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Seeking D1 Women's Head Coach

The Austin Valkyries Women's Rugby Club is seeking a Head Coach beginning August 2013. The Austin Valkyries have been the most competitive women's D1 program in Texas since 1991, placing as high as 9th and 6th in the nation in the last 8 years. Typically we have well over 30 players on our roster, with a select few who represent our team at higher level events, such as USA Rugby camps and training. We recruit heavily from the many outstanding Texas collegiate rugby programs, such as the University of Texas, Texas A&M, and Texas State University. We also have many new and developmental/social players as well.

We have an excellent organization, with an elected officer system and have many returning alumni who continue to contribute time, money and effort into maintaining a strong program. The Valkyries also have close ties with the men's rugby teams, often joining forces with both the Austin Blacks and the Austin Huns.

We are seeking a Head Coach who can begin in August 2013 and who will assist in preparing and coaching us through our competitive season in Spring 2014.

Requirements include the following:

1. Commitment for Fall 2013 through Spring 2014 at a minimum (August 2013 through June 2014).

2. Able to plan and execute 2 practices a week, plus attend games on the weekends. Able to effectively manage forwards & backs split time, or able to coordinate assistance. If unable to attend practices regularly, we will consider an option to seek an Assistant Coach in cooperation with the selected Head Coach.

3. Able to provide clear instruction, development and a variety of coaching methods for many different experience levels.

4. Knowledge of current USAR laws, playing styles and coaching methods. Recent playing, coaching or referee experience a plus. Able to adapt coaching skills to the needs and goals of the team.

5. Must be a very strong leader. Able to provide positive coaching, fair assessment/feedback, and have open communication with club officers and players in a fun, safe and welcoming environment.

If interested, please provide a resume and/or CV to the coaching committee at the following email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Once your resume is received, a representative from the team's coaching committee will contact you with further details and interview information.

Sincerely,
The Austin Valkyries Women's Rugby Club

DII Senior Women’s Club based out of Northeast Minneapolis seeks a coach for 2013.

This diverse group of women makes a year-long commitment to play high quality rugby, strengthen women's rugby in Minnesota, and have fun!

Qualified candidates should be able to:

• retain USA Rugby Coaching Certification
• commit to attend and direct practices held two evenings per week (typically Tues/Thurs) in NE Minneapolis or comparable site during Spring and Fall seasons
• Spring Season is developmental and compact running from mid-March to May
• Fall Season is competitive league season running from mid-August to early November
• attend matches
• help us achieve our ultimate goal of winning a national championship

The selected candidate will be offered a one year contract with benefits including social membership with the club, reimbursement of travel expenses, and monetary compensation.

For a full position description and an application or for more information about our club, please visit our website at MenagerieRugbyClub.com and/or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with any questions.

Nigel David Melville was appointed USA Rugby CEO and President of Rugby Operations in January 2007, born 6 January 1961 Nigel is a former England national rugby union team scrum half and captain. He became the youngest player to captain England on his début when he led them against Australia in November 1984. He went onto make another twelve appearances over the next four years. He attended Aireborough Grammar School and North East London polytechnic. He played club rugby for Otley R.U.F.C., Wakefield RFC and Wasps FC.

He was captain of the England Schools 19 age group on their tour to New Zealand and Australia in 1979, England B – the youngest captain at the time, England Under 23 on their tour of Romania in 1983. He captained the full England side seven times, winning four games.
He was a replacement for the injured Terry Holmes on the British Lions tour to New Zealand in 1983 but picked up a spinal injury in his second game and took no further part on the tour. He also toured with England to Argentina in 1981, North America in 1982 and New Zealand in 1985.

His career was blighted by a number of serious injuries including a serious neck injury, shoulder damage, five knee operations and a chipped ankle. These partly restricted the number of matches he played for England.

On retirement, he entered coaching and as Director of Rugby at Wasps R.F.C., Melville coached the team to their first professional Premiership title in 1996, followed by three National Cup Final appearances, winning two. In 2002 he moved to Gloucester Rugby, winning the Zurich Championship Final, Powergen Cup and topped the Zurich Premiership table by a record 15 clear points. He left in 2005

During his playing career, Melville was the Head of UK Promotions for Nike working alongside elite athletes from a wide range of sports.