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What is it all about & why?

NXT Rugby was designed with the ambition to redefine youth development in the US, not just create another training program.

Too many talented players were being held back by systems built for participation, not progression. Potential was being left unrealized — not through lack of effort, but through lack of structure, detail, and standards.

NXT is changing that.

We operate with a clear philosophy: develop complete athletes in a high-performance environment. This means going beyond traditional coaching to deliver a program where technical precision, physical development, and mental performance are trained with equal intent.

Everything we do is built around one platform - one question: What does it take to produce the next-level athlete?

Our answer is uncompromising.

Elite coaching.

Position-specific mastery.

Data-driven performance tracking.

Individualized development pathways.

And a network that opens real opportunities — from professional academies to US collegiate pathways.

This is not volume training. This is precision development.

In a short period of time, our results are already evident. Players are not just improving — they are separating themselves. Standards are higher. Mindsets are stronger. Performance is more consistent. And pathways are becoming accessible. Collegiate scouts request to attend our clinics to see the next generation of talent and have become an integral part of our offering.

NXT Rugby is built on accountability, detail, and excellence.

For players who are serious about their development, and for families who understand what high performance requires — this is the environment.

NXT Rugby is a high-performance program for athletes who want more than just training — they want progression.

Founded by professional coaches and built on elite-level methodologies, NXT delivers a complete development system:

• Position-specific skill acceleration

• Speed, power, and athletic development

• Performance analysis and feedback loops

• Injury prevention and durability training

• Mindset, leadership, and off-field excellence

Every athlete operates within a bespoke Individual Development Plan (IDP), powered by data and continuously refined to maximize progression.

At NXT, potential is not enough.

Results are built. Measured. Proven.

Saleem Begg

Founder


USA-Rugby-Junior

Recognized by USA Rugby Junior National Teams

Our Coaches

Our strength lies in collaboration & skills specialization to deliver the complete package.

The NXT Rugby coaching roster is ever-evolving, bringing together the best regional & international coaching talent. No two clinics are the same.

Craig Wilson

Craig Wilson

Rys Chadwick

Rys Chadwick

Corbin Smith

Corbin Smith

Ben Brzoski

Ben Brzoski

Max Brown

Max Brown

Ben Bonassa

Ben Bonassa

Mike Brown

Mike Brown

Chris Mattina

Chris Mattina

Fili Waqainabete

Fili Waqainabete