 Billups is the most capped hooker in USA Rugby history.Tom Billups served as the assistant coach of the United States national team during the 2000 season, the 2001 Pan-American Championship and England's June 2001 tour of the United States.Later in 2001, Billups accepted the interim head coaching position for a test against South Africa and was named the Eagles' full-time head coach at the start of 2002.