JULY 23 – 29, 2026
2026 Girls Summer Residency Program

World-class facilities. Elite-level coaching.
On-campus residency.

A week-long overnight rugby development camp for girls ages 13–17, hosted on the Life University campus in Marietta, Georgia. Train alongside national-team-caliber coaches with a 10:1 camper-to-coach ratio.

Develop · Play · Learn · Lead
JUL 23–29
2026 Dates
13–17
Ages
10:1
Camper / Coach
7
Days / Nights
All Levels
Welcomed
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See it in action

Inside camp week.

Pitch sessions, gym work, team meals, dorm life, game day — a real look at what your week at Life U Rugby Camp will feel like.

What to Expect

An elite environment. A welcoming culture.

The Life U Women's Rugby Development Camp is open to players of all skill levels, whether you're lacing up for the first time or sharpening your edge for the next big match. Experience elite-level coaching with our outstanding 10:1 camper-to-coach ratio, led by a passionate staff dedicated to unlocking your full potential.

Dynamic drills, real-game scenarios, and proven techniques build rock-solid fundamentals while pushing your skills to new heights. In our safe, high-energy, and uplifting environment, you'll get specialised training in:

  • Technical mastery and positional excellence
  • Tactical awareness and smart game strategy
  • Deep rules knowledge and on-field application
  • Rugby-specific strength, speed, and conditioning
  • Mental toughness and competitive fire
  • Goal-setting strategies and leadership development
Camp training drill
Ages 13 – 17

Built for every level.

This camp is crafted for girls who are excited about rugby and hungry to grow — whether you're picking up the ball for the first time or already competing at a high level.

It's perfect if you:

  • Want a fun, challenging, supportive space to build rugby skills from the ground up — or take them to elite heights
  • Dream of playing college rugby someday, especially at a national powerhouse like Life University
  • Want to improve your rugby game no matter where you play next — locally, another college, club, or national pathways
  • Love the thrill of the game and want sharper technique, smarter tactics, stronger conditioning, tougher mindset, and real leadership skills

Beginners get personalised fundamentals in a welcoming environment. Experienced players train alongside (and get inspired by) some of the country's top players.

Camper in Life U training kit

"I never knew I wanted to go to college until I attended the Life U rugby camp and saw the possibilities. Bright green everywhere, free chiropractor care, and the wild discovery that there wasn't a football team hogging the fields. At that moment I thought… 'Yeah, this place might actually work.'"

"The rugby program ended up being incredible and helped push me toward my dream of playing professionally. I showed up as a skinny, slightly terrified 13-year-old kid. Now I'm a 21-year-old D1 athlete getting ready to take on the world."

Emma "AJ" Haughey Life U Captain · USA National Team Squad
Ryszard Chadwick
Camp Director

Ryszard Chadwick

Director of Women's Rugby, Life U · Founder & CEO of The Rugby Advantage · World Rugby Coach Educator

Guest Coach

Josh Sutcliff

Guest coaching specialist

Elayna Vermaak
Performance

Elayna Vermaak

Head of Athletic Performance · NSCA-CSCS

Analyst

Seth Heldman

Performance Analyst · ex-Dallas Jackals & Harlequins

Kevin Tippett
Medical

Kevin Tippett

Athletic Trainer, MS, LAT, ATC

Camp Counselors

Life U Players

Current Running Eagles serving as on-the-ground mentors and counselors throughout the residency.

Content

Noah Geltman

Digital Content Creator

Photography

Thiongo Beni

Camp Photographer

Train as a team
Train as a Team
Develop safe contact skills
Develop Safe Contact Skills
Kick goals accurately
Kick Goals Accurately
Finish and score tries
Finish & Score Tries
Carry with intent
Carry With Intent
Make bold decisions
Make Bold Decisions
Develop micro skills
Develop Micro Skills
Understand attack
Understand Attack
Fight on the ground
Fight On the Ground
Lineout and lifting skills
Lineout & Lifting Skills
Strike moves and line speed
Strike Moves & Line Speed
Tight 5 scrum skills
Tight 5 Scrum Skills
The Commons — Life University residence hall
The Commons at Life University

A modern home base for the week.

Campers will live in The Commons — Life University's modern, state-of-the-art residence hall opened in Fall 2018 as a flagship facility to enhance student life. 99,000+ sq. ft. of fully furnished housing right in the heart of campus.

  • Comfortable Rooms: double occupancy with Twin XL beds, dressers, and plenty of storage
  • Private Bathrooms: private shower and toilet stalls
  • Community Vibes: floor lounges, game room with pool, ping pong, Xbox, and kitchenettes
  • On-Site Dining: adjacent Lyceum Dining Hall with unlimited athlete-focused meal plan
  • Prime Location: just a 5-minute walk to training fields and rugby facilities
  • Amenities: high-speed Wi-Fi throughout, on-floor laundry, elevators

Every camper trains in full Offload kit — the same gear our championship-winning D1 players wear on match days. Some items are loaned for the week; others are yours to keep.

What You'll Get & Return
Life U match-day kit — home (black)
Home
Match Day Kit · Black
Life U match-day kit — away (neon green)
Away
Match Day Kit · Neon

Full official match-day kit on loan for the duration of camp — both home and away strips.

What You'll Get & Keep
Life U / Offload performance gym tank
Training
Performance Tank
Life U / Offload performance tee
Training
Performance Tee
Life U / Offload gym shorts
Training
Gym Shorts
Available For Purchase
Life U / Offload performance hoody
Off Pitch
Performance Hoody
Life U / Offload team backpack
Carry
Team Backpack
Life U match-day ball by Offload
Equipment
Match Day Ball

"What makes me passionate about this role is seeing players light up as they discover their potential — whether they're beginners stepping onto the pitch for the first time or standouts chasing bigger dreams. I love creating spaces where athletes train hard, laugh together, build connections, and leave more confident, skilled, and inspired."

"If you're ready to immerse yourself in elite rugby vibes, this is the place. Join us — let's pursue excellence together."

Ryszard Chadwick Director of Women's Rugby · Camp Director · #TheRelentlessPursuitOfExcellence
Coach Ryszard Chadwick — Director of Women's Rugby & Camp Director
Life U Running Eagles squad

The current Life U Women's Rugby squad — many of whom will be camp counselors and on-the-ground mentors during the 2026 residency.

Become a Running Eagle

Your journey to greatness starts here.

Spaces are limited. Secure yours through our Hometown Ticketing event page — full pricing, dates, and details are right there.

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