The Free Jacks Academy includes 13 Regional Training Groups (RTGs) to better connect athletes and coaches at the local level through a series of tracking days, clinics, 365 virtual skill and fitness programming, and identification opportunities to play into the Junior Jacks Academy squads or the Independents Senior Development squads.
Free Jacks Regional Training Group tracking days aim to:
Time | Session | Ages | Objective |
11:00 – 12:30 | Learn To Play | 5-9 & 10-14 Girls and Boys. | Learn To Play the Game with fun skills & Fundamentals! |
12:30 – 2:30 | Junior Jacks Tracking Group | Under 16, Under 18, Under 20, Girls and Boys. | Develop Fundamental Skills, Fundamental Skill and Physical Performance Evaluations. |
12:30 – 2:30 | New England Independents Tracking Group | Under 23 and Over 23, Women and Men. | Develop Fundamental Skills, Fundamental Skill and Physical Performance Evaluations. |
Ages: 6-14
Objective: To teach the game, its encompassing values, and the Free Jacks way in a system manufactured with fun, safety and connection as a priority.
Learn the Free Jack way through learning fundamental skills, and develop understanding of the game in a 70:30 safe/small sided game/fundamental skill split.
Price: $15
Includes:
Duration: 1.5 hr
Ages: 14 – 20 (Under 16, Under 18, Under 20 – girls and boys)
Objective: To evaluate fundamental skills and physical performance. Train and Develop understanding of the 5 pillars of rugby within the Free Jack way and the accompanying skill sets. Apply newfound skills and knowledge in small sided games manufactured to add time and space constraints.
Athletes that demonstrate exceptional performance and or potential will be selected for the Free Jacks Performance Track and invited to future Junior Jacks events at U16, U18 and U20 levels.
Price: $40
Includes:
Duration: 2 hrs
Ages: 21+ (Women and Men)
Objective: To evaluate fundamental skills and physical performance. Train and Develop understanding of the 5 pillars of rugby within the Free Jack way and the accompanying skill sets. Apply newfound skills and knowledge in small sided games manufactured to add time and space constraints.
Athletes that demonstrate exceptional performance and or potential will be selected for the Free Jacks Performance Track and invited to future events at the Independents level.
Price: $40
Includes:
Duration:2 hrs
We’d love to meet all coaches, staff, referees and ambassadors of the game! Join us on the field and meet the Free Jacks team, players, and staff as we build a network across the Regional Training Groups. Email Tom Kindley (tom.kindley@freejacks.com) and Oliver Engelhart (oliver.engelhar@freejacks.com) to get involved!
Objective: To network with fellow coaches, referees and administrators within the RTG, and meet Free Jacks coordinators and coaches. To get involved in the sessions and meet and greet for 30 minutes post event to brainstorm future events and further collaboration.