Meet the RPJRC coaching staff..
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Andy RamsayHead Coach Andy Ramsay is a Bonney Lake resident is a veteran player having played in Australia, New Zealand and Scotland. He is a USA Rugby accredited coach and referee and well respected administrator within the Pacific Northwest Rugby Union. |
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Assistant Coach George loves the game of rugby and building boats.
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Assistant Coach Brian Belisle
grew up in Kent, Wa and started his rugby career as a 2nd row/8 man playing for Kentwood 1993-1996, also playing a year for Seattle followed by Valley. In 1996 Brian traveled England & Ireland with Kentwood. Brian also Co-found Ubanus rugby and had very successful 7's teams who played in Las Vegas, Seattle, Tacoma as well as Can-Am tournaments. Now living in Bonney Lake with his wife Shannon, he joined Rainier in 2009 and looks forward to helping his players grow as well as creating a powerhouse club. Coach Brian also looks forward to playing summer 7's with his players. |
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Assistant Coach Jeff Sprouse resides in Buckley and is a 1999 WRHS graduate. He played rugby for the Washington State University Rugby Football Club as their Open-side Flanker (2001-2003). Coach Sprouse had the honor of leading his team (with no coach) as the Club President & Co-Captain to the Div 1 Regional playoffs in Oakland, CA 2003 where they beat Central Washington University (Perennial Pac-10 North Champions) for the second time that season. He has never been so proud of playing with a group of players that season who exemplified determination, heart, fitness, mental & physical toughness, which is what he believes is a recipe of success for any team. Coach Sprouse is very excited to help continue building tradition for the RPJRC. |
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Assistant Coach Tyler Freed
grew up in Kent, WA. He played Flyhalf, Inside and outside center for Kent Crusaders. In 2001 and 2002 his team won state and headed to nationals in Ohio. In 2002 he toured New Zealand with the club and played several local teams. In 2002 and 2003 he played flyhalf and inside center for the Washington State Rugby team. He looks forward to improving the level of play for the Highlanders and getting a chance to get to know the players and their families. |
