Norsemen & Valkyrie Coaching Staff
Eric Harris, Forwards Coach
USA Rugby Level 200 Coach Rugby History:
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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
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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:
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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
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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. |
