As an officially recognized NDP, each program has demonstrated the ability to offer an ongoing sports development program for athletes between the ages of 12 and 25. Programs seek to improve players’ and coaches’ capability to compete for places in college rugby, elite club rugby, professional rugby, and/or USA Rugby National Team programs. All organizations are independently operated, function as a supplement to the club environment and collaborate with the union’s High Performance Pathways department. 

For questions regarding NDP verification and benchmarks, please contact Brendan Keane at bkeane@usa.rugby