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Matt Sherman's Rugby Background

Started playing rugby in high school at Piedmont, California

Played at Cal, winning 4 national championships

Continued rugby career at Oxford while getting master's degree

Began coaching early, including high school team while at Cal

Army West Point Rugby Program

Typical cadet schedule: classes, formations, team meals, afternoon training

Practice schedule: Mon (weights/film), Tue-Wed (intense field work), Thu (gym/mental), Fri (team run)

Program values: trust, commitment, love - doing the right thing, giving best effort, putting team first

2022 National Championship factors: strong leadership, culture improvements post-COVID, depth, few injuries

Recruiting for Army Rugby

Look for character first - attitude, effort, living team values

Physical ability is secondary to character traits

Recruitment process:

Junior year: Winter webinar, start application in February

Senior year: Summer Leadership Experience (SLE) week, July 7-10 summer camp

Encourage talking to Army officers/West Point grads in community

Next Steps

Check show notes for Matt Sherman's contact info and recruitment questionnaire

Consider attending Army's Summer Leadership Experience (SLE) for rising seniors

Look into Army's summer rugby camp July 7-10 (details coming soon)

Watch for Army vs Cal Berkeley match on March 15th

Continue efforts to grow rugby at all levels to positively influence more lives

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