Emory & Henry College issued the following announcement on July 14
Coach O’Neill was named National Collegiate Rugby (NCR) Penn Mutual Coach of the Month for the month of June 2021.
The Penn Mutual Coach of the Month program recognizes coaches who exemplify the characteristics of a strong role model, build confidence and character in their players, devote time and energy towards building for the future, and make a profound impact in the lives of their athletes and the sport of rugby.
“Since 2014, Coach O’Neill has worked diligently to build the Emory & Henry Rugby Program into what it is today- a tough, determined, skilled, tight-knit community that has seen tremendous growth and success,” says Dylan Johnson, Director of Campus Recreation. “Coach O’Neill has worked tirelessly to recruit and train his players into competitive athletes. He has worked with each player individually ensuring they make important, smart decisions in regards to their future and education while in college. This holistic approach to coaching has created a team that trusts and believes in one another and in Coach O’Neill. The Emory & Henry Rugby Team’s performance rivals top performing athletic programs at our institution and beyond.”
Coach O’Neill was also recently selected as the Head Coach for the All-Conference Team that competed in the NCR Tournament this past May and was awarded the Cardinal Rugby Conference Coach of the Year Award in 2018.
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