In this
professional era the game at international
& provincial level is moving forward at a
rapid rate of knots and only the best
structures can compete at this level. The same
can be said of Portadown RFC who are
continuing to maximise their resources in
order to compete and succeed at All Ireland
level. The club is beginning to realise the
importance of introducing an elite player
program within it's own structure in order to
continue providing players for the 1stXV and
the under 20XV teams. In order to achieve this
the club has introduced an academy structure
to entice the best young players not only in
the club but also from other areas around
Portadown.
Objectives
To produce quality players for the 1stXV
& under 20'sXV and increase the standard
of play for an extended playing squad
To increase the knowledge of players for
the level of game they are to play
To increase the level of fitness for the
level of game they are to play
Aim
The Aim of the academy is to
- Train
- Educate
- Discipline
- Teach
- Drill
- Prepare
- Instruct
- Develop
We will
also ensure the players that attend, receive the correct level of fitness that should incorporate the following
- Endurance
- Contact fitness
- Strength endurance
- Aerobic endurance
- Fast Strength
- Strength aerobic
- Speed, Agility & Quickness (SAQ)
- Flexibility
NB The above takes into account a players age, size, ability before a
program is set out for the individual.
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