Training clinics and camps identify talent and provide an avenue for players to get onto the USArugby HP Pathway programs. Constant player support and feedback from HP coaches to elevate skill development and provide support in players development. Male and female athletes welcome.
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Fitness baseline testing will be completed at the clinics. This is Not a elite training session.
Dates/Locations/Times are subject to changes w/o notice. See calendar for details.
May 9 Rugby rodeo showcase & skills exhibition (Free for ALL ages) Tucson
May 16 Player ID clinic and fitness assessment (U18, Adult Men & Women) @Phoenix $5 w/SWRA membership or $20 w/o SWRA membership
May 23 Player ID clinic & 7s tournament (U18 Boys and girls, Adult Men) Albuquerque $TBD /person
May 30 High school Player ID clinic and fitness assessment (U16 & U18 boys and girls) Phoenix $5 w/SWRA membership or $20 w/o SWRA membership
June 13 Player ID clinic (all ages) Prescott, Arizona $5 w/SWRA membership or $20 w/o SWRA membership
July 6-19 High-performance USArugby pathway camp @ San Clemente, Ca. $TBD
Provide elite training, skill assessment, and talent identification for aspiring athletes, featuring tournament performance assessment, specialized coaching in technical skills, strength, and conditioning. Hosted by pro, MLR and USA Rugby coaches and staff.
Junior Program (U8-U14): Focuses on "FUNdamentals," basic skills, and spatial awareness.
Pro Rugby Program (U14-U19): High-performance training focused on technical skills, IQ, and physical development for competition.
U20 Rugby Program: Prepares elite athletes for USA Rugby National Teams, Junior All-Americans, and the World Youth Rugby 7s.
College Academy Program: Provides a seven-stage digital tracking system to help players connect with college coaches, build portfolios, and secure scholarships.
Adult program: provides high-performance rugby, strength, conditioning, speed and agility training as well as high-level competition for rugby players pursuing opportunities with USA National Teams and professional clubs.
November? The R10 Championship tournament features $650,000 in prizes. (Invite only from July camp)
Fall High Performance Camp (TBD)
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1. Faster Skill Development
You train at a higher intensity with better coaching, which sharpens fundamentals like passing, tackling, positioning, and decision-making much quicker than regular practice.
2. Game-Speed Experience
Tournaments expose you to faster, more physical competition. You learn how to react under pressure, which is something you can’t fully replicate in practice.
3. Higher Standards Push Growth
Being around driven, competitive athletes forces you to raise your own level. You either adapt and improve—or get left behind. That pressure builds real growth.
4. Confidence Boost
Once you compete at a higher level, regular games start to feel easier. You gain confidence because you’ve already faced tougher opponents.
5. Exposure & Opportunities
Coaches, scouts, and programs often attend high-level camps and tournaments. It opens doors to college rugby, select teams, and advanced training opportunities.
6. Mental Toughness & Discipline
You learn how to handle fatigue, setbacks, and high expectations. That mindset carries over into sports, school, and life.
7. Teamwork & Communication
Rugby especially demands trust and communication. Playing with new teammates in tournaments builds leadership and adaptability fast.
8. Understanding the Next Level
You see what higher-level athletes actually do—how they train, prepare, and compete. That clarity helps you set real goals.
9. Physical Development
Strength, conditioning, speed, and endurance all improve because the training demands more from your body.
10. Networking & Brotherhood/Sisterhood
You build relationships with players, coaches, and mentors who can support your journey long-term.
R10 HP Youth Camp & Invitationals and prize money tournaments
R10 HP Youth Camp & Invitationals and prize money tournaments
R10 brings summer camps, and the invitationals 10s events for U14, U16 & U18 boys and U15 & U18 girls to San Clemente, California. In a quest to create equal playing opportunities for girls and boys across the world, for all positions of rugby, this event promises to be an exciting showcase of elite and up and coming rugby talent, and an opportunity to be seen and selected for the Rugby Tens Championship (November), the High-Performance Residence Program, Colleges, and Professional and National Teams pathways. San Clemente, California
High School Pathway Program
High School Pathway Program
USA Rugby High Performance and USA Youth & High School Rugby, launch an expansion to the pathway program for American high school-aged players. This groundbreaking initiative aims to revolutionize player development in American rugby, leveraging cutting-edge technology and world-class coaching methodologies.
The application process is the first step. Players who apply are not automatically ‘selected’ for the HS Pathway, but instead are enrolled to begin the process of progressive evaluation, over several months, generally:
Stage 1 (Oct): Application
Stage 2 (Oct/Nov): Screening
Coach recommendations
Player self-assessments
Fitness scoring
Sports CV submissions
Regional talent ID camps
Stage 3 (Nov/Dec): Evaluation
Teacher recommendations
Film reviews
Player interviews
Regional talent ID camps
Stage 4 (December): Selection
USA HP short-listing
Coach evaluation
Film reviews
Interested USA-eligible boys and girls rugby players – born anytime in 2007, 2008, 2009 or 2010 may initiate their application here:
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