Meet the Head Coaches
2007 U14 team that won the So.Cal. Rugby Championship against Fullerton RC
Steve Hernandez
Steve Hernandez
Steve Hernandez
I have played for the following clubs: Elgin Rugby Club (Elgin, Ill), Eastern Illinois University Rugby Club, Blue Goose Rugby Club (Brekenridge, CO.) University of San Diego Rugby Club, OMBAC Rugby Club (San Diego, CA.)
My Coaching experience: University of San Diego, Griffins Collegiate All-star Rugby Team, Griffins U19 All-star Rugby Te
I have played for the following clubs: Elgin Rugby Club (Elgin, Ill), Eastern Illinois University Rugby Club, Blue Goose Rugby Club (Brekenridge, CO.) University of San Diego Rugby Club, OMBAC Rugby Club (San Diego, CA.)
My Coaching experience: University of San Diego, Griffins Collegiate All-star Rugby Team, Griffins U19 All-star Rugby Team, OMBAC Rugby Club, Fallbrook Youth Rugby, Fallbrook HS Rugby Team, San Diego Regional HS All-Star Team. Ponsonby Rugby Club (Auckland, New Zealand).
My Coaching Certificates: USA Rugby Level II Rugby Coach, Institute of Rugby (Palmerston North, New Zealand), Coaching Clinics; Auckland RFU, Waikato RFU, Tasman RFU, Wellington RFU, Bay of Plenty RFU (all in New Zealand).
Justin Robinson
Steve Hernandez
Steve Hernandez
My Name is Coach Robinson. I have been coaching youth Rugby for 6 years now. I also played All Marine Rugby for USMC. All my kiddos are playing or have played for Fallbrook Youth Rugby. Fallbrook Rugby is just an extension of my family.
Tex Vertongen
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Tex Vertongen
Hi, I am Coach Tex Vertongen. I come from New Zealand where rugby is a religion and All Blacks is revered by all. I enjoy helping kids grow their confidence and developing a sense of sportsmanship.
Alexis Smoluk
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Tex Vertongen
I have been playing rugby for 20 years and across four different states. I played at Millersville University in PA during my undergrad and then played for the Oregon Ducks at Oregon State during my graduate studies.
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Want to Coach?
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