COACHES


Meet Your WYRC Coaches
Our rugby coaches in The Woodlands are dedicated volunteers who share their passion for the sport. More than just teachers of the game, our coaches are mentors who inspire the next generation of rugby players. Their commitment goes beyond drills and matches. They instill the values, discipline, and camaraderie that make rugby such a powerful experience.
At the heart of rugby is a unique ethos: the game is not only played by the laws but also within the spirit of those laws. Through discipline, respect, and sportsmanship, WYRC coaches prepare players for success both on and off the pitch. This spirit is what sets rugby apart and makes it a lifelong community.
From first practices on the school field to the intensity of the Rugby World Cup, the game offers a rewarding journey for everyone who takes part. Thanks to our coaches, that journey begins right here in The Woodlands.
U8 COACHING TEAM
Chris Gruba, Director of Rugby

Alison Scott
Head Coach

Brian Bleibdrey
Assistant Coach

Jonathan Powell
Assistant Coach
U10 COACHING TEAM
Chris Gruba, Director of Rugby

Andrew Christensen
Head Coach

TBD
Assistant Coach

TBD
Assistant Coach
U12 COACHING TEAM
Chris Gruba, Director of Rugby

Rob Symans
Head Coach

Star Monson
Assistant Coach

Byron Obannon
Assistant Coach

Dustin Dell
Assistant Coach

John Fraser
Assistant Coach
U14 GIRLS COACHING TEAM
Chris Gruba, Director of Rugby

Coco Wallace
Head Coach

Jim Collins
Assistant Coach

Madi Brantley
Team Manager
U14 BOYS COACHING TEAM
Chris Gruba, Director of Rugby

Doug Corrigan
Head Coach

Nick Kehoe
Assistant Coach

Mark Hughen
Assistant Coach

TBD
Team Manager
HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS COACHING TEAM
Chris Gruba, Director of Rugby

Chelsea Peper
Director of Girls Rugby

Mike Margraf
Head Coach

Colton Pederson
Assistant Coach

Baltazar Vilchis
Team Manager
HIGH SCHOOL BOYS COACHING TEAM
Chris Gruba, Director of Rugby

Chris Gruba
Director of Rugby

Eric Thomson
Head Coach

Kip Rouse
Assistant Coach

Chester Stanyon
Assistant Coach

Scott Joyce
Assistant Coach

Mike Wilson
Assistant Coach

Travers Motuliki
Assistant Coach

Anthony Berry
Assistant Coach

Darrin Scharffenorth
Assistant Coach






