Dozens of high school talents joined USA Rugby High Performance Pathways for Women’s U18 East and West camps.
Held at Mt. Saint Mary’s University in Maryland (East) and Utah State University in Utah (West), 79 prospective athletes were introduced to a high performance skills academy on the field, while helping to deepen their understanding on how to grow the game for upcoming generations of American rugby players.
The players invited to the camps, which were held mid-July, were identified during the coast to coast Talent ID Camps tour through the spring of this year, scouted at regional tournaments, and referred by coaches.
While in camp, the athletes focused on taking initiative. USA Women’s High Performance Pathway Manager, Martha Daines noted that on the field, that translated into taking control of the opposition on both attack and defense, as well as dictating the pace of play. This was done through small-sided games, technical skill sessions, and classroom sessions where players could work with teammates to discuss strategies.
Daines also said, “We hope the U18s camps gave players new perspectives on how the game could be played, broader understanding of possible roles they might take on the field depending on their strengths, reinforcement or development of skills specific to the point of contact, and attacking in a marked up situation.
“There’s been considerable growth and development of players over the last year as we’ve had another year of rugby post-COVID. We’re seeing more athletic players who are more resilient and more skilled, which bodes well for future national teams.”
Alongside the benefits of the young players experiencing a USA Rugby high performance environment, the pool of prospective players for USA Rugby Pathways to keep an eye on and support continues to expand nationwide.
Name | Club/School |
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Karlee Allington | Eagle High School |
Rhyan Antonelli | PAC Misfits Rugby |
Megan Carpenter | Missoula Youth Rugby |
Bryn Carter | Hawkeyes Rugby |
Arabella Cassidy | San Diego Mustangs |
Sophia (Bob) Clasen | East Side Grackles |
Gianna Diaz | Belmont Shore Rugby Club |
Macey Dunn | Mountain View High School |
Jasmine Fehoko | Majestics |
Kennidi Feliuai | United Rugby |
Sydney Gottesman | Marin Highlanders |
Cora Haughey | Fallbrook High School |
Maya Hilger | Land Park Harlequins |
Alyssa Hine | Centennial Girls Rugby |
Liliani (Harmony) Hopoate | Majestics |
Regan Jackson | Summit High School |
Madison Jersey | Tri-City Thunder |
Erica Kissinger | Cowichan Piggies |
Ro'elenoa Lagilagi | SacPal Amazons |
Marley Larkin | Majestics |
Amenekina Latu | Wolverines |
Jordynn LeBeau | Eagle High School |
Jordis Lomu | United Rugby |
Ellie Mahe | United Rugby |
Pelenaise Makalo | United Rugby |
Oaklynd Malufau | Pasefika Rugby |
Lionala Mayorga | Majestics |
Neasa McLaughlin | Morris High School |
Anna O'Leary | North Bay High School |
Loimataima'ataua Toia | SacPal Amazons |
Reese Torticill | San Clemente High School |
Malia Tuli | Kent Crusaders |
Lola Unga | Wolverines |
Salote Valikoula | Kahuku Raiders |
Naomi Van Zandt | Wolverines |
Gianna Veetutu | Kent Crusaders |
Jacoriah Washington | Texas Nuclear Thudner |
Liana Wayman | Kent Crusaders |
Halateka Williams | Pleasanton Lady Cavaliers |
Name | Club/School |
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Natalie Allen | Vienna High School |
Maggie Austin | Doylestown Rugby Academy |
Cassie Ball | Morris High School |
Rebecca Balladares | West Carroll Marauders |
Chayse Barksdale | Grandville HIgh School |
Aquinzee Burkeen | Columbia Central High School |
Emerson Callegari | Texas Nuclear Thunders |
Camryn Cook | Chicago Lions |
Layla Cox | West Carroll Marauders |
Drew Dauser | Sparta-Rock Girls Rugby |
Charlotte Dauser | Sparta-Rock Girls Rugby |
Charlotte Davies | Downington Rugby Club |
Chloe de Leon | Carmel High School |
Laella Maeve Delaney | Raleigh Cobras |
Akil Dougherty | Chiefs RFC |
Kiyannah Edwards | Columbia Central High School |
Nolah Flynn | Doylestown Rugby Academy |
Leila Galarza | Morris High School |
Olivia George | Hamilton High School |
Anneliese Henrich | Orchard Park High School |
Cecilia Izquierdo | South Suburban Cobras |
Reaghan King | Doylestown Rugby Academy |
Alexa Kirschner | Charlotte Cardinals |
Aby Lambert | Ospreys |
Valeria Martinez | Columbia Central High School |
JoJo Mignone | Morris High School |
Caitlin Moroney | Morris High School |
Jess Pascoe | Downington Rugby Club |
Alyssa Post | Sparta-Rock Girls Rugby |
Ava Reuter | Eagan High School |
Natalie Roan | State College High School |
Jayden Smith | Aspetuk Valley Rugby Club |
Cambridge Surch | Wando Wahine |
Mia Taylor | Belmont High School |
Courtney Taylor | South Greenville RFC |
Sage Tonomura-MacDonald | Belmont High School |
Annabella Vogel | Knightmares |
Rachel Wilkie | Grandville HIgh School |
Cara Workman | Columbia Central High School |
Sydney Worthington | Doylestown Rugby Academy |