Coaching Sevens

Coaching sevens with Steve Lewis and Special Guests

National Collegiate Rugby is pleased to offer this unique opportunity for our coaches to learn from some of the best in the business. Led by world-class coach, Steve Lewis, the three-session, online program provides instruction across a broad range of 7s coaching tactics including attack, breakdown and defense. 

For both new and experienced coaches, the course is open exclusively to registered NCR coaches.

Attend the full series or a single session. Registration closes two days prior to each session.

Session 1: Principles of Coaching 7s and Periodization (How to plan your season)
January 21
7:30 - 9:00 pm EST
Steve Lewis and Guest
Session 2: Attacking Trends and Tactics for 2026
February 4
7:30 - 9:00 pm EST
Steve Lewis and Guest
Session 3: Film Analysis & Post-Analysis planning
February 18
7:30 - 9:00 pm EST
Emil Walton and Steve Lewis
Steve Lewis
  • General Manager, Rugby New York - 2022 MLR Champions
  • 2-time USA Rugby Coach of the Year 2016 & 2019
  • World Rugby Level 3 Coach
  • International & Invitational Coach & Consultant - Old Blue, NCR All-Star 7s, Nigeria, Costa Rica, Guyana
Emil Walton
  • Head Coach of University of Louisville Rugby and Professional Sevens Coach for the Experts in Premier Rugby Sevens
  • Assistant Coach and Analyst for NAV 7’s and the St. Louis Bombers
  • Previously served as Academy Coach and Academy Manager for Rugby ATL in Major League Rugby
  • Has worked as a remote analyst for USA Eagles Sevens, supporting athletes from high school to Olympian level