Boys Preseason Camp (LITE) at Kingsholm

PLAYER DEVELOPMENT PRESEASON CAMP (LITE) for U13-U15 BOYS
Our vision inspires and energises us all behind our collective goal for the future of Gloucester Rugby. For us at Kingsholm, this is:

To Win. For Our Community and Each Other.

At Gloucester Rugby, we’re passionate about developing the next generation of players. Our Rugby Camps are designed to ignite a love for the game in young athletes while helping them grow both on and off the pitch. Through our expertly crafted programmes, we aim to:

INSPIRE young players to set high standards for themselves and continually strive to improve.
CREATE an engaging and memorable rugby experience.
SUPPORT personal and athletic development through structured, age-appropriate coaching.
BUILD key life skills such as leadership, resilience, and teamwork.

A Gloucester Rugby Masterclass combines high-quality coaching, high-quality facilities and a holistic development approach to develop every player. 

Our Player Development Masterclasses across the season involve a Preseason Camp, In-Season day (PRO) and evening (LITE) Camps, and a Transition Camp (Residential). Over the course of the season, we deliver:

On field skills:
- Games-based coaching
- Fundamental skill development
- Positional skill development
- Tactical understanding aligned to Gloucester Rugby Academy Game Model

Off field skills:
- Athletic development coaching
- Athletic Ability Assessment (AAA)
- Performance analysis supporting on-field activity
- Individual Development Plan (IDP) constructed with Academy coaches
- Leadership skills (e.g., leading a huddle, breathwork, reflection)

Our camps are led by a trusted and experienced team of Gloucester Rugby coaching staff, committed to making each camp an exciting and enriching experience. All coaches hold a minimum England Rugby Coaching Award qualification and are fully DBS-checked. Every camp also includes fully qualified First Aiders and designated Safeguarding Leads to ensure a safe environment for all players.