(NEW YORK – Jan. 22, 2025)—Premier Rugby Sevens (PR7s) announced today the launch of the PR7s Coaching Development Series, an exclusive eight-week online program designed to empower rugby coaches across the U.S. The series will be led by Top-tier coaches, including PR7s General Manager and former USA 15s National Coach Mike Tolkin and two-time Olympic Coach Richie Walker.
The program kicks off on Sunday, Feb. 2, at 7 p.m. EST with a session on “Training Plan/Game Plan.” Each bi-weekly session will feature a 60 to 90-minute class focusing on key topics such as defensive analysis, set pieces, transitioning from 15s to 7s, and player development. Sessions will run through Sunday, May 11, 2025. Registration is now open at PRSevens.com.
“This Coaching Development Series is part of our commitment to provide opportunities for coaches to improve their skills by interacting with experienced coaches,” said Mike Tolkin, PR7s General Manager and former USA National Team Head Coach. “Each session will focus on practical strategies and innovative techniques in specific areas to help coaches of all levels advance their understanding of the game.”
“This Coaching Development Series is part of our commitment to provide opportunities for coaches to improve their skills by interacting with experienced coaches,” said Mike Tolkin, PR7s General Manager and former USA National Team Head Coach. “Each session will focus on practical strategies and innovative techniques in specific areas to help coaches of all levels advance their understanding of the game.”
The PR7s Coaching Development Series costs $39 per session or $199 for the entire eight-week series.
Tolkin and Walker will lead each session with guest coaches, including Olympian Kelly Griffin, Ros Chou, Kurt Morath, and Irene Gardner.
2025 Schedule:
- Sunday, Feb. 2 (7 p.m. ET): Training Plan/Game Plan (Lauren Trout, Troy Hall)
- Sunday, Feb. 16 (7 p.m. ET): Defensive Analysis (Ros Chou, JK Anderson)
- Wednesday, March 5 (7 p.m. ET): Attacking Analysis (Josie Ziluca, Kurt Morath)
- Sunday, March 16 (7 p.m. ET): Analysts (Lauren Barber, Emil Walton)
- Sunday, March 30 (7 p.m. ET): Set Pieces (Karameli Faaee, Tui Osborne)
- Monday, April 14 (10 p.m. ET): Nutrition/Strength & Conditioning (Irene Gardner, Ian Gibbons)
- Sunday, April 27 (7 p.m. ET): Transition 15s to 7s (Olympian Kelly Griffin, Peter Sio)
- Sunday, May 11 (7 p.m. ET): Players Journey (Guest Coach TBD)
About Premier Rugby Sevens
Premier Rugby Sevens (PR7s), the highest professional level of rugby sevens in the United States and a proud partner of USA Rugby, is a revolutionary circuit showcasing the most electric men’s and women’s athletes on the planet. PR7s brings the global excitement of rugby through a fast-paced, high-scoring on-field experience, complemented by engaging fan festivals throughout North America. As a traveling circuit with a focus on North America, PR7s is the fastest, toughest, and most electrifying game on the planet and the first sports organization of its kind, with men’s and women’s teams competing under one umbrella with equal pay. To learn more about Premier Rugby Sevens, go to PRSevens.com and follow the league on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn.
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Contact: Eric Nemeth
Premier Rugby Sevens
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