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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...

Aug 5

Fall College Advisor Check-In

Photo by LinkedIn Sales Solutions on Unsplash Seniors: By now, you should already be well underway (or at the very least have started)...

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...

Jul 8

Frequently Asked Questions

Photo Credit: ThaiEmbassy.com As I present to various groups around the country, I am frequently asked a few of the same questions....

Jun 25

Class of 2024 College Acceptances

Army West Point* University of Arizona#$* Auburn University$# Bates College* University of British Columbia* Bowdoin College* Brown...

Jun 10

Common Application Kick-off

The Common Application opened August 1. Are you ready? Come kick off the college application season with us with this informative webinar...

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

5 Minutes to Your Dream College

Yale University Photo Credit: BusinessInsider.com One of the biggest obstacles that students encounter on their path to their dream...

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 12

Increase Your Recruitment with One Simple Step

Step inside one of the most common conversations college coaches have with a prospective student-athlete: Coach: “What is your GPA?" ...

May 7

Day in the Life: Athlete at Sacramento State Univ.

Name: Marcelo Murguia-Sarin Year in School: First-Year Major: Environmental Studies Years Playing Rugby: 7 years Position in Rugby:...

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...

May 1

Which Activities Do Colleges Value?

The example above shows the Common Application Activities section, which offers 10 spots for a student to fill in. Does this mean every...

Apr 30

Get Ready for Summer Camps!

Summer Rugby Camps are a great way for students to explore a potential college, get to know the coaches, and see if it is the right place...

Apr 25

So thankful for your help

E will be attending Worcester Polytechnic Institute. We are so thankful for your help with navigating the process. They just returned...

Apr 22

Day in the Life: Varsity Athlete at Trine University

Name: Hayden Smith Year in School: Senior Major: Mechanical Engineering w/ Metallurgical Engineering Minor Years Playing Rugby: 10 Years...

Apr 11

Day in the Life: Athlete at Stanford University

Name: Leila Wang Gaouette Year in School: Sophomore Major: Anthropology Years Playing Rugby: 2 Position in Rugby: Prop Why did you choose...

Apr 9

Your Assistance Has Been Instrumental

"We would like to thank you for guiding (our daughter) through the college application process as a rugby “recruit.” We appreciate all of...

Apr 4

Day in the Life: Athlete at Brown University

Name: Kate Muldoon Year in School: Sophomore Major: International and Public Affairs (Policy and Governance Track); Minor in...