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COACHES

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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

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Alison Scott

Head Coach

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Brian Bleibdrey

Assistant Coach

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Jonathan Powell

Assistant Coach

U10 COACHING TEAM

Chris Gruba, Director of Rugby

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Andrew Christensen

Head Coach

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TBD

Assistant Coach

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TBD

Assistant Coach

U12 COACHING TEAM

Chris Gruba, Director of Rugby

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Rob Symans

Head Coach

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Star Monson

Assistant Coach

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Byron Obannon 

Assistant Coach

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Dustin Dell

Assistant Coach

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John Fraser

Assistant Coach

U14 GIRLS COACHING TEAM

Chris Gruba, Director of Rugby

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Coco Wallace 

Head Coach

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Jim Collins 

Assistant Coach

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Madi Brantley 

Team Manager

U14 BOYS COACHING TEAM

Chris Gruba, Director of Rugby

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Doug Corrigan 

Head Coach

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Nick Kehoe 

Assistant Coach

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Mark Hughen

Assistant Coach

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Team Manager

HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS COACHING TEAM

Chris Gruba, Director of Rugby

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Chelsea Peper 

Director of Girls Rugby

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Mike Margraf

Head Coach

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Colton Pederson 

Assistant Coach

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Baltazar Vilchis

Team Manager

HIGH SCHOOL BOYS COACHING TEAM

Chris Gruba, Director of Rugby

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Chris Gruba 

Director of Rugby

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Eric Thomson 

Head Coach

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Kip Rouse

Assistant Coach

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Chester Stanyon 

Assistant Coach

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Scott Joyce

Assistant Coach

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Mike Wilson

Assistant Coach

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Travers Motuliki 

Assistant Coach

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Anthony Berry

Assistant Coach

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Darrin Scharffenorth

Assistant Coach

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Tim Thompson

Team Manager

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