It goes much further than that.

Typically, they are in at 7am...do their S&C programme...have breakfast provided...do formal classes (Sports Science/Sports Performance)...followed by training at BV on the evening.

They are basically in a FT environment and given every chance to make the leap to the pro game.

Applegarth is the next James Ford IMO. He'll be a Head Coach...assuming he wants that.

I think the two things are linked.

It's good for everyone - players get the best chance at being pro - those missing out get an employable background qual.

It's definitely been productive for Wakefield. It's no coincidence that other colleges/clubs are copying the model.

Wakefield College was the FIRST college to have a Rugby League Development Centre (College Academy).

Yes i have said many times about mash i seen hiw he works.dont like to say it but my lad does play for the collage team

This is why i post the results etc i think its not only good but really benifits the club.i know we dont see eye to eye but i really do only want best for the club

Yes Big Tom.

It’s ideal for someone like him who is a relative newcomer to the game, only really player 1.5 seasons of rugby in his life due to Covid as he came to the sport late and whilst I used him as a centre he is being given a role in the forwards in the secondrow and at Prop.

It’s a great pathway for late developers and late comers to the game.

It also helps to attract lads to Wakefield College so it works both ways benefiting the College and the Club.

Tom was heading to Notre Dame in Leeds before being given the nod that Mash wanted to look at him further in that system.

Yes thats the one althougb he didnt play but im sure he will soon

How would a technophobe find this on YouTube?

Quote: TrinityDave "How would a technophobe find this on YouTube?'" just type in what you want to view and add you tube wakefield trinity academy youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=28zVzvsOo_8

Quote: TrinityDave "How would a technophobe find this on YouTube?'" just type in what you want to view and add you tube wakefield trinity academy youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=28zVzvsOo_8

Go on you tube type i giants development academy and uts there in about 4 parts

Thanks for the nod and I know I'm prissy but I just can't watch phone footage, gives me motion sickness.

I'm going to make an offer here, I'm a bit of an amateur home movie maker (not those types!) I'd be happy to come to the home games and film them properly on HD and edit them, do you think they might be interested? It's something I've fancied doing for a while now.

Wouldnt hurt to ask the question.

Who do I ask.

Might sound a bit sentimental for me but apart from the obvious benefits of a reasonably well-shot video for training purposes it's a great moment.

Most of these lads won't make it but it would be nice in years to come if they can summon up well-produced game videos featuring themselves on youtube to show their own kids, it's a small reward for the commitment they show.

Connor Grace would be your best bet. If you can message the club Facebook account I think he’s usually the one who gets back to you.

Ok, I will.

I remember playing for Wakefield College in the mid 80s and in 1984 we won the University & Colleges cup with Don Metcalfe as coach...a bit before Pete Riding's time altho Welly played a few games around that time tooicon_smile.gif