LeagueFuture Programmes (15-18 years)

LeagueFuture is a programme that has been specifically designed to cater for Taranaki’s elite Rugby League players with better learning opportunities in mind. Many players aspire to be professional sportspeople and it is our aim to give our best every opportunity to follow their dreams by providing a well structured development programme that not only improves their ability and skills as a player but also give a better understanding of the ‘external factors’ that determine individual character.

LeagueFuture Vision

Our vision is “giving our best, the chance to be the best”.

Principles

Taranaki Rugby League has identified key principles within the LeagueFuture Programme that are vital in its progression and player development. These are seen as requiring immediate attention.

These principles are:

To create a pathway that will give our elite players every opportunity to become successful as a Rugby League player
Provide opportunities for our elite to be promoted to higher levels of competition creating better exposure for selection into representative teams
Encourage healthy eating and life styles
Develop professionalism in all areas of the LeagueFuture Programme
Encourage constructive attitudes through having positive role models
Provide opportunities for education around components of Rugby League and also external factors that are relevant to the game and personal development
Provide access to facilities, services and resources that will assist in developing our elite players
Foster strong relationships with our elite players and their families through better communication
Expand and critique players’ skill levels
Expose elite players to the best available training programme specific to Rugby League
To foster the success of Rugby League athletes at national and international level