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LIFE’s Undergraduate regular season is complete. The undergrads finished ranked #2 in Division 1-A. Playoffs for the National Championship begin April 27, with the finals to be played

May 18 in Greensboro, NC.

Yes, we are the world’s largest Chiropractic University...but that’s only the beginning.

LIFE also offers 14 comprehensive, cutting-edge, health-focused, undergraduate and graduate degree programs.

1269 Barclay Circle, Marietta, Georgia 30060 | 770-426-2884

www.LIFE.edu | [email protected]

LIFE also offers 14 comprehensive, leading-edge, health-focused, undergraduate and graduate degree programs.

Season Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . inside front cover

Letter from the President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Media Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

About Life University . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6

Collegiate Rugby Championship (CRC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-8

Life University Rugby Staff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Rugby 101 Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Men’s Club Players . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Undergraduate Team . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-14

Campus Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15-16

Life University Athletics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19-20

Serving the Community . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Thank You Sponsors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

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LIFE UNIVERSITYLocation: 1269 Barclay Circle

Marietta, GA 30060

Founded: 1974

Type: Private

President: Dr . Guy F . Riekeman

Director of Athletics: John Barrett

Associate Director of Athletics: Bill Firnbach

Sports Information & PR: Jenni Craig

Athletic Phone: 770-426-2616

Athletics Fax: 770-792-6127

Website: LifeRunningEagles .com

Colors: Green & Gold

Mascot: Running Eagles

2012 Division 1-A Final Ranking: 2nd

Home Field: LIFE Rugby Complex

Capacity: 2,500

HISTORYFirst Year of Rugby: 1980

Rugby Super League Champions: 2000

Men’s Division 1A Champions: 2008

College 7s National Champions: 2011

COACHING STAFFDirector of Rugby: Dan Payne

Head Men’s Coach: James Isaacson

Head Sevens Coach: Andrew “Tui” Osborne

Defense Coach: Scott Lawrence

Undergrad Skills Coach: A .J . MacGinty

Strength & Conditioning: Anthony Connally

Head Athletic Trainer: Chris Markie

Undergrad Athletic Trainer: Matt Driscoll

Undergrad Athletic Trainer: Joe Warner

Men’s Club Athletic Trainer: Eric Mundie

Director of Sports Chiropractic: Dr . Keith Rau

Team DC: Dr . Tracy Olson

Team DC: Dr . Sean Drake

Friends of Life University Athletics,

Welcome to the 2012-2013 LIFE Rugby

season!

We come to the end of each rugby season

wondering how next year could be any better,

but it always is! The season hasn’t even

kicked-off, yet the buzz and excitement is

palpable on campus for Life University’s rugby

teams . Last year the Running Eagles captured

the very first USA Rugby Men’s College

Sevens National Championship, and followed

up by sweeping the Las Vegas Invitational .

The victories led to Life University’s first

appearance at the 2012 Collegiate Rugby

Championships in Philadelphia, where LIFE

finished fourth out of the top 15 teams in the

country .

This year, Life University received an official

invitation at the start of the season to compete

in the 2013 Collegiate Rugby Championships

for the second year in a row – the pinnacle for

every college sevens rugby team! The hard

work and determination of the Running Eagles

continues to produce amazing results!

The Department of Athletics extends our

sincere thanks to fans at home and to the

local community for your support . I hope you

will find the following pages to be an insightful

guide to LIFE Rugby . For any services listed

on the next page, or any additional serves we

may offer to assist in your coverage of Life

University’s sports teams, please contact:

Jenni BennettSports Information &

Public Relations

770 .426 .2616

Jenni .Bennett@LIFE .edu

More information:LifeRunningEagles .com

LIFE .edu

Welcome to the 2013 season of the Life University Rugby!

Rugby dates back to 1980 on the campus of Life University . What started as a club team founded by some enthusiastic students, has evolved into a model program for the entire country . LIFE competes on multiple levels:

Men’s Club 15s – playing in the highest level of rugby in the United States .

Men’s Undergraduate 15s – playing in the USA Rugby Division 1 against the largest and best college rugby programs in the country . In 2012, we finished the season ranked #2 in the nation, and we enter 2013 as the preseason #1 team in the country .

Men’s Undergraduate 7s – In only two years of existence, our 7s team has won a national championship, won a prestigious invitational tournament, and participated in the College Rugby Championship (CRC), an event broadcast live on network television .

More than just a place to play rugby while in college and win championships, Life University is also committed to producing the caliber of player that goes on to play at the next level – as a professional player overseas as well as playing for one’s national team in international competitions . In fact, right now we have one player competing in the Aviva Premier League in England, and in the summer of 2011, we had three of our players representing the United States in the Rugby World Cup .

Success on the rugby pitch is nothing new to Life University, but we are just as proud of the scholarly activity exhibited by our rugby players . Being a student-athlete requires an incredible amount of time, discipline and commitment in the classroom . Our undergraduate students earn specialty degrees in the health science, business and positive psychology, and our Men’s Club players are taking graduate level courses which involve research and lab time resulting in Master’s degrees and our world renowned Doctor of Chiropractic program . To be successful in the classroom and on the athletic pitch is a truly remarkable achievement!

As an institution that specializes in health science degrees, Life University also takes great pride in the health and wellness of our players . The LIFE Sport Science Institute is an on-campus facility that contains a coordinated team of professionals committed to helping all Life University athletes reach optimum performance through chiropractic wellness care, nutrition and training . Our players are also tested in our nationally renowned Functional Neurology Clinic for issues such as concussions, neurological damage and peak performance . With state-of-the-art technology and a disciplined training regimen, our players perform at a top level and experience minimal injuries .

Thank you for attending today’s game, and we hope to see you again this season . Go Running Eagles!

Sincerely,

Guy F. Riekeman, DCPresident


Media ouTLeTS PrintThe Marietta Daily Journal580 Fairground St ., Marietta, GA 30060770 .428 .9411, fax 770 .422 .9533

Atlanta Journal Constitution71 Marietta Street NW, Atlanta, GA 30303404 .526 .5151, fax 404 .526 .7398

OnlineRUGBYMag .com, powered by RUGBY Magazine

USARugby .org, the official site of USA Rugby

Television11 AliveOne Monroe Place NE, Atlanta, GA 30324404 .892 .1611, fax 404 .881 .0675

TV23100 Cherokee St . Suite 130, Marietta, GA 30090770 .528 .2482, fax 770 .528 .2490

SPoRTS iNFoRMaTioNPress Services: Programs will be distributed prior to the game . Final statistics and a general play-by-play will be distributed following the conclusion of the game .

Interviews: Coaches and players will be available for interviews following each home game . Additional interviews can be arranged through Jenni Bennett, 770 .426 .2616

Sports Information Hotline: Fans are encouraged to use the Life University sports information hotline by dialing 770 .794 .3097 . The hotline will give access to the latest information about Life University’s Running Eagles sports teams 24 hours a day . Additional information is available on the Life University website .

FaN GuideDirections:Getting to LIFE: Life University is located on Barclay Circle just off Highway 41 North (Cobb Pkwy), approximately one mile north of Dobbins Air Force Base or two miles south of the Big Chicken .

Lost & FoundLost and found items may be claimed in the Department of Athletics, located inside the main gym on the east of the court . You may also call 770 .426 .2616 during regular busi-ness hours .

Fan Code of ConductLife University Athletics is committed to creating a safe, comfortable and enjoyable sports and entertainment expe-rience . Fans have a right to expect an environment where:Players will respect and appreciate each and every fanFans will treat each other in a consistent, professional and courteous manner

Fans will enjoy the athletic experience free from disruptive behavior, including foul or abusive language or obscene gestures . Any inappropriate behavior should be immediate-ly reported to a Life university staff member immediately .

ConcessionsLife University offers a wide-range of concessions at every home game .

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LIFE UNIVERSITYThe purpose of Life University is to provide students with the vision to fulfill their innate potential, the inspiration to engage in a quest for self-discovery, and the ability to apply a principled approach to their future roles as leaders in humanitarian service and as citizens in their communities . Life University provides leading-edge vital health science degrees . We seek to instill and practice a set of values, a philosophy, a perspective towards wellness and a deeper meaning of service to humanity which produces a transformational experience .

These four elements include:

• VALUES = Eight Core Proficiencies which advance per-sonal integrity and provide the foundation for success, social contribution and cultural change

• PHILOSOPHY = Vitalism which is the understanding and principle that the human body is a self-organizing, self-maintaining and self-healing organism

• WELLNESS = A portfolio of programs and services that help people optimize their personal performance

• SERVICE = Lasting Purpose – To Give, To Do, To Love, To Serve Out of a Sense of Abundance

Life University is creating thought leaders who are defining the paradigm shift that is transforming the world view of health and wellness .

DEGREES OFFEREDAssociate Degrees in:Life Coaching and Computer Information Management

Bachelor’s Degrees in:

EIGHT CORE PROFICIENCIESIn conjunction with providing health care degree programs, Life University is committed to delivering an education designed around a set of core proficiencies that advance personal integrity and provide the foundation for profes-sional success, social contribution and cultural change . These proficiencies: Integrity & Citizenship, Leadership & Entrepreneurship, Learning Theory/Critical Thinking, Contemporary Scientific Paradigms, Philosophy of Human Existence & Health Care Policy, Communication & Rela-tionship Theory/Skills, Belief System & Performance and Integrative Change, distinguish a Life University education .

ACCREDITATION Life University has the distinction of being Georgia’s only highly selective chiropractic college . It is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) to award Associates, Bachelors, Masters, and Doctor of Chiropractic degrees . Life University also has programmatic accreditation by the Council on Chiropractic Education (CCE), as well as the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) .

DISTINCTIONS Life University continues to garner recognition for its various distinctions in comparison with other colleges and universities around the country .

In 2011:• US News & World Report ranked Life University

#5 in the nation for affordable private college tuition .• The Chronicle of Higher Education ranked Life University

the sixth fastest growing private, non-profit Master’s-level institution in the nation .

• Diverse Issues in HigherEduction ranked Life University in the top 40 degree-producing colleges for minority students .

Master’s Degrees in:Clinical NutritionSport Health Science

Doctor of Chiropractic

BiologyBiopsychologyBusiness AdministrationComputer Information ManagementDietetics

Exercise ScienceGeneral StudiesHealth CoachingNutritionPsychology


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LIFE’S 20/20 VISIONThe 20/20 Vision is LIFE’s strategic plan for a period that ends in the year 2020 . The vision encompasses four strategic initiatives:

• Become the preeminent performance-centered, vitalistic health care institution in the world

• Become the unchallenged leader in providing practical applications for success in business and in life

• Break into the U.S. News and World Report national university rankings

• Establish continuity in stewardship and ensure our lasting legacy in leadership, strategic planning, stability, robust constituencies and delivery on our brand promise

Out of the 20/20 Vision came the Realizing the Vision Campaign . This multi-phase campaign has entered the second phase: The Exceptional Experience . In this phase, Life University will be establishing more undergraduate and graduate degrees, aiming to achieve 2,000 undergraduate students and 2,000 Doctor of Chiropractic students, establishing a service model on campus based on Lasting Purpose, and transforming the Administration Building into a center for clinical education . We take pride in what we have already accomplished in the first phase of the campaign, and are moving forward to continue the inspirational rate of improvement to the campus .

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Year Founded: 1974StudentS (quarterlY): 2,200Student-FacultY ratio: 16:1undergraduate degreeS: 12

graduate degreeS: 3doctorate degreeS: 2

location: 104 wooded acres with over three miles of trails

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In 2010, USA Sevens Rugby created the Collegiate Rugby Championship (CRC) in order to give rugby a better profile as the game continues to emerge in the United States . Rugby is the second-fastest growing sport in this country . It has a grass roots following that is gaining more and more support every day .

Traditional rugby is played with 15 players on each team, with games lasting 80 minutes . Sevens rugby is played with 7 players on each team, with games having two 7-minute halves . Sevens is fast-paced and high-scoring, making it much more conducive to spectator appeal, espe-cially with fans new to the game . Sevens will also debut as an Olympic sport in 2016 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil .

The CRC has become the premier event for college rugby . It is a joint venture with NBC intended to be an educational tool for those who are new to the sport of rugby . Tourna-ment Director Donal Walsh of USA Rugby says, “The idea was to use recognizable college sporting brands such as Notre Dame, Penn State and Oklahoma, and show them playing rugby . So many large universities have good rugby programs, but since it is not an NCAA sport yet, education and exposure is the goal at this point, with 2016 and the Olympics being the future goal .”

The CRC is an invitational tournament, bringing in house-hold names not only among rugby elite schools, but also among large and prestigious universities . The 2012 event featured teams such as Cal-Berkeley, Dartmouth, Arizona, Army, and Navy . With television viewership being vital to the education of fans, inviting the large schools makes sense in the bigger picture . Of the 16 teams competing in the CRC, 15 are invited and the remaining spot goes to the winner of the prestigious Las Vegas Invitational tourna-ment .

In 2011 and going into 2012, Life University announced its presence in the rugby sevens arena by winning the inaugu-ral College Sevens national championship, beating several powerhouses along the way . In case anyone thought that winning the national championship was a fluke, LIFE won in Las Vegas and earned the last spot in the CRC .

As the last team to get into the event, LIFE had quite a mountain to climb in terms of organization, energizing its fan base, and of course, earning respect on the field for our play . As still relative unknowns and underdogs going into the tournament, LIFE was determined to put that all behind

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them and show everyone, including the nationally-televised audience, that LIFE belonged .

LIFE blitzed through group play with three impressive wins against Penn State, Temple and Wisconsin, taking first place in the group and a coveted top-4 seed going into the quarterfinals . LIFE dispatched a pesky team from the University of Delaware in the morning quarterfinals on day two, setting up a semifinal against Arizona .

Arizona jumped out to a nearly lead by capitalizing on LIFE’s mistakes . In such short matches, every possession is critical . After the faltering start, the Running Eagles be-gan to close the gap . On the last possession of the game with time expired, LIFE was moving down the field looking to tie the match and send it into sudden-death overtime . It was then that an unfortunate knock-on ended the game and LIFE’s chance at the championship . Final score: Ari-zona 19, LIFE 12 .

Consolation matches are always tough for teams coming off emotional losses in the semifinals . The University of California at Berkeley (Cal) lost their semifinal to eventual champion Dartmouth, and were looking for some payback against the Running Eagles . Thanks to some excellent play and some unfortunate bounces for LIFE, Cal scored three quick tries and conversions to make the score 21-0 at the half . In the second half, LIFE buckled down to dominate the line and play, but it was too late . Cal won by a final score of 26-7 .

Despite the disappointment of a fourth place finish on the field, LIFE takes comfort in the fact that in just over two years, Life University has become a major force in Sevens Rugby; and in that same time span has won two presti-gious championships, appeared live on network television, and earned the respect and admiration of rugby programs from schools ten times its size .

coLLeGiaTe RuGBY chaMPioNShiP (cRc)In the stands, the LIFE fan base was a force! Sending more fans than many other schools combined, the LIFE fans were loud, spirited and wore the most recognizable gear in the stadium . PPL Stadium in suburban Philadelphia echoed with the chanting and singing of the LIFE fans, prompting one ex-pat from England to remark, “Listen-ing to you support your lads reminds me of football (soccer) matches back home .” And the NBC cameras loved the neon yellow shorts fans wore to match the uniforms of the LIFE players on the pitch .

By the end of day one, fans from other teams and youth rugby fans were asking where they could buy a LIFE U shirt . By the end of day two, even the NBC camera-men were sporting LIFE U gear, and fans from eliminated teams were trying to squeeze into the LIFE section to cheer our boys on to victory .

The CRC was THE event of the year for Life University . Those who didn’t make the trip in 2012, should book their calendars now and make their arrangements to go May 31-June 2, 2013 . Because this year, LIFE doesn’t have to win the qualifier to get in; we’ve been invited! Says Walsh, “We’re excited to have LIFE back in 2013 . They showed last year how committed they are to the growth of the game . And it was a real eye-opener for us and our partners at NBC that while some schools are not as well known, the colleges can compete and play great rugby .”

If LIFE can garner this level of support as a relative un-known with a fourth-place finish, imagine the chain reac-tion when we not only fill three sections of the stadium with diehard fans, but claim the title in 2013!


The 2013 season marks Coach Dan Payne’s fourth year as Director of Life Rugby . Payne manages all four teams that make up LIFE’s prestigious rugby program: Undergrad Varsity, Junior Varsity, Men’s Club and Rugby Sevens .

After serving as an assistant coach for the US Men’s National Team for the three years building up to the 2011 Rugby World Cup in New Zealand, new U .S . Head Coach Mike Tolkin recently named Payne to his current staff as the Forwards coach .

Coach Payne is looking forward to building on last year’s success, where the undergrad team won a national title in sevens and represented Life University on NBC television in June . Both the undergrad and Men’s 15’s teams lost in the semi finals of their respective national tournaments to the eventual champion . The program finished with a record of 62-5 amongst all matches in which they competed during the 2011-12 season .

“The work and energy put forth by our student-athletes inspires me daily . Looking forward to the coming year we can be proud of what we achieved on the left side of our W/L column recently . However, it’s reducing the number to the right and increasing that to the left that gets each and every member of our program out of bed with purpose every day! We strive for continuous improvement in all aspects each year . I am excited about the coming year and looking forward to working along side our student-athletes, our alumni, fans and family members . With the tremendous

support we receive from our university we aim to reach even greater heights in 2013 . We won’t shy away from our overall goal . We want to be the # 1 overall rugby program in the United States, in terms of developing players for elite level rugby .

To accomplish this we need to continue to compete at multiple lev-els, and grow and develop our talented student-athletes . It’s a combined effort by all involved… .

university, alumni, students, family and fans . Together WE can and WILL achieve the goals set forth .”

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Athletic Training Staff

James IsaacsonHead Men’s Coach

Andrew “Tui” Osborne

Head Sevens Coach

Scott Lawrence Defense Coach

A.J. MacGintyUndergrad Skills Coach

Anthony ConnallyStrength and

Conditioning

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DriscollUndergrad

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Dr. Sean

DrakeTeam DC

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Dr. Tracy

OlsonTeam DC

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Warner Undergrad

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LiFe uNiVeRSiTY RuGBYMen’s Club

Our Men’s Club team plays the highest level of rugby

in the United States . Made up primarily of our gradu-

ate and chiropractic students, the Men’s Club plays

games against amateur and semi-pro teams across the

country, oftentimes traveling to major markets such as

Chicago, Dallas, New York and San Francisco to play

against the best teams . LIFE has won two national

championships at this level, and has competed for sev-

eral others . The Life University Men’s Team is perenni-

ally ranked among the top five clubs in the country .

Men’s Undergraduate

In just its third year of existence, LIFE’s undergraduate

team has established itself as a national powerhouse .

In its first year, the team made it to the quarterfinals

of the national championship tournament, and in its

second year the team made it to the semifinals . This

season, LIFE began the season ranked #1 in the coun-

try by USA Rugby .

Beyond trophies, championships and All-Americans,

Life University’s rugby program has established itself

as a place to develop talented young men to reach the

next level, whether that means playing at the profes-

sional level, or by representing one’s national team in

international competitions such as the Rugby World

Cup and the Olympics .



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Goff, BenjiNashville, TN

Nowakowski, JR Chicago, IL

Simkins, Zach Dearborn, MI

Jubert, Nicolas Paris, France

MacDonald, Scott Grand Rapids, MI

Katzfey, TomWaukesha, WI

Golberg, NorrisWakefield, RI

Strauss, Seth Hermanus, South Africa

Ziyad, Saadiq Columbia, TN

Thomson, Brendan Perth, Australia

Bradford, Blake Capetown, South Africa

Dirksen, CorneliusGeorge, South Africa

Doyle, CathalKildare, Ireland

Beach, Demecus Toledo, OH

Davila, Jason Lincoln, NE

Bester, Paul Durbin, South Africa

Sullivan, Chris Louisville, KY

Van Rensburg, ShaunJacksonville, FL

Headlee, KrisMissoula, MT

Whittler, Clint Mt. Carmel, IL

McMaster, Aaron Taupo, New Zealand

MacGinty, AJ Blackrock-Dublin, Ireland

Mateialona, Benny Sacramento, CA



uNdeRGRaduaTe TeaMSeniorsAuimatagi, OjBlaise, GersonCariaga, ColtonCowley, JosephDolan, CameronMastermaker, MichaelMcNeil, Andrew Sapp, Michael

Life University United States National Team RepresentativesGary LambertTerry WhelanMike CaulderTom VinnickMike SianoRichard TarditsChris CampbellBrian GeraghtyJon HoltzmanDan KennedyNelson “Chip” CurtisBritt HowardScott LawrencePhil ThielPat DanahyPaul EmerickCam Dolan Cornelius Dirksen

Life University Rugby Collegiate All-AmericansChris Alberts 2005Seth Strauss 2008Phil Thiel 2008Paul Bester 2009Cam Dolan 2009, ‘11, ‘12Kyle Grossheider 2009, ‘11Benny Mateialona 2009, ‘10Aaron McMaster 2009Garrett Lambert 2011Joe Cowley 2012Colton Cariaga 2012

Blaise, Gerson Brooklyn, NY 6’ 0” 175 Senior

Anderson , Jake Missoula, MT 6’4” 230 Sophomore

Auimatagi, Oj San Diego, CA 5’9 216 Senior

Allen, Carston Charlotte, NC 5’9” 152 Sophomore

Baytops, Tyrus Charlotte, NC 5’9” 160 Freshman

Clemente, Talib Las Vegas, NV 5’11” 190 Freshman

Cariaga, Colton Charlotte, NC 5’10” 180 Senior

Daniels,Alaxander Huson, MT 6’2” 218 Sophomore

Cowley, Joseph Charlotte, NC 6’2” 190 Senior

Creighton, Castle Missoula, MT 6’ 0” 190 Freshman

Bloodwirth, GiovannyNew Orleans, LA 5’10” 170

Hollis, Paris Charlotte, NC 6’ 0” 212 Junior

Kennelly, Dylan Matthews, NC 5’10” 178 Junior

Kaihea, Robert 6’2” 260

Lynch, Jimmy Roswell, GA 6’3’’ 230 Junior

Maricelli, Glen Missoula, MT 5’9 215 Junior

McFadden, Jake Tampa, FL 5’9 175 Junior

Mastermaker,Michael Tampa, FL 6’2” 240 Senior


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Gholami, Bijan Marietta, GA 5”7 150 Junior

Fontana, MattMarietta, GA5’9” 225Sophomore

Faletto, Devin Memphis, TN 6’5 243 Freshman

Dolan, Cameron Fort Myers, FL6’6 238 Senior

Guizani, MoFort Lauderdale, FL 6’ 5” 245Sophomore

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Haines, ShawnCharlotte, NC 5’10” 220Freshman


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Shokair, Adam Orlando, FL 5’11” 183 Sophomore

Perez, Jovanny Bronx, NY 6’1” 180 Junior

Oxenreider, Trevor Coral Springs, FL 5’6” 151 Freshman

Ostberg, Christian Round Rock, TX6’5 236Freshman

Smith, Colin Villa Hills, KY 5’9 200 Freshman

Ohmann, Drew Indian Trail, NC 6’0” 235 Junior

Sanders, Mikey Macon, GA 5”8 180 Junior

Sapp, Michael Hoover, AL 5’10” 180 Senior

Tela, Takura Harare, Zimbabwe 5’7 170 Sophomore

Van Schalkwyk,Zander Charlotte, NC 6’2” 165 Freshman

Walker, Zach Marietta, GA 6’2” 270Junior

Warren, Zach Altoona, IA 5’9 180 Freshman

McNeil, Andrew Tampa, FL 6’1” 215 Senior

Murray, John Washington DC 5’11” 175 Freshman

Miller, Zach Marietta, GA 5’11” 186 Sophomore

Nell, CalvinPE, South Africa 6’3 206 Junior



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Life University has one of the best overall rugby programs in North America. Both our Men’s Club and Division 1A teams finished the 2012 season ranked in the top nationally. Although our play on the field measures up to the competition, unfortunately, our rugby facilities lag behind.

The upper field and stadium need significant work in order to be usable as a game field instead of merely a secondary practice pitch. The lower field has become overused, and wear and weather have taken its toll on the grass. Life University needs a facility that matches the pride of the team’s performance. When schools such as Tennessee, Oklahoma and Notre Dame come to play against LIFE, we want them to be as impressed with our facility as they are with their own.

The Plan For ImprovementLIFE has developed a plan to improve the lower field—both the turf and the support facilities. For LIFE’s rugby program to retain overall respect, the facilities must match performance. Thus the plan, almost $800,000 in cost, should be completed by the end of 2014. The plan calls for the improvements outlined below.

For the field: ground changes such as perimeter drainage piping that will clear the field of standing water experienced now, geotextile fabric sub-grade for flat surface, perimeter curbing, stone aggregate, synthetic turf, midfield logo installation and a maintenance plan that requires no water usage and more efficient, less costly repair than grass.

For the perimeter: new rugby goal posts, block step concrete wall for seating, concrete access pads, perimeter fencing and storage building with VIP roof deck.

LIFE is looking for partners in this project. Budgeted funds redirected from academic programs, student services and facilities maintenance do not provide a net positive result. This project needs contributors who are interested in supporting the continued growth of the rugby program. There are various levels of support that can be given toward this project.

Contact for improvements to rugby area: Greg Harris Vice President for University Advancement (770) 426-2836 [email protected]

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High School Boys Rugby Camp - July 9-12

The staple of the Life U Rugby camp menu, this will be the 4th annual summer

for our HS Boys Rugby Camp. Campers are organized according to age and

skill level. The week focuses on teaching all of the many aspects that go into

becoming a successful rugby player: all skills, diet, strength and conditioning,

and much more. The final day concludes with a competitive match.

Experience level – Beginner to Advanced

Overnight Camper Cost $450/Commuter $350

Position-Specific Skills Camp - July 13 & 14

This camp provides two days of intensive technique and training for your

specific position. Players can choose between Front Row, Lock, Back Row,

Scrum half, Flyhalf/Center or Back 3 and focus on those specific skills and

decision making traits required for each position.

Experience level – Beginner to Advanced

Overnight Camper Cost $200/Commuter $150

Elite Competition Camp - July 15-19

Having offered this camp for the first time last summer, we’re excited about

building on last year’s success. We will increase space for additional camp-

ers to enroll in an attempt to accommodate the strong demand built from last

year’s camp. The Elite Competition Camp focuses on skill development and

coaching built around live matches. Campers will be arranged into teams and

assigned a coaching staff that will work with them throughout the week. Dur-

ing the week there will be multiple live matches for each team. The matches

will be video-taped and the video breakdown will be presented back to the

player/team by their coaching staff. Adjustments, teaching and player devel-

opment will be the focal points as the coaching staff works to improve and

prepare the players/team for the next competition. The live environment is a

great learning opportunity for all players.

Experience Level – Intermediate to Advanced

Overnight Camper Cost $500 /Commuter $400

Dan Payne

Director of Rugby, Life University

Forwards Coach, United States

National Team

James Isaacson

Former professional player at prop and

hooker in England

Men’s Team Head Coach, Life University

Tui Osborne

Former US National Team player in 15s and 7s

Head Sevens Coach, Life University

Scott Lawrence

Defense Coach, Life University

Head Coach for the 2012 United States

Under 20 Junior World Trophy Champions

Additional Staff: Camp counselors and staff

will consist of Life University coaching staff and

current players.

Medical Staff: Fully licensed and trained

medical staff on site and present for all sessions.

Special Guests and Lecturers:

Mike Tolkin – Head Coach, US Men’s National Team

Mike Petri – Current US National Team Player & 4X

All-American at Penn State

Paul Emerick – Represented the United States in the

2003, 2007 and 2011 World Cups. Most appearances,

56, for any back in U.S. team history

Todd Clever – US National Team Captain and

professional rugby player in Japan

Luke Gross– Former professional player in England.

Appeared in more than 60 matches for US National

Team. Currently the High Performance Director

for USA Rugby

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The purpose of Life University Athletics is to enhance the overall student experience by creating opportunities for physical development in addition to their strive for aca-demic success . LIFE Athletics provides a variety of sport-ing activities for students from intense daily competition to quarterly group activities .

Intercollegiate SportsLife University has a proud tradition of excellence in vari-ous intercollegiate sports . Over the years, the Running Eagles have won 24 national championships at various lev-els since the inception of the athletic program . Currently, LIFE has four teams competing at this level and plans are underway to expand even more . Our current intercollegiate sports include:

Men’s BasketballThe Running Eagles men’s basketball program celebrated 20 years of historic success during the 2011-2012 season . During that time the team has won three National Associa-tion of Intercollegiate Athletics Division I championship titles in 1997, 1999 and 2000 . The Running Eagles have competed in four national championship games and made 13 national tournament appearances in only 15 seasons . The Running Eagles boast 26 NAIA All-Americans, three National Tournament MVP’s and one National Player of the Year . This year is the inaugural season for Life University as a member of the TranSouth conference .

RugbyLife University’s rugby program is recognized as one of the top in the country . LIFE fields three teams including the Men’s Club-Division 1, undergraduate Division I-A and Men’s Sevens . The Men’s Club-Division 1 is the closest thing to professional rugby in the United States . Comprised of our master’s and doctoral students, our Men’s Clubteam won the national championship in 2000 and have

finished in the top four in the country each of the past three seasons .

LIFE’s undergraduate players compete in Division I-A, a division created by USA Rugby consisting of 24 of the best and biggest universities around the country including Oklahoma, Utah, Brigham Young University, UCLA, Cal-Berkley, Penn State and Notre Dame . LIFE finished the 2012 season ranked no . 2 in the country .

Men’s SevensIn addition to our Men’s Club and Undergraduate intercol-legiate rugby teams, Life University also fields an intercol-legiate Men’s Sevens rugby team . Sevens is an altered form of rugby which will be featured as an Olympic sport in 2016 . The 2011-2012 season was the inaugural year for Life University’s undergraduate sevens team . In Decem-ber, LIFE won the very first USA Rugby Collegiate National Championship competing against 23 teams from across the country . In February, LIFE won the Las Vegas Invitation-al, and finished in the semi-finals at the USA Rugby Col-legiate Rugby Championship in Philadelphia in June . The Running Eagles finished with an impressive 20-2-1 record .

Men’s WrestlingThe men’s wres-tling program is brand new to Life University and commenced its inaugural season in November 2012 . The team enjoyed

a very successful season, with four wrestlers qualifying for the NAIA National Championships, and one wrestler earning All-American status .

Women’s Cross CountryThis season Life University welcomes back the women’s cross country team to the athletic program . The team began competing in the fall of 2012, and had two ladies named to the TranSouth All-Conference Team . LIFE also had one lady earn an invitation to compete in the NAIA National Championship meet, where she ran her personal best time in finishing in the top 60 .

Club SportsLife University’s club sport program is designed for stu-dents to compete against other universities in club-level sports . Current active clubs include running, tennis, dance, rugby, cheerleading, cycling, ultimate Frisbee, hockey and golf . Clubs are student-run with assistance from a faculty advisor . The Department of Athletics is continuously look-ing to start new club sports in support of student interests .

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FacilitiesLIFE boasts sporting facilities unheard of in a university of our size . We have two gymnasiums that feature full-court floating floors and the main gym accommodates 2,200 fans . The main gym, also known as “The Eagles’ Nest,” houses the Life University basketball games and wrestling matches . The gym features state-of-the-art lighting and sound equipment and is also the location for Life Univer-sity’s graduations and assemblies .

Just outside the main gym is an athletic weight room built specifically for our intercollegiate and elite-performance athletes . The gym is a 2,000 square-foot facility that fea-tures Olympic platforms, Woodway Force treadmills and over 1,000 pounds of weights .

On campus, Life University boasts two rugby fields, two newly resurfaced tennis courts and a sand volleyball court . The fields are gaining nationwide exposure for their use in major sporting events hosted by Life University, including the Rugby Super League National Championship, colle-giate rugby playoffs and high school summer camps . Our impressive track & field facilities served as a practice track during the 1996 Olympics . The venue offers stadium seat-ing, locker rooms, concession stands and an 8,000 square-foot field house .

Athletic facilities are open to students on a daily basis . LIFE also offers three miles of trails that wind through the wood-ed area of campus and connect two of Marietta’s parks and Life University’s own historic 19th Century Village .

IntramuralsEvery quarter a variety of intramural sports are offered for students to broaden their experience at LIFE while engag-ing in physical activity and camaraderie . Intramural sports include softball, volleyball, dodgeball, kickball and flag football . Students create their own teams and compete throughout the quarter with the goal of winning the cham-pionship at the end of each season .


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Running Eagles Commit to Serve Our CommunityLife University’s Lasting Purpose represents a commitment “To Give, To Do, To Love, To Serve, Out of a Sense of Abundance .” It calls upon us to act from a place of gratitude and to use our gifts for the benefit of others . Life University’s Department of Athletics engages our student-athletes in the Lasting Purpose initiative . Every quarter, our sports teams go into the community to serve in a variety of capacities . In 2012, the Running Eagles participated in dozens of volunteer efforts, including: The Center for Family Resources’ ‘Thanks for Giving’ program, The Kiwanis Club’s annual Soap Box Derby, Cobb County’s Special Olympics, Keep Marietta Beautiful’s ‘Love the Loop’ clean-up program, the Allgood Community Garden Project, Mothers Making a Change renovation and playground facility, and many, many more . Serving our community is a huge part of being a Running Eagle and representing Life University . When we give, we receive, and then we give more . We look forward to partnering with even more groups and local organizations, and we intend to serve our community to an even greater extent in 2013 .



ThaNk You iNdiViduaL SPoNSoRS

ThaNk You BuSiNeSS SPoNSoRS

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Dr. Jeff RuppDr. John DownesDr. John F. Zimmerman, Jr.Dr. John FennDr. John WinnerDr. John ZimmermanDr. Jonathan R. HoltzmanDr. Justin CoopDr. Keith WardeDr. Kevin J. McDermottDr. Kevin J. O’DellDr. Kevin L. LenahanDr. Kevin McDermottDr. Leif MartenssonDr. Lisa M. MichelDr. Lydia L. DeverDr. Michael CalcagnoDr. Michael DerosaDr. Mike UngerankDr. Nelson “Chip” CurtisDr. Nicholas DiGerolamoDr. Nicholas DiGerolamo, Sr.Dr. Pasquale G. Calcagno, IIIDr. Pat CalcagnoDr. Patrick RyanDr. Paul “Rock” McCartneyDr. Phil BraccoDr. Phil DelportDr. Phil DembowskiDr. Philip B. DelportDr. Robert S. GiseDr. Shane PalmerDr. Stephen WanderDr. Stuart E. KatzenDr. T. Shane PalmerDr. Ted Loos

Aaron HawkAIG Matching Grants ProgramAnn DavisBrian GeraghtyBrian O’GradyChris VasselCynthia PayneDan PayneDr. Albert LatronicaDr. and Mrs. Joseph LupoDr. Andrew Lombardi, Jr.Dr. Atlee WamplerDr. Austin DacanyDr. Austin E. DacanayDr. Brian O. BurnsDr. Bruce AllenDr. Bruce L. SalzingerDr. Carmen CampisiDr. Charles ConzentinoDr. Chris “Skip” GreenDr. Christopher M. GreenDr. David EugsterDr. David PurdyDr. Dennis Hawk and Alice Franklin - EMSA FundDr. Dennis PeyrouxDr. Eddy L. Diaz-ValeroDr. Edward BenderDr. Fred GerretzenDr. Gary LambertDr. Gregory J. Schor-HaskinDr. Ian K. SimpsonDr. James BecroftDr. James LouroDr. James P. RibleyDr. James S. Hovey

Dr. Terry BarnettDr. Thaddeus “Boz”BosmanDr. Todd FitzgeraldDr. Tom AyresDr. Troy DoxeyDr. Warren VanZylDr. William S. CookDrs. Kevin Jackson and Selina M. Sigafoose-JacksonDrs. Louis and Laurie BriegelDrs. Michael and Dawn CalcagnoDrs. Norman Colby and Cathy Wendland-ColbyDrs. Patrick and Geraldine RyanJeff ReissMarie-L and Jean Claude BlaiseMr. and Mrs. Bill JarrMr. and Mrs. Duane WattsMr. and Ms. Jean-Claude BlaiseMr. Craig DekshenieksMr. Guy D’AlemaMr. Jeffery ReissMr. LaDerrick LanghamMr. Melvin BurtonMr. Peter BattistiMr. Trevor S. MillerMrs. Jennifer CraigMs. Brenda R. BooneMs. Cynthia PayneMs. Deidre DeLoachPete BattistiScott LawrenceTony Davis MemorialTrevor and Amy Miller

For information on how you can join this group and support LIFE Rugby, please contact:

Dan Payne, Director of Rugby, [email protected]

2012 was a banner year for the Life University rugby program . Our Men’s Club team made it to the Final Four of the Rugby Super League; Our under-graduate 15s team finished 2nd in the country; And our undergraduate 7s team won the national championship, won the prestigious Las Vegas Invita-tional, and competed in the nationally televised College Rugby Champion-ship (CRC) .

Our success on the field is the result of the hard work and determination on the part of our players, coaches and staff . But we could not have been this successful without the ongoing and generous support of our spon-sors and partners . As we continue to build a model program and provide a haven for student-athletes who aspire to even higher levels of professional and national team play, your support makes it possible .

Thank you for all that you have done!



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