Meet the Coaches

KEVIN BATTLE Director, Santa Barbara Rugby Academy

Kevin has been head coach of the University of California, Santa Barbara rugby team since 2000. He has served numerous appointments within USA Rugby as coach, manager, and selector for the Collegiate All-Americans, USA Falcons, USA Hawks, Men's National Team Sevens and 2009 Sevens World Cup. He has worked with college level and professional athletes around the world and directed local rugby programs for children. He lives in Santa Barbara with his wife Sarah and their two children.

JIM LOVE Director, New Zealand Sports Academy

Jim is a former Maori All Black Assistant Coach, Tongan Rugby World Cup Coach and former Maori All Black player. His vision to create a unique sports and career training program for aspiring sports professionals resulted in the establishment of the New Zealand Sports Academy in 1999. Jim is currently coaching Arix Viadana in Italy, winners of the Italian Cup (May 2007).

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