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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 2026

Academies

Locations and Dates Coming Soon!

Player ID Clinics
Arizona 

When:      Presidents Day:  Monday Feb 16
Who:        Boys & Girls 2007-2012 birth year
Where:    Kiwanis Park  South, Tempe
Time:       11 AM  - 1 PM
Cost:        $20

Montana

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When:      Sunday, March 22

Who:        Boys & Girls 2007-2012 birth year

Where:    Big Sky High School, Missoula

Time:       1 - 4 PM

Cost:        $55

 Academies & Player ID Clinics
Spring 2026

ARIZONA

CAROLINAS

COLORADO

HEARTLAND

IOWA

MID ATLANTIC

NOR CAL

NORTHEAST

NORTHWEST

OHIO

SO CAL

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

EIRA Tours 2026

(By Invitation Only)

March 2-7          Boys u18               Canada, Vancouver 7s

Mar 31-Apr 5    Boys u18                Florida, Tropical 7s 

June 3-14           Boys 2007-2008    Italy (Rome and Florence)

June 13-25         Girls 2007-2008    Netherlands and Belgium

June 20-July 1    Boys 2007-2009    Chile 

July 14-27           Boys u16 & u17    Ireland

July 14-27           Girls u16 & u18    Ireland

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

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