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Phoenixville Whitehorse Women Looking for a New Player Development Coach

PHOENIXVILLE WHITE HORSE WOMEN’S RUGBY

NEW PLAYER DEVELOPMENT COACH VACANCY

 

Position Specifics:  

 

  • Position will be for 2 seasons (fall & spring) , approximately 4-6 hours per week
    • Tuesdays and Thursdays, 7pm-9pm
    • Saturdays, 10am-2pm (optional)
  • The new player development coach is responsible for coaching all new and developing players in basic rugby skills and fundamentals

Responsibilities and Duties:

 

  • Train all new players in basic rugby skills and fundamentals during practices
  • Run occasional skill development sessions during off weeks/off season/before practice
  • Maintain accountability and encouragement amongst the players including imposing consequences as needed
  • Take players aside to help develop basic skills and answer questions when needed
  • Promote and encourage peer teaching and accountability 

 

Qualifications & Requirements:

  • Strong knowledge of the game/have 3+ years rugby playing experience
  • Level 1 Referee Certification within 6 months of appointment
  • Level 100 Coaching Certification within 1 year of appointment
  • Strong leadership, communication, and listening skills
  • Be motivated, hardworking, and calm under pressure
  • Be outgoing, friendly, welcoming, positive and approachable
  • Be honest, responsive, and timely 
  • Be dependable,available/present/on time for practices
  • Demonstrated ability to work with diverse populations and/or a commitment to diversity and inclusion

Performance Standards

  • Able to perform duties with minimal supervision.
  • Ability to take and give direction
  • Can coach athletes regardless of performance level
  • Helps athletes use their talents to achieve key goals
  • Ability to recognize athletes’ potential and works to build on it
  • Supports athletes going outside of their comfort zone
  • Suggests methods to improve performance
  • Models appropriate behavior and creates a positive environment to learn
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Level 1 Referee Courses (2 different dates)

For more information contact
Tom Colucci @ 302-930-1003
Or
Aaron Davis @ 717-599-8748

Follow these links for more info:
Conshohoken – Jan 12th
https://webpoint.usarugby.org/wp15/Events2/ViewEvt.wp?EventID=3106

Lancaster – Feb 8th
https://webpoint.usarugby.org/wp15/Events2/ViewEvt.wp?EventID=3107

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EPRU Elects New USA Rugby Congress Representative

The Eastern Pennsylvania Rugby Union is excited to announce that Rachel Grispon will be assuming the position of our USA Rugby Congress Representative.

Rachel began her rugby career in high school as a member of the Hibernian Banshee’s. She continued to play rugby at East Stroudsburg University and has served as the head coach of Lafayette College women’s team for the past seven years.
As a recent recipient of the Premiership Rugby Partnership hosted in London, Rachel was able to advance her coaching experience alongside 30 other coaches from across the United States.

A 300 level coach and a certified referee, Rachel has served as the EPRU Competition Coordinator working with the NSCRO women’s teams for the past two years.
In the upcoming months she will be working with USA Rugby as a liaison for the international 7’s tournament in Los Angeles, California.

The EPRU is very proud to have Rachel represent our region at the national level and look forward to working with her in this new role.

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Phoenixville White Horse Winter Touch Rugby

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EPRU NSCRO Women’s All Star 7s Set to Compete in Florida

The Eastern Pennsylvania Rugby Union’s (EPRU) National Small College Rugby Organization (NSCRO) women’s all stars will be competing for the NSCRO 7s Championships in St. Petersburg, Florida on January 18, 2020.

Congratulations to the players selected to represent the 2020 EPRU NSCRO 7’s All-Star team. 30 players competed for the chance to play in the National Championship and to represent their local rugby union.  Last year was the team’s first year in existence and they placed 5th out of 16. The team, led by Scott Stratton, has allowed for player development and showcasing of talent within the EPRU. With the combination of experience and newly recruited talent the team hopes to take their game to the next level.

The players listed below have been selected to represent the EPRU and their schools at this year’s event:

 

Jadelyn Rivera, Widener Universiry

Jessica Jones, Lehigh University

Jordyn Marlin, Lafayette University

Jennifer Palys, Widener University

Casey Russel, Widener University

Dionna Stockton, Albright University

Anika Blackman, Albright University

Naaddirah Moore, Albright University

Anna Semel, Lehigh University

Kina Nichols, Swarthmore University

Vanessa Hadeed, DeSales Univerity

Abbie Boyer, Susquehanna University

 

Coaches:

Scott Stratton, Head Coach, Harrisburg Women’s Rugby

Ali Tare, Assistant Coach, Harrisburg Women’s Rugby