Eric Harris, Forwards Coach USA Rugby Level 200 Coach
Rugby History:
Played Orem High School Renegades ’86’-87
Played Utah Valley United ’87-88
Played University of Utah RFC ’90-’95
Played Salt Lake United ’93-’94
Played USUHS RFC ’95-‘99
Played San Diego Old Aztecs RFC ’12-present
Coaching Rugby History:
Valhalla HS, 2013-2014
Why do you like to be involved with rugby? Rugby is for everyone! It’s a sport where no matter how big, small, fast or slow you are there is a team and a position for YOU!!! It is also the ONLY sport that I know of that is truly an international family! No matter where you go in the world, if you’re a rugger, you can find new friends, a new club and much more.
What do you like about coaching with TRIBE Rugby? I love being involved with a brand new organization that gives so much opportunity to an entirely new group of kids in San Diego. East County has so many families with so many talented kids that I really look forward to helping build a program where they can all at least try and, hopefully, fall in love with this amazing sport.
Andy Seeley, Forwards Coach USA Rugby Level 200 Coach
Rugby History:
Played Hamilton Boys High School (Hamilton)
Played Hamilton Old Boys (Hamilton NZ)
Played Takapuna RFC (Auckland).
Played Littlemore RFC (Oxford UK)
Played Oxford Harlequins RFC (Oxford UK)
Played WestSide Condors (Chicago)
Played Northwest Woodsmen (Chicago)
Coaching Rugby History:
Coached Littlemore RFC (Oxford UK).
Coached Oxford Harlequins RFC (Oxford UK)
Coached Hamilton Old Boys (Hamilton NZ)
Coached Takapuna RFC (Auckland NZ)
Coached North Harbor Rugby Union (Auckland)
Coached Westside Condors (Chicago)
Coached Northwest Woodsmen (Chicago)
Coached Valhalla HS (El Cajon)
SD Young Aztecs (San Diego)
Rugby Travel: Hamilton NZ, Auckland NZ, Oxford UK, Chicago, IL, San Diego, CA
Why do you like to be involved with rugby? As a player its a sport the builds close bonds between not only team mates but opposition, its fun and physically challenging while also being a thinking game. As a coach, I love the strategy and team bonding experience helping player find the little bit extra. As a fan it's a sport that embraces all and allows you to find friends and relationships all over the world.
What do you like about coaching with TRIBE Rugby? I like the people involved and their philosophy to rugby and other people. It's a inclusive club that welcomes all comers and is dedicated to growing the game and strengthening communities.
Hannah Lopez, Backs Coach Member of the US National Women's 7s Team, The Eagles
Rugby History:
Played Bend, Oregon Vixens 2009-2010
Played Bend, Oregon Lady Roughriders 2009-2011
Played State of Oregon's U19 Red Hawks 2009-2010
Played San Diego Surfers 2011-2013
Played PCRFU U19 Grizzlies 2010
Played So Cal Griffins Sevens 2012-2013
Played Serevi Selects Sevens 2013
Rugby Travel:
Fiji
Canada
New Zealand
Amsterdam
Current Rugby Teams:
National USA Women's Sevens Team (Eagles)
T-Bird College Rifles (New Zealand)
Coaching History:
Bend, OR High School Vixen 2010
Serevi Coach 2012 - Present
Valhalla Lady Norsemen/Valkerie 2013 - Present
Why do you like to be involved with rugby: I don't just like to be involved with rugby, I LOVE to be involved with rugby. It is my passion and the largest part of my life. It has taught me more about myself and who I want to be more than anything else. More specifically more of who I want to be off the rugby pitch. It is the one sport where you literally put your entire self on the line for your teammates and something hire than just yourself. You can choose how you want your life to be in rugby and what you want to get out of it. There are no limits!
What do you like about coaching with Tribe Rugby: Again, I LOVE coaching with TRIBE Rugby because we care about more than just the big W. Yes, winning is our goal on the pitch but we also have many goals and standards off the pitch. These goals and standards are not just for the kids but for us as coaches as well. We want everyone to be growing and becoming their best selves on AND off the pitch. Our culture here is a positive uplifting one and we work to keep it that way.
Dean Hudson, Backs Coach USA Rugby Level 200 Coach
Rugby History:
Played High school rugby in South Africa.
Played club rugby in San Diego for North County Hoodz.
Played club 15's and 7's rugby for Del Mar Hoodz.
Played World Cup Touch rugby in 1999. Played for the United States in Sydney Australia.
Currently play for Del Mar Hoodz and Kwa Zulu Old Crocs.
Rugby Travel:
Travelled to Argentina, Uruguay, Chile, France, Canada, Brazil and Ireland on tours.
Coaching History:
Clairemont High School Head Coach Men and Women Varsity 2009/2010
Patrick Henry High School JV and Varsity Head Coach 2010-2014
Young Aztecs Head Coach 2010-Present U16 15's 2010; U18 15's 2013; U14 Sevens 2012/2013; U12 15's and Sevens 2014
Why do you like to be involved with rugby: Rugby to me is a culture that doesn't exist in other sports. The physical nature is what creates a unique bond and camaraderie amongst teammates. Putting your body on the line for each other, and understanding that playing as hard as you can is more important than the outcome of the game. A true spirit only rugby players share. Having mutual respect for your teammates and opponents. Coming together after a match to honor and celebrate each other and the game of rugby. Socializing and being hospitable are core values that will serve you throughout life. It also extends universally through travel and visiting other clubs, colleges and countries.
What do you like about coaching with Tribe rugby: Coaching Tribe Rugby for me is to both grow the game and share the culture of the game to young men and women.