History
The South London Storm Rugby League Academy was launched in May 2008 with the support of a £10,000 grant from the Jack Petchey Foundation.
The initial three-year plan will see Storm working with a number of local 6th forms and colleges including St Joseph's College in Upper Norwood, Carshalton Boys Sports College and Croydon College.
The idea a behind the academy is that the inductees will gain much more than just playing rugby league. The backing of the Jack Petchey Foundation has enabled the club to introduce a programme that can help prepare the participants for a career in sport and in which they will learn about how to look after themselves through living a healthier lifestyle. The players will be encouraged to gain Level 1 coaching badges and qualify as referees, and they will then be placed with the junior clubs in the South London rugby league structure to gain experience. In addition they will be given advice on nutrition, injury prevention and sports psychology.
The first Academy intake was announced in January 2009.
The scheme is administered from the South London Community Rugby League office at St Joseph's College (Boys) in Upper Norwood.
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