Rugby Development AcademyRDA

Summer Camp
2027

A residential rugby development camp an hour from Vienna. Elite coaching, modern methods, and the RDA way of seeing the game — for players who want the next level.

Two camps · Summer 2027 Landessportzentrum VIVA, Austria U16 & U18 · residential
Camps
Two · 2027
Ages
U16 & U18
Where
1h from Vienna
Places
Limited
Summer 2027 · limited places

Choose your camp

Two residential camps this summer. Book both and your player trains twice — at a better price.

Camp 1
5–9 July
2027
Mon–Fri · residential · U16 & U18
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Camp 2
30 Aug–3 Sep
2027
Mon–Fri · residential · U16 & U18
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Why the RDA Camp

More than a camp.
A step up.

Elite, expert coaching

Small groups and a high coach-to-player ratio, led by experienced coaches and guest specialists.

A modern method

Players analyse tactics on the RDA Tactical Board and take home an individual player report.

Safe & structured

Controlled, technical contact under expert supervision, with an on-site physiotherapist.

Teamwork & memories

New friendships, teambuilding and recovery — days on the pitch and evenings that players remember.

RDA camp players in a team huddle

Develop. Perform. Succeed.

On the ground

A typical day

Structured from breakfast to evening — technical coaching, real match scenarios, strength work and recovery.

07:30
BreakfastFuel for the day
09:00
Gym seminar & S&C · Pitch session (Attack)Groups rotate between strength work and skills
10:30
Pitch session (Defence)Technical, controlled and game-realistic
12:00
Lunch
13:30
Positioning clinic & pitch sessionPosition-specific coaching
15:30
Pitch session · swimming at the lakeNeufelder See
16:45
Rest & reflect
18:00
Dinner
19:00
Teambuilding, recovery & recreationThe part players never forget

Sample schedule — final timetable confirmed closer to the camp and subject to change.

Coaching session on the pitch at the RDA camp
Facilities & accommodation

Landessportzentrum VIVA

Players board in clean, modern rooms and train at a full sports centre an hour from Vienna — everything on one site, so the days flow from pitch to recovery.

2 grass pitchesArtificial turfFitness roomSaunaClimbing wallTable tennisBowlingLake swimming
The RDA method

Train like the pros

See the game. Then play it.

Camp isn't just drills. Players break down attack and defence on the RDA Tactical Board — the same tool coaches use to build and animate plays — then take it onto the grass. Strength, speed and testing round out a genuinely modern development week.

Every player leaves with an individual report on their development.

Explore the RDA Tactical Board →
Speed and agility testing Strength and conditioning session

Safety & wellbeing

  • Controlled, technical contact under expert supervision
  • On-site physiotherapist during the camp
  • Parents notified immediately in case of illness or injury
  • Health form completed for every player before arrival

What to bring

  • E-Card
  • Rugby boots
  • Runners & flip-flops
  • Gum shield
  • Rugby & sports socks
  • Swimwear
  • Large water bottle
  • Rain jacket
  • Blister plasters
  • Sunscreen
  • Snacks
  • Evening wear
Who runs it

Led by the RDA founders

Diego 'Mato' dos Santos
Founder & Coach

Co-founder of the Rugby Development Academy, focused on modern, player-first coaching.

Robert Schneider
Founder & Coach

Co-founder of the Rugby Development Academy, committed to safe, high-quality development.

Places are limited

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No payment now — register your interest and we'll send pricing and booking details as soon as places open. Book both camps for the best price — first to register, first to book.

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