THE ACADEMY IS A WORLD-CLASS RUGBY ACADEMY WHICH IS ACCREDITED BY SA RUGBY AND UNIQUE IN ITS STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP WITH THE SHARKS PROGRAMME THE TEAM

The Sharks Academy provides an educational “The continued success of our foundation based on a good balance between the graduates and the pride with which they play for The Sharks, Springboks following components: and other professional teams is testament to the unique balance of ACADEMIC OPTIONS our offering. This is based on a strong 1. Higher Certificate in Fitness (eta College) / 1 Year partnership with The Sharks and 2. Higher Certificate in Sports, Recreation and Fitness Management (eta various academic partners allied to College) / 1 Year an international class coaching team 3. Diploma in Sport and Exercise (eta College) / 3 Years - blending into a product which has a 4. Diploma in Sport and Recreation Management (eta College) / 3 Years proven track record. Talented players 5. Bcom Degree in Marketing and Management Science (IMM Graduate joining us from school become part of School) / 3 Years minimum a proud structure which can develop 6. BBA Degree in Marketing Management (IMM Graduate School) / 3 Years them into becoming world-class minimum players.” 7. B.Ed Degree in Intermediate Phase Teaching (Stadio Multiversity) / 4 Years minimum ETIENNE FYNN 8. Gap Year Program (non-academic offering facilitated by The Sharks MANAGING DIRECTOR Academy) / 1 Year

SHARKS ACADEMY MEDICAL TEAM All the players have access to medical services at The Sharks Academy Medical Centre. This sets us apart and ensures we are unique in the South African Market. 1. Doctor ETIENNE DUSTY GRANT 2. Physiotherapist FYNN NOBLE BELL RUGBY COACH RUGBY COACH RUGBY COACH 3. Biokineticist

FACILITIES All Academy activities at JONSSON KINGS PARK, Home of The Sharks. 1. Lecture rooms 2. Gym facilities 3. Training fields 4. Lunch facilities 5. Offices 6. Medical rooms HEINKE VAN LUSASENI DEREK DER MERWE LUVUYISO HEIBERG RUGBY COACH RUGBY COACH RUGBY COACH ADDITIONAL ELEMENTS INCLUDE 1. Range of clothing 2. Healthy and nutritious lunches 3. Gym facilities 4. Team building 5. Attending Sharks matches at JONSSON KINGS PARK

NIKEAL KAYLAN CONDITIONING TRAINER

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“SUCCESS IS WHERE PREPARATION AND OPPORTUNITY MEET.” BOBBY UNSER ACADEMY PLAYERS’ GRADUATES TESTIMONIALS

15 Francois Steyn I’ve learned a lot from The Sharks Academy! Growing up, it was all just about relying on talent and a natural feel for the game but 14 JP Pietersen Rosco Speckman I soon realised that there is so much to learn and that there are a 13 Waylon Murray Clyde Rathbone lot of technical aspects to the game of rugby. 12 Andre Esterhuizen Brad Barritt The Sharks Academy helped me to work on my position specifics 11 Ilunga Mukendi Cedric Mkhize and my conditioning, which was something I wasn’t exposed to at 10 Robert du Preez all previously. The Sharks Academy is a great institution for any 9 Cameron Wright Stefan Ungerer Ross Cronje young man who wants to make a career out of rugby but also at 8 Daniel du Preez Tera Mtembu the same time work on tertiary education to ensure that rugby is not your only option 7 Phendulani Buthelezi Micheal Rhodes 6 Jean-Luc du Preez FRANCO MARAIS 5 Hyron Andrews Pieter-Steph du Toit Anton Bresler 4 Gideon Koegelenburg Jandre Marais Peet Marais The Sharks Academy is a great institute because it simply gives 3 John-Hubert Meyer Julian Redelinghuys Wiehan Herbst one an opportunity to play rugby and study at the same time. 2 Fezo Mbatha Franco Marais Kyle Cooper When chasing the dream to be a professional rugby player, you 1 Beast Mtawarira Mzamo Majola need to have a plan B and that would be to have a diploma or degree. Not many academies offer that in .

CURRENT SHARKS PLAYER At The Sharks Academy you learn all the fundamentals of rugby, as well as the position-specific skills - which is what you need to SPRINGBOK go all the way! SPRINGBOK 7’s TERA MTEMBU OTHER INTERNATIONAL CAP

Along with the rugby-focused training and mentoring, The Sharks Academy gave me advice on how to deal with mental aspects of AT THE SHARKS ACADEMY YOU the game too. I received media training and advice on how to be LEARN ALL THE FUNDAMENTALS OF a professional athlete. Academically they give you a platform to study and put an emphasis on furthering your education as well RUGBY, AS WELL AS THE POSITION SPECIFIC as your rugby career and skills.

SKILLS - WHICH IS WHAT I feel like this is such an important part of the game and is YOU NEED TO GO ALL THE WAY! especially valuable as you are coming out of high school and into professional sport for the first time. The Sharks Academy was a vital step in my career and helped form me into the player I am today. TERA MTEMBU ALLAN DELL OTHER SPORTING CODES

COACHING PROGRAMME The Coaching Programme is designed to grow and fast track future rugby coaches by equipping them with the necessary tools, both from a technical and delivery point of view. This ensures that they are well- prepared to enter the world of professional coaching. They will follow the standard World Rugby qualification pathway, along with a bespoke weekly personal development schedule which will be cutting-edge and put them on the inside line to fulfilling their coaching dreams.

REFEREE PROGRAMME The Referee Programme is designed to assist young aspiring Rugby Referees in developing the necessary skills to referee the game of rugby to the best of their ability. They follow a unique programme which covers areas such as physical conditioning, technical on field requirements, visual training and off field skills.

SOCCER PROGRAM The Sharks Academy offer a well organised and professional Soccer program. With SAFA/CAF certified coaching, supported by our highly qualified Conditioning department, we provide the environment and tools for our players to improve in all fundamental factors of performance needed to achieve higher goals in their soccer career. INTERESTED? FILL IN THE FORM BELOW TO FIND OUT MORE

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ADDRESS: 2ND Floor, Admin Building. JONSSON KINGS GUARDIAN’S NAME PARK Stadium, Jacko Jackson Drive, Stamford Hill, , 4001

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