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THE SHARKS ACADEMY PATRICK LAMBIE SHARKS ACADEMY GRADUATE 2008 SPRINGBOK DEBUT 2011 The Sharks Academy, located in Durban, South Africa is recognised as one of the world’s premier rugby institutes. It is no coincidence that The Sharks are one of the most successful teams in the professional realm of rugby in South Africa. If your aim is to become a future rugby star, with aspirations of joining current icons on the world stage, then you need to get a real taste of the big league. The Academy offers a glimpse into the world of professional rugby where The highly efficient institute of The Sharks Academy you train and learn from some of the best coaches, which is fully accredited by SA Rugby, has now been trainers and legends in the sport. in operation for 16 years, with a track record of outstanding success. The Academy has produced 85 Sharks and 19 Springboks to date. The close partnership with The Sharks, a top professional outfit with an envied pedigree in World Rugby, has IF YOUR AIM IS TO many beneficial spin-offs for the players who attend the Academy. All the Academy facilities, i.e. the BECOME A FUTURE gymnasium, lecture rooms, training fields, dining facilities, medical facilities and offices, are situated RUGBY STAR... at Growthpoint KINGS PARK, home of The Sharks. SOME TOP ACHIEVERS 15 Francois Steyn Scott Spedding Jaco van Tonder 14 JP Pietersen Clyde Rathbone Mark Richards 13 Waylon Murray Paul Jordaan Riaan Swanepoel 12 Brad Barrit Heimar Williams Howard Mnisi 11 Lwazi Mvovo Sibusiso Sithole Dusty Noble 10 Patrick Lambie Fred Zeilinga Guy Cronje 9 Cobus Reinach Ross Cronje Stefan Ungerer 8 Ryan Kankowski Warren Whiteley Tera Mtembu 7 Marcell Coetzee Jacques Potgieter Michael Rhodes 6 Keegan Daniel Khaya Majola Francois Kleinhans 5 Pieter-Steph Du Toit Stefan Lewies Jandre Marais 4 Alistair Hargreaves Anton Bresler Peet Marais 3 Patric Cilliers Julian Redelinghuys Wiehan Herbst 2 Kyle Cooper Monde Hadebe Franco Marais TENDAI ‘ BEAST’ MTAWARIRA 1 Beast Mtawarira Dale Chadwick Mzamo Majola SHARKS ACADEMY GRADUATE 2005 SPRINGBOK DEBUT 2008 SPRINGBOKS BRADLEY BARRITT SHARKS ACADEMY GRADUATE 2005 ENGLAND DEBUT 2012 TRAINING CAMP AT COACHES & TRAINERS THE SHARKS ACADEMY The Sharks Academy would like to invite talented young rugby players to broaden their rugby experience by training in the Southern Hemisphere. A unique opportunity exists for a selected group to train at The Sharks Academy for 2 weeks in order to experience what is required to become a professional rugby player. Players selected will be given the opportunity to train at one of the best rugby facilities in the world, under the guidance of some of the top coaches in South Africa. This is an opportunity not to be missed. Entry to this exclusive facility is through BEST RUGBY application and by selected invitation. Space is limited for every intake. FACILITIES IN APPLY NOW! THE WORLD. COURSE DATES DETAILS 03 – 16 July 2017 ACCOMMODATION: ADDITIONAL LECTURES: Safe and secure accommodation close These will be conducted on topics such to the Academy will be arranged with as goal setting, rugby laws, sports VENUE players being placed in groups with hosts injuries, nutrition, leadership skills & The Sharks Academy, in Durban. other relevant topics. Growthpoint KINGS PARK MEALS: SHARKS MATCHES: Three healthy, balanced, nutritious meals If Currie Cup schedule allows, players will be supplied daily. will be able to watch a Cell C Sharks RUGBY TRAINING Currie Cup match at the 52 000 seater - This will focus predominantly on developing and MEDICAL: Growthpoint KINGS PARK. improving core rugby skills, position specific Sports Medical Services will be provided. Players need to take out their own travel EXCURSIONS: skills, technical focus and tactical approach to medical Insurance. These will include trips such as Game the modern game as well as team play. Reserves at KZN destinations and TRANSPORT: to Durban uShaka Marine World and Players will be transported to and from Waterworld. CONDITIONING TRAINING the Academy daily, as well as chaperoned Players will be put on a professionally prepared on all the execursions. FLIGHTS: SA and Durban are serviced by all major physical conditioning program and will work WEATHER: airlines. Flights are the responsibility of out daily in the gym. The Durban weather in July is ideal for the candidate. training with daily temperatures varying PIETER TERBLANCHE between 20° C and 28° C CONTACT: High Performance Trainer Internet facilities for email HEINRICH DU PLESSIS CLOTHING: communication is available. Sharks Vodacom Cup U21 Players will be provided with the following training and rugby kit: rugby COSTS: jerseys, rugby shorts, t-shirts, golf shirt, R28 500 (excluding flights) COACHES gym shorts and fleece top. The coaching sessions will mainly be conducted by the top Academy Coaches. DEON KAYSER CURRENT AND FORMER RUGBY GREATS WHO Former Springbok (Backline Specialist) HAVE PREVIOUSLY CONTRIBUTED TO THE AB ZONDAGH LECTURES AND COACHING: U21 Backline Specialist JOHN SMIT (Former Springbok Captain & Sharks Hooker) // JOHAN MULLER (Former Springbok & Sharks Lock) // PERCY MONTGOMERY (Former Springbok Fullback) // BEAST MTAWARIRA (Springbok & Sharks Prop) // KEEGAN DANIEL (Springbok & Sharks Flank) // LWAZI MVOVO (Springbok & Sharks Wing) // PATRICK LAMBIE (Springbok & Sharks Flyhalf/Fullback) // MARCELLE COETZEE (Springbok & Former Sharks Flank) // RYAN KANKOWSKI (Springbok, Springbok 7’s & Former Sharks 8th Man) ALLAN DELL SHARKS ACADEMY GRADUATE 2014 SCOTLAND DEBUT 2016 PLAYERS TESTIMONIALS “Amazing experience! Best Coaching “The Sharks Academy July Camp and facilities in world rugby. Was gave me the opportunity to not only wonderful to experience different be exposed to world class coaching cultures. I made friends from all over but also the chance to experience the world, whom will remain Southern Hemisphere Club Rugby, my friends for life!” an experience I’ll not forget” JOSHUA BRAGMAN CONNOR PHILLIPS CONTACT US ADDRESS // The Sharks Academy, Suite 721, Growthpoint KINGS PARK, Durban, Jacko Jackson Drive POSTAL // PO Box 201254, Durban North, 4016 TEL // +27 31 303 2931 EMAIL // [email protected] WEB // www.sharksacademy.co.za.