Scrumhalf Session with Mike Petri
Andover, MD, Linthicum Heights, MD
5/20/18
High School Player · Middle School Player

Scrumhalf is arguably the most demanding position on a rugby field. Unfortunately, it is also often the most under-coached position in the game. Our sessions are designed to develop proper passing and kicking mechanics as well as decision making and positioning so that each athlete and coach is better prepared to help his or her team succeed. We approach training differently and are always looking for fun, unique ways to help our athletes and coaches.

Scrummy Sessions provides a chance to learn valuable rugby and life skills, develop character, improve self-confidence, enhance leadership capabilities, and collaborate with other ambitious rugby players and coaches. It aims to foster a fun environment that offers safe, high quality activities to develop a more complete and dynamic American scrumhalf.

Registration Fees:
High School: $15.00
Middle School: FREE

Mike Petri Biography

Born and raised in Brooklyn, NY, Mike Petri has is the most capped backline player in USA Rugby history and author of the children's book R is for Rugby: An Alphabet Book. Earning over 50 senior test caps at scrumhalf, he has represented and captained the USA Eagles National Team at every level of fifteens rugby. He competed in 2 Junior World Championship Tournaments with the USA U19 team while at Xavier High School, earned All America honors 4 consecutive years at Penn State University, competed in 3 Rugby World Cup Tournaments, played professionally for Sale Sharks and Newport Dragons, and was selected for the prestigious Barbarians side. During his career, Mike has helped lead his premier club teams to win 5 National Championships, earning MVP honors in 2 of those Finals. He has recently been training with Rugby United New York as they prepare to join Major League Rugby in 2019 and be the first professional rugby team in New York City. After the 2015 Rugby World Cup, he partnered with USA Rugby to develop the next generation of coaches and rugby athletes through his scrumhalf course.