Meet Troy: Professional Coach, High Performance Consultant & Former USA National Team Player
“Rugby & Sport has shaped a lot of my life - AND I will be forever grateful for that. I have a love for coaching, a love for family, and a love for helping others live a healthy & purposeful life.”
About Troy:
New Zealander
Director of High Performance, The Athlete Collective (Present)
Head Coach, Clemson University Rugby (Present)
Director of Development, Clemson Rugby Foundation (Present)
Former-International Professional Athlete 2007-2015
USA Sevens & USA Eagle #422
National Championships: 2010 & 2015 with New York Athletic Club
Collegiate Coach - Oregon State University, 2016-2019
Adventure Leadership Graduate (New Zealand)
Certified Level 1 Nutrition Coach (Precision Nutrition-PN1)
Rugby Development Director, Rugby Oregon (2011-2016). A Focus on Community Development & Partnerships, Summer Camps, Curriculum-Training, Teaching in Schools, High Performance, All Stars, & Leadership.
Exposed Rugby to more than 20,000 students in the greater Portland area over the 5 years.
Dr. Sarah Hall PT, DPT & Board Certified In Holistic Nutrition®
I am a Doctor of Physical Therapy, Board Certified in Holistic Nutrition®, High Performance Coach, wife, and mother of three beautiful children. I was born in Oregon, spent some of my early childhood in Norway, and grew up in New York. I am very passionate about helping people find balance in life especially when it comes to the mind-body connection. I love studying the body, and I have a passion for understanding how our thoughts, the foods we consume, and the way we use our bodies affects all aspects of our health.
Since being married to a rugby player and rehabbing many rugby injuries, I have come to really appreciate and enjoy the sport! I love the energy of the sport and the players. It has been so much fun combining my physical therapy knowledge with my nutritional knowledge to help athletes perform at their best. They go hand-in-hand when it comes to taking care of your body.
I dig deep when it comes working with a client 1 on 1 and figuring out how to optimize their nutrition, mindset, training, and recovery. I have been through health challenges myself and have had to take a root cause approach when working on my own health and well-being.
I earned my Doctorate in Physical Therapy at New York Medical College and my Nutrition Certification at Portland Community College’s Functional Nutrition Program.
Achievements:
High Performance Coach at The Athlete Collective, a Performance & Professional Skill Development Service for Professional and Competitive Rugby Players (Present)
13+ Years of Physical Therapy Experience
Licensed in New York and South Carolina
Certified Functional Nutritionist - Portland Community College
Board Certified in Holistic Nutrition® - National Association of Nutrition Professionals
Background in Postural Restoration
Background in Nutritional Lab Work & Blood Analysis
Collegiate Physical Therapist
Worked with Extreme Athletes
Fun Facts:
Tae Kwon Do & Kickboxing Training
Rock Climbing & Bouldering
Ex-Gymnast
Minored in Cinema & Film in College
"In 2021, I became Board Certified in Holistic Nutrition® - a credential which demonstrates that I have achieved the highest level of professional recognition (validating my knowledge and experience) in the holistic nutrition industry. Being Board Certified in Holistic Nutrition® enables me to serve you with the best, most current research and advanced nutritional science. To maintain this designation, I am required to take part in and document numerous continuing education units every two years. Board certification proves that I am aware of and conduct my nutrition business within the legal scope of service and standards of professional conduct. I am very proud of this designation and it is my hope that the value it adds to your health journey is evident in every service I offer. I am a professional member of the National Association of Nutrition Professionals (NANP)."