Army West Point

Recruitment Form CLICK HERETopicsMatt Sherman's Rugby BackgroundStarted playing rugby in high school at Piedmont, CaliforniaPlayed at Cal, winning 4 national championshipsContinued rugby career at Oxford while getting master's degreeBegan coaching early, including high school team while at Cal Army West Point Rugby ProgramTypical cadet schedule: classes, formations, team meals, afternoon trainingPractice schedule: Mon (weights/film), Tue-Wed (intense field work), Thu (gym/mental), Fri (team run)Program values: trust, commitment, love - doing the right thing, giving best effort, putting team first2022 National Championship factors: strong leadership, culture improvements post-COVID, depth, few injuries Recruiting for Army RugbyLook for character first - attitude, effort, living team valuesPhysical ability is secondary to character traitsRecruitment process:Junior year: Winter webinar, start application in FebruarySenior year: Summer Leadership Experience (SLE) week, July 7-10 summer campEncourage talking to Army officers/West Point grads in community Next StepsCheck show notes for Matt Sherman's contact info and recruitment questionnaireConsider attending Army's Summer Leadership Experience (SLE) for rising seniorsLook into Army's summer rugby camp July 7-10 (details coming soon)Watch for Army vs Cal Berkeley match on March 15thContinue efforts to grow rugby at all levels to positively influence more lives worldrugbyshop.comrugbynorcal.orggoffrugbyreport.com