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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In Seattle, the culture/identity has created itself. More…
MLR will succeed. There will be some inevitable failures. 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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The expectations of the American rugby community for our National events are at deplorable levels. There has just never been anyone to say – “Hey, let’s make this a real event, that people want to attend, because it’s fun, it’s entertaining, and it’s American Rugby”. More…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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