Jim Perkins (rugby union coach)

Jim Perkins

Birth name	James G. Perkins
Place of birth	England
University	University of Chicago[1]
Occupation(s)	COO of Propcopio
Rugby union career
Coaching career Years Team 198?-1987 OMBAC[2] 1987-1994 United States

James G. Perkins is a former English rugby union coach and currently, Chief Operating Officer at Procopio, Cory, Hargreaves & Savitch LLP, as well as director of the United States Rugby Football Union.[3][4]

Career

After moving from England to the United States, Jim Perkins played rugby in the Chicago Lions. When his playing days were over, Perkins began a long coaching career, coaching the Midwest All-Stars before coaching the United States National Rugby Team.[5] Perkins retired from coaching after taking the Eagles to the 1991 Rugby World Cup. He is currently COO of Procopio, Cory, Hargreaves & Savitch, LLP, in San Diego.[6]

Notes

1. James G. Perkins Ph.D.: Executive Profile & Biography - Bloomberg
2. History at OMBAC website
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4. James G. Perkins Ph.D. at Procopio
5. 1991 World Cup team reunion set for USA 7s
6. U.S. Rugby Foundation's six new directors - US Rugby Foundation