Built by a Player. Proven by a Coach.
Designed for Teachers.
I'm Chad Augeson — a lifelong rugby player and experienced
coach who has spent more than 30 years inside the American rugby system
as both an athlete and educator.
Over three decades, I've played the game, studied how it is taught, and
coached athletes at every stage of development — from elementary PE classes
encountering rugby for the first time, to high school select sides, to
competitive adult clubs. My teams have consistently demonstrated strong
fundamentals, smart decision-making, and measurable improvement across
seasons, reflecting a coaching philosophy built on clarity, progression,
and repeatable skill development.
As founder of Learn Rugby Minnesota!, I introduced rugby
to more than 3,000 students through school partnerships,
youth programs, and professional development workshops for physical education
teachers. I've presented at PE conferences, collaborated with educators,
and developed curriculum specifically designed to make rugby accessible,
safe, and easy to implement within existing PE standards.
Today, I work with youth athletes and teams in Sarasota, Florida, while
building Hits Like a Six to support PE teachers, schools, and youth
programs nationwide. HL6 lessons are built from real-world coaching
experience — structured, progressive, and designed specifically for
students who have never held a rugby ball before. Every session emphasizes
safety, engagement, and confidence-building so teachers can introduce
the sport successfully on day one.
"I built the program I always wished existed when I was
introducing rugby in schools — everything a teacher needs to start
immediately, with confidence."
— Chad Augeson, Founder, Hits Like a Six
