Salford Red Devils Foundation continue to deliver the Clubs development pathway from ages 12 for both male and females development pathways run throughout the year.
In collaboration with Eccles Sixth Form College it will see the highly successful Dual Development Academy as the pinnacle, running a bespoke programme that will be delivered to our students on an education programme. Whilst at the academy players will receive the highest quality rugby league coaching and represent Salford Red Devils.
Being part of the Salford Red Devils Dual Development Academy gives students unprecedented access to the professional world of sport with money can’t buy experiences that will last a lifetime and enhance their learning experience.
Players will have training scheduled into their weekly timetable and compete weekly under the Salford Red Devils brand in the National Premier College Division. The team is coached by ex-professional player turned Head of Youth and Reserve Team head Coach Danny Barton.
This season’s exclusive opportunities to students included:
- A clear and tangible pathway to becoming a professional rugby league player
- Exclusive training sessions at the The Salford Community Stadium
- Personalised Nutrition plan
- Access to Reserve and First Team training sessions for deserving students
- Match day tickets given for free as rewards
- Bespoke Strength and Conditioning plan
- Tuition towards elite UKCC coaching qualifications
- Competitions played in the full Salford Red Devils Brand
- Access to international playing opportunities
- Special guest speakers from world-class sporting professionals
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The Salford Red Devils Development Academy has the potential to be a springboard for aspiring young athletes to make that leap from amateur into professional sport. We are delighted to announce that Connor Aspey and Luis Roberts have achieved their dreams, and thanks to their hard work and dedication both on the field and with their academic studies by signing professional contracts with the club, both making Super League debuts in 2020.
View our prospectus HERE.