Sports Academies H E R E F O R D S I X T H F O R M CO L L E G E I S E X T R E M E LY P R O U D O F I T S AC A D E M I E S W H I C H R E P R E S E N T T H E CO L L E G E T H R O U G H O U T T H E CO U N T R Y. A L L F I V E AC A D E M I E S CO M P E T E I N T H E A S S O C I AT I O N O F CO L L E G E S S P O R T L E AG U E S W I T H R E G U L A R F I X T U R E S , TO U R N A M E N T S A N D T R A I N I N G D AT E S . HOW DOES IT WORK?
F E AT U R E S
Players follow a personally tailored pathway with progression to Clubs, Representative Honours, Elite Player Pathways and often University Rugby programmes.
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High quality coaching and player development during the College day.
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Regular playing opportunities through AOC Leagues and Cups.
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Membership of Sixth Sense Fitness Centre.
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Individual fitness assessment, programmes and monitoring.
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Individualised Training Kit and Match Day Playing Kit.
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Specialised Sports Science Support.
Students will have two 90 minute coached sessions and two strength and conditioning sessions per week. These sessions are integrated into the academic timetable. Wednesday afternoons are dedicated to fixtures and competitive opportunities. Sport academies compete mainly in Association of Colleges competitions although some do enter sport specific events. There is a fee for membership of the academies (to assist with provision of kit, transport, insurance, etc.); the first year is £300 and the second year is £175, paid termly. Financial support is available for students in financial difficulty, please see our website for more details.
CO AC H I N G S TA F F Players are coached by a highly qualified coaching team. The team are supported by visiting coaches from our partner clubs and governing bodies.
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REQUIREMENTS Entry to the Academy is only possible if you are enrolled on a full time course at Hereford Sixth Form College. The structure is designed to allow students to maximise their potential whilst completing a Level 3 Academic programme. Members of the Academy are required to commit to their coaching sessions as personal performance is monitored closely throughout the season.
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