foundation mission

The mission of the Nebraska Alumni Rugby Foundation is to utilize the talent and resources of the UNL rugby alumni community to ensure the continued positive impact the sport of rugby has on young men and women at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. The foundation will guide and assist the student members of the UNL Rugby Program in any endeavors or goals the team and the Nebraska Alumni Rugby Foundation choose to pursue.

This mission will include, but is not limited to:

1. Member Development
   1. Coaching – The identification and contracting of a qualified coach to carry out the requirements that have been set by the student members for a coach.
   2. Player Development – The development of student member’s on-field skills and athleticism along with building character and work ethic off the field.
   3. Tutoring – Provide professional assistance for member’s academic deficiencies when necessary.
   4. Scholarships – To provide financial reward for committed student members for use towards academic expenses.
   5. Representative Play – To provide support to individuals who represent the UNLRFC at all levels of representative play.
2. Club Quality
   1. Facilities – Assistance to acquire or improve upon the current playing field ensuring the safety and proper training of the student members.
   2. Equipment – To augment funding for the purchase of equipment deemed necessary by the players and coach for training and games.
   3. Recruitment – To augment funding for the process to identify and pursue quality high school student athletes deemed necessary by the players and coaches.
3. Travel
   1. Travel – To augment funding to travel for the purpose of increasing the overall skill of the players and team.
4. Youth Rugby Support
   1. Philanthropy – To augment funding of local youth rugby initiatives to enhance the presence of the UNLRFC and the Nebraska Rugby Foundation