Bespoke Programmes for Talented Pupils

Within the ADP, we have adopted a three-tiered approach to support our athletes in the form of an ‘Aspire ADP’, ‘ADP’ and ‘ADP Elite’ programmes.

‘Aspire ADP’ athletes are identified as gifted and talented pupils amongst their peers who strongly uphold the RGS Charter for Sport (Resolute, Gracious, Selfless, Willing). ‘ADP’ pupils are generally representing at County or Regional level in their chosen sport(s) and are key players within their peer group. ‘Elite ADP’ athletes will be playing at Franchise or National Level.

All athletes will receive strength and conditioning support, as well as input on nutrition, psychology, time management, game analysis and leadership qualities. They will benefit from the wisdom of a variety of guest speakers throughout the year and will have the opportunity to attend master classes in their chosen sport.

In addition to this, the ‘Elite ADP’ athletes will receive an individual mentor, with whom they will meet fortnightly to discuss all the above areas, as well as a more bespoke programme dovetailed to their needs. The all-in-one digital coaching platform, CoachNow, assists in managing, motivating and training our athletes, and there are also opportunities for external visits to elite sports performance centres aimed at opening the pupils’ eyes to the potential of being a full-time/funded athlete.