U12

Old Pats U12’s has over forty boys from local schools. Our home/ training ground is Reeves Field (Cheltenham College) where we meet on a Sunday morning at 10am for training or matches.

We have 8 coaches, led by our Head Coach, Ross Freebury. Whilst the coaching team are focused on developing our players, we also emphasise the fun element, getting together with friends and having a great time.

Our players are currently split into 3 mixed ability squads for matches, whereas we train as a whole group, with Ross providing appropriate, challenging and fun training sessions. These sessions build on the basics learnt so far and aim to ensure that each player achieves their potential.

We are very much looking forward to the 2021/22 season. We can’t wait to see the players play competitively again, continue to build on their skills and build supportive and fun relationships with each other.

The focus is on the RFU’s TREDS values and ensuring, with our mixed ability squads, that all players achieve their potential, understand the importance of teamwork, whilst at the same time, having a great time with their friends.

Support from parents is welcomed. This doesn’t have to just be on the touchline (though we encourage this!) but if anyone can lend a hand with coaching, match reports, photography or cooking the occasional hotdog, let us know!