YOUTH ATHLETIC PERFORMANCE
STRENGTH & CONDITIONING
Developing Better Athletes. Building Better Rugby Players.
At Boroughmuir Rugby, we believe athletic development is just as important as technical and tactical development. Our Athletic Performance Pathway has been designed to support players at every stage of their journey, from learning the fundamentals of movement through to preparing athletes to compete at the highest level of youth rugby in Scotland.
​
Boroughmuir Rugby is proud to offer one of the most comprehensive youth Athletic Performance pathways in Scottish Rugby, combining expert coaching, structured long-term athlete development, industry-leading technology and world-class facilities to help every player maximise their potential.
​
Whether a player is taking their first steps in the gym or preparing for Open Competition rugby, every athlete follows a clear, progressive pathway designed to maximise their development.
OUR PROGRAMMES
1
PHYSICAL LITERACY PROGRAMME
Learn to Move. Learn to Train.
​Our Physical Literacy Programme is the foundation of Boroughmuir's Athletic Performance Pathway and introduces young players to Strength & Conditioning in a fun, engaging and supportive environment. The focus isn't on lifting heavy weights. Instead, players develop the fundamental movement skills that underpin long-term athletic success. Sessions are designed to help young athletes move better, improve coordination, develop confidence and learn correct movement patterns before progressing into more advanced training. Players will develop: Movement quality Coordination and balance Running mechanics Jumping and landing skills Core stability Speed and agility Gym technique and confidence Athleticism for rugby and all sports By establishing these foundations early, players become more confident movers, better athletes and are well prepared for the next stages of their athletic development. Open to all players. Age Groups P6 P7 U13-U15 Boys & Girls Training Times Wednesday P6: 4:00–5:00pm U13: 5:00–6:00pm Friday P7: 4:00–5:00pm
2
PLAYER DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME (PDP)
Accelerating Athletic Development
The Player Development Programme (PDP) is designed for identified players within the Boroughmuir pathway who demonstrate the potential to accelerate their rugby and athletic development. Player identification follows the principles of the Scottish Rugby Blueprint, creating a development environment for athletes ready to progress beyond the foundations of Physical Literacy and begin training with greater intent and purpose. Players complete two Strength & Conditioning sessions alongside an integrated rugby skills session each week. Through our partnership with MySynergyCoach, every athlete receives access to an individualised, position-specific Strength & Conditioning programme via the MySynergyCoach App. As players begin to specialise in their positions, their training reflects the physical demands of the game, ensuring forwards and backs develop the athletic qualities required to perform at their best. The app enables coaches to monitor attendance, training loads, lifting data and player progress, while every athlete undergoes physical testing every 6–8 weeks to measure development and inform future programming. Training is periodised throughout the year and introduces players to more advanced methods including: Position-specific athletic development Hypertrophy Maximum strength Power development Speed development Movement efficiency Injury prevention Mobility & recovery This stage bridges the gap between learning how to train and training to perform. Age Groups U14 & U15 Boys & Girls Weekly Programme Strength & Conditioning Tuesday: 4:00–5:00pm Thursday: 4:00–5:00pm Skills Thursday: 5:00–6:00pm
3
HIGH PERFORMANCE PROGRAMME (HHP)
Accelerating Athletic Development
The High-Performance Programme is designed for our U16 and U18 Open Competition players competing against Scotland's leading independent schools and club environments. This programme mirrors the standards expected within professional academy systems and prepares players for representative rugby and the next stages of the performance pathway. Using the MySynergyCoach App, every athlete follows an advanced, position-specific Strength & Conditioning programme tailored to the demands of their role on the field. Tight five forwards, back-row players, half-backs, midfielders and back-three players all have different physical requirements, and their programmes reflect those demands. Training is fully periodised throughout the season, progressing through structured phases including hypertrophy, maximum strength, power and speed development while carefully managing training load and reducing injury risk. Players benefit from: Position-specific athletic development Hypertrophy blocks Maximum strength Olympic lifting Speed & power development Force production Injury prevention Robustness training Return-to-play progressions Every player is monitored through the MySynergyCoach platform, where all training sessions, lifting data and physical testing are recorded. Performance testing takes place every 6–8 weeks, allowing coaches to objectively measure progress and continually adapt programmes to maximise development. Alongside physical preparation, the programme places significant emphasis on developing high-performance behaviours including: Accountability Professional habits Recovery Nutrition Sleep Workload management Performance education Our objective is simple: to develop stronger, faster, more powerful and more resilient rugby players capable of competing at the highest level. Age Groups U16 & U18 Boys Weekly Training Opportunities Monday 7:00–8:00am (U16/U18) 4:00–5:00pm (U16) 5:00–6:00pm (U18) Tuesday 7:00–8:00am (U16/U18) 5:00–6:00pm (U18) 7:00–8:00pm (U16) Thursday 7:00–8:00am (U16/U18) 5:00–6:00pm (U18) 7:00–8:00pm (U16)
WORLD-CLASS FACILITIES
Every stage of our Athletic Performance Pathway is delivered on-site at Meggetland Sports Complex, giving our players access to one of the leading youth training environments in Scottish rugby.
Thanks to our partnership with Energy Gym, alongside the investment in our recently renovated Boroughmuir Athletic Performance Gym Extension, players train in a modern, high-performance environment specifically designed to support long-term athletic development.
Having both facilities on-site allows us to seamlessly integrate Strength & Conditioning with rugby coaching, enabling players to transition directly between gym-based and field-based sessions.
Our facilities include:
-
Fully equipped commercial gym through Energy Gym
-
Dedicated Boroughmuir Athletic Performance Gym Extension
-
Olympic lifting platforms and strength equipment
-
Speed, movement and power development space
-
Integrated on-field rugby and athletic performance sessions
-
A professional training environment that mirrors academy-level programmes
By combining outstanding facilities with expert coaching, structured programming and athlete monitoring through MySynergyCoach, Boroughmuir provides young players with an environment rarely found within youth club rugby in Scotland.
WHY BOROUGHMUIR?
Our philosophy is centred around long-term athlete development, ensuring every player receives the right coaching, at the right time, within the right environment.
Players benefit from:
-
A complete Athletic Performance pathway from P6 through to U18
-
Expert Strength & Conditioning coaching
-
Individualised, position-specific programming
-
Long-term athlete development principles
-
Industry-leading athlete monitoring through MySynergyCoach
-
Regular performance testing every 6–8 weeks
-
Objective data collection and performance tracking
-
Integrated rugby and athletic development
-
A pathway aligned with the Scottish Rugby Blueprint
-
A culture built around accountability, professionalism and continual improvement
-
World-class facilities, all delivered on-site at Meggetland
Our ambition is to provide one of the leading youth athletic development environments in Scotland, helping every player maximise their potential regardless of where they are on their rugby journey.
Whether your goal is to represent Boroughmuir, progress through the Scottish Rugby pathway, or simply become a stronger, healthier and more confident athlete, our pathway provides the coaching, environment and opportunities to help you get there.
OUR PHILOSOPHY
At Boroughmuir, we believe athletic development is a long-term journey, not a quick fix.
​
Our aim isn't simply to build stronger rugby players. We strive to develop better athletes, better competitors and better people. Through expert coaching, progressive programming and a culture built on accountability, discipline and continual improvement, we give every player the opportunity to maximise their potential.
​
Whether a player joins us in our Physical Literacy Programme or progresses into our High-Performance Programme, they become part of an environment where hard work is expected, development is celebrated and every session has purpose.
ONE CLUB, ONE CULTURE, ONE COMMUNITY
