Contacts and Directions                                                                                                                                 

Robert Herse, club president

cell: 434-760-3995                Email: rherse@umw.edu

Robert is a freshman lock from Charlottesville. Robert will be working with Kyle Hoffmann to insure a smooth transition for the club for years to come.  Robert is unique in that he showed up to campus with a girlfriend who was already enrolled here last year - quite smooth for a freshman.  Robert possesses one of the best rugby nicknames granted in years.  He and freshman Derrick Rhule can often be found crafting plans for future world domninace by capturing the entire free market with _____ (fill in the blank).

Isaac Whalen, vice president

cell: 757-376-0548                Email: isaacwhalen@gmail.com

Isaac is a sophomore back from Va Bch area.  We are excited to have Isaac's leadership on our club as an officer.  Isaac is a master salesman - before you know it you have bought a hoodie for yourself and your girlfriend (did she say she wanted a Mother's Hoodie for Valentine's Day? ...Yes she did.)

Kyle Hoffmann, captain

Cell: 631-576-5546        Email: khoffmann15@gmail.com

Kyle is a junior fullback from Long Island, outgoing club president and on academic scholarship.  Along with his brother Scott he has been instrumental in turning the club around and positioning it for future success.  Recruits should call or email Kyle with any questions about a tour or UMW in general.  Kyle likes arranging flowers, filling out paperwork, and dueling banjos.  Kyle is wanted in Spain for violating numerous behavioral guidelines and generally being unkempt.

Neil Livett, coach

cell: 434-227-4225            Email: neil_livett@yahoo.com

Neil comes to UMW from UVA where he coached their D1 side.  We are excited to learn from Neil as the club is committed to playing and practicing at a higher level.  Neil is a native of the UK where he coached in the North Yorkshire school system.  In the US Neil coached with the Boston Irish Wolfhounds and collegiately in Tampa before coming to VA.  He is an IRB 2 level coach (recently accepted to sit for IRB 3 certification) and is focused on playing total rugby, winning loose ball between the tackles. Neil currently works with Hennie on the VA HS All Star program and is active with VA Cardinals Rugby.

Tim Brown, asst coach - forwards

cell: 804-683-4973            Email: tb05@comcast.net

Tim played his college rugby for UMW (then MWC) playing in 3 state championships, Rugby East playoffs each year and on the 95 team that won their division of the Cherry Blossom, finishing in the top 10 nationwide.  He formerly played for USA Rugby East, Richmond RFC and Washington/Charlotte in Super League.  Tim is a dual US/Irish citizen, works in medical sales and loves working with people that show up late and whine a lot.  Above you will see a picture of him coaching Colin Monks, class of 2011.

Jeff Kline, asst coach - backs

                                        Email: dawnkline65@yahoo.com

Jeff is a native of the UK and played his area rugby with PAC.  He has volunteered with the Mother's for years and his help with the backline has held the club together.  Jeff does not own a cell phone but does own one of the last remaining Le Coq Sportif shirts in existence.                                

Hennie van Zyl, player development

    Email: msvanzyl@yahoo.com

We are happy to have Hennie's skills and expereince.  Hennie is a native of South Africa and has coached rugby wherever he has traveled.  He currently works with Neil with the VA HS All Star program and is active with VA Cardinals Rugby.  Hennie specializes in attacking rugby, correct spacing, and building the game from the ground up.  Hennie is a professional photographer.

Dr Richard Warner, lifetime advisor/recruitment

email: rwarner@umw.edu

Doc has been involved with Mother's Rugby since the beginning.  His devotion to the team has enabled much of the success over the last 30 years - Doc was invloved year round in making sure things ran smoothly and advocating for players.  Doc is now retired - but not from rugby.  Doc played his college rugby in Ohio and has seen the game change over the years - yet his interest remains high.  Doc's professional expertise is in Russian history. He is currently working on a novel that is a high-seas adventure similar to "Master and Commander", but with better writing and character development.    Key characters are named after his favorite ruggers over the years.  I enjoyed proof-reading a chapter recently.