Among the many moves being made by USA Rugby regarding the national team and the development of its players, Peter Baggetta was name the official defensive specialist coach for the US national team. Baggetta will be responsible for instituting a new defensive scheme not only at the highest level of US rugby, but a model that can be emulated through the ranks down to the youth development teams. In this way, Baggetta will be working directly with the coaches in the new age-grade system to increase the level of defense being played throughout the organization. The newly named defense expert has plenty of coaching experience and is currently the head of the Potomac Athletic Club in the US rugby Super League. He has also assisted with the Mid-Atlantic Men’s All-Star team and played an important role in the recent USA Coach Development program as the leader of a number of courses. Though Baggetta will continue to coach the Potomac squad through the 2008 Super League season, his duties were laid out for him at the U-17 national team camp in Florida just a few days ago and he is looking forward to collaborating with coaches at all levels to up the standard for defense. USA Rugby CEO Nigel Melville will also work closely with his new hire to ensure that Baggetta’s defensive leadership is being promoted at all levels and is effective against the world’s best.
Wednesday, January 2, 2008
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