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Bruce sits down with Peter O'Donnell, who runs The Lineout Lab. https://www.thelineoutlab.com/ @Lineoutlab on Instagram LineoutLab on Patreon They go in-depth on this crucial part of the game in a Coach Talk RMA episode.

Alex Goff toured with the USA Military team and sat down for a long conversation with J'Son Townes and Cliff Davidson to talk about their military experience, the difficulty of coming home with the burden of those memories, and how being on the rugby team is healing. Can rugby help with PTSD? Yes, it can, for some. But sometimes it's more about finding a home and a place where others understand you. For some it's the game. For all, it's the brotherhood. _______________________________________________________ Support what we do and become a patron at: https://www.goffrugbyreport.com/support-grr/ IG: @goffrugbyreport X: @goffrugbyreport FB: @goffrugbyreport

Alex Goff talks to Grant Keenan of Crusaders Global and Murph McCarthy from the US Naval Academy women's team about the Crusaders Global program, and mentoring coaches and players in the USA. Learn more about Crusaders Global at: https://www.crusadersglobal.com/ ______________________________________________________ Support what we do and become a patron at: https://www.goffrugbyreport.com/support-grr/ IG: @goffrugbyreport X: @goffrugbyreport FB: @goffrugbyreport

Alex Goff looks at USA Rugby's dues increase, and what the true needs are. Just dry finances? No! Not a all. There's much more to it than that. _____________________________________________ Support what we do and become a patron at: https://www.goffrugbyreport.com/support-grr/ IG: @goffrugbyreport X: @goffrugbyreport FB: @goffrugbyreport See all we do at https://goffrugbyreport.com/ ____________ Thanks to our video sponsors: Next Phase Rugby (Discount Code USAYHS) https://nextphaserugby.com/ Irish Rugby Tours https://www.irishrugbytours.com/ Panther Rugby Academy https://pantherrugbyacademy.com/ US Rugby Foundation https://usrugbyfoundation.org/

Alex Goff answers the question himself. What could make American college rugby become one. Short answer ... money. Longer answer ... let's listen. Music by Bensounds. _____________________________________________ Support what we do and become a patron at: https://www.goffrugbyreport.com/support-grr/ IG: @goffrugbyreport X: @goffrugbyreport FB: @goffrugbyreport See all we do at https://goffrugbyreport.com/ ____________ Thanks to our video sponsors: Next Phase Rugby (Discount Code USAYHS) https://nextphaserugby.com/ Irish Rugby Tours https://www.irishrugbytours.com/ Panther Rugby Academy https://pantherrugbyacademy.com/ US Rugby Foundation https://usrugbyfoundation.org/

Alex Goff speaks with Claremont Colleges Director of Rugby Jeremy Ognall, who has been working to find common ground between the two big collegiate organizations in American rugby. Can everyone just get along? Ognall outlines why that is possible, and why it's a problem. Music by Bensounds. _____________________________________________ Support what we do and become a patron at: https://www.goffrugbyreport.com/support-grr/ IG: @goffrugbyreport X: @goffrugbyreport FB: @goffrugbyreport See all we do at https://goffrugbyreport.com/ ____________ Thanks to our video sponsors: Next Phase Rugby (Discount Code USAYHS) https://nextphaserugby.com/ Irish Rugby Tours https://www.irishrugbytours.com/ Panther Rugby Academy https://pantherrugbyacademy.com/ US Rugby Foundation https://usrugbyfoundation.org/

Bruce McLane speaks with Peter O'Donnell of Lineout Lab to go over a series of exercises and concepts that can improve your lineout. Music by Bensounds. _____________________________________________ Support what we do and become a patron at: https://www.goffrugbyreport.com/support-grr/ IG: @goffrugbyreport X: @goffrugbyreport FB: @goffrugbyreport See all we do at https://goffrugbyreport.com/ ____________ Thanks to our video sponsors: Next Phase Rugby (Discount Code USAYHS) https://nextphaserugby.com/ Irish Rugby Tours https://www.irishrugbytours.com/ Panther Rugby Academy https://pantherrugbyacademy.com/ US Rugby Foundation https://usrugbyfoundation.org/

Bruce McLane speaks with Peter O'Donnell of Lineout Lab to go over a series of exercises and concepts that can improve your lineout. Music by Bensounds. _____________________________________________ Support what we do and become a patron at: https://www.goffrugbyreport.com/support-grr/ IG: @goffrugbyreport X: @goffrugbyreport FB: @goffrugbyreport See all we do at https://goffrugbyreport.com/ ____________ Thanks to our video sponsors: Next Phase Rugby (Discount Code USAYHS) https://nextphaserugby.com/ Irish Rugby Tours https://www.irishrugbytours.com/ Panther Rugby Academy https://pantherrugbyacademy.com/ US Rugby Foundation https://usrugbyfoundation.org/

Alex Goff talks to University of Kentucky Head Coach Sam Enari following UK's 2nd straight NCR D1AA title. Music by Bensounds. _____________________________________________ Support what we do and become a patron at: https://www.goffrugbyreport.com/support-grr/ IG: @goffrugbyreport X: @goffrugbyreport FB: @goffrugbyreport See all we do at https://goffrugbyreport.com/ ____________ Thanks to our video sponsors: Next Phase Rugby (Discount Code USAYHS) https://nextphaserugby.com/ Irish Rugby Tours https://www.irishrugbytours.com/ Panther Rugby Academy https://pantherrugbyacademy.com/ US Rugby Foundation https://usrugbyfoundation.org/

Alex Goff talks to USA Men's 15s Head Coach Scott Lawrence about the CRAA Fall Classic, working high-performance colleges into the pathway conversation, the CRAA All Americans program, mentoring young American coaches, and the Eagles' 2024. We cover a lot. Music by Bensounds. Support what we do and become a patron at: https://www.goffrugbyreport.com/support-grr/ IG: @goffrugbyreport X: @goffrugbyreport FB: @goffrugbyreport See all we do at https://goffrugbyreport.com/ ____________ Thanks to our video sponsors: Next Phase Rugby (Discount Code USAYHS) https://nextphaserugby.com/ Irish Rugby Tours https://www.irishrugbytours.com/ Panther Rugby Academy https://pantherrugbyacademy.com/ US Rugby Foundation https://usrugbyfoundation.org/

Some lessons in leadership and self examination from John Cullen, USA 15s Eagle, former football player, retired Army medic, and captain of the USA Military team that went to England this November. Photos Alligin, British Army, Judy Teasdale. _________________________________________ Support what RMA and Goff Rugby Report does here: https://www.goffrugbyreport.com/support-grr/ Or support us directly through Paypal here>> IG: @goffrugbyreport X: @goffrugbyreport FB: @goffrugbyreport Music by Bensounds. See all of our Podcasts: https://www.goffrugbyreport.com/tags/ruggamatrix

USA Women's 7s player Spiff Sedrick and Head Coach Emilie Bydwell talk about that moment, and the Olympic journey in general. You'll learn about why time management and a too-small jersey contributed to the USA's Bronze Medal-winning performance, and find out also how Sedrick's life has changed since THE TRY. _________________________________________ Support what RMA and Goff Rugby Report does here: https://www.goffrugbyreport.com/support-grr/ Or support us directly through Paypal here>> IG: @goffrugbyreport X: @goffrugbyreport FB: @goffrugbyreport Music by Bensounds. See all of our Podcasts: https://www.goffrugbyreport.com/tags/ruggamatrix

New North Carolina-Chapel Hill Head Coach Joey Rasmus talks about a system he put in place at Illinois, making the Illini rugby program the largest sports club on campus and the larged college program in the USA. Creating an intramural league, Rasmus created a system that brings young student-athletes to the game in a way that eases the entry to play, and could be a model other coaches can follow. _________________________________________ Support what RMA and Goff Rugby Report does here: https://www.goffrugbyreport.com/support-grr/ Or support us directly through Paypal here>> IG: @goffrugbyreport X: @goffrugbyreport FB: @goffrugbyreport Music by Bensounds. See all of our Podcasts: https://www.goffrugbyreport.com/tags/ruggamatrix

Peter O'Donnell sits down with Bruce McLane to talk about one of the most important aspects of the game of rugby, the lineout. What works? What new ideas can you implement? What matters and what doesn't? _________________________________________ Based in Dublin, Ireland, Peter is a lineout expert and runs The Lineout Lab. Web: https://www.thelineoutlab.com/ YouTube>> Instagram @lineoutlab X: @lineoutlab Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lineoutlab Also here is a link to the Simon Hardy podcast Bruce mentions: https://traffic.libsyn.com/forcedn/brucemclane/RMA_Coach_Talk_hardy_2.mp3 _________________________________________ Support what RMA and Goff Rugby Report does here: https://www.goffrugbyreport.com/support-grr/ Or support us directly through Paypal here>> Music by Bensounds. See all of our Podcasts: https://www.goffrugbyreport.com/tags/ruggamatrix

Patrick O'Rourke of St. Ignatius HS in Cleveland in knowns not only as one of the top HS hockey coaches in the USA, but one of the best high school sports coaches, period. A coach who balances elite performance and full inclusion, dedication and fun, and lessons from other sports (including rugby), sits down with Alex Goff to talk about all of that ... and playing 7 overtimes(!). To purchase the book Coach O'Rourke discusses in this episode go here>> Support what RMA and Goff Rugby Report does here: https://www.goffrugbyreport.com/support-grr/ Or support us directly through Paypal here>> Music by Bensounds. See all of our Podcasts: https://www.goffrugbyreport.com/tags/ruggamatrix

This one is a bit more about philosophy, money, policy, and how we all survive the tought times. A hugely enlightening talk between Bruce McLane and economist, author, and President of the Ludwig von Mises Institute, Thomas Dilorenzo.

International rugby player, US Army officer, Lego savant, and more ... Sam Sullivan covers a lot of ground literally and figuratively. Alex Goff sits down with the USA 7s star to talk about the SVNS World Series, her responsibilities in the WCAP Program, whether those Olympic Rings get stuck in players' head, and what she does to decompress. Support what RMA and Goff Rugby Report does here: https://www.goffrugbyreport.com/support-grr/ Or support us directly through Paypal here>> Music by Bensounds. See all of our Podcasts: https://www.goffrugbyreport.com/tags/ruggamatrix Photos used in Podcast from Mike Lee KLC fotos for World Rugby, USA Rugby, and also West Point Athletics.

USA women's 7s player Spiff Sedrick talks about what it took to earn more playing time and how the Eagles feel about their first two tournaments of the 2023-24 season. Support what RMA and Goff Rugby Report does here: https://www.goffrugbyreport.com/support-grr/ See all of our Podcasts: https://www.goffrugbyreport.com/tags/ruggamatrix

Alex Goff sits down with still-interim USA Men's 15s Head Coach (and HP GM) Scott Lawrence after the USA beat Brazil and Spain 48-3 and 42-12, respectively to win the Vila International Rugby Cup. Support what RMA and Goff Rugby Report does here: https://www.goffrugbyreport.com/support-grr/ Music by Bensounds. See all of our Podcasts: https://www.goffrugbyreport.com/tags/ruggamatrix

Alex Goff sits down with USA Rugby CEO Ross Young and USA Rugby COO Johnathan Atkeison to talk about High Performance—plans, developments, and thoughts on USA Rugby HP jobs, including HP GM, Eagles 15s Head Coaches, and hosting the World Cup. Is USA Rugby headed in the right direction? Will they settle on full-time coaches and will those be the right decisions. Will they abandon a new-found commitment to age-grade national teams? What if World Rugby wants to take away the 2031 World Cup? We talk about it all. RuggaMatrix America is brought to you by Irish Rugby Tours, the US Rugby Foundation, and Next Phase Rugby. You can also support what we do by becoming at Patron here at https://www.goffrugbyreport.com/support-grr/ Photo: Alex Goff Royalty Free Music: Bensound.com License code: GHY5VYGUPCUJKSJI

Wise words and great insight from the all-time American rugby legend Gary Lambert. One of the greatest Eagles ever talks about staring mortality in the face, the shamateur years and what we lost when the game went professional, USA vs South Africa 1981, and the future for the national team. It is a wide-ranging, emotional ride with Bruce McLane and Gary Lambert. RuggaMatrix America is brought to you by Irish Rugby Tours, the US Rugby Foundation, and Next Phase Rugby. You can also support what we do by becoming at Patron here at https://www.goffrugbyreport.com/support-grr/ Photo: Alex Goff Royalty Free Music: Bensound.com License code: GHY5VYGUPCUJKSJI

The great former Eagle captain and scrumhalf Mike Saunders is a soft-spoken leader who became a brilliant coach after he retired. Smart, analytical, and a man who loves the game of rugby, Saunders talks about leadership, self-evaluation, loss, OMBAC, and the USA. All-Time American List: Mike Saunders RuggaMatrix America is brought to you by Irish Rugby Tours, the US Rugby Foundation, and Next Phase Rugby. You can also support what we do by becoming at Patron here at https://www.goffrugbyreport.com/support-grr/ Photo: Alex Goff Royalty Free Music: Bensound.com License code: GHY5VYGUPCUJKSJI

Dave Hodges was generally considered the most indomitable rugby player in the USA, perhaps the world, when he played. Coming late to international rugby he worked hard, hit harder, and prepared harder than anyone. All-Time American: Dave Hodges RuggaMatrix America is brought to you by Irish Rugby Tours, the US Rugby Foundation, and Next Phase Rugby. You can also support what we do by becoming at Patron here at https://www.goffrugbyreport.com/support-grr/ Photo: Alex Goff Royalty Free Music: Bensound.com License code: GHY5VYGUPCUJKSJI

USA captain and Bristol Bear AJ MacGinty sits down with Bruce McLane to talk about how he came to America, what he does to prepare to play as a professional, and a whole bunch of other stuff about the Eagles—the potential and the disappointments. RuggaMatrix America is brought to you by Irish Rugby Tours, the US Rugby Foundation, and Next Phase Rugby. You can also support what we do by becoming at Patron here at https://www.goffrugbyreport.com/support-grr/ Royalty Free Music: Bensound.com License code: GHY5VYGUPCUJKSJI Photos by David Barpal. And when AJ gives us a visual, here is how he looked. Example 1. Example 2.

Alex Goff sits down with former Cal, Oxford University, and USA prop Ray Lehner. He talked about his rugby origins, his influences, and what it was that turned him from a guy just checking out the game into someone who has embraced it as his life. GRR All-Time American List: Ray Lehner RuggaMatrix America is brought to you by Irish Rugby Tours, the US Rugby Foundation, and Next Phase Rugby. You can also support what we do by becoming at Patron here at https://www.goffrugbyreport.com/support-grr/ Royalty Free Music: Bensound.com License code: GHY5VYGUPCUJKSJI

Bruce sits down with Mike "Chicken" Dabulas and talks about his push to the pros and international rugby, as well as how players can be great in the locker room. Mike talks about the evolution (or not so much) of coaching as well. RuggaMatrix America is brought to you by Irish Rugby Tours, the US Rugby Foundation, and Next Phase Rugby. You can also support what we do by becoming at Patron here at https://www.goffrugbyreport.com/support-grr/ Royalty Free Music: Bensound.com License code: GHY5VYGUPCUJKSJI

Alex Goff sits down with former Cal captain, All American, USA, Oxford, Randwick, and SFGG rugby player Matt Sherman. Having seen both sides of the top-level collegiate playoffs, and later becoming the Head Coach of a national champion, Sherman brings a unique perspective to the game and the players. He talks about what it means to be an Eagle, the players he played with and the special moments, and also what it means to be a Golden Bear and a Black Knight. Music by Bensounds Support RMA and what we do by becoming a Patron here: https://www.goffrugbyreport.com/support-grr Episode photo by Adam Smith.

Scott Lawrence is Interim USA Head Coach and Interim head of High Performance. And that means he's free to make decisions based solely on the long-term health of the program. It's freeing, and he tells Bruce McLane why. Music by Bensounds Support RMA and what we do by becoming a Patron here: https://www.goffrugbyreport.com/support-grr

Accomplished rugby player and medical doctor Anthony Chaffee sits down with Bruce McLane in a three-parter that hits hard at assumptions about healthy diet, the role meat plays in performance and weight loss, hormones, and what are the right foods for humans. In Part 3 Dr. Chaffee talks about not only athletic performance, but physical performance for anyone. He also talks about being educated about what you put into your body, and not just listening by rote. This is Part 3 of 3 Parts. Music by Bensounds Support RMA and what we do by becoming a Patron here: https://www.goffrugbyreport.com/support-grr See Dr. Anthony Chaffee's own Podcast, the Plant Free MD, here>> See his YouTube Channel here>>

Accomplished rugby player and medical doctor Anthony Chaffee sits down with Bruce McLane in a three-parter that hits hard at assumptions about healthy diet, the role meat plays in performance and weight loss, and what are the right foods for humans. He also talks about what fuels some types of cancer and how that relates to diet. This is Part 2 of 3 Parts. Music by Bensounds Support RMA and what we do by becoming a Patron here: https://www.goffrugbyreport.com/support-grr See Dr. Anthony Chaffee's own Podcast, the Plant Free MD, here>> See his YouTube Channel here>>

Accomplished rugby player and medical doctor Anthony Chaffee sits down with Bruce McLane in a three-parter that hits hard at assumptions about healthy diet, the role meat plays in performance and weight loss, and what are the right foods for humans. This is Part 1 of 3 Parts. Music by Bensounds Support RMA and what we do by becoming a Patron here: https://www.goffrugbyreport.com/support-grr See Dr. Anthony Chaffee's own Podcast, the Plant Free MD, here>> See his YouTube Channel here>>

Alex Goff sits down in Dan Arbeznik's classroom not to talk about the St. Ignatius HS team (which he coaches), but the massive turnout for Rookie Rugby Cleveland. When we talk about Youth Rugby and growing the game, are we making progress? Some are, and here's how Rookie Rugby Cleveland has 800 kids playing rugby every Sunday in the spring. Want to know more? email [email protected] about how it's done. (But like Dan says in the podcast, you might not get a reply until August!) See their Facebook Page at https://www.facebook.com/RookieRugbyCleveland/

Former TransAmerica Life CEO Tom Cusack sat down with Alex Goff to talk about USA Rugby finances, the high performance review, the national teams, the split with NCR, the need for a bigger staff, Rugby World Cup money, and above all ... trust. USA Rugby's Board also released a letter to the membership about what they have been working on so far. Click on the link to read it.

Alex Goff sits down with USA legend Luke Gross, who parlayed his 6-9 frame and a ton of grit to a long professional and record-setting USA career before becoming a coach.

Alex Goff sits down with former USA 7s star Ben Pinkelman who, after being forced to retire due to injury, has taken up the coaching reins. Pink talks about his start and how he worked through the ranks, whether playing high-level 15s and 7s at the same time is feasible, or even advisable, he talks about his Olympics pain, the thrill of being on the World Sevens Series Dream Team, and what the future holds for the USA 7s program.

The Chuckanut Rugby Club's fields have long been a big part of rugby in the Pacific Northwest. But it also needed some upgrades. When the Dewilde family donated the land to the rugby club, they, with the help of of donors, partners, and supporters, have been able to make it even better. Alex Goff sits down with Todd Vasey, Chuckanut Rugby President, to talk about what the venue means to the club, the region, and also the neighborhood in Ferndale, Wash. More information: https://www.madak.com/rugby https://www.dewilderugbyfields.com/

Bruce McLane sits down with Life University Head Coach Colton Cariaga. Cariaga, who played in Ireland as well as as an All American at Life, touches on helping players through adversity, the HP troubles in USA Rugby, and what coaches around the country can do to further the game. The conversation covers a variety of topics and is well worth a listen. Check out Cariaga's coaching tips instagram feed at: https://www.instagram.com/coltoncariagarugby/

USA women's 7s star Abby Gustaitis and men's 7s Head Coach Mike Friday talk with Alex Goff about the Quest for the Gold Tournament in Los Angeles, the Olympics, and what's next. Support RMA by becoming a Patron at: https://www.goffrugbyreport.com/support-grr

Iowa State Head Coach Anthony Frein goes into detail on how he got his club college team approved to play despite COVID restrictions. It's about being flexible, detailed, and realizing that any rugby, if safely done, is a benefit to the players. Alex Goff jumps on his soapbox a bit too. Support RMA and Goff Rugby Report by helping us here: https://www.goffrugbyreport.com/support-grr If you want to know more about how Anthony Frein did it, email him at: [email protected]

Alex Goff sits down with UCLA Head Coach David Clancy, former Scotland international Adam Ashe, and former England and British & Irish Lions prop Alex Corbisiero on their new roles coaching at UCLA.

USA lock Nick Civetta breaks down his jobs in the second row, giving priceless insights on the lineout, the scrum, and even the right equipment. Support RMA and what we do here by being a Patreon Patron at: http://patreon.com/goffrugbyreport

Justin Goonan is the current Indiana University Head Coach and he has coached at all levels in the United States, both as a rugby coach and a Strength & Conditioning coach. Now he is trying to help all those rugby coaches who don't have an S&C get their players fit and fit for rugby. Goonan sits down with Bruce McLane and Alex Goff to talk more about it. Become a RMA Patron—support what we're going. Go to https://www.goffrugbyreport.com/support-grr to learn how you can be a patron. Learn more about Justin Goonan at universalsportsstrength.com

The key to rugby success is to keep learning and improving, and USA second row forward Nick Civetta has been doing that his entire career. Once overlooked for the national team for reasons he says were perfectly fair, Civetta remade himself, and has become a stalwart of the team. Now he is embarking on another journey as he continues his rugby—attaining a Master's at Oxford. Civetta sits down with Bruce McLane and Alex Goff to talk about this and much more.

Dr. Richard Urso has been deep into how America has responded to the COVID-19 pandemic, and he has some thoughts. He talks directly with Bruce McLane about the (lack of) value in shutdowns and staying at home, simple treatments that work, practice responses, Vitamin D, the vaccine, and it's up to the listeners to see how this translates to whether we should be able to play sports at the youth, HS, and college levels. Follow Dr. Urso at @richardursomd See also https://www.americasfrontlinedoctors.com/

Strength and Conditioning expert Rob Oshinskie has worked with athletes from all over the spectrum. He sits down with Bruce McLane and (a little bit) Alex Goff to talk about mistakes coaches make with S&C, what works and what's a waste of time, and how you can help your athletes get stronger, fitter, and smarter. See more about Rob at victorynation.com or you can contact him directly at [email protected].

The USA's main flyhalf AJ MacGinty is busy playing for Sale Sharks and knows many of his Eagle teammates aren't able to play as easily. He knows he's lucky, and he speaks with Alex Goff about the Sharks, the Eagles, the World Cup, and fatherhood.

USA Rugby CEO Ross Young checks in with Alex Goff about the organization's new digs, new plans, and coming out of bankruptcy and COVID. Support GRR on Patreon as a patron or support us anonymously!

A day after USA Rugby cleared a key hurdle in its bankruptcy reorganization, the NGB's CEO sat down with Alex Goff to discuss the challenges in getting there, what's next, and ... apologies? Support RMA and Goff Rugby Report by becoming a Patreon Patron. Go to www.patreon.com/goffrugbyreport to see how you can get perks and gifts, and support this podcast and our other great content.

John Van Der Giessen was willing to travel the world to learn the game, and willing to go places emotionally not every play can go to in order to become an internationals. Now successful in the business world, VDG talks with Bruce McLane about how he became an Eagle, who helped him along the way, and what lessons he learned.

Topo Rodriguez played prop for Argentina, Australia, and Tahiti, and is widely regarded as one of the greatest scrummagers ever. He is also a sharp and critical thinker and pulls no punches in talking about problems and solutions for Australia, Argentina, and the USA, who he says should be a top-8 country in rugby.