NCR and Rugbee.co are proud to recognize Andrew Higgs as our February Coach of the Month. In addition to being a chemistry instructor at Christopher Newport University, Higgs is in his second season coaching the Women’s Rugby Club.
Higgs’ rugby resume starts at Franklin and Marshall College where he started playing rugby as a freshman in 2001 and continued until 2005. Following college, he played with the Ann Arbor Men’s Club (2005-2010) and then the Stanford Business School Club (2011-2012).
The players of CNU Women’s Rugby Club have nothing but praise to say about their coach.
“Not only has Dr. Higgs helped build the women’s rugby team from the ground up, he has supported the girls in class, rugby, and in life…Volunteering several hours a week just because he cares and loves the sport (that) we all now love thanks to him. Without Dr. Higgs there would be no team.”
“Coach Higgs has not only helped us learn and grow the sport, but introduced us to a type of enthusiasm for the sport of rugby that is unmatched. He has volunteered his time, knowledge, and ear to being there for us as a coach. I do not think I would have fallen in love with the sport as much as I have if Coach Higgs was not the one who taught me everything I know.”