We believe in supporting aspiring players to maximising their potential on and off the field — by having a purpose built programme focused on you. Our outcomes are directed at developing your technical, tactical, mental, physical knowledge and performance which is supported through outstanding coaching resources. This programme will introduce you to professional habits around preparation, performance and review that will enable you to reach your potential. We do this with a professional high performance programme starting in October and ending in July
Structure of the programme.
Tier 1 - Full support with 100% commitment to the programme (Weekly Performance Reviews, Full S&C programme, Skills training, Position Specific support, Nutritional support, Mental skills support)
Tier 2 - 100% Commitment to all Gym/Recovery/Skills sessions (Monthly Performance Reviews, Full S&C programme, Skills training, Position Specific support, Nutritional support, Mental skills support)
Tier 3 - 100% Commitment to S&C and Skills training (Full S&C programme, Skills training)
Tier 4 - Choose to have 100% Commitment to S&C or Skills training (Full S&C programme, Skills training)
Players will be considered upon their initial interest in the different tiers. During the year players may move up and down the tier system depending on commitment levels and protocols set by the players and management.
Pre-Season Oct/Nov/Dec 2026
2 gym sessions per week
2 field sessions
Pre-Season Jan/Feb/March 2027
2 gym sessions per week
2 Field rugby sessions
In Season
2 gym sessions per week
2 Team sessions
Paula Ngauamo - Coach
Paula is also the clubs Rugby Development Officer and will head the academy. Paula has a wealth of experience as he has been through the canterbury pathways and also represented New Zealand at school and U20s. he then went on to play for canterbury before representing Tonga at three World cups and 10 years in France playing in the Top 14.
Strength and Conditioning Coach will be Harry Faulks who is the current trainer at Canterbury FPC and has been the Premiers trainer at New Brighton for the past couple of years and does a great job. He also works with st.andrews and st.bedes and their sporting programmes so he knows about high school environments all the way to Canterbury.
Resource coaches will be brought in from the New Brighton Ex player community, CRFU and NZRU to give expertise in position specific areas.
