Head Coach of Kutztown University Men's Rugby Club: 1986-Present (36 years)
Director of Rugby at Kutztown University
Honors & Recognitions:
2022 National Collegiate 7's Champions
Kutztown University President's Medal Recipient
36th year as Head Rugby Coach at Kutztown University
Rugby East Conference Board Member
Most wins in History of Eastern Pennsylvania Rugby Union
Two Time USA Rugby (15's) Sweet Sixteen Appearances
One Time USA Rugby (15's) Elite Eight Tournament Appearance
Head Coach - Eastern United States Collegiate Rugby Union Selects (ERU)
Head Coach - Middle Atlantic Collegiate Rugby Selects
Head Coach - Eastern Pennsylvania Collegiate Rugby Selects
Rugby East Conference Champions 2013 - 2015 - 2019
Top Ten USA Rugby National 15's Ranking - 23 X's
Top Ten USA Rugby National 7's Rankings since start of KU 7's in 2010
National Player Honors:
USA EAGLES WORLD SERIES 7'S / Dmontae Noble / 2022
USA EAGLE WORLD SERIES 7's / Marco Barnard 2010 - 2012
USA EAGLE 15's World Cup / Niku Kruger 2015
USA EAGLE PAN-AM 7's Bronze Medal / Dmontae Noble 2019
USA FALCON 7'S / Tim Acker 2013
USA FALCON 7'S / Alex Faison-Donahoe 2015-16
USA FALCON 7'S / Vetekina Malafu 2017
USA FALCON 7'S / D'Montae Noble 2018-19
USA FALCON 7'S / Aaron Gray 2020
USA JUNIOR WORLD CUP SELECTIONS
Caleb Tracey / 2010 & 2011
Casper Huizenga / 2012 & 2013
Matt Gelhaus / 2019 & 2020
USA COLLEGIATE ALL-AMERICANS / 51 Selections (15's & 7's)
Professional Players:
Dmontae Noble - MLR / Old Glory DC 2021
Aaron Gray - MLR / Dallas Jackals 2022
Peter Reyes - MLR / Rugby United New York 2022
Gerald Lowe - MLR / Los Angeles Giltinis 2022
Mike Lawrenson - Counties Manaku Steelers - New Zealand 2014
Niku Kruger - MLR / Glendale Raptors 2016
Alex Faison-Donahoe - MLR / Austin Elite 2018 - 2020
Kina Malafu - MLR / Austin Elite 2018 / Old Glory D.C. 2019-20
John Sage - MLR / Old Glory D.C. 2018 - 2020
A young man's college choice can be the most important decision of his life. That is exactly why our athletes
choose Kutztown University and our nationally ranked rugby program. First and foremost, you will receive an
excellent education.Our coaching staff and rugby support network will guide and encourage your development.
You will be challenged athletically and socially by one of the most respected rugby cultures in America. While
doing so, you will compete in the country's premiere collegiate rugby conference. Rugby East. This elite level
of competition, combined with academic demands will establish a work ethic of success . A work ethic that will
be the foundation of your adult life. THE SECRET TO SUCCESS / GO TO WORK EVERY DAY.
