Rugby Performance & Residential Camp with Alex King
Launching this August at Westonbirt School, The Rugby Performance Camp with Alex King is a high‑performance 5‑day rugby camp for developing male and female players age 13 and over. An exclusive opportunity to join Alex King, former Wasps fly‑half, Gloucester and Wales coach, for an international-style rugby performance camp and prepare for your 26/27 season.
Experience life as a pro and level up your game
What You'll Experience
On‑Pitch
- Position‑specific skill development (decision‑making, kicking, passing, contact)
- Game understanding: shapes, roles, and how to influence momentum
- Pressure training: scenario reps to build composure and leadership
- Live feedback and micro‑adjustments to fix habits and raise standards
Off‑Pitch
- Recovery protocols you can replicate at home (mobility, contrast, sleep)
- Nutrition education: fuelling for sessions, recovery snacks, hydration
- Mindset & preparation: routines, focus, confidence, handling pressure
- Professional habits: self‑care, accountability, and goal tracking
Why Attend
- Be coached, challenged and supported by professionals who’ve operated at the top of the game
- Live like a pro: experience the training, recovery, nutrition and daily standards expected at international level
- Gain clarity and confidence on the pitch with focused, personalised feedback
- Develop new standards to carry back into your club or school season
- Exclusive Alex King Rugby Residential bundle included with your booking
- Outstanding facilities: Rugby pitches, fitness suite, floodlit Astroturf against the backdrop of Westonbirt School and the 220-acre Westonbirt Estate
Details
- Dates: Monday 17 August – Friday 21 August
- Who: Male and female players age 13- 17 years ready to level up
- Location: Westonbirt School, Gloucestershire, GL8 8QG
- Price: £745 all‑inclusive
- Booking: places are limited and early booking is recommended
Former Wasps and England fly-half and former Assistant Coach for Wales Rugby, Alex King has enjoyed a long and successful career in rugby. With five England caps, including scoring a try on his debut against Argentina in 1997, he was an integral part of Wasps’ Heineken Cup victories and helped the club secure multiple Premiership titles. He excelled at the highest level of the club game, demonstrating how consistent performance and professionalism define a successful playing career.
Following his retirement as a player, Alex transitioned into elite-level coaching, most recently with Wales Rugby. His coaching philosophy champions creative, confident attacking play and encourages developing players to trust their instincts and embrace intelligent, expressive rugby.
Renowned for his tactical clarity, game management and high-performance standards, his journey is especially inspiring and shows that dedication, versatility and strategic thinking are just as important as on-field ability.
What's Included
- 5 days of high‑performance rugby coaching from Alex King and his team of coaches
- Personalised player feedback
- 4 nights full‑board accommodation (shared single-sex rooms)
- Pastoral care & safeguarding throughout the residential
- A full evening activity programme
- Performance workshops (recovery, nutrition, mindset)
- End‑of‑week celebration and awards ceremony
- Exclusive Alex King Rugby Residential bundle
Rugby Performance Day Camp
Looking for a day option? Our Rugby Performance Day Camp is the perfect choice.
£500 for all 5 days (the non-residential option must be booked as a full 5-day package; individual days are not available)
For girls and boys aged 13–17.
A hot two-course lunch will be provided each day to keep participants fuelled.
Spaces are limited, so early booking is recommended to give your child a truly unique experience.
