Throughout the summer, we will be holding regionalised assessment sessions for players to demonstrate their attributes to our pathway coaches with the aim of joining the Saracens academy programme.
We will be looking to assess players that will be in the following age groups next season – U15, U16 and U17.
Successful applicants will be invited to attend assessment sessions, with specific times, dates and locations communicated directly.
Our nomination and selection framework is built around four key areas that help identify players with the potential to thrive within the Saracens pathway.
Game IQ – an individual’s understanding of the game, including their ability to attack space, decision making in running, passing and kicking, and how they work on and off the ball to impact matches.
Athleticism – an individual’s athletic potential and how they can physically impact games, including areas such as strength, acceleration, speed and change of direction.
Behaviours – high-performance behaviours that create opportunities to thrive and compete at the next level, including competitiveness, work ethic, discipline, coachability and resilience.
Game Skills – the fundamental skills needed to play the game, including catch and pass, tackling, breakdown work and ball carrying.
Players can apply by selecting their appropriate region and age grade via the links below. Applications will close on Friday 26 June.
Kent:
U15 (DOB between 01/09/2011 – 31/08/2012)
U16 (DOB between 01/09/2010 – 31/08/2011)
Essex:
U15 (DOB between 01/09/2011 – 31/08/2012)
U16 (DOB between 01/09/2010 – 31/08/2011)
Hertfordshire:
U15 (DOB between 01/09/2011 – 31/08/2012)
U16 (DOB between 01/09/2010 – 31/08/2011)
North London:
U15 (DOB between 01/09/2011 – 31/08/2012)