Today, whatever that strategy is, it is my highest and strongest recommendation to USA Rugby’s Leadership that supporting our Men’s Eagles XVs becoming a Top 12 team in the World (safely in the Top 12) must become an absolute top priority. There are $$ Millions at Stake in Sponsorship, Media, Licensing, and Gate Revenues.
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“Hold Invoice” provided by Seattle SeaWolves to season ticket holders and waitlists for additional games/exhibitions. The presumptive sale at its finest! More…
We need our national teams to be successful. A significant portion of the USA Rugby budget (that serves the membership w/ programs, etc…) is based on the success of our teams. World Rugby grants go to those who succeed on the field. Our teams deserve the opportunity to compete at the highest levels, with proper resources. More…
In Seattle, the culture/identity has created itself. More…
All people who interact with the Union deserve the upmost in grace. This culture has not existed in the past. We have not had a ‘connected’ culture. The terms comes up in so many conversations. We CAN connect on the global stage. We CAN bring American companies that support Rugby overseas but not domestically into our camps. We must develop a World Class Brand. More…
The entire community must realize that in this era, money is a dominating force in growing the game. That is true on the youth level or rising into the MLR level. At the pro level, the amateur level, and most importantly at the NGB level we must reassess the way we ‘go to market’.
It is critical “we” get this right. Which brings up another question. Who is “we”? More…
A leadership group will come together over the next few weeks/months. That group must form a world class team to effect the transformational outcomes that our community deserves. More…
MLR will succeed. There will be some inevitable failures. More…
MLR will soon become the strongest non IRB professional rugby competition in the world, surpassing anything Japan, Italy, Georgia, Romania, has to offer. More…
In the future, I’d propose home and home CANAM’s each year featuring a weekend festival of all age grades and both sexes playing their ‘Tests’. The weekend would culminate in a Senior men’s game and have no less than 10,000 spectators in a specifically selected location. Canada should do the same. This would be growing the game, not arbitrarily sent to remote places in our geography. More…
Over a nine week period, RIM has gone from a valuation of over $20 Million according to Chang, to now “imminent financial catastrophe” according to Lewis. We now know Lewis’ statement to be true. More…
These changes; RIM’s new state, the opening of numerous Board Seats (King and Kimmett are up in July as well), AND the recent resignation of USAR CEO Dan Payne literally creates a ‘Blue Ocean’ of opportunity for the new leaders of the Union. I refer to the new CEO, the new Board, as well as what may be assigned the role of Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) that may ultimately replace the RIM role More…
A unique opportunity presented itself for anyone responsible for marketing our brand. I envisioned Good Morning America, The Today Show. Any of them. A feature in a major publication or Sports Illustrated cover.
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If you love Rugby, networking, talking rugby, learning rugby and breathing rugby, the USAR NDS is the place for you More…
I also believe ‘finals week’ at WRWC, if placed in the right destination could create an event of enormous interest. Semifinals could be played on a Sunday, and Finals/Consolation on the following Saturday. The lower places could be settled at venues mid-week. Pick a fabulous destination, market the product, and I believe in 2-3 iterations you have 50,000 people in attendance. Regardless, World Rugby should be open to changing this format in order to open the commercial opportunity, which at this stage lies only in finals week. More…
aware of the issues.
I would like to thank each and every person who contacted me personally, or simply became a member of a very large group of people now numbering in the thousands who made a vocal support for the change Congress has begun to see is vital and necessary. This group will continue to grow. You backed me in this challenge. Your support will be appreciated and welcome in our future endeavors. More…
To have the opportunity to serve as a director of the USA Rugby board would be a perfect storm in my life as a professional. The opportunity to work in a position that is served by both heart and mind is rare. It would never be taken for granted.
I was able to “take” a lot from the game when I played, a life that defined me. I would appreciate the opportunity to give back in the same capacity. This is the ultimate “virtuous cycle of rugby”.
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In business, just as we discuss with Rugby in America – a primary objective is ‘growth’. In rugby we talk about ‘grow the game’. Growth is not only about adding numbers, but also retention, and in the case of rugby, retaining players. More…
To the Congress: Is the status quo going to get us the point where we are winners, on and off the field? More…
Transparency, Energy, Understanding of the Game on and off the field, Passion, the ability to communicate to CEOs and Children, Financial acumen and the ability to raise money, … What is it we want in the position of Chair? More…
CEO/Chair Relationship – Meet with USAR CEO Dan Payne. Align 100%. Establish tone for our relationship More…
Today, I clarify that I am actively seeking this position, and it is time for an immediate transformation in the culture and performance of American Rugby, culturally, financially, and athletically. More…
In light of this week’s World Rugby meetings in Los Angeles (Primary topic: Global Calendar), here are my previously published thoughts on this vital matter for the growth and sustainability of the rugby in the United States. The difference between being top tier and not, in the new League of Nations is as important a decision that will ever have been made in the 43 years of the USAR’s history. USA must be included in this top tier. We have Bob Latham and Gus Pichot representing us at World Rugby. Let’s support them, and hope they are as passionate about this as we all must be.
Congratulations to the USA Eagles. Not just for the 9th Test win in a row (31-5 vs. Romania in difficult Bucharest), but most importantly rocketing The Eagles to their highest World Rugby ranking ever.
As of Monday, the Eagles will be ranked 13th in the World.
For decades, rugby people have talked about Tier 1, intended to represent The Top 8 traditional rugby playing nations (aka “The IRB Countries”). The teams that occupy Tier 1 have not changed much over the years; only the order with which they are ranked. Much has been written on the reasons for this lack of mobility. It is true, ‘Tier 2’ nations are largely cut off financially from the spoils of the top level global game.
For example, today’s thriller between Japan and England at Twickenham yields exactly $0.00 for the Japanese Union. Apparently, some of the Brave Blossoms are on $20/day. …
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