Top rugby players are often praised for their great “field vision” or ability to look at their opposition and put together runs and passes that make it seem like their defenders aren’t even there. Even exceptionally gifted rugby players must work hard to build the peripheral vision that makes this possible, helping them identify defenders or support players in the corners of their eyes. Strong peripheral awareness helps players quickly assess what is happening around them, so

Time Management can be a struggle for everyone – especially collegiate athletes with a FULL class schedule, practices to attend, homework, social life etc. Our friends at Hall Wellness & Sports Consultants have an awesome tool to help you maximize your time and become a better student-athlete! How can this Match Week Planning Tool help? Gain Better Clarity throughout the week and in the lead-up to a game (which we all want!) Good for Scheduling Skills, Extras & Fitness top u

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 would be a “good fit.” But what does a “good fit” mean ? As the pictures above clearly demonstrate, it is easy to see when clothes or shoes don’t fit, but it's not easy to envision whether a collegiate rugby program will work for your athlete’s goals. Below are a few questions I encourage players to consider in determining what program will

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 what we said above: you practice focusing to concentrate better. Most research is behind the “single point focus,” meaning you try to spend 10 to 20 minutes thinking about just one thing. And just like spending ten to twenty minutes training a body part eventually makes it stronger outside of the workout, intensely training your focus improves