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’25 Talent ID Camps for HS Pathway Program

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USA Youth & HS Rugby

Denver, CO — USA Rugby High Performance and USA Youth & High School Rugby have announced a series of regional talent identification camps as part of its High School Pathway program. These camps aim to discover and nurture emerging rugby talent across the United States, engaging them in intensive, sustained development towards USA U18s and national team competition. [lead graphic c/o @usayhsrugby]

RELATED: Talent ID Registration Form

“This program represents a further step forward in our efforts to develop young rugby talent across the country,” said Brendan Keane, USA Rugby’s Director of High Performance. “Through collaboration with USA Youth & High School, Collegiate Rugby Association of America (CRAA) and Major League Rugby partners, we’re creating a comprehensive pathway for aspiring players to reach their full potential.”

The evaluation process is open to all USA Rugby-registered boys and girls players born in 2007, 2008, 2009 or 2010.

Camp Dates and Locations
The next regional talent identification camps are scheduled as follows:

Date – City (Pathway Partner)
• Sat Jan 25 – Sacramento, CA (Rugby NorCal)
• Sun Mar 2 – Houston, TX (Houston Sabercats)
• Sun Mar 23 – Seattle, WA (Central Washington University & Rugby Washington)
• Sun Mar 23 – Bay Area, CA (TBA)
• Sun Mar 30 – San Diego, CA (San Diego Legion)
• Sun Apr 6 – Charlotte, NC (Anthem Rugby Carolina)
• Sun Apr 13 – Chicago, IL (Chicago Hounds & Rugby Illinois)
• Sun Apr 13- Boston, MA (New England Free Jacks)

[Editor’s Note: These talent ID camps are different from the Women’s National Team-driven talent ID camps, which are targeting the collegiate and senior age grades.]

Eligibility and Registration
Participation in talent identification camps – and if selected, the High School Pathway – is at no cost to players registered with USA Rugby/USAYHS. Registration for these camps can be found here, with the announcement of camp times and field locations. Additional camps in other regions will be announced shortly.

High School Pathway Program Overview
The High School Pathway program is a collaborative effort between USA Rugby High Performance and USA Youth & High School Rugby. This initiative aims to identify, select, and progressively develop a large pool of 15-18-year-old players nationwide. The program is designed to:

• Enroll over 375 boys and girls aged 15-18 annually, in a sustained development environment.
• Provide a virtual curriculum focusing on skill development, strength and conditioning, and rugby IQ. This programming is facilitated by 6 Degrees, through Nick Leah, former Brumbies Academy Manager, and Mick Byrne, World Cup winner as the All Blacks skills coach, and current Fiji men’s head coach.
• Offer in-person talent identification and player development camps.
• Create a pathway for players to progress into age-grade national teams and potentially senior national teams.

 

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