. Their development should be too
Technical
Players will improve the core skills needed to
perform effectively under pressure.
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Passing and catching
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Kicking and handling
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Tackle and contact technique
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Breakdown and ball presentation
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Position-specific skills
Players will be supported to build confidence, resilience and greater ownership of their development.
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Self-belief and confidence
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Resilience after mistakes or setbacks
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Leadership and communication
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Focus and preparation
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Responding positively to feedback
The aim is not only to improve performance on the pitch, but to help players become confident, intelligent and independent rugby players.
Mental
Every session is designed to develop the complete player, combining technical ability, game understanding, physical movement and mental confidence.
What Players Will Develop
Tactical
Players will develop a better understanding of
the game and learn to make smarter decisions.
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Scanning and identifying space
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Decision-making under pressure
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Positioning and role awareness
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Communication with teammates
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Understanding attacking and defensive situations
Players will develop a better understand
Sessions will develop the movement qualities
needed to become a more effective rugby player.
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Speed and acceleration
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Agility and changing direction
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Balance and coordination
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Rugby-specific movement
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Safe and efficient body positioning
Phyisical
How the Programme Works
1 - INITIAL PLAYER ASSESSMENT
Every player begins with an assessment to understand their strengths, development areas, playing experience and individual ambitions.
2 - INDIVIDUAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN
Following the assessment, each player receives clear development priorities and goals. This creates a purpose behind their training and gives them a clear direction for their development.
3 - WEEKLY ACADEMY COACHING
Players attend weekly small-group coaching sessions focused on technical development, game understanding, decision making and position specific skills.
4 - MONTHLY DEVELOPMENT CALLS
Players join a monthly online group call to review progress, discuss challenges and set actions for the month ahead. Selected guest coaches, players or performance specialists may also join sessions to provide additional insight and experience.
7- REVIEW & PROGRESS
Development is continually reviewed. Goals can be adjusted as players progress, ensuring their individual plan continues to reflect what they need next.
More Than Coaching.
A Plan for Every Player
Every player is coached and mentored as an individual, with a clear plan to help them become more confident, knowledgeable and effective on the pitch.
Academy Membership
Join a structured rugby development programme for ambitious players in U12– U16 who want more individual coaching, guidance and support alongside their club or school rugby.
MEMBERSHIP INCLUDES
✓ Weekly Small Group Academy Coaching
✓ Initial Player Assessment
✓ Individual Development Plan
✓ Weekly Player Check Ins
✓ Monthly Development Calls
✓ Technical, Tactical and Position Specific Development
✓ Individual Coaching and Feedback
✓ Home Skill Challenges and Development Tasks
✓ Regular Progress Reviews
✓ Priority Access to MRP Camps and Masterclasses
Ready to Take Your Game Further?
Apply for a place at the MRP Performance Academy and begin your individual development journey.
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