Christopher Morris

Dedicated, growth-oriented Rugby Coach and Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist with over a decade of experience leading athlete development at the collegiate level. Proven expert in program building, specialized in transforming non-athletes and multi-sport athletes into highly competitive rugby players. Passionate about expanding the sport of rugby through inclusive culture, structured talent identification, and robust athletic development.

Combines technical USA Rugby coaching expertise with elite powerlifting and personal training methodologies to optimize player performance while prioritizing safety and injury prevention.

Head Women's Rugby Coach at University of Delaware Women’s Rugby Club (2015 – 2026)

• Exponential Program Growth: Revitalized a struggling club on the brink of folding, strategically scaling the roster to a powerhouse 40-player squad for the recent 7s season.
• Player Development & Inclusivity: Developed a highly effective onboarding and training pipeline that successfully turned athletes with zero sports background, as well as multi-sport crossover athletes, into competent, confident, and competitive rugby players.
• Culture & Retention: Cultivated a supportive, high-accountability team environment focused on the holistic growth of players, resulting in exceptional year-over-year player retention.
• Technical & Tactical Leadership: Designed and executed comprehensive seasonal training plans for both 15s and 7s, balancing tactical rugby acumen with physical preparedness.

Bachelors in Criminal Justice-Southern New Hampshire University

USA Rugby LVL 1 Coaching Certified

ISSA Strength and Conditioning Specialist

ISSA Powerlifting Coach

ISSA Certified Personal Trainer