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DEVELOPING THE NEXT GENERATION

CLOSING THE GAP

The Eagle Impact Rugby Academy approach to player and coach development is based on the Six Pillars of High Performance model. Each component is critical to developing a professional rugby mindset. This mindset will promote a healthy rugby and life balance while developing life skills that transcend rugby.

IDENTIFICATION

EIRA is passionate about nurturing character and potential. We teach our players and coaches to embrace learning in a culture that cares and empowers creativity, curiosity, and love for the game. Our game-based approach coupled with an emphasis on core skills is tailored to develop intelligent decision-makers.

COACH EDUCATION

Our EIRA player-centered approach is based on sound teaching principles and tailored to improve coach and player knowledge, understanding, problem-solving and performance. Our goal is to ensure that EIRA trained coaches add value to players total development.

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DEVELOPMENT

EIRA's Development program provides opportunities at the local, regional, national, and international levels. We offer skills training, Player Identification Clinics, Regional All Star Teams, an annual Winter Camp, National Invitational Tournament, and International Tours.

 

Identification

EIRA Prospects

In following our mission to identify and develop the next generation of rugby players in America, EIRA is accepting nominations of athletes who wish to improve their skill, ability and mental approach to rugby. If you are interested or know someone who is interested, please share this link.

Academies and Clinics provide the necessary skill development.  Continuity with this development is

provided through winter camps and summer tours.  EIRA believes ongoing skill development combined with international tours not only provides the individual player personal experience of the fast-paced skilled game of other nations, but also enhances the development of their home club with this new-found knowledge. 

Spring 2025

Academies
Mid-Atlantic

When:     May 17, 31  June 7, 14, 21, 28  
Who:        Boys & Girls 2006-2012 birth year
Where:    West Potomac High School
Time:       1 PM - 4 PM
Cost:        $30/session, $120 for all 6

Southern California

When:      April 27, May 11, June 1 & 8
Who:         Boys & Girls 2006-2012 birth year
Where:     San Juan Hills H.S.
Time:         11 AM - 1:30 PM
Cost:         $30/session, $100 for all 4
 

Player ID Clinics

Michigan

When:      Sunday, May 18
Who:        Boys & Girls 2006-2012 birth year
Where:    Macatawa Bay Middle School, Holland
Time:       10 AM - 1 PM
Cost:        $36

 Academies & Player ID Clinics
Spring 2025

ARIZONA

CAROLINAS

COLORADO

HEARTLAND

IOWA

MID ATLANTIC

NOR CAL

NORTHEAST

NORTHWEST

OHIO

Interested in hosting a Player ID Clinic? Contact eagleimpactrugby@gmail.com

EIRA SUMMER TOURS

(By Invitation Only)

Boys Tropical 7s, April 15-19
Boys u15 Spain Tour, March 27-April 10
Co-Ed Italy Tour, June 10 - 22
Co-Ed Ireland Tour, July 16-28
 

If you wish to be considered for a summer tour, please submit an EIRA Prospect Form

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