I started this academy because I liked the idea of creating a rugby camp but I wanted to create one that was different, one that is focused mostly on halfbacking. There are lots of great rugby camps that teach basic rugby skills, many of which are excellent. But that's not what I want mine to be, I feel like there's a lack of opportunities to learn about the skills involved in playing halfback specifically, like setting up plays, reading the field and good attacking kicking.

Being a good halfback requires a lot of different skills and great game awareness. I hope my sessions will help to educate on what the role requires and what things to practice in order to improve. That doesn't mean that only kids interested in half backing should join us. Understanding the role of halfback and how it impacts the entire team can be an important lesson for any young player. Just like being able to pull off a great attacking kick can also be a powerful asset for a player in any position. I honestly believe that all players, regardless of where they usually play, can come to our sessions, learn a lot and get something out of it.