Assistant Coaches:

Emerson Helbling

Emerson is an Oregon native and alumni of Oregon State Rugby. He toured internationally with the club in 2012, training with and playing against top amateur competition in New Zealand. Emerson brings a spirit of toughness and enthusiasm to each practice, focusing on detailed aspects of the game like team culture and player development.

Quinn Veseley, Forwards Specialist & Strength Coach

Quinn is an Oregon State rugby alumni who brings a variety of technical knowledge for forwards. Quinn provides knowledge and expertise for strength training and developing an aggressive rugby game.

nafiz azam, Forwards Specialist & team manager

Nafiz is an Oregon State rugby alumni and a key component to player success. Nafiz brings a variety of coaching tools to develop a well-rounded and consistent rugby game.

COACHING STAFF

Head Coach:

Juwan Johnson, 7s specialist

Juwan is an All-American player and Oregon State alumni. He brings a deep background of knowledge of high-level rugby, including playing 15s and 7s rugby on the national stage. Juwan is skilled at game planning, developing player skills, and game management.