At Next Level Rugby we are a team of dedicated individuals with a passion for the game with which we have all been deeply involved.
Following many collective years of high-level playing and coaching in a professional capacity, we are delighted to be in a position where we can use our knowledge, skills and experience to recognise talent, realise potential, share best practice and provide inspiration to this next generation.
Our overarching aim is to offer first-class talent development and holistic support to ambitious young players who are Honest, Competitive, & Committed to getting better!
Meet the Team
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Pete Talbot
FOUNDER & DIRECTOR
Ex-professional player - former clubs include Leicester Tigers, Coventry Rugby, Birmingham Bees & Rugby Lions.
RFU Advanced Level Coach (L3)
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Ryan Stewart
DIRECTOR OF RUGBY - West Midlands
Director of Rugby at Sutton Coldfield RFC, former coaching experience includes roles with Leicester Tigers & England Rugby.
RFU L2 (currently undertaking L3)
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Roy Reeve
HEAD COACH - Nottinghamshire
Assistant Coach at West Bridgford RFC, University of Nottingham, & Nottingham Outlaws (Rugby League), former coaching experience includes roles with Nottingham Moderns RFC.
RFU Advanced Level Coach (L3)
our philosophy
At Next Level Rugby we have high-level playing experience and successful, long-term careers in professional Coaching and Coach development but, more than that, we have the strong interpersonal skills required to ensure that our players get the maximum benefit – both physically and mentally - from each Session they undertake.
NLR Founder & Director, Pete Talbot highlights what makes this approach to Coaching first class:
"Our philosophy is to deliver excellence by creating a psychologically safe, however challenging, learning environment providing a framework for individuals to develop their skills both on and off the field. This philosophy, which prioritises learning & development, is one which will develop the person as a whole."
our Services
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Academy
The Next Level Rugby Academy provides professional coaching and support to allow players to achieve their ambitions, whatever their current or intended level.
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1:1 Coaching
At Next Level Rugby we formulate truly bespoke 1:1 Coaching sessions which are carefully tailored to a player’s specific development needs.
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Camps
Camps delivered by Advanced-level qualified professionals. Focussing on the Tactical, Technical, Physical, and Mental aspects of the game, these Camps will provide you with a deeper and broader understanding of your game.