Senior Prep Academy (U16 to U18)
Academy Overview:
The Upright Rugby Academy focuses on developing and refining the core skills necessary for “breaking the gain line” and moving on to the next level. Whether your ambitions are provincial, varsity, national, or simply to be the best player you can be, our sessions will provide you with the resources and know-how to get you there.
Our mission is to provide the best off-season training program for boys and girls aged 14 to 18 who are passionate about rugby and committed to their success. Ultimately, we want to train our athletes to best provide an opportunity for them to excel in their sport.
Senior Prep Program:
Those interested in pursuing high-level playing opportunities, whether at the varsity, national, or professional level, should consider our 18-week advanced program.
Our Senior Prep Program is specifically designed for players who want to fully commit to their personal training and development to perform to the best of their abilities at the highest levels. Our goal is to ensure that players are equipped with the skills and understanding of the game required at the provincial, collegiate/varsity, and national levels.
Our program maintains consistency with the Long Term Rugby Development (“LTRD”) goals established by Rugby Canada and implemented by World Rugby.
Former athletes have included:
- Taylor Black – 2025 RWC Women’s Silver Medal winner, 2024 Olympic Silver Medal winner 🇨🇦 NSWT 7s, Exeter Chiefs, 🇨🇦 NSWT 15s, 2017 Junior National Player of the Year
- Liam Bowman – 🇨🇦 NSMT 7s, former Toronto Arrows, Montauban (FRA)
- Andrew Ferguson – former Toronto Arrows, 🇨🇦 National Senior Men’s Team 15s
- Matt Tierney – Castres RC (France), 🇨🇦 NSMT 15s
- Djustice Sears-Duru – San Diego Legion (MLR), 🇨🇦 NSMT 15s
- David Richard – 🇨🇦 NSMT 7s
- Ethan Hager – Dallas Jackals (MLR), 🇨🇦 NSMT 7s
- Jack Shaw – Rugby LA (MLR), 🇨🇦 NSMT 15s
- Callum Tam – Hong Kong Cricket Club, Hong Kong U20s
- Kainoa Lloyd – Pacific Pride, 🇨🇦 NSMT 15s
- Tyler Rowland – 🇨🇦 NSMT 15s
- Kevin Vertkas – Canada U20, 🇨🇦 NSMT🍁7s
- Josh Engelbrecht – Queens University, Canada U18, 2017 OUA Male Player of the Year
- Taylour Hurd – Brock University, Canada U20, 2017 OUA Female Player of the Year
Academy Learning Objectives:
