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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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