2024/25 RISE Rookie under 16/18 Boys Staff Applications

Tony Crowe • October 8, 2024

RISE Program provides aspirational Junior Rugby League players and coaches with an avenue to obtain specialised training and education through a holistic Rugby League development experience.

NRL Northern Territory is currently looking for expressions of interest for Managers and Coaches to join the Off Season Westpac RISE Rookie Program for 16's to 18's Boys in 2024/25.

 

As part of the NRL’s plan to build the 2025 U18’s Combined Affiliated States & Territory team (NT, SA, WA, VIC), each (CAS only) state and Territory will be running a RISE Rookie Offseason Program, consisting of 9 field and gym sessions and a trial game between November and March 2025.

 

Upon completion of the program, players will be assessed on their abilities, testing results, commitment and training performance, with up to 7 players being given the opportunity to attend 3 camps and a trial in Melbourne, as part of the selection process into the CAS team attending the Australian Secondary Schoolboys Championships in July 2025.

 

To support providing high level coaching, a professional environment and a positive player experience, we are looking for knowledgeable and enthusiastic Coaches and Managers to lead and support delivering the RISE Rookie Coaching model to the playing group, with an open mind on personal development.

 

Training dates will be as per below, with each session taking place at the CDU Gym and Field in Casuarina from 5:00pm to 6:30pm.

 

  • 20th November - Session 1 CDU                       
  • 27th November - Session 2 CDU                         
  • 4th December - Session 3 CDU                                           
  • 8th January - Session 4 Game TRLS
  • 15th January - Session 5 CDU                                 
  • 22nd January - Session 6 CDU Gym/Skills
  • 19th February - Session 7 CDU Gym/Skills                           
  • 26th February - Session 8 CDU Gym/Skills                               
  • 5th March - Session 9 CDU Gym/Skills

Supported by Australian Government , the RISE Program provides aspirational Junior Rugby League players and coaches with an avenue to obtain specialised training and education through a holistic Rugby League development experience.


Katherine and Alice Springs players also have the opportunity to join this program and will be provided with more details on their inclusion upon registering. Coaches may also have the opportunity to attend remote training sessions and work with the local playing group.

 

To express your interest for this Program and unique opportunity, please use the below link to register and select the role you are interested in.

 

Registration Link: https://form.jotform.com/242480397841059 

 

For further information please contact NRLNT Pathways Manager Duncan MacGillivray via Email: dmacgillivray@nrl.com.au


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