ABOUT DTRI

We are Passionate Rugby Coaches / Players / Administrators

DumaTech Rugby Institute will compete in many age groups dedicated to:  

·       Player development focus

·       Focus on core skills

·       Teamwork

·       Athletic ability

·       Competitiveness

·       Fun

DumaTech Rugby Institute will provide a fun learning environment for its members and will provide opportunities for all players to compete in matches and tournaments, and for coaches to earn internationally recognized qualifications. Lastly, we will provide a community-based rugby institute for young players in the Mid-Atlantic Region.

·        DTRI’s main focus is to promote and enhance the sport of rugby.

·        DTRI will educate the community on rugby fundamentals and have a safe, fun, and family-oriented place.

·        DTRI will demonstrate and teach teamwork, communication, cohesion, and camaraderie. We encourage individuals to find self-worth and be role models to the community. 

·        DTRI’s mission is to provide the best training, programs, staff (coaches, referees, and administrators), and equipment, and to fully meet the fitness and various needs of our members.

·        DTRI is resolute to creating an unmatched rugby atmosphere that will add the enjoyment of every member, administration, staff, volunteers, and fans. 

·       DTRI strives to support, sponsor, and host community events. 

·       DTRI hopes to have everyone, no matter what age, size, gender, race, or athletic ability fall in love with rugby.

Qualifications

  • Washington Irish 7’s Co-Coach 1994 – 1999 (MARFU)
  • Denver Highlanders Assistant Coach Summer 7’s and 15’s Summer Mountain (ERRFU)
  • USA Rugby Western Union and Eastern Rockies Selects Side 
  • Black Ice Women’s 15s Backs Coach 2004 – 2006 (ERRFU)
  • Northside High School Men’s and Women’s Backs Coach 2004 – 2006
  • Washington Irish Co-Coach 7’s 2007 – 2015 (MAC) 
  • Washington Irish Assistant Coach D3 2015 – Current (MAC)
  • Alexandria Youth Rugby Coach – Tackle Coach – 15’s, 7’s and Touch – 6/2019 – Current
  • Assistant Tag Coach for Fall Middle School League (60 players) 9/2019 –  Current 

Certifications

  • Level 100 Certified
  • Level 200 Certified
  • St. James Coaching Development Level 1
  • Crusaders International High Performance Unit – Christchurch, NZL (Summer – 2020)
  • Level 100 Referee Certification