LONDON SCOTTISH RUGBY ACADEMY

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LONDON
SCOTTISH
RUGBY
ACADEMY
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LONDON SCOTTISH ACADEMY
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London Scottish
FOOTBALL CLUB EST. 1878
A WORLD FAMOUS CLUB WITH A FANTASTIC HERITAGE
TESTIMONIALS
• London Scottish FC was founded in MacKay’s Tavern (Ludgate Hill), on April 10th 1878
“A strong Scottish XV is imperative, not only for the game in Scotland, but for world rugby.
The London Scottish project is not only exciting but it is, in my view, one of the important
components of the future success of Scottish rugby.”
• LSFC have produced 224 international players for Scotland – more than any other Club
• Famous players of recent years include Gavin Hastings, Mike Biggar, Al McHarg, Kenny Logan, Rob Wainwright, Alan Lawson
Sir Ian McGeechan, British & Irish Lions Head Coach 1989, 1993, 1997 and 2009
RECENT HISTORY
“Our commitment to London Scottish is also a commitment to addressing the needs of
the local communities within which we work. Deutsche Bank is committed to mobilising
disengaged young people into taking positive action through our partnership work with
London Scottish and activities in the local community. We look forward to another
successful three years both on and off the pitch.”
• Turned professional in 1996 and played in the English Premiership
Colin Grassie, Deutsche Bank UK, Chief Executive
• Demoted 9 divisions by the RFU in 1999 due to financial reasons
“We are proud to announce our continued support of London Scottish for a further two
years. It is a great club with fine Scottish traditions.”
• LSFC has produced 4 British Lions Captain’s & a number of British Lions Players
• Traditionally played at the elite of British Rugby for over 100 years
THE INCREDIBLE JOURNEY
• Reformed in 2000 as a purely Amateur Club at Level 9
• Promoted 7 times in past 11 seasons
• Now has a successful professional coaching and commercial structure
Martin Gilbert, Aberdeen Asset Management, Chief Executive
“Wherever you go in the world of rugby, London Scottish is a club which commands
admiration and respect. It has always been associated with class and quality, and there is
a real ambition and determination within the club to restore London Scottish to its
former glory.”
• Currently in the Championship (1 division below the Premiership)
Kenny Logan
• Over 1000 members and extensive network beyond
“London Scottish will always have a very special place in my heart. Some of the happiest
times of my rugby career were spent at the club. It is world famous, and if it were back
playing at the elite level, it would be a fantastic boost for the game. It would provide a
superb platform for players who aspire to playing for Scotland – the ideal stepping stone
for international recognition.”
• Match day crowds of between 1500 - 2,500 people
• Has an academy and development structure to produce future players
Gavin Hastings OBE
LONDON SCOTTISH
Mission
By 2018 London Scottish will be publicly recognised as a top
4 Championship club, playing in front of 3,000 season ticket
holders with a performance rugby academy producing players
for our professional team and beyond while holding true to the
traditions and values of London Scottish.
Academy Vision
THE LEADING HIGH PERFORMANCE ACADEMY BY 2018
ACADEMY MISSION
Identify and develop Scottish and non-Scottish eligible
players through a sustainable and professionally managed
academy structure, fundamentally based on a player
centered approach.
To deliver professional players for London Scottish first
and foremost, from where ultimately these players can
reach the elite level of international rugby, representing
Scotland and other international teams.
The aims will be achieved through strong and mutually
beneficial partnerships between London Scottish and the
stakeholders involved in the academy.
DEVELOPMENT PATHWAY
Players encouraged to continue in higher education
Further
Education
London
Scottish
Junior and
Youth teams
Pro team
Young
Lions Select
& Junior
Academy
Senior
Academy
Players provided with opportunities for internships
Apprenticeships
THE LONDON SCOTTISH ACADEMY WILL PROVIDE A CRUCIAL
LINK BETWEEN AMATEUR AND PROFESSIONAL RUGBY AND
ULTIMATELY INTERNATIONAL RUGBY
DEVELOPMENT PATHWAY
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London Scottish
Junior and
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EXITS
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ULTIMATELY SCOTLAND REPRESENTATIVE RUGBY
Development pathway DEVELOPMENT PATHWAY
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Young Lions Select Squad London Scottish
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London Sco7sh Junior and Youth teams Local schools
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Local schools and clubs SCOTTISH RUGBY SCOTTISH
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Honours Honours
LONDON SCOTTISH
Primary Objective
To identify and develop quality players to play professional
rugby for London Scottish and to produce players at a junior
and senior national representative level,
especially for Scotland.
ACADEMY SIZE AND SCOPE OF
CATCHMENT AREA
Places for over 35 players in the senior academy squad and
over 50 in the junior academy squad. Recruitment drive over
next five years heavily focused on schools, colleges and clubs
within a 30 mile radius of Richmond (10 million people +) and an
awareness campaign in Scotland, as well as the rest of UK.
FACILITIES
Based at the Richmond Athletic Ground, the Senior Academy players will train alongside the
professional squad and in the senior setup. Junior Academy players will take part in academy
specific sessions. Academy players will also have access to our club gym and the newly developed
Human Performance Lab at GlaxoSmithKline.
THE JUNIOR ACADEMY
• Bridges the gap between junior rugby and senior professional rugby
THE PRO LIONS SELECT
• The best players from the Senior Academy will train and, in some cases play alongside the professional squad.
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• 18 to 23 year olds will play as the Rampant Lions in academy games against opponents like Cambridge and Oxford Universities, The Army, Navy & RAF, as well as other academies
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• Apprenticeships available.
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• Players will be in education either in the BTEC National Diploma in Sport run at the club or in own school or college. Spaces are limited for the BTEC scholarship.
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• Players can progress to Senior Academy after U18 season
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Coaching and Fixtures
COACHING SETUP
Academy coaches are all RFU qualified,
Level 3 and higher with extensive
experience in player development. Top
guest coaches, current and former
greats of the game, all add value in our
lectures and coaching sessions. Fully
supported by strength & conditioning
coaches and physiotherapists.
FIXTURES
The Junior and Senior Academy squads
each will play approx. 8 -16 academy
games per year in addition to age group
or senior games respectively.
Serge Betsen, 63 caps for
France and coach at LSA
TYPICAL PLAYING PROGRAM FOR LONDON SCOTTISH ACADEMY TEAMS
AGE GROUPS U16 to U18
18 to 23
ACADEMY
LONDON SCOTTISH SENIOR ACADEMY
LONDON SCOTTISH JUNIOR ACADEMY TEAMS
TEAMS
Young Lions Development
Pre Season 1 Academy Development
Young Lions Academy
Nottingham
Rampant Lions
Mid-Aug: Wasps 10's (2 x teams)
Pre Season 2 Academy Development
In Season 1
In Season 2
In Season 3
Ealing Academy Development
In Season 4
In Season 5
In Season 6
In Season 7
In Season 8
Moseley Academy Development
In Season 9
In Season 10
In Season 11
In Season 12
In Season 13
In Season 14
In Season 15
In Season 16
In Season 17
In Season 18
In Season 19
7's Season 1
7's Season 2
7's Season 3
7's Season 4
Ulster U18s (end of Aug midweek)
Richmond U18s/Academy
Ealing Junior Academy
National Colts Cup Round 1
Worcester Academy U18
National Colts Cup Round 2
Moseley Academy U18
National Colts Cup Round 3
LV U18 Cup Round 1
6N window: Scottish Regional
National Colts Cup Round 4
March: Scottish Franchise Academy
Ealing Junior Academy
National Colts Cup Round 5
LV U18 Cup Rounds
National Colts Cup Round Semi-final
LV U18 Cup Play-offs
National Colts Cup Round Final
End Aug: Ulster U20s (mid-week)
Sept: Richmond in Shield
Sept: Bedford Blues Academy U20
Oct: Moseley Senior Development
Oct: Navy A (mid-week)
Nov: Cambridge Uni 1st team (mid-week)
Nov: Oxford University 1st team
Nov: Cambridge University U21 team
Nov: Oxford University U21 team
Dec: RAF 1st XV
Dec: Ealing Trailfinders Academy U20
Dec: New Years Eve: Richmond U21
Jan: Bedford Blues Academy U20
Jan: Brunel University 1st team (mid-week)
Feb: Army A (mid-week)
Feb: Cambridge University U21
Mar: Moseley Senior Development
Mar: Ealing Academy U20 or U23
Apr: Bedford Blues Academy U20
Apr: Richmond in Shield
Middlesex Club 7's Cup Competition
Rosslyn Park Floodlit 7's
Glasgow City 7s
Fun 7's competition to close season
Club games
U18s 7’s competition
Back to own club for age group rugby LSFC age group league rugby or school Shield 1 & 2 senior league rugby
ACADEMY MANAGEMENT
BOARD
HOW TO APPLY
Reporting to the Board of London Scottish International Ltd and
the LSFC Executive Committee, the London Scottish Academy
Management Board is made up as follows:
BE PART OF THE YOUNG LIONS or THE RAMPANT LIONS TEAMS AT THE LONDON SCOTTISH
ACADEMY TARGETING A CAREER AS A PROFESSIONAL RUGBY PLAYER
ACADEMY CHAIRMAN - selected
Please register your interest by writing to the postal address below or via email to the academy
email address.
PRESIDENT - London Scottish FC
CEO - London Scottish International Ltd
Or alternatively you can visit the London Scottish website for more information on the academy
and to apply for a place in the current academy or the following season’s player intake.
LSIL BOARD DIRECTORS - selected
CONTACT DETAILS:
RUGBY LEADERSHIP - London Scottish Director of Rugby and
Head Coach
Rugby Academy
London Scottish Football Club
The Athletic Ground
Kew Foot
Road
Richmond
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CHAIRMAN OF JUNIOR RUGBY - London Scottish FC
Email: academy@londonscottish.com
Tel: +44(0)20 8940 7156
Website: www.londonscottish.com
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ACADEMY MANAGER - London Scottish FC
Player Quote
I’m really enjoying the Academy programme. I am currently
captain of the squad, which is a great honour. We have a lot of
talented players in the squad, which bodes well for future years
at London Scottish.
The academy set up was put in to place to provide a pathway
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for young, aspiring players to represent London Scottish at the
highest level and this is certainly what it is doing
Cameron Leigh, 2013/14 Academy Captain
“A strong Scottish XV is imperative, not only for the
game in Scotland, but for world rugby. The London
Scottish project is not only exciting but it is, in my view,
one of the important components of the future success
of Scottish rugby.”
SIR IAN MCGEECHAN, BRITISH & IRISH LIONS HEAD
COACH 1989, 1993, 1997 AND 2009