The 2026 Spring Coaching Mentorship Program is officially open for applications! After a successful pilot, this initiative continues its mission to support the growth and development of rugby coaches across all divisions and conferences within National Collegiate Rugby.

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This six-week virtual experience pairs developing coaches with seasoned mentors from inside and outside NCR for structured, collaborative mentorship. The goal remains the same: improve coaching quality, expand peer networks, and elevate the overall experience for our student-athletes.

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Mentees will:

• Gain direct access to experienced mentors for guidance and support
• Participate in structured professional development
• Expand their rugby network
• Build confidence in practice planning, game-day management, and team culture

The Spring mentorship cycle will run March 9 – April 20, featuring:

• Weekly 1:1 virtual meetings
• Goal-setting and accountability planning
• Practice design and game strategy discussion
• Rugby-specific skills development
• Culture-building strategies
  
  

Select mentees may also have future opportunities to shadow coaches at marquee NCR events, including National XVs, National 7s, and All Stars.

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Here’s what one Fall mentee shared about their experience learning from 5 time National 7s Champion coach Rosalind Chou:

“I have learned so much from Rosalind in these last few months. She has taught me how to manage a tough game, how to create more offensive plays, and most importantly how to effectively communicate with my players. This experience has been so rewarding and has helped grow my rugby IQ more than I could have imagined. I am so thankful for this opportunity and think that this program will help so many other coaches be successful and help grow the game of rugby.”

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Applications close March 2.

If you’re ready to grow your coaching impact this spring, apply now and take the next step in your development.

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