How To Handle College Coaches
Guest post by Sean Duffy, Head Coach, University of Arizona Men’s Rugby So, you get the call, email, or a coach comes up to you. It’s a...
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Oct 15
Fitness Is Key to Recruitment
If there's one thing every coach wants on their team, it's a FIT player. This is great news for student-athletes because they can work on...
Sep 24
How Do You Prepare for Game Day?
Photo Credit: eugenereimer.abbyschools.ca As a high school athlete preparing to take the next step into college rugby, one of the biggest...
Aug 5
The Myth of Luck: Success is Truly a Product of Hard Work
Photo Credit: https://www.teamusa.com/womens-rugby-pan-am-games In the narratives of many successful individuals, the element of luck...
Jul 9
Better Hand-Eye Coordination = Better Rugby Skills
Photo by Quino Al on Unsplash It is no wonder that hand-eye coordination is a massive skill for the top rugby performers. Being able to...
Jul 8
Questions to Ask College Coaches
Speaking to a college coach may come quicker than you think - maybe at an upcoming summer tournament or camp. I know a lot of students...
Jun 10
Rankings, Schmankings
“I want to play for a Top 10 school.” “I want to study at a Top 25 Business School.” “I want to be at the best school in the country.”...
Jun 10
Coaches Are ALWAYS Watching You
Photo Credit: Quino Al on Unsplash With more and more college coaches heading off to high school tournaments and camps this summer to...
May 7
(Fairfield Univ) College Coaches Corner
Guest Post by Austin Ryan, Fairfield University Men’s Rugby It is a privilege to be counted among a relatively small group of...
Apr 1
At-Home Strength Exercises
Photo Credit: SteelSupplements.com Not everyone has the luxury of going to a gym every week, but that doesn't mean you can't work on your...
Mar 7
(Brown Univ) College Coaches Corner Part 2
Guest Post by Dave LaFlamme, Brown University Men’s Rugby Did you miss Part I? You can read it here. Part II: On the athletic end,...
Feb 22
(Brown Univ) College Coaches Corner
Guest Post by Dave LaFlamme, Brown University Men’s Rugby Part I: Coaching college rugby here in America at one of the nation’s...
Jan 23
How to Choose a Summer Rugby Camp
Photo Credit: Polar Bear Rugby Camp It may not seem like it, but summer is just around the corner! With so many amazing rugby camps now...
Dec 23, 2023
Increase your passing skills
Photo Credit: BYU Rugby Coaches often tell me that passing is one of the skills where most high school players tend to come up short....
Dec 1, 2023
Does Position Specialization Increase Your Recruiting Potential?
Former RE Student Tess Hann, Central Washington University (Graduate) Photo Credit: Jacob Thompson During a coaches’ panel a couple of...
Nov 1, 2023
Raise your Recruit Value - Kicking Skills
Photo Credit: PikWizard.com What's one of the most sought-after skills in the college game (and beyond)? Kicking, of course! It is common...
Nov 1, 2023
Head Injury – What You Need to Know
Photo Credit: Children’s Hospital Oakland Rugby is a contact sport – we all know it, and while we all do as much as we can to prevent...
Sep 26, 2023
Bigger Is … Better?
By Justin Goonan, Universal Sports Strength Photo Credit: PikWizard.com How will adding weight affect your performance? Consider the...
Aug 21, 2023
Watch More (Rugby) TV!
Photo Credit: PikWizard.com A few years ago, I chatted with Coach Paul Keeler, who has been the head coach for numerous rugby programs,...
Aug 21, 2023
Knowing Rugby Laws Can Help Get You Into College!
Photo Credit: PikWizard.com Colleges value students who are involved in activities outside of school, and they are not only looking for...
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