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Strathallan Rugby Academy
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Where natural talent becomes
international achievement
Sport – and in particular, rugby – has been an important part of a Strathallan
education ever since our school was founded over 100 years ago. Our
ambition has always been to nurture a lifelong love of sport, and to support
I wouldn’t be a rugby player all our athletes to develop the skills, and values to excel in their chosen sport.
today if it wasn’t for the help and Today, Strathallan’s Rugby Academy aims to draw out excellence in talented
guidance I received during my young players through our focused programme of training, teaching and
coaching, and access to some of the best facilities in Scotland. In my time at
time at Strathallan School and the Strathallan, I’ve seen more than forty age-grade international players go on
facilities and high quality sport I to represent their country on the pitch, eleven full-time professional players,
played there. and seven full internationalists and a British & Irish Lion. I’m proud to have
played some part in their incredible success.
Period.
The following pages offer an introduction to the
Rugby Academy programme, and should give you
Zander Fagerson (Nicol ‘12), some insight into how we help talented players reach
extraordinary heights in the sport.
Glasgow Warrior, British & Irish Lion
Andrew Henderson, Head of Academy
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SRA Mission Statement
To create and develop a performance Rugby
Academy that is recognised on the world stage
of school sport for providing the support,
guidance and expertise to improve each player
within the Academy by focusing on being
development driven and player centered
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Taking your rugby
from Prep to Pro
40+
International Age-Grade Players
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Full-time Professionals
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Full Internationalists
6 7The Rugby Pathway J Morris
Glasgow Warriors U18
Caledonia U18
British & Irish Lions Z Fagerson
British & Irish Lions M Fagerson
Z Fagerson
Z Fagerson
C Gilmour
Scotland U18
A Evans Scotland Women Scotland G Horne Harvard Rugby
Z Fagerson
M McCallum
M Fagerson
J Ritchie
A Evans Scotland Women Scotland J Ritchie
O Smith
A Evans G Horne
M Walker
Scotland 7s J Henderson M McCallum
G Evans
A Horne
Scotland 7s G Horne San Diego Legion MLR J Henderson
M Fagerson J Henderson
Z Fagerson
ZB Fagerson
Flockhart
C Fenton
G Horne
M Fagerson Glasgow Warriors Edinburgh Rugby M McCallum Leicester Tigers C Henderson
M McCallum
G Horne J Ritchie
O Smith
Smith J Ritchie
O
M Walker
M Walker Glasgow Edinburgh M McCallum Leicester Tigers C Henderson
C Fenton
B Flockhart
M McCallum
K Buchan
M Fagerson
Stage 3 Z Fagerson
M McAndrew Scotland Club XV Academy
Scotland U20 B Flockhart
C Henderson
Stage 3
M McAndrew Scotland Club XV Academy
Scotland U20 A Henderson
J Henderson
C Fenton K Buchan
G Horne
A Guthrie A Henderson
M McAndrew
J Henderson Z Fagerson
M McCallum
M Fagerson
C Gilmour Harvard Rugby Super Six (Club) D J Innes C Norrie
J Ritchie
JMHenderson
McAndrew J Ritchie
G Horne
MO Smith
Walker O Smith
Super Six (Club) M Smith
Walker
M McCallum
O A
B Stirrat
Flockhart
STRATHALLIANS
STRATHALLIANS T Wilson
C Fenton M Walker
J Henderson
C Fenton
STRATHALLAN
STRATHALLAN Scotland U19 M Walker
Scotland U19
Scotland U18 C Henderson
C Gilmour Scotland U18
Scotland U17 O Smith
Scottish Futures Scotland U16
Scotland U16 M McAndrew
Schools Clubs
Schools Clubs
Strathallan Rugby Rugby Scholars & Potential
Strathallan
Academy Rugby Rugby Scholars and Potential
Academy
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Strathallan Rugby
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9A Lion History
Zander Fagerson
Picked by the British & Irish Lions 2021 squad to tour South Africa, Zander has
gone from strength to strength since his Strathallan days.
Born in January 1996, Fagerson was granted a mountain biking scholarship to
Strathallan School for Sixth Form, however, during his time at the school he
found a love for rugby.
Fagerson made his debut for Glasgow Warriors in October 2014, going on to
become the youngest player to reach 50 caps for Glasgow Warriors at the
age of 21. He has now made more than 100 appearances for the club.
Scotland first selected the tighthead at the age of 20, making him the
fourth youngest international prop in Scottish history. He came off the bench
against England in the 2016 Six Nations.
Some of my
favourite times
on a rugby pitch
were at Strath.Steps to Success Rugby Academy
(U16-U18)
Strathallan Rugby Academy provides a high quality player experience
that focuses on developing the player and supporting those with the
greatest potential to be included in the programme
Strathallan 1st XV Intro to Performance
SRU Conference/Cup
Advanced Technical/Tactical
Aspiring Performance
Specialist Skills
Players of SRU Conference/Cup
Performance Workshops
Note Performance Systems
Player Video Analysis
Development Learning to Compete Specialist Skills
Sports Psychology
Group (U16) SRU Conference Performance Workshops
Developing Player Technical/Tactical Awareness Video Analysis
Programme (U14-U15) Learning the Game
Performance Workshops Sports Psychology
SRU Conference
Learning to Play Game sense
SRU Conference
Fundamentals
Athletic Development Rugby Core Skills
Strength and Power Speed and Agility Passing Catching Kicking
Endurance (general & speed) Movement/Mobility Evasion Tackling
12 13Benefits
Physiotherapy Feedback and Monitoring App
Full player physiotherapy screening, SCAT5 testing, FMS and Monthly meeting with players to acknowledge progress and
access to treatment as required. plans.
Daily health logs with scheduled intervention through data
Nutrition analysis.
Our qualified nutritionist delivers a minimum of two workshops for Skill assessment through player modelling.
the Academy, plus a tailored eating/fuelling plan for each player.
Training scheduling assistant
Psychology
Academy Skills Booklet
Group workshops as well as individual sessions with our
consultant sports psychologist are available across the Academy.
A set of measurable skills developed in-house where players
achieve merits or awards when completed.
Strength & Conditioning
Kit
A strength and conditioning programme with our qualified coach
is built into the curriculum. Academy players have their own branded kit to recognise their
association with the academy.
Analysis
Annual Prize
Rugby matches are videoed and a library of performances built
for each player. For the best and most committed member of the academy.
14 15Strathallan’s Values
Our values drive everything we do at Strathallan, and are at the
heart of the Rugby Academy experience.
Respect
Promoting a culture of tolerance and inclusivity
Honesty
Honouring truth, integrity and authenticity
Kindness
Expecting care, kindness and support fromevery one of our pupils and staff
Hard Work
Inspiring and challenging by expecting commitment and their best effort from
every member of our community
Excellence
Raising pupils to be ambitious and to achieve their best potential by
preparing them for the demands of an unpredictable future
Humility
Learning to accept your limitations and respecting the equality of all
16 17Selection
What it takes to become a Strathallan Rugby Academy player
Listen and Act Physical
The player: listens to instructions and carries them out; shows progression in his or her The player: has one stand out physical attribute – Power/Speed/
learning; has a go. Agility/Strength.
Hands and Feet
Work
The player: can consistently catch, even when the pass is
The player: never stops working in training or games even when tired; never looks for or
inaccurate; times the pass so receiver has the best chance of
makes excuses.
controlling and using the ball; is accurate in passing and well
directed off both hands; can kick the ball accurately to the
Determination intended target area; can select the appropriate kick for the
situation; can kick goals.
The player: shows determination to compete; knows how to win and how to accept failure
or defeat looks forward to new challenges as a learning opportunity.
Attack
The player: uses footwork to beat defenders; manages
Character contact and offload from the tackle; is dynamic and carries
The player shows elements of: grit, self control; zest; social intelligence; gratitude; optimism; the ball forward with intent.
curiosity.
Defence
Leadership
The player: safely knows how to/is able to tackle with
The player: offers ideas on tactics/strategy; encourages others around both shoulders stopping the ball carrier; the player is
him; leads through words or actions; is disciplined/focussed/calm. able to contest possession on the floor after a tackle;
enjoys defending.
Courage
The player: puts himself in the way in defence (even if physically
small); enjoys physical confrontation on the field; embraces failure
as a necessary component of future success.
18 19The Rugby Academy Outreach Programme Benefits of The Rugby Academy Outreach Programme
Our Rugby Academy Outreach programme delivers both an introduction to rugby for girls and
boys living in central Scotland as well as performance based training to boys and girls who are
interested in developing their game. Introduction to Rugby
Perth and Kinross is generally considered as an affluent county, however, sadly there are some
concentrated areas of multiple deprivation on par with the most deprived areas in Scotland.
Some of these areas are in our local community where it is our vision to deliver positive social Exercise for children which brings its own wider benefits
impact and change through the power of people and sport.
Delivered by Andy Henderson and his team of coaches and players, the outreach programme
seeks to encourage and build confidence in young people with limited opportunities in both Learn new skills
Rugby and wider society. Our focus is on the development of Rugby skills in a safe and friendly
environment. Our team are all qualified SRU coaches and are experienced coaches of children.
The Covid-19 pandemic has highlighted the lack of sports opportunities in schools within the Socialisation skills and teamwork
curriculum. In the case of Rugby there are practically no opportunities available for school
children in central Scotland to participate in the game in school time, receive formal coaching
and gain the multiple benefits associated with this team sport. The Scottish Government is
actively encouraging schools to provide sports opportunities within the curriculum but there
are not the resources available to deliver this successfully.
Strathallan Rugby Academy is confident that children participating in this outreach programme
and learning through structured play will reap the physical and mental benefits that come from
the game of rugby.
We hope our Outreach programme will be supported by sponsors and funds from some
Pathway workshops. Profits and donations are invested into the outreach programme to
support positive social impact in the community. Our programmes in the community are always
free to the young people who attend. This helps to remove barriers to participation and the
associated stigma of being unable to access leisure and social activities.
Strathallan work closely with The School of Hard Knocks to identify opportunities for young
people from our immediate local community.
20 21Do you have what it takes to be a
Rugby Academy player?
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ROGR ESSION 23Take the next step
Get in touch today
Admissions@strathallan.co.uk
+44 (0)1738 812546
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Forgandenny
Perth PH2 9EG
Scotland UK
+44 (0)1738 812546
info@strathallan.co.uk
www.strathallan.co.uk/rugby
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strathallanschool
@StrathallanSchoolOfficial
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