2023 Events Calendar
Our events are designed to provide the information you need, from top college rugby coaches and administrators.
Most events are online.
January 23, 2023
5:00 - 6:00 p.m. MT
College Rugby 102 - Webinar
You've watched or attended our College Rugby 101 sessions and you're ready to learn more.
Join us and level up your college rugby knowledge with Karen Fong Donoghue, owner and founder of The Rugger’s Edge, the one and only College Rugby Advisory consultancy in the world.
Attendees will learn more about how to make themselves stand out in the athletic recruiting process. Athletes in Grades 8 - 11 and their Parents/Guardians, as well as High School coaches or administrators, are encouraged to attend. Register in advance to hold your spot. You will receive a Zoom Webinar Link after you register.
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Photo Credit: USA Rugby
February 27, 2023
5:00 - 6:00 p.m. MT
Make your Rugby Film Stand Out - Webinar
Want to learn how to make your rugby film stand out to college coaches? Join Karen as she chats with Scott Murray, owner of RuckFilms, who specializes in making highlight reels for players of all calibers from high school athletes to professionals! Scott will walk us through some tips to make film stand out as well as analyze some videos and explain why he chooses certain clips over others. This is one session you don't want to miss!
Example Highlight Reels: https://www.ruckfilms.com/
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
Mar 13, 2023
5:00 pm - 6:00 p.m. MT
College Tests Demystified
While SAT, ACT, and AP Exams have traditionally played a huge role in the college admissions process, the pandemic drastically changed the way colleges use testing in their decisions.
With over 60% of colleges and universities going test-optional or test-blind, join Karen and Morris Kohanfars from ArborBridge as they discuss some basics about college standardized testing that all students and families would know about, as well as how these changes may affect you. Bring your questions! We look forward to seeing you! Highly recommended for students and families in Grades 9-11.
Register in advance for this webinar. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
ArborBridge Test Prep: https://www.arborbridge.com/
May 22, 2023
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm mt
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 for them. Not only that, many college programs use camps to recruit and scout future additions to their squad.
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Join us for an informative webinar to learn more about things you/your child should think about when they are at camp as well as critical steps you/your child should take to make a positive impression at a summer athletic recruitment camp! Recommended for both Boys & Girls!
Special Guests Joining us:
Matt Sherman, Army West Point Head Coach
Josh Macy, Lindenwood University Head Coach
James Willocks, US Naval Academy Assistant Coach
Register in advance for this webinar. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
June 4, 2023
USA Rugby Level 1 Referee Certification Course
Become a Referee and give back to the game!
Did you know Karen is a World Rugby/USA Rugby Educator/Trainer? She will be leading a USA Rugby Level 1 Referee Course in Denver, CO and would love to meet you!
Register via the USA Rugby "RugbyXPlorer page" - there is some pre-course steps to take care prior to the course.
June 27-30, 2023
Academic Advising at US Collegiate Development Camp
We are excited once again to provide Academic Advising for all US Collegiate Development campers!
During the day, campers develop their rugby skills under the tutelage of coaches from America’s top academic & rugby universities and staff from the High School & Collegiate All-American teams. In the afternoons and evenings, USCD campers will benefit from one-on-one advising sessions from Fong Donoghue and group academic presentations to prepare student-athletes for the college admissions process and what to expect once admitted.
More details here.
June 27-30, 2023
Academic Advising at US Collegiate Development Camp
We are excited once again to provide Academic Advising for all US Collegiate Development campers!
During the day, campers develop their rugby skills under the tutelage of coaches from America’s top academic & rugby universities and staff from the High School & Collegiate All-American teams. In the afternoons and evenings, USCD campers will benefit from one-on-one advising sessions from Fong Donoghue and group academic presentations to prepare student-athletes for the college admissions process and what to expect once admitted.
More details here.
June 27-30, 2023
Academic Advising at US Collegiate Development Camp
We are excited once again to provide Academic Advising for all US Collegiate Development campers!
During the day, campers develop their rugby skills under the tutelage of coaches from America’s top academic & rugby universities and staff from the High School & Collegiate All-American teams. In the afternoons and evenings, USCD campers will benefit from one-on-one advising sessions from Fong Donoghue and group academic presentations to prepare student-athletes for the college admissions process and what to expect once admitted.
More details here.
August 21, 2023
5:00pm - 6:00pm mt
Common Application Workshop
The Common Application opens August 1. Are you ready?
Come kick off the college application season with us with this informative webinar and jumpstart your applications!
Join Karen Fong Donoghue, owner & founder of The Rugger's Edge, as she walks you through the Common Application, the Do's & Don'ts of the different sections, and takes time to answer your specific questions.
Highly recommended for Seniors, Class of 2024.