Our latest sports holiday camp are as follows:
3rd-5th April 2019- Rugby & Netball Development Camps at Cheadle Hulme School
11th-12th April 2019- Rugby Development Camp at Chester Rugby Club
For more information & booking click here.
Afya Pro Sports holiday camps are for children aged 8yrs+ and focus specifically on one sport for the entirety of the course- with kids delving into all aspects of the game from skills, to tactics, to match play. The sports on offer include:
- Rugby
- Netball
- Cricket
- Athletics
- Hockey
- Strength & Conditioning
The sports specific camps are perfect for children who are already playing sport perhaps at school and/ or with a local club and want to use the school holidays to improve their skills, endurance and understanding of the game. Emphasis is on ensuring sport is fun and helping children get the most out of their chosen focus, including team building exercises and break out sessions.
Due to AFYAs background in professional sport, attendees at our sports specific camps have the added benefit of coaching from existing and former professionals in their field. This includes British Lion Andy Titterrell who regularly guest coaches on our rugby courses and Scott Pearson, an expert in strength & conditioning who has worked with the British Cycling Squad and array of professional level sports people & teams.
James and Sophie thoroughly enjoyed both the netball and rugby camps last week- they seem to have been a massive success from the kids and parents that I have spoken to, so thank you. James is already talking about the next training day on 21st December! He’s never come home so animated from any sports holiday club!’ Emma- Parent
We know trying to juggle work and school holidays can be an unpredictable business, so we keep our booking system as flexible as possible! You can book in advance for the whole course, or one off days. We also accept all major childcare vouchers.
See our recent rugby 1 day camp with the USA Rugby 7s team below:
Some of AFYA’s Pro Sports Guest Coaches
Andy Titterrell
Wasps, former England and British & Irish Lions
Andy began his professional career as a rugby player in 2001 at Sale Sharks where he won the European Challenge Cup Medals and The Premiership Title in 2006.
He has played for Gloucester and Leeds Carnegie and was the Head of Strength & Conditioning for The Academy. He also had a season in Scotland with Edinburgh competing in the Rabbo Direct.
He is currently forwards coach at Wasps.
Scott Pearson
Strength & Conditioning
Scott has a BSc in Coaching Science from MMU and an MSc in Strength & Conditioning from the University of Salford. He is currently Strength & Conditioning Coach for British Cycling where he works with able bodied and Paralympian athletes from novice up to elite/ Olympic standard.
Scott has previously worked with Worcester Warriors, Stoke City and Sale Sharks in Lead / Head of Strength & Conditioning roles.
Scott’s role within AFYA is to work with James and Nathan and formulate and implement Strength & Conditioning programmes that sit within SDP, PDP and TDP as well providing generic advice and input for children and young athletes. Key elements of his role also include advice on Nutrition and Life Style Management.
Jessica Anderson
England Judo
Jess is a former British Schools Judo Champion and at 15, took Silver medal at the British National Championships- ranking number 2 in Great Britain. She has twice represented England for the UK School Games, medalling bronze one year and silver the other. Jess also represented England at training camps and competitions both nationally and internationally.
Jess is now a UKCC level 2 coach and fully licensed through the British Judo Association and UK Sport. She is also a coach for SKK and AYAC judo clubs, and has her own business ‘Classroom Judo.’