I found my passion for rugby playing at SJSU. I’m now in my 38th rugby season, and I still run into former SJSU teammates who, like me, still coach.

San Jose State women’s Rugby was the best part of my college experience. James Fonda and I recreated the program into the Women of Sparta and am extremely proud of where it is now. I currently serve as the commissioner for the conference and am a proud sponsor for the program. This program has opened up many doors for me including playing rugby after college, working at international events hosted by the U.S. and networking. From playoffs to nationals, this program holds near and dear to my heart.

After playing multiple sports in high school, I joined the Rugby my freshman year.  I was instantly captivated by Rugby and the college club sport scene.  I was able to travel throughout California competing and building amazing relationships that I still have today.  Being team captain, club president and eventually asst. coach, it gave me a variety of experiences, tools & skills to be successful in sports management and in life.  I am still involved with the alumni group and love supporting the current club at State.

I coached SJSU Women’s Rugby from 2003 to 2008. It was my first of many coaching experiences and it was meaningful for me. There are so many life lessons you learn from playing team sports. And I started as a young assistant coach and really learned a lot about myself and about leadership, beyond what I learned as a team sport player. SJSU Rugby will always hold a special place in my heart.

When I was a player at SJSU, we had our struggles as a team, but we never quit and I literally made some of the best friends I ever had. Despite the losses, I view my time there as a victory because it started this lifelong obsession and 20 year playing career. I regret nothing!!! SPARTANS!!! Also, I was the guy that got us doing the battle cry. That is a FACT!

San Jose State rugby has been a crucial part in my development as an adult. The experiences in the program taught to me endure, persevere, and to value relationships and team work. Life is difficult and one of the only guarantees is that throughout, there will be difficult times. During those times in my life I pushed through, as rugby players do.