Rugby and Mental Skills Coaching.

Rugby Buddy is your go-to rugby coaching service, enabling young players to become more confident, resilient and prepared for the challenges that they face on and off the pitch.

Discover What Your Child Needs Most to Progress in Rugby

Take our 3-minute Rugby Buddy scorecard to find out whether your child needs rugby skills training, mental skills training, or a combination of both.

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SERVICES

Rugby Coaching

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  • 60-minute group rugby training sessions (maximum 14 players per group)

  • One session per week during term time

  • End-of-half-term reports with strengths and focus areas

  • Sessions are indoors through the Winter for consistent quality. Outdoors in the Summer

  • Mistakes are welcome!

  • 1:1’s also available subject to availability

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Mental Skills Coaching

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  • For players who want personal guidance on the mental side of performance.

  • Online coaching and mentoring options

  • These sessions go beyond technical rugby, focusing fully on how players think, prepare, and perform under pressure.

  • Build self-confidence, manage nerves and doubt, reframe setbacks and build habits that drive consistency and sustained motivation

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  • "I really understand how the mental side of the sport can deeply affect the physical side. Thank you for the course, the skills and the confidence you have given me."

    Tom

  • "'I've learnt enormously from Charlie's experiences as a professional rugby player, helping me through tough times and challenges I have faced in my rugby life. I am grateful to have worked with him over the years.

    —Louie Sinclair. Bristol Bears

  • "Charlie has a calm, understated confidence. He has been a fantastic role model and influence for our son, and we cannot thank him enough."

    —Steve R

  • "Charlie, you had a very positive impact on my son Will at a critical phase of his rugby journey - he went from 'not making it' with an academy to playing in the Premiership. I can highly recommend you to others on their journey!"

    —John F

  • "Charlie coached and mentored my son for many years. Charlie's calm and measured approach to coaching is very reassuring when supporting young players. I can absolutely recommend him."

    —James S

  • No doubt Charlie was his favourite coach. He said that his interventions and stoppages to discuss play or skills and the subsequent advice offered was really impactful and engaging. He felt it helped him learn something

    Parent A

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Meet Charlie

Rugby is exciting and full of opportunity, but the journey is rarely simple and never linear. Talent matters but confidence, resilience, and trusted guidance from coaches who understand every player’s journey can make all the difference, wherever rugby starts.

I've lived it myself as a player, and now I see those same battles through the eyes of a dad.

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THE PATH TO RUGBY SUCCESS STARTS HERE

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