Western New York
Collegiate Rugby
Summer Player Development Program
Collegiate rugby players from Western New York are invited to
participate in the WNY Summer Player Development Program. This program
is the perfect way to improve your skills, fitness, and game awareness
for the upcoming fall season.
Who: Any current or prospective men’s and women’s collegiate rugby players
When: Thursday evenings from 6:30 - 8:00 PM starting May 14th until July
30th
Where: John Kennedy School, 166 Vine Street in Batavia
The lead coaches for the WNY Summer Player Development Program are Mike
Hodgins, Mark Kielbasa, and Clarence Picard. Their expertise will be
supplemented by guest and specialist coaches throughout the summer
Coach Hodgins is an IRB Licensed trainer, USA Rugby coach educator, Head
coach of the Northeast Collegiate Men’s All Star program, and Men’s
coach at Brockport College.
Coach Kielbasa is coach of the NYS U19’s and coach of the SUNY Brockport
DI Women’s program.
Coach Picard coaches the NYS Collegiate All Stars, NYS U17, and St.
Bonaventure University
For information or to register go to www.geneseerugby.org or contact
Mike Hodgins at mhodgins@usarugby.org or call 716-474-0885

