What Is the MLR Coach Academy?
A structured, progressive, revenue-generating coach development system that empowers grassroots volunteers, youth coaches, and high-performance aspirants using interactive learning and real rugby experience.
- Supplements and supports World Rugby certification pathways
- Builds consistency across the American rugby coaching landscape
- Powered by former MLR players, former pro coaches, and rising American coaches
- Taps into the $15.4B coaching development & sports camp market
- Regional instructor model keeps costs low and access high
Atlanta Coaching Workshop
Rugby coaching workshop in Atlanta for the Georgia community. Focus will be on set-piece execution and attacking systems.
January 15-17, 2025
The Problem We’re Solving
The American rugby community lacks a sustainable and scalable coaching development pathway, which limits growth from youth to professional levels.
Our Educational Philosophy
Applied Coaching Educator Philosophy
Applied coaching educators believe coaching is both an art and a discipline. Coaches are encouraged to think creatively while teaching with clear intent, ensuring every session has purpose and direction. At the core is an athlete-centered approach—building environments where learning, development, and well-being come first. By connecting knowledge, communication, and real-world application, coaches are equipped to translate theory into meaningful, on-field impact.
Workshop Structure Overview
A full-day, hands-on learning experience designed to move coaches from understanding → application → improvement.
How the Day Flows
Connect
Icebreaker & community building
Goal-setting aligned to coaching context
Learn
Push & pull communication
APEs (Actionable Performance Elements)
Plan–Do–Review
Principles of Play
Apply
ACE-led demo session
Practical coaching: “Show what you know”
Refine
Working lunch & session redesign
Practical coaching: “Improve what you know”
Reflect
Group reflection & key takeaways
What Makes MCA Workshops Different
Not a lecture. Not a certification checkbox. A true applied coaching experience.
Active, not classroom-based: coaches are moving, coaching, and applying in real time
Small-group design: personalized feedback and peer learning
On-field application: everything translates directly to match-day and training
ACE-led guidance : educators guide discovery rather than command instruction