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RISE Rugby League

Routine, Identity, Socialise and Evolve

What is the RISE Program

What is the RISE Program?

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.

How to get involved - Players

Apply for a RISE Program near you!

As a parent or guardian search for your postcode or suburb to see whether a RISE program is available near you. We have loads of opportunities across Australia for you or your child to apply for. Get involved and develop your player, coach and trainer skills!

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Information

Player program explained

RISE Rugby League Delivery Program aims to transition and nurture performance through providing an introduction of the aspirational pathway for 13-16-year-olds via an “Open” program accessed by nomination/application.

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RISE Coach & Support Staff

For players to thrive, coaches must also continue to develop. Supported by the RISE Program Head Coach, participants in the RISE Development Coach Program build their coaching capability through education in contemporary coaching, strength and conditioning and socio-emotional development, while mentoring players through tailored training sessions and workshops.

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Research behind RISE

The programs were delivered by highly experienced NRL Development Officers, alongside qualified and vastly experienced coaching, welfare and athletic performance staff and provided the opportunity for participants to improve their Rugby League skills, physical conditioning and overall personal development.

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Prepare to Play

Pillars of RISE will help our players and Strength & Conditioning coaches excel.

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Life-fit explained

The Life-Fit program will be incorporated into the RISE NRL program to provide the online modules and on-field activities focused on players’ socioemotional development.

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Will the RISE program disadvantage my child that has been picked for representative football for years if you are allowing anyone to enter this? There’s no disadvantage to kids who are already being selected in development programs and/or representative teams, they can continue to be part of that pathway. 

 

  • Can you explain the RISE program in greater detail? The RISE program is designed to provide aspirational kids an opportunity to pursue their aspiration in the game.
    The program is a holistic Rugby League development program that seeks to improve not a only the participant as a player, but also provides a socio-emotional program in LifeFit delivered in partnership with Griffith University.

Return to Framework

Find out more about the Player Development Framework (PDF).

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