MISSION

Mission

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VISION

The University of Michigan Rugby team (UMRFC) is a perennial national top competitor in the sport of rugby that provides an unparalleled leadership and character development experience for its student-athletes and enhances the standing of the University of Michigan.

MISSION

To enhance, enrich, and ensure the continuous growth of rugby, and its positive impact on the current and future students of the University of Michigan.

LEADERSHIP | INTEGRITY | COMMITMENT

INITIATIVES

To further the mission of Michigan Rugby Foundation, the organization will develop initiatives around four areas:
  • Team development and rugby competitiveness
    • Coaching - Assist in the identification and contracting of a qualified coach to carry out the requirements set forth by the UMRFC student leaders, University of Michigan, and MRF.  
    • Facilities - Assist in developing new or improving existing playing fields to ensure safety and proper training of the student athletes.
    • Equipment - Augment funding for the purchase of equipment deemed necessary by the coach and student-athletes for training and games.
    • Travel - Augment travel budget to facilitate regional, national, and international travel for the purpose of increasing player development and team competitiveness.
  • Academic excellence
    • Mentorship - Provide guidance on how to leverage University resources, and mentorship on academic, career, personal, or professional matters.  
    • Tutoring - Enable professional assistance for student-athletes to address academic achievement needs.
    • Scholarship - Provide financial assistance for committed student-athletes for use towards tuition, enrichment and academic expenses. 
  • Service
    • Volunteer - Support service-oriented projects internally - in conjunction with the University of Michigan - and externally that positively impact society and enhance the standing of the University, UMRFC and the sport of rugby.  
    • Outreach - Contribute resources to and provide a platform for improving local community programs and services 
  • Post-collegiate opportunities
    • Career - Enable access to internship and career opportunities through the alumni network.
    • Transition - Assist with transition support, including providing guidance on alumni expectations and how to continue to support UMRFC and the University. 
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