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…
Category Archives: Leadership
USA Rugby Chairman Priorities/first 100 days – Tony Ridnell 5
CEO/Chair Relationship – Meet with USAR CEO Dan Payne. Align 100%. Establish tone for our relationship More…
Video (7.7.17): Tony Ridnell on Integrity, USA Rugby Board, CEO Neutering, & Congress making a Bold Move! 9
This is not a coup, nor a revolution. This is an opportunity for USA Rugby to ‘put the right players on the field’, in the Boardroom. I will work with Will Chang, Chad Keck, RIM, etc.. and provide the necessary leadership, culture, and accountability to ensure financial success and on field success More…
Video: Tony Ridnell on USA Rugby Chairman job, & an Education on RIM 3
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…
Video: Tony Ridnell on USA Rugby Chairman job, & an Education on RIM 1
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…
A Strong Request to the USA Rugby Congress: Tony Ridnell, Chairman 21
I am making a strong request of the USA Rugby Congress in advance of their July Meeting in Washington, D.C. My place is in the seat of Chairman, USA Rugby. It is in no disrespect to anyone else in the organization. We all have our place. Please take 20 minutes to view my thoughts. More…
Attn: USA Rugby & RIM: “Winning is EVERYTHING to a sponsor” & a Question of Confidence at RBEA. 4
Each continued botched move by our Union’s senior leadership and every day that passes without clearly defined vision and methods to get there (through the CEO of course) is a day that every single participant’s rugby experience is marginalized. It is another ‘lost day’ in the development of our sport in this country. More…
USA Rugby Congress member Stephen Lewis – Calls it like it is 1
Without a visionary Strategic Plan, created based on independent audits in various silo’s, (particularly high performance) with strict measurable performance metrics and action cycles for execution, supported by a sound financial plan – there will be ABSOLUTELY NO PROGRESS. And the cycle will continue. More…
A thought on USA Rugby: Does mediocre Board performance ultimately effect on field performance? 6
I’ve written ad nausea about the need for a world class Strategic Plan, independent audits (particularly high performance), how these audits must be linked to a plan, and then supported by a business plan. This is how functional organizations operate. More…
On USA Rugby Vision, Strategy 2020, RWC 2018/2027, Age Grade, HP audit, & more on the Board/RIM 7
In responding to a question about ‘vision’, it is difficult not to discuss the Board and the massive effect (positive or negative) it can and has on any such ‘visions’. It is time to get back to basics and instill some Business Basics back into this Board. Without it, and the proper alignment to the organization – it doesn’t matter what anyone’s vision is, it is bound for failure. More…
Tony Ridnell 