Trusting the Process: Zack Test’s Vision for USA Men’s Sevens

About this episode

Zack Test discusses his vision and strategy for the USA Men’s Sevens rugby team as their new head coach.

In this episode of US Rugby Happy Hour, hosts Bill Baker and John Fitzpatrick sit down with the newly minted head coach of the USA Men’s Sevens program, Zack Test. A year off the historic Olympic bronze with the women’s side, Zack opens up about his journey from a career-altering injury to leading the Eagles back toward the world stage. He discusses the emotional weight of his new role, the "Mount Everest" of the 2028 LA Olympics, and the "American style" of rugby he plans to unleash on the world. The conversation dives deep into the strategy behind the roster for Kenya and the three pillars of discipline, work ethic, and consistency. Zack also shares insights on his star-studded coaching staff—featuring legends like Perry Baker and Nese Malifa—and how he is empowering a new generation of players to own their legacy. Whether you're a die-hard sevens fan or new to the sport, this episode is a fascinating look at the leadership and psychology required to push the American jersey forward. Like, follow, and subscribe and please leave a comment!! Check out americanrugbyrising.com for the latest on your USA Eagles, schedules, news and more, and visit rugbymorning.com for the latest on…

People in this episode

Hosts: Bill Baker, John Fitzpatrick

Guest: Zack Test

Topics covered

• USA Men's Sevens
• Zack Test
• Olympics
• rugby strategy
• coaching
• leadership

Keywords

• Zack Test
• USA Men's Sevens
• rugby
• Olympics
• coaching staff
• discipline
• work ethic
• consistency

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: USA Men’s Sevens, USA Eagles, American Rugby Rising, rugbymorning.com, americanrugbyrising.com

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