Technical
Develop core rugby skills and execute them consistently.
ABOUT THE GRIZZLIES
California Roots. Shared Ambition.
A rugby community built around the next generation of players.
OUR COMMUNITY
Development.
Connection.
Opportunity.
The California Grizzlies bring players, families, coaches and supporters together through rugby. Explore our programs, connect with the team and take your next step.
LET’S TALK RUGBY
Contact the Grizzlies
For programs, registration, giving or partnership inquiries:
Adriaan Ferris
Director of Rugby
BEYOND THE FIELD
Shared Experiences. Lasting Connections.
Travel brings another dimension to the Grizzlies experience: time together, new surroundings and a wider rugby community.
OUR HERITAGE
California Roots. Pacific Heritage.
Discover the representative rugby tradition behind the Grizzlies name.
Explore Our HeritageOUR BRAND
The Meaning Behind the Bear.
Discover the California roots of our logo and colors.
Explore Our BrandPLAYER DEVELOPMENT
Six Pillars. One Player Journey.
Our six-pillar development model supports the whole player, on and off the field. Training, feedback and individual development priorities connect these areas.
Tactical
Read the game, understand your role and make effective decisions.
Physical
Build strength, speed, conditioning and athletic ability.
Nutritional
Develop fueling, hydration and eating habits that support training and recovery.
Mental
Build confidence, resilience and composure under pressure.
Leadership / Holistic
Develop character, responsibility, teamwork and positive habits beyond rugby.
STARS Within Our Development Model
California Grizzlies operates within the USA Rugby Pathways STARS framework: Superpower, Tactical, Athleticism, Resilience and Skills. STARS is part of our six-pillar development model. It gives coaches and players a shared framework for identifying strengths, assessing rugby performance and setting development priorities.
The six pillars provide the wider development structure, including nutrition, leadership and habits beyond rugby. STARS helps focus assessment and feedback within that structure. The five STARS areas do not replace the six pillars.
Superpower
Identify and develop the qualities that make your contribution distinctive.
Tactical
Recognize situations and make effective decisions.
Athleticism
Develop the movement and physical qualities needed for your role.
Resilience
Respond to setbacks, adapt and keep learning.
Skills
Execute core and position-specific rugby skills under pressure.
Players use feedback to identify priorities, develop their game and review progress. Participation does not guarantee representative or national selection.
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