For Players

The Advantage Line Player Development Program

The RUPA Advantage Line Player Development Program (PDP) commenced in 2001, providing direct and specialist support to professional players, past and present.

The program is implemented directly within each professional program by a full-time Player Development Manager (PDM), employed by RUPA but embedded within each team setup.

There are six key pillars which have been identified within the PDP. These pillars are:

Career and Education
Wellbeing
Financial Management
Cultural Awareness
Personal Toolkit
Integrity and Obligations

The launching pad of the program starts at the Buildcorp Induction camp for first year contracted players. The induction process is designed to increase a players capacity to adapt to their new environment. Click here to see highlights from the 2025 Buildcorp Induction Camp.

For information on the Player Development Program, contact James Holbeck.