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THE SHARKS ACADEMY

INFORMATION PACK

The Sharks Academy is a world-class rugby academy which is accredited by SA

Rugby and backed by a strategic partnership with the Sharks, arguably the

most professional rugby union in South Africa. The Sharks Academy offers a

full-time, three-year course designed for young people with a passion for rugby

and a desire to pursue a career in the sport.

“The success of The Sharks Academy over recent years can be accredited to

the professional environment that has been created for our rugby students,

including the expertise of our coaches, our partnership with the Sharks, and

our focus on providing every individual with the necessary skills and attributes

to perform at his optimum. The results have seen many extremely talented

young players graduate from the Academy into the professional rugby arena.”

Top young rugby players who are passionate about rugby and are interesting in

pursuing a career in the sport can apply, with the main focus being

predominantly school-leavers.

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TOP PLAYERS THROUGH THE ACADEMY

Ex-Academy students who have played for the Springboks:

19 Springboks

Frans Steyn Julian Redelinghuys

JP Pietersen Waylon Murray

Beast Mtwarira Tim Dlulane

Marcell Coetzee Alistair Hargreaves

Lwazi Mvovo Pat Cilliers

Patrick Lambie Jacques Potgieter

Pieter-Steph Du Toit Keegan Daniel

Stephan Lewies Ryan Kankowski

Warren Whiteley Jean-Luc Du Preez

Cobus Reinach

*Current Springbok Players

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EIGHTY SIX (86) EX-ACADEMY PLAYERS REPRESENTED THE SHARKS IN THE SUPER RUGBY AND/OR CURRIE CUP

* Current Sharks Players

15 Curwin Bosch Jaco van Tonder Gouws Prinsloo Carl Bezuidenhout Scott Spedding

14 Sbusiso Nkosi JP Pietersen Sizo Maseko Piet Lindeque Roscoe Speckman Dusty Noble Mark Richards

13 Paul Jordaan Waylon Murray Clyde Rathbone Braden Ferreira Niel Maritz

12 Frans Steyn Heimar Williams Andre Esterhuizen Brad Barritt Riaan Swanepoel Luzuko Vulindlu

11 Lwazi Mvovo Sibusiso Sithole Sean Robinson Cedric Mkhize Howard Noble

10 Patrick Lambie Innocent Radebe Fred Zeilinga Guy Cronje Steve Meyer

9 Cobus Reinach Stephan Ungerer Cameron Wright Hanco Venter Ross Cronje Sandile Nxumalo Thulani Nteta Tian Meyer

8 Tera Mthembu Ryan Kankowski Justin Downey Daniel Du Preez

7 Marcell Coetzee Johan Meyer Jean-Luc Du Preez Nikolai Blignaut Brynard Stander Michael Rhodes

6 Francois Kleinhans Keegan Daniel Lambert Groeneweld Conrad Stoltz Khaya Majola

5 Pieter-Steph du Toit Hyron Andrews Anton Bresler Alistair Hargreaves Johan Snyman

4 Stephan Lewies Peet Marais Jandre’ Marais Claude Dry Steven Sykes

3 John-Hurbert Meyer Wiehahn Herbst Julian Redelinghuys Patrick Cilliers JC Strauss Jan-Toit van

Jaarsveld Pompies Wessels

2 Kyle Cooper Monde’ Hadebe Franco Marais Craig Burden Jody Jenneker

1 Beast Mtwarira Thomas Du Toit Mzamo Majola Dale Chadwick Allan Dell Danie Minnie Sangoli Mxoli Barra Mthethwa

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THE SHARKS ACADEMY PERSONNEL

❖ Etienne Fynn (Managing Director)

❖ Annelien Richter (PA to Managing Director)

❖ Deon Kayser (Rugby Manager)

❖ Mike Vowles (Forward Specialist)

❖ Grant Bell (Backline Specialist)

❖ Dan Haswell (Soccer Manager)

❖ Samukelo Ngubane (Soccer Coach)

❖ Pieter Terblanche (Conditioning Manager)

❖ Heinrich du Plessis (Conditioning Trainer)

❖ Ryan Leary (Conditioning Trainer)

❖ Felo Sangweni (Conditioning Trainer)

❖ Mduduzi Rhini (Conditioning Trainer)

❖ Blake Beattie (Referees & Technical Analyst)

❖ Tinus Pienaar (Logistics & Rugby Coach)

❖ Monique Laidlaw (Admin Manager & Student Counsellor)

❖ Natasha Williamson (Senior Administrator / Finance)

❖ Dalene Richards (Administrator / Reception)

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THE SHARKS ACADEMY OBJECTIVE

The most important focus of our Academy is to provide a good balance between:

1. Rugby

2. Physical Conditioning

3. Academic Courses

4. Life Skills

5. Practical Experience

Life Skills

Practical

Experience

Rugby

Physical Conditioning

Academic Courses

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TYPICAL WEEKLY TIMETABLE

TIME MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

07:50 to

09:00 Rugby Conditioning Rugby Conditioning

Rest

09:00 to

10:00 Conditioning Rugby Conditioning Rugby

Rest

10:00 to

10:30 Shower Shower Shower Shower

Rest

10:30 to

12:30 Academic Academic Academic Academic Academic

12:30 to

13:30 Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch

13:30 to

14:30 Conditioning Conditioning Conditioning Conditioning Rest

14:30 to

16:30 Rest Rest Rest Rest Rest

18:00 Rest Club Training Rest Club

Training

Club Matches

on Fridays or

Saturdays

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FACILITIES

MEDICAL FACILITIES:

All the Academy players have access to the following medical services at the Sharks

Academy Medical Centre throughout the year:

• Doctor

• Physiotherapist

• Biokineticist

• Psychological Counsellor

The unique attraction of The Sharks Academy is the very good relationship that is

maintained with the Sharks. Everything takes place at Growthpoint Kings Park

Stadium, Durban:

• Offices

• Lecture Rooms

• Training Fields

• Gym Facilities

• Dining Facilities

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FULL-TIME COURSES OFFERED:

COURSE OPTIONS:

ACADEMIC PARTNER:

Option 1: Basic Rugby Programme Sharks Academy

Option 2: Basic Rugby Programme plus IIE Bachelor of Commerce Degree

Varsity College

Option 3: Basic Rugby Programme plus National Diploma in Fitness

eta College - Durban

Option 4: Basic Rugby Programme plus National Diploma in Sport, Recreation & Fitness Management

eta College - Durban

Option 5: Basic Rugby Programme plus IIE Higher Certificate in Business Principles and Practice

Varsity College

Option 6: Basic Rugby Programme plus Diploma in Sports Science & Management

Durban University of Technology

(From February to October)

Full-time Academic Courses are held at the Academy Facilities at the

Growthpoint Kings Park Stadium - Durban.

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Option 1: Basic Rugby Programme

(1–3 YEARS)

1 RUGBY

After following a focused, balanced 3-year Rugby Curriculum, talented young players should be competent, confident and professional in the following aspects:

Individual Core skills excellence

Individual Positional play

Supreme tactical understanding and execution

Capability of coaching up to IRB Level 1

Qualified to referee at school and club level

BokSmart Accreditation

2 PHYSICAL CONDITIONING

Theory classes on conditioning training

Individual evaluation and assessment of training needs

Training programme for off-season, pre-season and in-season

Continuous guidance, coaching and supervision in the Sharks gym

3 PERSONAL LIFE-SKILLS DEVELOPMENT

Ownership & Goal Setting

Nutrition and Supplements

Professionalism

Sports Injuries

Substance Abuse

Mental Training

Media Relations

Financial Planning

Sexual Health

Ethics in Sport

Time Management & Prioritising

Anger Management

Stress Management

4 PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE AND EXPOSURE

Work at Provincial matches and Tests at the Growthpoint Kings Park Stadium

Coaching Clinics for school teams and touring teams

Coaching at schools in conjunction with KZN Rugby Union

Work Experience at other sports events

www.sharksacademy.co.za

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Option 2: Basic Rugby Programme plus IIE Bachelor of Commerce Degree

This BCom is aimed at students who are keen to study a broad-based commerce degree that can potential branch out in the second year to 4 separate specialisations.

• This degree has been extended over a minimum of 4 years to accommodate the Sharks Academy timetable; providing you with the opportunity to balance your rugby and academics and succeed in both arenas. 2 of these years are conducted at Growthpoint Kings Park and the other 2 years and Varsity College Durban North Campus.

• Repeat modules – If you have failed any modules you will NOT be allowed to repeat any modules at the Sharks Academy. This is due to timetable restrictions. You will be able to repeat any failed modules at Varsity College after your two years at the Sharks Academy. You may only register for a maximum of 6 modules at the Academy

• Please note the following alternative offerings available branching off from the B.Comm 1 Programme:

1. BCOM: Bachelor of Commerce with a Choice of 3 Core disciplines: Marketing Management / Strategic Management / Financial Management

2. BCOM Economics: Bachelor of Commerce in Economics

3. BCOM Law: Bachelor of Commerce in Law

www.varsitycollege.co.za

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Option 3: Basic Rugby Programme plus

National Diploma in Fitness

This National Diploma in Fitness, which is done through eta College, is a three-year course and is structured in such a way that the student can develop both on the rugby and academic front. The lectures are conducted at The Sharks Academy. In the first year, you will complete a Higher Certificate (HC), in the second year an Advanced Certificate and finally in the third year a Diploma. The HC qualifies you to work in the fitness industry as a personal trainer. All eta fitness qualifications are recognised by the Registrar of Exercise Professionals SA (REPSSA), linking internationally and enabling you as an eta graduate to work where the REPS operates, including Europe, UK, Australia, New Zealand, USA and South Africa.

During this learning programme, you will be exposed to the theories of exercise science, the applied knowledge of exercise programming with its range of methods and techniques, and the skills of leading and instructing individuals or groups through a range of exercise training sessions. To gain confidence while you are learning, you will complete a range of practical hours through work-based learning experience. Once you have graduated you can work as a personal trainer in an established fitness facility; alternatively, you can run your own practice, taking on a range of private clients. The minimum recommended requirement for admission is the National Senior Certificate (NSC), elementary achievement (30-39%). Recommended: Minimum of 40% in English.

Modules Covered:

Kinesiology Anatomy and Bio-Mechanics: Learn about the anatomical structures of the human body as well as their relationship to each other. Describing the skeletal and muscular structures and explaining their movements. Sport and Exercise Physiology: This module covers the physiological functions of the associated structures of the human body. You will learn how physiological systems work in relation to exercise and sport and the physiological process that govern the different body systems. Biomechanics and Training Methods: The concept of biomechanics, and how it relates to human movement, learning about the physical laws of movement in relation to the execution of a given movement, skill or training technique.

Screening, Assessment and Programme Design Screening: Learn how to conduct a screening process that identifies a client’s readiness to participate in physical activity. You will also learn about the scope of practice of a personal trainer, and who you are able to train.

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Assessment and Fitness Testing: Learn procedures that are scientifically validated so that you can carry out sub-maximal tests and interpret results, based on scientifically accepted norms.

Nutrition Principles: This module covers the principles of nutrition with practical ways to identify a client’s diet and provide educated recommendations, based on current scientific principles of healthy eating.

Designing Exercise Programmes: Learn to design exercise programmes based on current fitness levels and goals. Ensuring sound, technically correct with the principles of progression and modification.

Wellness: This module deals with the concepts of wellness and how to practically apply wellness practices to fitness programmes.

Motivation and Communication: Understand theories of motivation, goalsetting and how to help clients with this knowledge.

Leading and Instructing Individuals or Groups

Instructing individual and group exercise sessions: Identify key aspects of teaching exercise, class planning and how to instruct safe and effective exercise sessions.

Electives (Instructing aerobics, step and tone class, Instruct Indoor cycling classes, Instructing Pilates basic-mat class, instructing yoga level one classes): In choosing one of these electives, you learn how to plan and conduct your chosen mode of exercise.

Health and Safety

Safety and risk management: Plan, manage and implement a risk management strategy in the workplace. Learn the immediate actions required in the event of injuries.

Special needs and disabilities: Understand criteria involved in training a client with special needs or a disability; how to include, assist and support clients with disabilities, adapting exercise and the environment.

HIV and AIDS: This module deals with issues surrounding HIV and AIDS, giving insight into the complexities of training individuals with HIV and AIDS.

Business Management

Entrepreneurship and Business Management: Learn the fundamentals of business management in the context of running a small private business.

Fitness Facility Management: Focus on risk management plans based on current practice, which will give you an understanding of the rigour involved in operating and managing your own fitness facility.

Workplace Communication: Identify the most appropriate method of communication within the work environment.

www.etacollege.co.za

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Option 4: Basic Rugby Programme plus National Diploma in Sport, Recreation & Fitness Management

This National Diploma in Sport, Recreation & Fitness Management, which is done through eta College, is a three-year course and is structured in such a way that the student can develop both on the rugby and academic front. The lectures are conducted at The Sharks Academy.

In the first year, you will complete a Higher Certificate (HC), in the second year an Advanced Certificate and finally in the third year a Diploma. This HC qualifies you to work in the field of sport, sport management and sport administration. As a graduate, you will be able to work in schools, in sport clubs or in private institutions; in a range of areas which include but are not limited to sport events, sports, recreation and fitness facility management, single and/or multi-sport clubs, sport team management and community based sport development and mass participation programmes.

During this learning programme, you learn about the principles of good governance in sport organisations to support operational sustainability; how to plan, coordinate, and ensure safety in the implementation of sport tournaments and/or events; business, finance management and operations in a sport organisation; social development programmes through sport and how to promote athletes and manage media. To gain confidence while they are learning, students complete a range of practical hours through work-based learning.

Modules Covered:

Business Management of Sport, Recreation and Fitness:

Sport, Recreation and Fitness Business Organisations: Get to understand the principles of business and financial management as well as marketing and its relationship to sport, recreation and fitness. Learn how to write marketing strategies, understand business strategies and how to operate a business.

Sport, Recreation and Fitness Facilities: Learn how to apply financial strategies and planning different sport environments. The module includes budgeting, management of funds and revenue strategies and the application of good governance.

Event and Project Management of Sport, Recreation and Fitness:

Events and Tournaments for Sport, Recreation and Fitness: Always an exciting industry to be in; this module will teach you how to plan, implement and manage a range of small sport events, manage volunteers and risk.

Mass Participation Programmes: Learn about the principles of mass participation, different sport activities and how to activate groups and communities into sport.

Team management and Touring Logistics: Understand the logistics and management of sport tours as well as the principles of sport tourism and strategies.

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Sport Sociology: Introduction to Sport Sociology: This is an introductory module that explains how sport interacts with society. You will get an overview of sport sociology, social interaction and sport, as well as social issues and the effect on sport. You can apply this knowledge to sport and recreation studies, human resource management, sport development programmes and management of sport.

Sport Informatics: Introduction to Sport Informatics: Sport informatics provides you with the skills to operate a PC and relevant software packages. You will gain an understanding of the management of information and how sport statistics are incorporated into a variety of environments to enhance the understanding of sport, monitor the development of sport and increase participation in sport. The minimum recommended requirement for admission is the National Senior Certificate (NSC), elementary achievement (30-39 %). Recommended: Minimum of 40% in English.

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Option 5: Basic Rugby Programme plus Higher Certificate in Business Principles and Practice

This Business Principles and Practice Certificate Course, which is done through Varsity College is a two-year course and is structured in such a way that the student can develop both on the rugby and academic front. The lectures are conducted at The Sharks Academy.

1st Year Subjects:

Business Communication Introduction to Project Management

Business Calculations Work Integrated Learning

End User Computing Accounting 1

Business Management Pastel Accounting

Introduction to Public Relations Project Administration

Business Management 1B Introduction to e-Commerce

www.varsitycollege.co.za

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Option 6: Basic Rugby Programme plus Higher Certificate in Sports Science and Management

This qualification, done through DUT (Durban University of Technology) has a blended learning approach, which provides the necessary grounding for a professional career in sport. By adding sports science and management aspects to the programme, a more holistic student will be developed. This qualification aims to elevate the status of sports coaches and sports managers through the provision of a structured academic qualification and ensures that graduates will be able to operate effectively and be recognised as a professional by the sport industry. Students who graduate from this programme will have a formal qualification with which they may articulate in to a higher qualification in Sports Science and Management within the Sports Studies Department. A more detailed description of modules covered for the first year are as follows:

Modules Purpose Principles of Coaching To introduce the student to the theoretical and practical

scientific application within the sport coaching environment

Sport Business Administration To provide students with theory and practical knowledge of sport business management and administrative functions in the sporting industry

Teaching Physical Activity to Children To train candidates to a competent level, enabling them to plan and deliver safe and effective physical activities for children

Communication Skills To develop the communication skills of students Business Economics: Entrepreneurship and Finance

To provide students with theoretical knowledge and practical application relevant to financial management and basic principles of entrepreneurship

Cornerstone 101 To induct students into the community of higher education, with values and practices that promote self-awareness, social justice and environmental sustainability

Sport Management 1: Principles of Sport Management

To provide students with knowledge and practical competencies in general principles of management as applied to sport

Sport Marketing 1: Principles of Sport Marketing

To enable students to apply effective marketing strategies in the sporting industry

Project Management To provide students with insight into the technical, financial and organisational aspects of project management

Management Principles of Anatomy and Physiology

To introduce the student to the basic principles of anatomy and physiology in relation to physical conditioning

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Additional Elements Include:

➢ Annual Rugby Tour (upon selection)

➢ Range of clothing (Playing, training and casual kit)

➢ Healthy and nutritious lunches on days attending the Academy

➢ Gym facilities

➢ Team building excursions

➢ All stationery, course notes, books, diplomas, class photos, etc.

➢ Accommodation can either be arranged through Durban – based rugby clubs or own accommodation to be arranged.

➢ Tickets for all Super Rugby and Currie Cup pool matches at the Growthpoint Kings Park Stadium.

➢ Work experience at Sharks Matches

The Sharks Academy Growthpoint, Kings Park Stadium,

Jacko Jackson Drive

(031) 303 2931

Suite 721, Level 1, Ramp 5

www.sharksacademy.co.za