Contact & Control Academy Off-Season Program
Contact & Control Academy Off-Season Program
Program Overview::
An eight-week off-season program crafted to prepare dedicated athletes for representative and potential future professional opportunities in rugby league.
8 weeks - October 1st - November 21st
Two sessions per week. Wed & Fri @5:30pm (approx. 60mins each)
For athletes aged 14+ years. (2026- u15s, u16s, u17s & u19s)
Spots strictly limited to ensure quality coaching and individual attention.
Program Components:
There are two major components to the program.
1. Wrestling Class:
Develop the tools to dominate the contact zone with skills that translate directly to the field:
Solid wrestling stances: for balance and control.
Effective takedowns: to win the collision.
Safe and confident breakfalls: for better recovery and resilience after contact.
2. Rugby League-Specific Work:
This session integrates three performance pillars:
Defence Mastery: Control the ruck and slow opposition play.
Attack Power: Build explosive hit-ups and fast play-the-balls.
Strength & Conditioning: Loaded carries & explosive interval training for peak performance.
Why this Program:
A program like this is very rare and unique. Having a coach with both Rugby League & Grappling experience as an athlete & coach in both sports is extremely rare. We dare to say that not many NRL clubs have this level of coaching for the specific area of controlling the ruck. Athletes in this program will learn proven systems and skills that translate directly to on-field performance. Be part of a program that bridges the gap between off-season and game day.