The Halfback Academy with Kimball Kjar

Kimball Kjar is a former USA International and All-American scrum half. He currently coaches at BYU helping the Cougars to their 2009 and 2012 National Championships. Kjar founded to Halfback Academy to help develop America's next generation of top-level scrum halves and fly halves. More information can be found at www.HalfbackAcademy.com.

  • Tuesday, 11. June, 2013

    Importance of the Scrum Half in 7’s Rugby

    Rugby Sevens has taken on new interest since it was included in the Olympic schedule for 2016 in Brazil. The game is growing at lightening pace in the U.S. and Rugby Rugby’s Kimball Kjar explains how important it is for players to have a scrum half skill set.

  • Wednesday, 5. June, 2013

    Halfback Academy Partners to Host Halfback Specialist Summer Camp

    Former USA Eagle scrum half Kimball Kjar announced today the first ever summer camp specialized for rugby halfbacks—both scrum halves and fly halves.

  • Monday, 3. June, 2013
    Scrum Half Footwork: The Foundation of Successful Pass

    Scrum Half Footwork: The Foundation of Successful Pass

    Abraham Lincoln said, “Be sure to put your feet in the right place, then stand firm.” Although Lincoln’s comment had more to do with a person’s moral compass, Rugby Rugby's Kimball Kjar looks at the importance of a good foundation for rugby scrum halves.

  • Thursday, 3. January, 2013
    The Crossover Halfback

    The Crossover Halfback

    Rugby in the United States has always relied on the cross-over athlete. The player who grew up playing one of the traditional big four sports only to pick-up rugby in their late teens or in college. Rugby Rugby’s Kimball Kjar looks at the special training that is required to teach a cross-over athlete how to play fly half or scrum half.