Empire GU: USA Rugby Level 200 Coaching Courses

The Level 200 courses consist of a required prerequisite online session and a one-day in person workshop. The shift in theory in the new course gets coaches on the field with ample opportunity to put into practice there coaching style and technical application.

*Level 200 will be the minimum certification requirement for all coaches of contact teams starting on 8/31/2014  

What do I have to do to complete this level?

Complete the Level 100 Coaching Rugby: FUNdamentals course
Complete the Level 200 online pre-course work
Attend the 1 day in person Level 200 clinic

Saturday January 18 - Batavia, NY, 8a - 5p  

Registration

Saturday February 15 - Fordham Prep (Bronx, NY), 8a - 5p  

Registration

Brumbies Super Rugby 2-Day Advanced Coaching Course - University of Vermont 25 & 26 Jan, 2104

The Brumbies Super Rugby Franchise has announced that their final 2-Day Advanced Coaching Course will be held at University of Vermont in Burlington on Sat 25 and Sun 26 January, 2014.

Between 2011 and 2013 the Brumbies Super Rugby team ranked with the Crusaders from 1996 to 1998 and the Qld Reds 2009 - 2011 as achieving the greatest turnaround in Super Rugby history.

However, the Brumbies achieved it with the youngest and least experienced team in the Super Rugby Competition.

This course outlines how this was achieved in such a short period of time, while also providing tips on how to drive all of the interdependent variables and networks that incite performance.

Through participation in these courses, Coaches will be provided with practical solutions that are applicable for all levels of coaching - from youth through to elite.

The course costs $205.00 and a link to the registration page can be found below:

Click Here to Register for this Event

Participation in this course attracts 10 Coach Professional Development Credits through USA Rugby.

For a course agenda, course summary and detailed unit summaries please click here. (Please download document Instead of 'Preview' for full functionality).

A link to documentation outlining the Brumbies Competitive Advantage and also comparison summaries outlining what the Brumbies have achieved over the past 2 years please click here.

Finally as a teaser for the event, an interview conducted with Head Coach Stephen Larkham can be viewed here.

While an analytical look at 'Individual Scrummaging Body Position' with one of our 2013 Commercial Academy Members can be viewed here.

Please note that registration for this event will strictly close on Wednesday, 22nd Jan at 5pm EST. Please ensure you register early to ensure your place.

The Harvey School seeking Girls Varsity Rugby Coach

The Harvey School is a private grade 6-12 in Katonah, NY. It is seeking a Girls Rugby Varsity Head Coach, which provides a salary of $3,000-4,000, depending on experience and background. The starting date is February 24, 2014.

The ideal candidate will have coaching experience with high school age girls and an education background (not a must). Solid fundamental rugby knowledge is needed, as all girls will be new to the game. Patience and excellent communication skills are required. Practice times would be 330-440 every day of the week.

Interested candidates should contact Mark Brandon, Athletic Director, who may be reached via email using mbrandon@harveyschool.org

Siena Women's Rugby seeking Volunteer Coach

Siena Women's Rugby is seeking a volunteer to assist in preparation for the spring season.  The club is specifically seeking supplemental assistance in the training of the forwards, which would include fundamentals, scrum and cadence. The volunteer position would be an additional forward's perspective of the head coach's training.

Those interested or for more information should contact Kristin Pelatti at kr16pela@siena.edu. 

Village Lions Mens team seeking Head Coach

The Village Lions Rugby Football Club is seeking a men’s Head Coach, beginning February 2014. The Lions are currently in their 25th year and field men’s A and B teams in Division II of the Empire Geographic Union, with over 60 rostered players. The team won the Northeast in Division II in 2010 and is looking to build on its strengths to be in a position to win the newly-restructured Empire GU Division II competition in the 2014-15 season. We are seeking an experienced coach who can oversee the realization of that goal.

The Head Coach is expected to create an advanced, comprehensive system of play for the team, taking into account the strengths and weaknesses of our players. He will demonstrate professionalism and leadership in articulating that vision and developing training systems to teach it and hone the skills necessary to implement it. Travel expenses will be covered by the Club, and a coaching stipend may be available for negotiation.

Minimum Requirements include the following:

• Commitment for Fall 2014 through Spring 2015
• Ability to plan and execute two practices a week (Tuesday and Thursday nights) plus attend home and away games on Saturdays during the Fall and Spring seasons
• Level 1 USA Rugby Coaching Certification and significant experience coaching senior men’s clubs. A track record of coaching achievement
• Strong leadership skills. Must provide positive coaching, fair assessment/feedback, and open communication with club officers and player

If interested, please provide a résumé to the coaching committee to rugbydirector@villagelions.org

Upon receipt of your résumé, a representative of the team’s coaching committee will contact you with further details and interview information.

Georgetown University WRFC seeks Head Coach

Georgetown University Women’s Rugby Football Club is seeking a head coach for their spring season. 

They are looking for someone with previous coaching experience who is able to commit to practices twice a week on Monday and Thursday nights, as well as Saturday games. Their spring season lasts from the end of February to early April. 

Responsibilities outside of weekly coaching include communicating with the team’s two captains, and planning practices.

The team currently consists of approximately 25 dedicated student-athletes. There is a $600 stipend for this position. 

If interested, please contact the GUWRFC coach search committee at guwrfccoachsearch@gmail.com to set up an interview. 

Syracuse University Women's Team Seeking Coach

SUWRFC at Cherry Blossom Touranment in Washington DC, in the spring of 2013

The Syracuse University Women’s Rugby Football Club is seeking a head coach to lead and instruct the squad of about 35 players. SUWRFC is a DI team in the collegiate women’s DII Empire GU conference, and finished with a record of 5-2 in the fall of 2013. SUWRFC recently went to the American College Rugby Association’s division I sweet 16 playoffs this November to compete against teams such as Norwich and Brown.

Syracuse is looking for a coach to start during the spring 2014 season. The team practices 3 days a week with times TBD in the spring and competes in 3 tournaments on the weekends throughout the spring. We practice 5 days a week during the fall from 5-7pm, with matches on Saturdays. Previous coaching experience is preferred, but not required, as we welcome anyone with rugby experience who is interested in coaching.

If you are interested or have questions please contact captain Emily Rossi at suwomensrugbyfc@gmail.com

Tufts Rugby looking for Assistant Coach (Forwards)

The Tufts Rugby program is currently recruiting for an assistant coach for the Fall 2013 season. A stipend is available for the right candidate who ideally will specialize in coaching our forwards.

They compete in DII competition against the following programs: Boston University, Coast Guard Academy, Norwich, University of New Hampshire, University of Rhode Island, University of Vermont. They are a very ambitious program and are hoping to gain varsity status here at Tufts.

Practices are held on Monday, Wednesday and Friday evenings with games being on a Saturday afternoon. They would like the appointed candidate to attend at least 3 of these 4 weekly events (For high level candidates they may approve just 2 attendances per week).

Basic duties will be as follows:

• Coaching of the team, unit (forwards) and individuals 
• Coaching of the scrum, lineouts, rucks and mauls 
• Assist with team selection 
• Assist with team meetings / video analysis sessions (Before and/or after practice) 
• Develop both rookie and experienced players 

To apply for this position please email Head Coach Robin Peers with details of your playing and/or coaching background: robinpeers@hotmail.com . Applications will be treated on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

American University Women’s Rugby seeks Coach

American University Women's Rugby is looking for a coach this upcoming Fall 2013-Spring 2014 season. AUWRFC is a competitive DII collegiate club which practices Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 5PM-7PM (4PM-6PM during Daylight Savings Time) in the Tenleytown area. Games are generally every Saturday during the season at locations throughout the MD/DC/VA area. The coach's travel expenses will be covered by the team. We also hope to have our assistant coaches stay on board and help out our new head coach as much as possible.

AUWRFC won the PRU Championship this past year and played in Round 32 Playoffs of Nationals. The team is made up of hard-working, motivated young women, and typically has around 20 returners in addition to new rookies that join each year through heavy recruitment. The team's leadership is made up of an Executive Board of 11 players including a president, two captains, a match secretary, treasurer, and others who help the season transition smoothly. There is a lot of talent on this team, and the 2013-2014 season should be another successful year.

Previous leadership and/or coaching experience is desired, but not required, and we welcome recently retired players who are interested in coaching. USA Rugby coaching certification is required, but AUWRFC will help the right person obtain this certification.

If you are interested or have questions regarding this position please contact Grace Cerand (Club President), at auwomensrugbypresident@gmail.com.

Lansdowne RFC seeking Coach

Lansdowne RFC based in the Bronx, NY is currently looking to hire a new coach. Founded in 1993, they compete in the Empire GU Division II and has a rich history, with a diverse US and international player base, and currently carrying a senior group of over 50 players. 

A small stipend in available for the ideal candidate. 

For more information please email the club at: lansdownerfc@gmail.com with the subject line "Lansdowne Coaching Position"

Spotlight Podcast (Episode 21) - Mollie McCarthy

For the first Spotlight podcast of 2013,  I had the pleasure to chat with Mollie McCarthy, the new head coach for the Mens and Womens rugby programs at Spring Hill College in Mobile, AL.  

Mollie McCarthy

We chat about Mollie's early playing days and her extensive coach career which included 4 years as the coach development manager with USA Rugby. We also get an insight into her move to Alabama and what her future plans are for the development of college rugby there.

You can listen to the podcast on the player below as well as on iTunes,  on Stitcher, on our Facebook page, or via Feedburner. 

As mentioned in the podcast, if you would like to contact Mollie to learn more about the program you can email her at mmccarthy@shc.edu or visit their website at www.shcbadgers.com/sport/0/25.php

You can also follow Spring Hill Rugby on Facebook www.facebook.com/SpringHillCollegeRugbyClub and Twitter twitter.com/SHCbadgersrugby

Spring Hill Mens rugby team in action

All Blacks Legend, Sir Graham Henry, to speak in NYC this Thursday, December 6th

Sir Graham Henry
(courtesy of Wikipedia)

All Blacks former coach and rugby legend, Sir Graham Henry, will be speaking at The King's College in downtown Manhattan (52 Broadway) tomorrow evening from 7-9pm.

The talk will include an audience Q&A and is a great opportunity to hear from the man who was one of the most successful rugby coaches of all time.  If you would like to ask him a question, please submit them in advance to renee@metnyrfu.org

There is no cover/RSVP to attend and all are welcome!

Village Lions Womens looking for Head Coach

The Village Lions Rugby Club Women's Team is looking for a Head Coach. The 11-year-old team is entering its second season as Division I team and competes in USA Rugby's Competitive Region 3 that spans from Atlanta to Boston.

The Women's team is comprised of people committed to attending practice, playing hard/winning, and having a good time. Their ideal coach should have the same commitment. The position is salaried with some flexibility depending on experience, availability, etc. for the fall and spring seasons combined. Will sponsor for Visa and assist with Visa application/filing cost if necessary.

The Women practice Tuesday and Thursday nights from 7:30pm - 9:00pm. Practice is in the Bronx, off the 5 or 2 train at the 149th Street/Grand Concourse. Games are Saturdays in various locations, some involving overnight travel (travel cost will be covered by the team).

If you're interested in the position, please contact Sharon Berger ( sharondabe@gmail.com) or Jackie Finlan (jacqueline.finlan@gmail.com) as soon as possible, as the pre-season training begins August 16.

On a personal note, as one of the former assistant coaches for the ladies, I cannot speak highly enough about them.  If anyone would like to learn more, let me know, as I am happy to chat with you and share my experience.

Village Lions Womens at the Nationals in Florida in 2009

Head Coach Position: American University Womens Team

American University Women's Rugby (AUWRFC) is looking for a Head Coach to join them this upcoming Fall 2011 season.

AUWRFC is a competitive DII collegiate club which practices Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 5PM-7PM (4PM-6PM during Daylight Savings Time) in the Tenleytown area. Games are generally every Saturday during the season at locations throughout the MD/DC/VA area.

The coach's travel expenses will be covered by the team. We also have assistant coaches that are willing to stay on and help out our new head coach as much as possible.

Previous leadership and/or coaching experience is desired, but not required and we welcome recently retired players who are interested in coaching. USA Rugby coaching certification is required but AUWRFC will help the right person obtain this certification.

If you are interested or have questions regarding this position, please contact Kelsey Cadden (Club President), at auwomensrugbypresident@gmail.com or 703-772-4399

Shadow Pete Steinberg, the USA Women's National Team Coach!

The Coach Development Program, in conjunction with the USA Women's National Team, is offering a shadowing opportunity during the WNT's Nation's Cup Camp to be held from June 22-26, 2011 at the Olympic Training Center in Chula Vista, CA.  Only two spots are available for this amazing opportunity.

Interested persons must submit a rugby resume and cover letter to Mollie McCarthy, USA Rugby's Coach Development Manager.  Applicants must be passionate about rugby and coaching, organized, and devoted to
improving their coaching skills.  Applicants must also have a USA Rugby coaching certification.

USA Rugby will cover the costs of accommodation, but the two selected coaches will be responsible for their travel costs. Email your resume and cover letter to mmccarthy@usarugby.org by MAY 18, 2011.

Further Information:
Mollie McCarthy | Coach Development Manager | USA Rugby | mmccarthy@usarugby.org

USA Rugby's Nigel Melville to offer free 'Director of Rugby Course' in August

This August, USA Rugby's top dog Nigel Melville will be hosting a three day Director of Rugby Course in Colorado open to all coaches. The free course is aimed at helping coaches to plan their career and learn what it takes to become a professional rugby coach.  Nigel plans to share the tools you will need to build and develop your own program, and insights into life as a professional Director of Rugby.

He will lead the course along a few "special guests" through a variety of subjects. The course will be held from August 10th-12th in Denver and is followed at the weekend by the Eagles vs. Canada World Cup warm-up game being played at Infinity Park in Glendale, CO. on Saturday August 13th.

For more details and to register, head on over to www.jotform.com/Sjohn/directorOfRugbyCourse

Rugby Academy of New York Launches to Develop Elite Players & Coaches

Press Release courtesy of Bret Costain, Rugby Academy of New York

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Rugby Academy of New York Launches to
Develop Elite Players & Coaches

Partnership with HSBC Waratahs and Village Lions (NYC) brings International Rugby Luminaries Eddie Jones, Scott Bowen and professional players to US for Player and Coach Development

New York, NY – February 9, 2011 - The HSBC Waratahs and the Village Lions Rugby Football Club announce the establishment of the Rugby Academy of New York, an elite rugby academy, to be based in the New York Tri-State area and serving to improve the skills, knowledge and welfare of US-based rugby players, coaches, administrators, and referees.

World Cup winning coach Eddie Jones and HSBC Waratahs coaches, along with a number of professional players, will feature in the Academy’s program in its inaugural year. Player and coach programs for Men and Women will begin in August 2011.

Expo Mejia, Village Lions Head Coach and Director of Rugby at the Academy certainly knows a few things about high performance rugby. As the former Coach Education Coordinator for the HSBC Waratahs, he points out that the Academy will utilize the very same program developed in Sydney which over the years has consistently produced great Wallabies.

Coaches wanted for Public Schools in Brooklyn, NY

Cerra Cardwell, the rugby supervisor at  fast NYC  and a player with the Village Lions RFC, is looking for rugby coaches to work in Brooklyn, NY.  The full job description can be found below and is paid position  starting at $25 per hour.

Anyone who is interested can contact Cerra via  email or by phone (860-212-2317)

Job Title: f.a.s.t. NYC Rugby Coach

Reports to: Cerra Cardwell, f.a.s.t. NYC Rugby Supervisor

NATURE AND SCOPE OF JOB

To provide coaching to children in NYC through the f.a.s.t. NYC Rugby League, school PE program or school recess program. The scope of the role will be to provide a positive, safe and fun coaching atmosphere to children, while paying particular focus on the fundamentals of the sport.

RESPONSIBILITIES

● To coach girls and boys to play flag Rugby

● Introduce leadership skills

● Deliver coaching education sessions to teachers and volunteering parents

● Take a professional approach to the planning, preparation and organization of coaching sessions

● Establish and maintain a comprehensive schedule of coaching

● Regularly evaluate coaching sessions

● Provide records of participation levels at coaching sessions

● Ensure the safety and welfare of all participants

● Undertake any other necessary and relevant duties under the direction of the f.a.s.t. Rugby Supervisor

● Comply fully with f.a.s.t. NYC policies and procedures

NRU Accepting Select Side Coaching Applications

Courtsey of  Northeast Rugby Union

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Albany, NY - The Northeast Rugby Union is now accepting applications for the position of head coach for the following representative teams:

• Senior Men's 7's
• Senior Women's 7's
• College Men's 15's
• College Women's 15's (Currently U23)

These will be three year appointments that will run thru the 2013 season. Preference will be given to applicants with prior select side coaching experience, but prior experience is not a requirement.

Interested coaches should submit an application that includes the following:

• Team you are applying for
• Rugby resumes of the head coach and any assistant coaches, managers, trainers, etc.
• Program events calendar - training dates, tryouts, practices, tournaments or competitions you plan to enter, etc. Calendar should be as specific as possible for the 2011 season, with general milestones for the 2012 and 2013 seasons
• Budget estimates with anticipated expenses, revenues and approximate player contribution. Please submit as detailed a budget as possible.
• Coaching and player development philosophy and experience
• Overall direction and goals for the program during the term of the appointment

Anyone wishing to coach a Northeast Rugby Union select side must file an application. All applications will be reviewed by the NRU Board of Directors who will appoint coaches for each program. Applications should be sent to the Northeast Rugby Union Board of Directors at bod@northeastrugby.org and must be received by Friday, December 31, 2010.

Coaching appointments will be announced after the NRU Annual general Meeting in January, 2011.

Coaches needed this spring for Middle School Rugby in Virginia

Courtesy of Frederic Bardot, Director of Rugby Virginia

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Rugby Virginia is a State Based Rugby Organization (SBRO) dedicated to the development of youth and high school rugby.  In an effort to build upon the very successful youth (u-13s, u-15s) summer tackle programs in existence in Virginia, Rugby Virginia plans to create a Middle School XV boys League composed of 3-4 teams for Spring 2011.

For this pilot season, team locations are limited to the Northern VA area.

Season start: weekend of March 26

Conclusion: 1 day tournament -- May 21

Grades: 6-8

Boys only

Coaching requirements: USA Rugby certified (CDP). 2 evening practices / week, + games.

Each individual clubs would be administered (registration, equipment, etc...) by Rugby Virginia.

Inquiries should be directed at rugbyvirginia@gmail.com