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Take Your Rugby Coaching to the Next Level with Luke Gross!

Join us on Saturday, February 1, 2025, at Trine University in Angola, IN, for the Black & Blue Society Rugby Coaching Clinic, featuring rugby legend Luke Gross and his Indiana University coaching staff. This immersive clinic runs from 9 AM to 3 PM and offers an opportunity to learn from some of the best in the Midwest.
 

Luke Gross, a former USA Rugby international with a wealth of playing and coaching experience, brings his expertise and passion to this exclusive event. With over a decade of coaching at the collegiate and professional levels, Luke is known for developing players and coaches alike. Alongside him, the IU coaching staff will deliver strategies and techniques to enhance your rugby knowledge.
 

For just $40, payable at the door, your registration includes:

  • Access to all presentations and sessions.

  • A complimentary lunch.

  • Coaching shirt.
     

Registration is limited to the first 40 coaches, so don’t miss this opportunity to elevate your coaching game. Secure your spot today!

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Luke Gross

Coach Gross believes in cultivating a positive and disciplined team environment where players can develop their individual skills while contributing to a cohesive, high-performing unit. His approach emphasizes the fundamentals, rugby IQ, and a relentless work ethic both on and off the field.

Playing Career

  • USA Rugby: 62 caps, World Cups (1999, 2003).

  • Professional Clubs: Harlequins, Newcastle Falcons, Rotherham Titans (England), Viadana Rugby (Italy).

Coaching Experience

  • Indiana University (Head Coach, 2021–Present)

  • USA Rugby Pathways (Coach & Talent Scout, 2012–2018)

  • Sacramento Express (Forwards Coach, 2016)

  • USA Rugby Men’s National Team (Assistant Coach, 2010–2012)

  • Youth & Grassroots Rugby (Ongoing)

Nick Taylor

Playing Career

  • 3x National Collegiate 7s Champion

  • 2x CRC 7s Champion

  • Capped for Canadian University 7s Team

  • Major League Rugby (2019–2022):

    • Seattle Seawolves

    • Austin Gilgronis

    • Chicago Hounds

Coaching Career

  • Assistant Coach, Indiana University Rugby (2021–Present)

    • 2x Big-10 Champion

Rugby Game
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TUrner Edwards

IU Developmental Team
Forwards Coach
 

Playing Career

  • Indiana University Rugby (2019–2022):

    • Position: Forward

Coaching Strengths

  • Key contributor to the team’s scrummaging and forward pack success.

  • Leader in set-piece execution and forward play.

Danny Breda

Playing Career: 

  • Arkansas State 2011-16

  • Rocky Gorge 2017-2021 (USA Club Rugby D1)

  • Capital Selects 2017-2019

 

Coaching Career:

  • Mount St. Mary’s assistant coach 2016-2020 (head 7s coach 2017, CRC qualifiers champs)

  • Midwest Thunderbirds u16 forwards coach 2022-2024

  • Trine University head coach (NCR D1) 2021-present 

Catching a Rugby Ball
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