The Contact Coach Joins Forces with Next Phase Rugby
The Contact Coach Joins Forces with Next Phase Rugby
Next Phase Rugby and The Contact Coach have announced an official partnership.
Through this partnership, all Next Phase Rugby athletes will receive a (20%) discount for video services provided by The Contact Coach.
Next Phase Rugby is an online platform that connects college rugby programs with high school rugby players. The app launched in May and has quickly become the largest online rugby recruiting platform in the country with thousands of high school players from the USA and abroad. The college database includes hundreds of men’s and women’s teams across all collegiate divisions.
The Contact Coach specializes in player highlight reels, rugby analysis videos and Coach Education resources. The Contact Coach has over 30,000 followers on Instagram and 10,000 subscribers on YouTube, with videos viewed and shared across both Instagram and YouTube millions of times. The content is widely regarded as one of the best in rugby.
Craig Wilson, The Contact Coach and Yale University Rugby Head Coach, said: “I am delighted to be partnering with Next Phase Rugby as the organization plays a pivotal role in connecting high school rugby athletes with their dream college. The Next Phase Rugby app is an essential tool for both students and coaches alike. As a college coach myself, I understand how competitive the recruitment process can be and I am excited to use my experience and expertise to help a student, and their family, along the path from a high-school athlete to a recruited rugby athlete.”
Greg Stelluti, Next Phase Rugby President, added: “Craig provides a valuable service to high school rugby players that would like to play at the next level. There is a synergy between our companies and the high-quality videos The Contact Coach provides fills a big need that many athletes on the Next Phase Rugby app need. College coaches are always looking to see player videos and The Contact Coach can provide the service to show rugby coaches your skills and abilities.”