Author: Rob Hammerschmidt “The Hammer”
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Why Women’s Rugby is Booming: Record-Breaking Crowds, Star Players, and a Bright Future Ahead
Women’s Rugby Breaks Records, Builds Momentum and Shines on the Global Stage Make no mistake, women’s rugby has become a hot commodity. The 2024 version of the 6 Nations was nothing short of amazing! It hit several benchmarks that demonstrate viability and success. Commercially, it welcomed partnerships with the title sponsor, Guinness; a broadcast…
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Project Apollo: Building the USA Eagles’ Pathway to Global Rugby Success by 2031
Project Apollo: Shaping the Future of USA Rugby with Elite Talent for 2031 This is the final installment of a four part series on Moonshot 2031. Again, this series is best consumed by starting with He Has a Plan… Trust the Plan … Moonshot 2031. In the first two Moonshot Projects, Mercury and Gemini, it…
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Project Gemini: Building the Eagles’ Core for 2027 and Beyond in Scott Lawrence’s Moonshot Plan
Project Gemini: Shaping the Next Generation of Eagles for RWC 2027 in Scott Lawrence’s Vision This post is the third installment of my series about the Scott Lawrence Plan that is designed to take the Eagles into the RWC 2031. If you are just digging into this series, I would suggest starting with He has…
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Project Mercury: Building the Eagles’ Future Through Values and Veterans in the Journey to RWC 2031
Project Mercury: Forging the Eagles’ Path to 2031 with Core Values and Experienced Leadership In my last installment of In Touch I spoke of Scott Lawrence’s Plan/Vision for the Eagles to make a RWC Quarter Final: Moonshot 2031. It is worth repeating that Scott is the first Eagle’s HC to be transparent about a goal…
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He Has a Plan… Trust the Plan … Moonshot 2031
Scott Lawrence’s Moonshot 2031: Inside the Vision to Lead USA Rugby to World Cup Glory For US Eagle fans, we are just over a year into the launch of Moonshot 2031. For those that are unfamiliar, this is Eagle’s Head Coach Scott Lawrence’s VISION to get our boys into the 2031 Rugby World Cup…
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Another Team Shutters the Doors: A Roadmap is in Order
Another Sports Team Closes Down: Why a Strategic Roadmap is Crucial for Survival Two weeks ago I expressed my concerns when fans were screaming, “The next MLR team should be in city X!” Ironically, these mutterings on social media were happening as rumors of the Jackal’s demise were swirling. While I love the passion, I…
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FOR THE LOVE OF ALL THINGS GOOD AND HOLY!
Let me be very clear… I am a fan of the league and want to see it improve. BUT, for the love of all things good and holy, CAN WE PLEASE STOP SUGGESTING WHERE THE NEXT TEAM SHOULD BE LOCATED? Like Halley’s Comet it seems as though the topic of expansion always circles back. Whether…
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Navigating World Rugby’s Regulation 8: NCR vs CRAA Dynamics and Player Pathways
In the ever-evolving world, the art of forging genuine connections remains timeless. Whether it’s with colleagues, clients, or partners, establishing a genuine rapport paves the way for collaborative success.