KUTZTOWN, Pa. – Kutztown University announces leadership changes for men's rugby as longtime head coach Dr. Gregg A. Jones, also known as "Doc," will step away from the role and associate coach Jeff Duke will take over the reigns of the program.
 
Jones has presided over the Golden Bears for the last four decades, transforming the program into a blue blood of college rugby, particularly in 7s. Following a third place finish at last weekend's national tournament, Kutztown has reached nine quarterfinals, eight final fours and four finals in 12 all-time CRC National 7s appearances, all under Jones' leadership.
 
He will remain with the program as the general manager, working behind the scenes to fund raise, promote and recruit, while working on alumni relations and promotional endeavors. Duke has been on the coaching staff since 2017 and brings a wealth of knowledge and success to the post.
 
"My 40-year coaching tenure at KU has been the most rewarding and enjoyable chapter of my life," said Jones. "I can't begin to thank all of the people who I have met along the way and those who have made this journey possible. To all of the young men that I had the privilege to coach, always remember, the secret to success is to go to work every day!"
 
In 2022, Jones led the Maroon and Gold to its first-ever CRC 7s national championship, a 17-12 victory over Dartmouth, in suburban New Orleans. Kutztown ended Lindenwood's three-year championship run in the semifinals en route to the title.
 
Last April, Jones was inducted into the Collegiate Rugby Championship Hall of Fame as part of its third annual class. He is Kutztown's first representative to be enshrined, while also holding distinction as just the second coach inducted into the CRC Hall of Fame.