W.J. Bradley Mortgage & Andy Coppernoll - Official Sponsor of Metropolis Rugby

New season, new coach...new Sponsor!!! 

It is with great excitement that I announce a perfect addition to our already stellar list of Official Metropolis Rugby Club Sponsors. W.J. Bradley Mortgage Capital Corp & Andy Coppernoll become much more than just an Official Sponsor and Supporter of Metropolis Rugby, Andy will now serve as an invaluable resource for each of you as our Official Home Lending Consultant.  What does that mean?  Well, if you have a question, an idea, a concern, whatever with regards to home lending just give him a call, send him an email and bounce it off of him.  I've done exactly that countless times over the past several years and he's always been willing to help, offering up great advice and guidance. 

To many of you out there Andy is an old friend, a former teammate, maybe even someone you've worked with before on your home loans.  I happen to be one of those guys.  Several of us have known Coppernoll for longer than we care to admit or even remember, seen him burn up the pitch for Metropolis 15's and 7's out on the wing from 2001 thru 2007, and have personally done business with him on mortgages and refinances a few times over the past several years. 

 Not only is Coppernoll a long time Metropolis Club Member, but he was a very active sponsor for the years including 2003-08.  After a few years off to focus on family and letting some of the dust settle on the new regulations and requirements in the Home Lending space Andy approached Metropolis and let us know that he wanted back in, wanted to get his name back out there so he could help out some of the new guys on the club and continue to work with us older folk.  

For those of you out there who have had good fortune to do business with Andy in the past you will no doubt agree that the comfort found in having a trusted advisor on your side, a true expert in the industry and someone who really has the best interests of you and your family in mind is amazing.  Andy will take the time to explain all the options to you, find you the best deal, keeping your long term plans in mind and make sure that you understand ALL the fine print. 

Is it crystal clear that I fully support and endorse Andy?  (Please note that I only endorse his work as a home lending expert, not his choice of clothing, cars, deodorant or hairstyle.)

What's next?  Well, if you have a question, concern, want info on a new mortgage or are looking to refinance and existing, get a hold of Andy now!!  Give his name and contact information to your family, friends and colleagues when you hear they are in the hunt for a new home. 

Andy Coppernoll
Home Loan Consultant
W J Bradley Mortgage Capital Corp.
651.755.3078
andy.coppernoll@wjbradley.com

You may also see information from him posted to the Metropolis Email lists from time to time when there is something truly exciting and unique happening in the industry.  If he's posting it, it's worth reading, trust me.  The only spam he likes is the kind fried with venison sausage and eaten while walking the woods hunting Big Foot with nothing more than his wit, dull as it may be. 

We've got you covered....find the Mortgage you need with Andy Coppernoll, Insure that home, possessions, etc. with Matt Peterson, fill the fridge with Miller High Life, go and work off the beer belly with Ryan McDowell and Maxmead Fitness and pray that you don't end up needing the services of Sports & Orthopaedic Specialists!!!!! 

Metropolis Rugby Club: Head Coach - Nathan Osborne

On behalf of Metropolis Rugby, our Active Players, Old Boys, Friends & Family and with great excitement and confidence, it is my privilege to officially welcome Nathan Osborne as the new Head Coach of the Metropolis Rugby Club!!!!

For the vast majority of you receiving this email introductions to Nate are not needed. You know that Nate has been an important member of this club for a number of years now. From his days at #10 for the Division I side where he helped lead us deep into the National Playoffs, to more recent times, serving as the Division III Coach, leading that team to a National Championship and personally earning Division III USARugby MVP honors.

While Nate was the first person to throw his hat into the ring for this position he certainly wasn't the only one. There were a number of highly qualified candidates, eager to take the reigns of this club, who expressed interested and applied for the job. Nate's openness throughout the interview process, willingness to stay the course as Jamey, Rob and I performed the necessary due diligence, served him well and point to a patience and maturity that will server the Club well in the future. Those days and weeks in limbo, answering question after question, were no doubt trying times but his perseverance through it all speak to his undying commitment to the Club and his mates. A quick note on that process and a special thank-you to Rob Holder who accepted my request for help and guidance throughout the selection process. Rob's considerable experience, level-headedness and"outsider" perspective were immeasurably important throughout this effort.

As the Head Coach of Metropolis Rugby, Nate has final say and responsibility for the success and management of both the Division 1 & Division 2 sides. With that in mind, we look to Nate, in the coming days and week, to build out his coaching staff and share that information as appropriate. At the end of the day, it's very important that we always remember that Metropolis is just one Rugby Club. We field multiple competitive sides, but are still one Club. We expect great things from Nate as he makes that ever difficult transition from Player, to Player/Coach, to now, ultimately Coach. We have no doubt that his leadership, through words and example, experience and knowledge will serve him and the Club well.

These are exciting times....new times. Often times, however, we find "NEW" to be different, perhaps uncomfortable...maybe even surprising. What I find comforting here is that none of this is really a surprise, is it? Who would be surprised that a Clubman, with years and years of rugby experience, professional and club, having success at all levels, showing clear dedication to his club, bringing home a National Championship would ultimately be interested in and selected as the New Head Coach? Right, nobody would be surprised, unless they were about to get weird.....

Well, things aren't getting weird, but here is a brief note from your Head Coach, Nate Osborne on this important day:

''It's a huge honor to be named Head Coach for such a great club. One with great young rugby talent, one with the best old boy network of any club I've been involved with, One with such a big future and one that I love and would do anything for. It's going to be a fun fall but we have many things to work on to reach our goal of a Midwest Championship and one day a National Championship. So let's hit the ground running on the 26th because it's only 5 weeks till League kick off. - Nathan Osborne"

With that, I ask that you join me in congratulating and supporting Coach Osborne as he assumes his much deserved role. Metropolis Rugby, as ever, moves forward...with lofty goals and a plan to get there under the guidance of Nate, hardwork of the players and support of the Club.

It all begins next Tuesday, 7/26 @ 6:30pm....SAOS Field with the first Fall 2011 15's Training session.

See you there!!!

The Metropolis Rugby Club - Application Period Closed

A quick heads up to all that the period for submtitting your application for either the Head Coach or Team Manager position is now officially closed. Thanks to all who took to the time to submit an application, we will be in contact soon regarding next steps.

I'm happy to let you all know that a number of solid and well qualified applicants, for both the Head Coach and Team Manager position have made their intentions known are are currently being considered. The results of the discussions, interviews, etc. will be announced to the public NO LATER THAN 7/25/11.

Until then, if you have questions, concerns, etc. I encourage you to please contact me directly. Ye Ole Rumor Mill, while fun and dramatic, has a way of taking on a life of it's own, so unless you hear something directly from either Jamey or myself it is simply that, mere rumor and should be taken as such.

These are exciting times in our Club's History. The direction and leadership of which will become much clearer in the coming week. Until then, please feel free to reach out to me if you have questions or concerns. Please also respect the privacy of the applicants and integrity of the process as we work our way through the necessary steps.