CEO/Chair Relationship – Meet with USAR CEO Dan Payne. Align 100%. Establish tone for our relationship More…
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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 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…
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…
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…
On USA Rugby, John Mitchell, RIM, The Rugby Channel, & the Board. 32
In a calamity that could only be described as “Melvillean” in nature, USA Rugby head coach John Mitchell has seemingly made his 4 year commitment/contract disappear.
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The United States MUST host the Rugby World Cup 2027. 3
Who is up for this challenge? We must host this tournament, or be relegated to irrelevance for yet another decade. This is the time for “The Giant to Awaken”. More…
Video: Tony Ridnell Comments at WWU Rugby Banquet 2.25.17 1
Take care of our growth, Rebuild the Club structure, and host the 2027 Rugby World Cup More…
My Weekend with the Austin Huns Rugby Club/Community & some MLR News! 4
Support MLR and its national growth over the next few years. The possibility of a world scale sports company taking on this league is real, and we should support these 9 brave ‘owner‘s’ who are putting it on the line to create the next phase of club rugby (i.e. professional) in the USA More…
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