Training for School-Age Rugby Players

Our camps and coaching programmes are designed to develop rugby fundamentals while building confidence, awareness and technical skill. Open to players aged 10–16 across Scotland

Explore Performance Camps

Performance Camps

High-impact training over holidays with expert coaching

School Team Training

Bespoke holidays camps, team or specialist skill programs for schools

Private Coaching

One-to-one or small group support to accelerate skill growth

Why Choose Accelerate Rugby?

ELITE COACHING

Train with some of the best coaches in Scotland who have also played at elite level rugby. They bring coaching experience, top level insight, discipline and real-game experience to every session

SMALL RATIOS

This ensures every child receives close attention, personalised feedback, a high volume of repetitions/touches and the best chance to develop quickly

TECHNIQUE FOCUS

From passing and tackling to game sense and positioning — this where we differ. The quality of coaching will bring detail and context to all basic and new skills

FUN ENVIRONMENT

We believe development should also be stimulating and fun! Our camps balance challenge with positivity to help build confidence, resilience and a lifelong love of the game

Hear from Players & Families

"Outstanding coaching for keen young rugby players. Duncan, along with his fantastic (fully qualified) coaches are experts - many former professional players - they really enthuse the next generation with their brilliant camps and training sessions. Highly recommend."

— Jen, S2 Parent
"Easter was my son's second experience at Accelerate and yet again it was exceptional. He absolutely loved it! The coaching team were top-notch, working closely with him throughout the week, breaking down individual skills and providing tailored feedback and adjustments. This transformed his game awareness"

— Ally, S2 Parent
"My boys have attended Accelerate camps multiple times over the past years. They ask to go to every school holiday and never want to miss it. Duncan is fantastic, communicates amazingly with parents and children and ensures fabulous and talented coaches (including himself) are there to coach every week. The boys always come home exhausted and with better skills after a fun rugby week. "

— Lyndsay, S2 & S3 Parent

School Pupil Rugby Coaching FAQs

We’ve compiled answers to the most common questions about our school-age programs

Players can come from 10 years old or P6 until 16 years old or S5.
—Do you accept players younger than 10? Occasionally we do on an individual case basis. This would involve a chat with the parent and a conversation around any younger players physically being able to cope. Mentally as well we would expect players to be able to mix well with others, be fairly independent and accept more detailed coaching.
We absolutely welcome players of all levels and experience. The best way to describe the players that attend is that they all want to learn and become better rugby players.
Yes absolutely. Please contact us to discuss.
Yes they are. We have a wide range of coaches, many who are Level 3 and have coached district and national Age Group youth rugby. 4 coaches have also been Semi Pro coaches and most also coach Senior Club teams.
No. This is where we differ and we do not classify or advertise a Pro player as a ‘Coach’.
Players are not experienced coaches and often not qualified to coach. Pro players will attend camps to inspire the kids, share their journey and experiences. They may run small demonstrations or offer tips under the guidance of our team of coaches.