Domestic Rugby League

We offer the only full-time Rugby League Development course for  young, talented Rugby League players from all over New Zealand.

Our objective is to “produce fit, healthy, confident & professional young men, by developing career pathways and sports programmes that are Tikanga based”.

Rugby League was introduced into the NZSA programme in 2005 by Tawera Nikau. The focus is to harness the natural talent of Rugby League players in a cultural environment that encourages every player to realise their potential both on and off the rugby field.

What does the course cover?

The NZSA’s Domestic Rugby League Training course offers a full time Career and Rugby League Development opportunities for young men.

The Rugby League Development & Culture Programme for 2011 includes:

1: Professional Rugby League Coaching & Training

• Techniques
  • Latest techniques in Rugby League coaching
  • Innovative skill development training

• Team Attack
  • Sequence plays from set pieces
  • Understand field zone & positional plays
  • Counter attack
  • Set

• Team Defence
  • Slide, up and in, one on one
  • Kicking option defence
  • Marker defence, scrum defence

• Individual Positional Training
  • Understanding attacking options in zones
  • Reading oppositions attack and defence
  • Counter attacking options
  • Defensive position and options

• Individual ball skills
  • Passing and receiving
  • Kicking
  • Evasion techniques
  • Ball in the air
  • Ball into contact situation
  • Tackle ball options

• Personal Physical Testing
  • Fitness
  • Speed
  • Strength
  • Flexibility
  • Skills
  • (All testing will be recorded & monitored throughout the year)

• Specialist fitness & speed training
  • SWOT on Individual performances
  • Personal weights programme
  • Rugby League psychology & motivation

2: Live Domestic Rugby League Competition

• Game Plan/Analysis & Recovery
• SWOT Analysis-individual performances

3: Cultural Awareness & Tikanga

• Marae Tikanga
• Mahi Kai
• Te Reo
• Waiata/Haka
• History
• Waka ama
• Rongoa
• Cultural Exchanges with Overseas Students (Manakitanga)

4: Mentoring & Personal Development

• Kiwi and New Zealand Māori
• Sports Psychology
• Interpersonal Communication
• Media skills
• Player contracts
• Life Skill
• Goal Setting
• Team building activities
• NZSA Sports team competition
• NZSA students mentoring and coaching young rangitahi
• Fundraising activities

Your Future Career Starts Here – Career Programme

Students are offered the choice of four career options where they will study at Rotorua, Whangarei, North Harbour or Wellington providers’ campuses. The National Certificate in Sports Leadership Level 4 is generally delivered in the morning time slot in conjunction with Te Wãnanga o Aotearoa.

The programme for 2011 includes:

National Certificate in Sports Leadership Level 4
Provider:	NZSA
Description:	1 year full time
Eligibility:	Entry is for students aged between 17 – 25 years of age.  Students must demonstrate commitment to sport and fitness. A personal interview is required
Course Fee :	$1388.00

Money Matters – What Will It Cost?

Fees

The total course fee for 2011 is $1388. You may qualify for a student loan which allows you to borrow money to finance the cost of the course. All fees must be paid for by the start of the course.

Student Allowances and Loans

Apply early to ensure that you start receiving your allowance or loan when the course starts. Visit www.studylink.govt.nz for more information.

Students Emergency Fund is available for students who have financial difficulty at some point that affects their studies.

Recruitment for 2012 – Do you think you have what it takes?

We are looking for Rangatahi who are passionate about Rugby League, willing to travel the road to success, committed to building their own future and proud of who they are & who they can be. Register now and email, fax (073457733) or post the Player Registration form to us to PO Box 5146 Rotorua 3015 or contact the NZ Sports Academy now for more details.

Register Now!