Success for the Inaugural Frontline Rugby Camp at Kutztown University
July 10-14, 2005
KUTZTOWN, PA - Frontline Rugby held their inaugural men's high school rugby camp at Kutztown University on July 10th to 14th , 2005. Frontline Rugby is a company dedicated to conducting rugby camps for all ages and abilities. The founders and co-directors are Dr. Gregg Jones: Head Coach, Kutztown University and Mr. Mike Flanagan: Head Coach, United States Naval Academy. The purpose of this endeavor is to bring together the most skilled and professional coaching staff in the country to pass on years of high level collegiate experience to the country's high school youth in preparation for the advancement of their rugby careers and the enhancement of our country's rugby foundation at the grass root level.
The camp consisted of high school players from New York, Pennsylvania, Maryland and New Jersey. The camper and coaches spent five days of intense three-a-day sessions and daily classroom lectures on the fundamentals and dynamic aspects of today's modern game. A star-studded coaching staff was available to the campers 24-7, as coaches and campers alike lived the dorm life for the entire week. Coaches were available at any moment to discuss rugby. The culmination of the camp was a scrimmage on the last day of camp where the players had the opportunity to display their new skills in front of the coaching staff and their families. Each player received a Canterbury Frontline rugby jersey and Canterbury rugby ball, along with a certificate of completion and a framed camp photo.
The coaching staff consisted of :
Mr. Stephen Siano
Former U.S.A. Eagle 7s player, Head Coach Philly-Whitemarsh 7s
Mr. Tom Rooney
Head Coach Ohio State University, Former Head Coach Midwest Collegiate Select
Mr. Terry Ryland
Former Head Coach and current backs coach at Penn State University Former All-American Selector and Current backs coach for Mid-Atlantic Collegiate Select
Mr. Mike Flanagan
410-757-6195, gonavy123@aol.com
Head Coach U.S.Naval Academy and current All-American Selector
Dr. Gregg Jones
610-683-9261, docjones@ptd.net
Head Coach Kutztown University and current Head Coach Mid-Atlantic Collegiate Select
Mr. Andy Ryland
Current Flanker U.S.A. Eagles Former All-American
Mr. Tim Ryland
Current Captain Penn State University and Mid-Atlantic Collegiate Select
Mr. Mark Wiebner
Former All-American at Kutztown University
Mr. Ron Nicholson
Current Strength and Conditioning Coach at Kutztown University
Major Bubba Lennerton
Assistant Coach U.S. Naval Academy Former member All-Marine Team
Camp Notes
All campers were hosted in a dormitory on the campus of Kutztown University and all meals were be served in the campus cafeteria. All open University recreational facilities were available to the campers. The University medical facilities were open and available and an athletic trainer or registered nurse was available at all sessions.
A rugby store was open daily. Two campers per room. After an early morning 'wake-up' streatch, all campers attended breakfast. No hot stoves or appliances were permitted in the rooms. Fans were allowed in the rooms. Campers provided their own towels, bedding and toiletries. Lights out at 11pm was strictly enforced.
FRONTLINE 2006 Camp Notes
Grades 9-12
Kutztown University
SIGNUP for 2006!
Camp Structure
The purpose of FRONTLINE RUGBY is to teach the fundamentals of dynamic rugby football. Players will be taught in small groups and hands on instruction will be the order of the day. On the field as well as classroom instruction will be utilized to transfer the wealth of knowledge and experience that our coaching staff brings to this ultimate rugby experience.
- Fundamentals
- Individual Skills
- Unit Skills
- Team Skills
- Tactics and Strategy
- Offense and Defense
- Sport Nutrition
- Strength and Conditioning
- Drill Stations
- Predator Scrum Machine
- Rugby Films
- Camp Tournament
- Rugby Store
Further Information
www.kurugby.com
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Driving Directions to Kutztown
From the North
81 South to 476 (PA Turnpike N.E. extension) to exit 33 - 78 West to exit 40 (formerly exit 12) and 737 South.
Proceed into Kutztown to Main Street (Turkey Hill Mini Mart), turn right at light and continue up hill to campus.
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From the South
81 North - 78 East to exit 40 (formerly exit 12) and 737 South.
Proceed into Kutztown to Main Street (Turkey Hill Mini Mart), turn right at light and continue up hill to campus.
OR
83 North to 30 East - 222 North into Kutztown.
Take the Kutztown exit and continue on road/Main Street to campus.
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From the East
78 West to exit 40 (formerly exit 12) and 737 South.
Proceed into Kutztown to Main Street (Turkey Hill Mini Mart), turn right at light and continue up hill to campus.
OR
76 West to 476 (PA Turnpike N.E. extension) to exit 33 - 78 West to exit 40 (formerly exit 12) and 737 South.
Proceed into Kutztown to Main Street (Turkey Hill Mini Mart), turn right at light and continue up hill to campus.
OR
76 West to 422 West to 222 North into Kutztown.
From either South/North, Take the Kutztown exit and continue on road/Main Street to campus.
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From the West
80 East to 476 (PA Turnpike N.E. extension) to exit 33 - 78 West to exit 40 (formerly exit 12) and 737 South.
Proceed into Kutztown to Main Street (Turkey Hill Mini Mart), turn right at light and continue up hill to campus.
OR
76 East to 81 North - 78 East to exit 40 (formerly exit 12) and 737 South.
Proceed into Kutztown to Main Street (Turkey Hill Mini Mart), turn right at light and continue up hill to campus.
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Directions to Kutztown Rugby Pitch (Once at the University)
Traveling Old 222 North (Main St) - Going through campus
Left College Blvd. (Sal's Pizza on right)
Left at Army National Guard sign (C Co. 1/111th Infantry).
Go up hill, road will wind around National Guard Armory.
Follow road until its end, park in empty lot away from building.
Pitch is opposite side of building against the parking lot (Lytle Hall)
Traveling Old 222 South (Main St) - Going up hill towards campus
Right on College Blvd. (Sal's Pizza on left)
Left at Army National Guard sign (C Co. 1/111th Infantry).
Go up hill, road will wind around National Guard Armory.
Follow road until its end, park in empty lot away from building.
Pitch is opposite side of building against the parking lot (Lytle Hall)
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