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Test-Blind vs. Test-Optional
With so many colleges adopting test-optional policies , many students are breathing a sigh of relief. But before you entirely scrap your...
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...
Feb 25


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...
Jan 27


Winter/Spring Counselor Checklist
It’s the start of a new year, and now is the perfect time to reflect on what went well this last semester and what you can improve on. ...
Jan 27


Day in the Life: Athlete at Babson College
Photo Credit - Reed Santos, Babson College Rugby Reed Santos Year in School: Graduate (Class of 2024) Major: Business with a...
Jan 27


Service: Great for your Community & for College Applications
Why is community service important for colleges? For many colleges, the reason community service is important is less about the total...
Jan 27


Prepare for Potomac Rugby Foundation: College Rugby Fair
Get ready for the 6th Annual Potomac Rugby Foundation College Fair with a special presentation from The Rugger's Edge. ...
Jan 13


Start Now
By Kate Forman, Former Rugger’s Edge Advisor It was late December when a student (a senior) told me he wanted to attend USC and play...
Dec 23, 2024


Use Your Summer Wisely
Yes, I know. It seems silly to even think about summer when there is snow on the ground (at least there is at my house right now!), but...
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...
Dec 23, 2024


Next Phase Rugby College Rugby Recruiting
College Rugby Recruiting: Best Practices to Get Recruited and Find Your Perfect Fit This session will walk you through the college rugby...
Nov 29, 2024


Your Outstanding Support
Our child was admitted to Brown Early Decision and accepted. We could not be happier! Thank you SO MUCH for your outstanding support,...
Nov 23, 2024


Your feedback was direct, focused, and helpful
"I wanted to thank you for working with my son, Evan, last year. He applied to seven schools and was accepted by all (UVa, Wake Forest,...
Oct 30, 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


Day in the Life: Student-Athlete at Naval Academy
Photo Credit: Thomas Kim for USNA Rugby Roanin Krieger Year in School : Freshman Major: Weapons Robotics and Control Engineering Years...
Oct 15, 2024


How to Pay for College
Most families find it very easy to discuss the “fun” aspects of college planning—the beautiful campuses, the unique academic areas of...
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...
Oct 15, 2024


Don’t Study Harder – Study Better!
Photo Credit: TheAtlantic.com It is no shock to anyone that grades are the most important piece of the admissions and athletic...
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...
Sep 24, 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...
Aug 5, 2024
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