Personalized training for young players, designed to improve technique, teamwork, and confidence.
At Goose Rugby Academy, we provide personalized coaching for primary school kids to improve their rugby skills, fitness, and overall game. Whether they’re just starting out or want to refine their technique, our fun and engaging sessions help them grow.
Skills Development Training
Fun drills to improve passing, tackling, and movement.
Tactical Rugby Training
Learn game strategies and teamwork.
Fitness &
Agility
Boost speed and endurance for rugby.
Focused, fun training sessions that improve your child’s rugby skills, fitness, and game understanding. Tailored for primary school players of all skill levels.
Gustav ‘Goose’ Smit is a dedicated rugby coach and qualified teacher with a BEd Degree, currently teaching Grades 4-7. He understands how to coach young players and help them improve both on and off the rugby field. His experience spans multiple levels of play and coaching across various age groups.
With a wealth of experience both on the field and on the sidelines, his extensive playing career includes:
- Tuks u/20 (2018)
- AVS National team u/21 (Tour to Russia 2019)
- Harlequins 1st Team (2021-2024)
- Player of the Year (Harlequins 2nd Team, 2021)
As a coach, Gustav has worked with all age groups, from juniors to high school teams, earning qualifications such as Boksmart certification and training with Swys De Bruyn. He is passionate about developing young players and helping them reach their full potential.
Coaching experience includes:
- Head Coach, u/14 H/S Die Wilgers (2021)
- Assistant Coach, u/12 and u/10 Laerskool Skuilkrans (2022-2023)
- Head Coach, u/8 Laerskool Skuilkrans (2023)
CONTACT ME
gustav@gooserugby.co.za
0726238347
Goose rugby
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