Junior Gryphon’s Youth Development Academy (U12 to U14)

Academy Overview:

This is an introductory program that will look to assess and improve the current passing skills and decision-making of the players involved. This is the only program of its nature in Canada and is guaranteed to improve the performance, skills and knowledge of your son/daughter.

The program focuses on the introduction, assessment and refinement of core passing skills and decision-making under pressure. This program will definitely improve your son/daughter’s understanding of the technical nature of Skill Acquisition and the mechanics of consistency and execution.

All sessions will be delivered by OUA CHAMPION University of Guelph coaching staff as well as guest coach appearances Gryphons players!

Academy Learning Objectives:

Technical Development

Skill Training and Acquisition
8 sessions total, utilizing the latest methods, and technology to provide concise, accurate feedback for each athlete;
Each week, athletes participate in a two-hour focused skill development through specific technical progressions delivered by current University of Guelph coaches and players and supported by Upright Rugby staff.

Tactical Development

Athletes benefit from weekly tactical experience in game-based scenarios and situations
Athletes play a variety of modified games in order to best facilitate learning and development

2025 Academy Schedule:

Junior Gryphons' Youth Development Academy (U12 to U14)

Location: The City of Guelph Sports Dome
Dates:

January 3, 7, 10, 17, 24, 31
February 7, 21, 28
March 21, 28

Time: Friday 4 to 5pm

Junior Gryphons' Youth Development Academy (U12 to U14)

Location: The City of Guelph Sports Dome
Dates:

January 3, 7, 10, 17, 24, 31
February 7, 21, 28
March 21, 28

Time: Friday 4 to 5pm