U8 Coed Team

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Under 8 - FUNdamentals of Rugby - Touch (League Rules)

The goal of this program is to introduce the core skills of rugby in a safe, small-sided format, Rugby League style of play (1-hand touch, no tackling). Practices will consist of 30 min skills/drills and 30 minutes of game play focusing on; Straight line running, basics of passing/catching, and working as a team both in offense and defense.

This group meets once per week on Saturday mornings starting in early October in the Sandy Springs/Dunwoody area.

INCLUDED WITH EVERY REGISTRATION:

  • Free rugby ball

  • Free Training Tee

U8 Match Quick Reference Guide

U8 Coaches

Coach Ree grew up playing Rugby League in Australia. He transitioned to Union rules playing in adult leagues around Atlanta.

Coach Ree is excited to share his love of rugby with the next generation of Golden Eagle Ruggers and is currently working towards his USA Level 1 Certification.

Coach Ree Christian
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Coach Luke Weniger

Coach Luke comes from an elite swimming background starting in Rochester, NY setting several school and state records.  He continued his career at Auburn University where he trained under multiple Olympic coaches winning several NCAA and SEC Championship Titles.

Luke has transformed his success in swimming into developing athletes of all ages in a variety of sports; Swimming (22 yrs), Triathlon (15 yrs), Soccer (8 yrs), and Rugby (3 yrs).  He is now in his second season coaching the U8 and U10 Golden Eagle Rugby teams.

USA Rugby Level 1 Coach Certified

USA Rugby Level 1 Referee Certified

U8 Schedule