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THE FORD RUGBY ACADEMY AT<br />
<strong>Rishworth</strong> <strong>School</strong><br />
MIKE FORD, DIRECTOR OF RUGBY, RC TOULON<br />
AND PREVIOUSLY BATH RUGBY, SARACENS, IRELAND AND ENGLAND<br />
<strong>Rishworth</strong> <strong>School</strong> has played a big role in the Ford<br />
family life and continues to do so. All my boys have<br />
attended the school at some stage in their life and all<br />
thoroughly enjoyed their time at <strong>Rishworth</strong> - especially<br />
the rugby programme. The way the school encouraged<br />
the boys to get better every day certainly helped<br />
Joseph and George become professional players.<br />
<strong>Rishworth</strong> <strong>School</strong> instilled confidence and<br />
self-belief in my children which is a huge asset in<br />
life. Having seen the current rugby programme that<br />
has been put together by the coaching team, I'm<br />
hugely confident that it is going to be very<br />
successful. This is because the programme focuses<br />
on the individual development of the player, seeks<br />
to create a winning environment and encourages an<br />
attacking style of expansive rugby.<br />
I cannot think of another school in the country where<br />
they will get such a personalised programme.<br />
Continuous rugby is essential to a young player’s<br />
development. This means lots of game time for the<br />
players so that they can learn and understand the<br />
game for themselves. Through their outstanding<br />
links with local clubs such as Old <strong>Rishworth</strong>ians the<br />
programme will allow players a further opportunity<br />
to play competitive rugby fixtures if needed.<br />
For these reasons I believe <strong>Rishworth</strong> is the best<br />
place for young aspiring rugby players to come to if<br />
they want to develop and improve their game.<br />
Mike Ford<br />
The isolated programme of gym work is incredibly<br />
important. Younger players who are familiar with<br />
the movements of the lifts being taught and who<br />
have the correct technique will make an easier<br />
transition from the school environment to the elite<br />
environment.<br />
Players from <strong>Rishworth</strong> <strong>School</strong> will be in a unique<br />
position because they will have the necessary<br />
mobility, flexibility and strength as well as the<br />
individual skills and competitive game knowledge<br />
that professional rugby academies value so much.<br />
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