Falcon Youth Rugby Club is a 501c3 Non-profit, providing tag and tackle coed youth Rugby for K – 12 Founder • Head Coach • Referee • Player
Bryan’s rugby journey began in 1985, launching more than four decades of involvement in the sport as a player, coach, referee, captain, and club leader. His rugby career has taken him across the United States and internationally through both military and civilian rugby, including time with the Gulfport Land Sharks, Scott Rowdies, Moosemen, Tempe Old Devils, Western Suburbs, WSRFC Old Boys, Woodlands RFC, and Falcon Youth Rugby Club. Throughout his career, Bryan has competed at numerous levels and events, including Military Nationals, Air Force Select Side, Southern Conference Selects, Hawaii International Rugby Tournament, Arizona State Championships, West Coast Division I Regionals, PRU Division II & III Championships, and Texas State Youth Championships. He also continues to support major rugby events, including the Savannah St. Patrick’s Day Rugby Tournament and Florida Tropical 7s. Today, Bryan is the Founder and Head Coach of Falcon Youth Rugby Club in Lakeland, Florida, where he works to grow the game and provide young athletes with an inclusive environment centered on teamwork, discipline, respect, sportsmanship, and a lifelong love of rugby. In addition to coaching, he remains active in the game as a rugby referee and player, bringing more than 40 years of experience to the pitch. Bryan has held numerous rugby leadership positions throughout his career, including CEO, President, Vice President, Team Captain, Head Coach, and Assistant Coach. His rugby education includes USA Rugby coaching and Referee certifications, with continued professional development as both a coach and match official. Air Force officer and Gulf War veteran, Bryan brings the same principles of leadership, service, accountability, and teamwork from his military career to the rugby community. Away from the pitch, Bryan is the proud father of twelve children, with boy-girl twins being the youngest. Despite more than four decades of rugby behind him, retirement from the game still isn't part of the plan. His goal remains simple: keep playing rugby until age 65—or until the Guinness runs out. One Team. One Family. One Game. 🏉
