SCS’s invite-only academy camp gives talented athletes an elite start to the sport.
Returning after a successful launch in 2022, the Sydney Catholic Schools (SCS) Elite Rugby 7s Academy Camp invited 45 students to Rugby NSW Headquarters in order to train, compete, and be coached at a top level.
It was a two day camp which consisted of fitness testing, skills and drills, pathway lectures, and game play. With the Waratahs squad training on the neighbouring field, the Academy Camp caught the eye of Head Coach, Darren Coleman.
“I think this is a great initiative from Sydney Catholic Schools. Rugby 7s is a really good entry point into the sport for some of these kids” he said.
“Once they come into an environment like this and they get to witness and experience Rugby, we hope that they’ll want to progress and pursue it further.”
With the added bonus of some Waratah players stepping onto the field to help coach, the SCS Elite Rugby 7s Academy Camp saw students play their hearts out, fuelled by the thought of one day playing professionally.