Gainlyne Rugby Performance

THE INNER GAME
IS THE ONLY GAME.

Mental performance coaching, strength & conditioning, and career development for rugby athletes — built on 17 years of professional experience across South Africa, England and Europe.

17
Years Professional
10+
National Athletes
3
Continents
5
Mental Pillars
Mental Performance

TRAINING THE
CAPACITY BASELINE.

Every athlete has a real, physical capacity that shifts day to day — energy, focus, and stress. Most train and compete without ever measuring it. These five pillars build the system to do that on purpose.

01
Load
Know What You're Carrying
A daily read on training load, sleep, and stress — so decisions are made from data, not guesswork.
02
Intensity
Match Effort To The Moment
Learning to bring the right intensity to the right session, instead of the same gear every day.
03
Peak
Arrive Ready On Matchday
Structured tapering and mental preparation so your best shows up when it's actually needed.
04
Deload
Recovery Is Part Of The Plan
Built-in recovery windows, not recovery you only take once something breaks down.
05
Cycle
Play A Long Career, Not One Season
Season-to-season periodization built for a career that lasts, not just a single strong year.
The Framework

E + R = O

E
Event
What actually happened — the bad call, the dropped ball, the injury. Neutral fact, not yet a story.
R
Response
The only part you fully control. Your self-talk, body language, and next action.
O
Outcome
What happens next — on the field and in your career. Built entirely by your response, not the event.

"I didn't lose seasons to bad luck — I lost them to letting the event become the story. The athletes who last aren't the ones who avoid setbacks. They're the ones who've trained their response to them."

— Rudi Brits · Gainlyne Rugby

The Proof

THE NUMBERS
SPEAK.

17
Years Pro
3
Countries Played
10+
Nat'l-Level Athletes Coached
100%
Built From Lived Experience
Choose Your Level

TRAIN WITH
GAINLYNE.

Athlete
$250
Per month · individual
  • E+R=O mental performance module
  • S&C and position-specific programming
  • Capacity baseline tracking
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Squad / Team
$3,000
Starting price · per season
  • Full pillar framework delivered to the squad
  • In-season strength & conditioning
  • Bi-weekly 1-on-1 calls with Rudi
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Career Pathway
$500
One-time · package
  • Contract & club guidance
  • Relocation support
  • Rudi's personal network
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Career Development

YOUR CAREER
DOESN'T STOP HERE.

01
Assess Where You Are
An honest look at your current level, physical readiness, and what clubs at the next level actually need to see.
02
Build The Package
Highlight reel, stats, and positioning built around what recruiters and agents are actually looking for.
03
Move Abroad, Supported
Visa guidance, accommodation sourcing, contract review, relocation support. Rudi's personal network opened at every step. You are never alone in the process.
04
Play A Long Career
Ongoing mental performance and periodization support so the career lasts — not just the first contract.

Ready To Talk?

Whether you're chasing your first pro contract or managing a squad in-season, let's talk about what Gainlyne can build for you.

📞
604 802 8134
✉️
info@gainlyne.com
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