High School Rugby
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Golden Eagle High School Rugby is a competitive development program designed to elevate players of all skill levels. We prioritize player safety through proper tackling techniques, sound break-down skills, and scrum procedures. This group is colloquially known as Junior Varsity (U16) and Varsity (U19) though there are some nuisances based on each player’s skill and physical development.
We believe that rugby is not just a sport, but a valuable character-building experience and a community of ruggers that support each other in all phases of life. Our dedicated coaches and staff work tirelessly to develop well-rounded players who embody the values of sportsmanship, discipline, and respect.
Golden Eagle High School program is broken into multiple seasons with separate registrations.
August Through November FALL 7s Season - Fall 7s Info CLICK HERE
November+December Winter Training for 15s Season
January through May 15s Season - HS 15s Info CLICK HERE
U19 Coaches
Coach Arnold Manier
Coach Arnold started his rugby career at the age of 5 in the Basque Country of France, was selected for the Southwest Regional Team, and earned a place in France’s elite “Sport-Etudes” Rugby dual-focus academic/athletic schools in Bayonne. Coach Arnold went on to play for the highest level of French Rugby at Biarritz Olympique (BOPB) and US Dax. Coach Arnold continued his Rugby career at Life University as starting fullback (#15) winning the USA Rugby Super League in 2000. Most recently, Coach Arnold was selected for the USA Touch Rugby squad for the 2015 World Cup in Australia.
Coach Arnold is a USA Level 1 Coach
Coach Santi Tagtachian
Coach Santi began playing rugby at the age of 6 in Argentina and competed at the highest level of Argentinian Rugby for 21 years. While playing for Argentina’s most storied institution, Belgrano Athletic Club, Santi won 5 national titles. Santi then relocated to the US and began coaching at the University of Virginia.
Coach Santi is in his 10th year coaching youth rugby in Atlanta sending numerous players on to play at the collegiate level and leading teams to tournament wins across the US. Santi currently serves at the Forwards coach for Golden Eagles and is a Board Member for the National Collegiate Rugby organization..
Coach Santi is a USA Level 1 Coach
Coach Derk Hendricksen
Coach Derk started playing rugby at college in the Netherlands as a #12/#13. Coach Derk still plays with his home team of “’t Gooi Rugby” in The Netherlands as a Lock (#4/5) or Flanker (#6/7) and loves rugby’s all-around athletic and physical requirements.
Coach Derk moved to the USA in 2007 where he has coached for 10 years with a focus on leadership, respect, and discipline.
USA Rugby Level 1 Certified Coach
Coach Brad Foster
