Wall of Love for The RT Academy

He goes into great detail, breaking the skills up, whilst also providing well thought out and beneficial training sessions. Couldn’t recommend more.

It's the best online membership out there. Great content. Always fresh and current. Ben is very approachable and can't do enough to help. He's also extremely positive and clearly loves helping others

As a family we are in amazement at the improvements made by Logan regarding his tackle confidence and how this has developed in such a short space of time. The weekly video analysis sessions are invaluable. We load your feedback onto his tablet and use this as part of his game preparation where he views each weeks feedback to get the visualisation of the tackle technique prior to attending his games. I can honestly say his tackle confidence has greatly improved within the 5 weeks in the Academy. He is now no longer scared of larger players running at him and he has a better understanding of how to use his legs to power through the tackle. Tackling was a big asset from him today during his recent games. We cannot wait to see where his Academy journey takes him.

Thanks so much we cannot recommend the academy enough. Lewis’ confidence has grown and he thoroughly enjoys the training each week. The time you dedicate to improving each of the academy members game is fantastic. The training sessions are fun and the drills are invaluable to developing confidence and improving skills. Lewis particularly enjoys the weekly feedback on his videos sent in incredibly helpful and it has helped take his game to another level. Thanks Ben.

Jacs confidence has grown throughout his journey with Ben. Really looking forward to the new changes too. Always keeping it interesting and easy to understand. The best online workshop.

The boys have loved being part of the academy! Having content available to improve numerous aspects of their game is brilliant and the feedback sessions are fantastic. The weekly programmes really helps the boys to focus on incremental improvements. Ben always has time to respond to queries and requests. The academy has helped them immensely.

Azzie has been part of the Rugby Skills Academy since last March, where Ben John has been his dedicated coach and mentor. Thanks to his guidance and expertise, Azzie’s skills as a player have improved significantly. He particularly enjoys the sessions with Ben, and we make sure to send him videos of Azzie’s progress every week. Azzie has recently moved on to the elite program and has been loving every moment of it, with Ben being an exceptional mentor throughout. Under Ben's tutelage, Azzie has been able to excel and exceed his goals. He has had the honor of being the school captain for the rugby festival, as well as the captain of his rugby team. Additionally, after rigorous trials last September, he was selected for the North East Wales U11 team, even playing a year up. The relationship Azzie has built with Ben is nothing short of fantastic. He is a brilliant role model, Azzie is constantly learning new techniques and skills from him. We are grateful for his mentorship and the opportunities he has provided Azzie to grow and succeed in the sport.

The academy is really well structured and is unique in that it gives one to one support as well as a group to interact with and learn at the same time. The video sessions are well put together and provide clear instructions to help in all areas of the game and core skills. It really helped me a lot to improve my ball handling.

The Academy has been amazing and helped Tamzin so much. We signed her up after a pretty bad knock to her confidence and it was the best decision we could have made. The structured, varied skills training has so many options to delve into to and there's training for every aspect of rugby training. The weekly feedback was definitely a game changer. The positive, constructive encouragement provided by Ben made such a difference to both Tamzins confidence and her skill level. We have so much respect for the academy and thoroughly recommend it to everyone thinking of signing up.

Brax absolutely loves the content that comes up and he’s always trying stuff out! The Rugby trainer has helped Brax growing confidence and has given him a drive to himself each week . All I can say is, thank you!

Taylor has absolutely loved being in the Academy. I think what we really found amazing was if there was a part of his game he struggled on that weekend, we could go and find drills that would directly improve that part of his game. Best money we’ve spent on his development

Since enrolling my child in The RT Academy I have seen a remarkable transformation in his confidence levels.

He used to hesitate and doubt his abilities, but now he steps up with a newfound self-assurance and focus. Ben has a unique way of breaking down skills and encouraging him to push his limits, which has not only improved his technique but has also made him believe in himself. Watching him play with such passion and confidence has been amazing, and I’m so grateful for the positive impact this program has had on him—both as an athlete and as a young person growing into his potential.

Jake has improved his tackling technique so much in the short time we’ve been using the rugby trainer. Ben is so helpful to working on even the smallest details that make such a difference. Also me and Jake have enjoyed the father son time doing the extra training which I have noticed his improvement during games

Joined 4 weeks go and in that time I have seen a big difference in my lads confidence and skills and he has also noticed it himself when passing the ball around in garden. He always looks forward to the feed back. He has noticed how important it is to work on the little things. The program is great for finding other drills to do when he wants to stay out and do extras.

We have been members of the Rugby Trainer Academy for six months and I’ve been really impressed with this unique coaching approach. I’m an U12s rugby coach and also have two boys in the team. As a coach I love the video libraries of the skills with detailed coaching points and different angles. I’m able to use these skills at home and take them onto the pitch into my coaching sessions. Theresa skills are easy to understand and easy to implement. This would be impossible to achieve in written text. The weekly zoom coaching sessions are really engaging and both my boys love them. They are very different to normal rugby training sessions as they focus on individual key skills, which are always delivered at a fast pace with loads of enthusiasm and with lots of instant personalised feedback. The time flies by and Ben is able to cover so much. My favourite part of the RT Academy is the video feedback - each week I submit two 5 min video clips of my boys’ matches or skills training and Ben reviews the videos and provides amazing positive and constructive feedback in a supportive way. As a coach, I often watch videos of games back but Ben is able to spot details that I wouldn’t see and then provides feedback on skills or techniques to improve. The way that Ben delivers this feedback really motivates my boys and has made a massive difference to their game. I would highly recommend the RT Academy for both players and coaches of teams for U9 upwards.

The Academy has given me greater insight into my coaching as an U12s coach as well as helping my son in the garden with his skills. It also is very good in giving great and constructive feedback. Best coaching program out there and much better than spending hours trawling through youtube.

The Academy has given me the confidence to coach in a second sport. It provides the individual and team with an in depth breakdown of the skills they need to play and put a plan in place for them to improve each skill.

Our daughter has been following Ben for a while via my Instagram. We have now signed up for a year to help progress her learning and help build her passion for Rugby, thank you for all the resources you provide coaches & the rugby community.

Hugh has grown in confidence since starting with Ben, he had set a goal to be captain and was delighted to be captain of the U14s for every game he played for them, also going on to be man of the match for all bar one game. Being picked to play up an age group and play for the U15s was a seamless progression, and the way he plays, you wouldnt know he is the youngest on the pitch. The RTA sessions are good and explained well, it gets us as parents involved in Hughs training, we actually enjoy when we can see the small improvements each week as we are busy throwing balls or videoing the skills he is practicing that week.

Ben has mentored my daughter Issy since 2023, when he was just getting started in Dulwich. Issy immediately took to his coaching style: challenging drills combined with excellent communication that brought the best out of her from the start. Over the next couple of years her game improved significantly. She earned representative honours with Surrey, was selected for the Surrey PDG, and made the England Touch Rugby U18s. Issy now helps Ben coach at his rugby camps, supporting the next generation of girls as they become better rugby players

Absolutely loving the academy Rugby is life for Jacob and can massively see the difference in him your drills are simple to understand but so effective and the main thing Jacob loves doing them. Would highly recommend

Isla has become so much more focused and confident since joining the Academy. Even after a tough injury, she’s come back stronger and more committed than ever

Our son is loving the Academy. The feedback he receives is really good and is boosting his confidence at the same time as his ability. The fact that you can train in a way that suits you is brilliant for those who are not able to hit a set time and day each week. I would highly recommend this for anyone wanting to increase their skill level but also their understanding of the game. Seb focused on tackling and the feedback he received from the academy has really improved his game. Can't recommend this enough

My son Zac is 4 weeks into the 8 week pre season program. he absolutely loves it and his learning so much from some basic tips from videos we send in to be analysed. Each week builds and builds on different skills. Within 4 weeks he can pass off each hand. We would highly recommend the RTA if you want to learn new rugby skills son in the right content 5 star plus

The academy is great for all players of all ages! My game sense and kicking has improved so much over the past 2 years with Ben. The exercises are fun, adaptable and effective, and the video analysis is perfect for much needed 1-1 advice. Thanks Ben!

The rta academy has helped me a lot with my game and overall sharpness as a 9. It’s gave me the support I need and the feedback that you don’t get from your usual coaches about your game. The training programs have gave me structure in my training and have guided me.

Darcy has been playing rugby from a young age at Alcester RFC. When she reached U10s, it became more difficult for the girls to continue playing with the boys, so to support her passion for the game, I decided to look for a club with a stronger girls’ pathway. We were lucky to find a fantastic club nearby at Droitwich, who already had a great setup and a well-supported girls’ programme. Darcy did have to play up an age group at U12s, but thanks to the RTA programme and Ben’s consistently positive, energetic feedback, clear pointers, encouragement, and the excellent training packs provided throughout the season, Darcy’s tackling and confidence stepped up to another level. As a result, she fitted in easily on the pitch with the older girls and was signed off to play up an age group. As a coach myself, Ben’s advice, comments, and live demonstrations have also been hugely valuable. They’ve helped me not only support Darcy, but also the other children I coach, now that I’m involved in a girls’ section. I would strongly encourage any parents with girls to get them involved in a girls’ section as early as possible (age grade dependent, of course). Finally, I would like to personally thank Ben for his passion, drive, and true dedication to growing fantastic players in the game we all love. You would be more than welcome to join us at the Droitwich RFC Girls & Women’s Section at any time. Thanks.

Very informative bite sized sessions perfect for keeping the attention of young teenagers, great skills work broken down logically and delivered very well

The academy helped Finleys confidence first and foremost! The detail and explanation with each drill were spot on and its lessons are invaluable. Finley had the game of his life on Sunday earning him player of the match and it’s a complete transformation of the player he was when he started! Unfortunately I am no longer coaching due to my youngest joining football but having the skills and drills available to help my group was amazing and also built confidence in me that I had the knowledge and knew what I was talking about thanks to Ben! Keep doing what your doing as you will be helping so many players and we will keep an eye out on your YouTube channel for sure!

The platform is fantastic Ben is an outstanding source of knowledge and I have massively enjoyed my time with the membership. I would 100% recommend joining for anyone looking to improve their rugby skills and knowledge

The academy has been brilliant for Ollie. The confidence he has gained in ball skills and tackling is just amazing in a short time. A shout out with advice on how to improve in the weekly skill sessions makes his day! Ollie is only an under 9, but the improvement is very clear- picked up and congratulated by his team coaches. Thanks Ben!

The Academy gave us access to a incredible database of training videos. This year with the exams prep my son was able to train at his own pace in his own time and he has managed to improve his play. There are many thing about the academy but one of the most important one is that you can chose your training sets for different skills from the video database.

What a brilliant thing to be involved in. Ben is so helpful with his expert knowledge and even better he’s a genuinely nice guy who helped with some things my son was going through. I can’t recommend using the academy highly enough. Thanks Ben

The Academy by Ben is great source to build players' skills and confidence. Ben breaks down skills in a great way and always in the community to show support. Also look at teams plays in community platform. I highly recommend joining . Thanks Ben

Since enrolling my child in the rugby trainer I have seen a remarkable transformation in his confidence levels. The supportive environment and encouraging words from Ben have truly helped my child turn into a more self-assured player.

Our son has been doing the rugby academy for 3 weeks and we have already seen a big difference in the improvement with his skills. The live sessions are very good, he really enjoys them and gets a lot out of them and so do we! Ben makes the live sessions personal by giving everyone feedback which is fantastic. It is worth every penny and we can't wait to see how his game improves next season. Its a definite thumbs up from Mason. 😁

Eleanor and Isabelle have been doing the academy for sometime and have learnt a lot and it is seen when there on the pitch playing. The skills that they have learnt have helped them to become better players and this is not gone unnoticed by there coaches and other players. With Isabelle it has also helped her with her speed and confidence on the pitch.

It has massively helped me with my ball handling and passing skills and is a really helpful with my rugby development

As a family we are in amazement at the improvements made by our son since joining the Academy. During the season he sustained a freak finger injury resulting in a severe loss of confidence in all skill especially his tacking. The weekly programmes have been invaluable in his skill development and his restoration of his confidence. I would say he has become even more confident in his skills since working week on week with the Academy. The weekly video analysis sessions are invaluable. We load the personalised feedback onto his tablet and use this as part of his game preparation where he views each weeks feedback to get the visualisation of the tackle technique/skills prior to attending his games. I can honestly say his tackle confidence has greatly improved resulting in 2 tournament wins and 2 runner up placings this season. Big thanks to the academy for restoring our sons confidence following injury and getting him playing at a higher level.

Ben's content is exceptional for players and coaches alike. With his engaging and friendly delivery, he has helped both my son and I to improve as a player and a coach. I'd highly recommend The Academy to anyone looking to improve their skills!

The Academy has had a tremendous impact on my son. In just a year, Toby's confidence has soared, his passing ability has greatly improved, and he genuinely enjoys rugby now. Coach Ben's attention to detail and expert guidance have helped Toby understand the game's nuances, making him not only a better player but also a smarter one. We are incredibly grateful for Coach Ben's dedication and passion. Thank you Mark

I really enjoy the acadamy, it has helped me help my son’s development and the content is great. We have just finished the season so only cancelling membership temporarily. We will be back in a few months to start again Thanks!

I’ve only left the academy due to work commitments taking over, the videos are informative. Simple to understand and work, so a big thank you to the Academy for helping to support my son on his rugby journey, when time allows we will be back 😎😎

Very helpful coaching videos. I came just to perfect my handling techniques and to be sure it helped off alot. Relevant feedback given by Ben. All is very engaging. Absolutely!!

A great resource to have for pre season training and seeing the vast improvements in my sons techniques and skills and when translates all of the stuff he has learnt into his game day match.

Finlay’s tackle technique and all-round game have come on leaps and bounds. He really looks up to Ben, and the Monday feedback gives him direction each week.

Austin has employed lessons learnt in the academy to build increase his ability with hand eyes coordination, and basic techniques outside of the weekly rugby training sessions. This has supported a massive improvement during his club games. The range of educational videos and drills that are available, cater to his desire to analyse his skills and improve. Alongside this, the weekly feedback that we receive from Ben on submitted videos is phenomenal. Even at U11 level, the academy has in no small part supported his improvement over the last season - thank you Ben!

My son’s confidence has completely changed, all from these 10-minute academy sessions every week.

Luca’s kicking, tackling and handling have all improved in a short space of time. He absolutely loved the feedback he got on his drop kick, he was buzzing after!

Lily’s confidence has really grown, especially through the live sessions. The way Ben interacts with the kids makes her feel seen and motivated every week.

RTA helped my son earn an Academy trial, and he finally believes in his own ability! Such a transformation in just 12months! Thanks guys!

The improvement in his passing and tackling in just 4 weeks was unreal! thanks for everything!

Noah may be one of the smallest on his team, but now he's started to dominate the tackle. His technique has improved massively, and the Academy made it fun as well as effective

Oscar used to avoid the ball, now he’s breaking the line and trying new skills in matches. The detailed coaching and breakdown of skills have helped him massively.

Ethan’s tackling and passing accuracy have taken off. He now knows exactly how to work on a skill, and he actually wants to do extras!

This should be part of every player’s training, it’s clear, focused, and it works. Worth every penny!

The drills are simple, structured, and actually fun, my daughter loves following them, she uses them every week.

Leo has grown so much in his tackling, especially in pressure positions. His confidence at fly-half is night and day compared to the start of the season.

Evie’s rucking and passing have come on so well, and she’s now confident carrying the ball into contact. The structure of the drills made a big difference.

Jude’s confidence in contact has skyrocketed. He’s now leading attacks, creating space, and thinking like a real playmaker. It’s been amazing to watch.

Milo has gone from strength to strength in his understanding of team cohesion and the dynamics of different positions. Kicking techniques of varying styles have been invaluable. Milo has been fortunate to benefit from in-depth and worthwhile critiquing by Ben and the team.

My Goal kicking has improved so much from following the plans and listening to Bens feedback every week! I've now began kicking for my team! Thanks

Henry has loved the drills and weekly video assessments. He watches over and over and then takes it into weekly training. The tackle drills and feedback has made him more confident and he now wants to get more physical rather than finding a different role on the pitch. Can’t wait to see him continue his development and enjoy it even more