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Feb 25
Rest Easy!
So, you want to be an elite athlete? What if I told you that you might be missing out on one crucial step in your development, and it...

Feb 25
College Recruiting Guidelines
I recently renewed my SafeSport certification as a requirement for my accreditation as a USA Rugby & World Rugby Educator. Part of this...

Jan 27
Athlete Strategy: Setting Goals
Guest Post By: Justin Goonan, Universal Sports Strength & Conditioning If you're in your off-season, it's a great time to set some goals...


Dec 23, 2024
College Coaches' Corner: Army West Point
Special Guest Post By: Army West Point Men's Rugby Head Coach, Matt Sherman Changes in the Recruiting Process: Over the years, the...


Dec 23, 2024
Building Your Field Vision
Top rugby players are often praised for their great “field vision” or ability to look at their opposition and put together runs and...


Nov 25, 2024
Finding the Right College Program Fit
Too Big! Too Small! One of the most critical things I do when working with a family is helping the student identify rugby programs that...

Nov 25, 2024
Go from good to GREAT with this one step
Add Meditation to your Weekly Practice! It’s not complicated, it’s not religious, it’s not spiritual, and anyone can do it. It’s just...


Oct 15, 2024
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...


Oct 15, 2024
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, 2024
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, 2024
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, 2024
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, 2024
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, 2024
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, 2024
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, 2024
(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, 2024
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, 2024
(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, 2024
(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, 2024
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...
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