About this episode
Reach out to Troy: troy@clemsonrugby.com Topics Troy Hall's Rugby Journey Started playing rugby at age 5 in New Zealand Moved to the USA, played for various clubs including White Plains and Old Blue Selected for USA Eagles in both 7s (2008) and 15s, playing until 2015 Transitioned to coaching, including roles with Rugby Oregon and Oregon State Clemson Rugby Program Development Troy took over as Director of Rugby in 2020 during COVID-19 Focused on building relationships, engaging players, and establishing a strong culture Introduced "Mahi" concept (meaning "to work hard") as a cornerstone of team culture Developed a professional-like environment with dedicated facilities and support systems Player Development and Recruitment Looks for players with resilience, fitness, and willingness to learn Offers individualized skill development and video analysis Runs a remote high-performance academy (Mahi) for holistic athlete development Actively recruits through website and direct communication with Troy Clemson Rugby Foundation and Alumni Network Foundation supports operational needs, coaching, and field maintenance Recently improved engagement through live streaming of games Working on building a sustainable program with long-term staff and resources Rugby Schedule and Structure Fall season focuses on 15s, typically 8-9 games Spring season dedicated to 7s, with 7-8 tournaments scheduled Next Steps Check Clemson Rugby website (clemsonrugby.com) for updated recruitment information Consider applying to Troy's Mahi high-performance program at hallconsultants.com Reach out directly to Troy at troy@clemsonrugby.com for recruitment inquiries Look out for potential Clemson Rugby visit to NorCal for recruitment and networking worldrugbyshop.com rugbynorcal.org