Youth Rugby Coaches & Staff
Sean Rossiter- Director
Age:
43
occupation:
Surgical Support Operations Technician
experience:
Played Rugby Since 2004- 19 years
Genesee Creamers Rugby Club
Village Lions Rugby Club (NYC)
Rochester Aardvarks Rugby Club
Tri-County Tridents Rugby Club
Genesee Rugby Club (present)
Family:
Married 2014
1 son, 12 years old
What I love about rugby:
That’s hard to answer because of the many things that have defined my love for the sport. I think it’s the camaraderie between those on and off the pitch that are willing to give it all for the success of a club and the family within a team that really makes it the best.
Favorite food
Lori’s Homemade Rigatoni
Favorite Movie
The Program
Mike Hodgins
Age:
62
Personal:
single, no kids
What I Love about Rugby:
Rugby changed my life
experience:
Matt Forti
Age:
36
Occupation:
NYS Corrections Officer
Experience:
-Joined Genesee Rugby Club in Spring of 2012
-Vice President 2017- Present
-Captain 2017-Present
-USA Rugby Level 100
Family:
Married 2016 (Alicia Derefinko), Father of two. Paisley Grace (2) and Harper Kate (Newborn)
What I Love about Rugby:
The respect earned and given in victory and defeat.
Favorite Food:
It’s a tie! Paul Forti’s ziti & meatballs and pizza
Favorite Movie:
The Last Game
Joanna (Jo) Miller
Age:
35
Occupation:
VP of Risk, Quality, and Disaster Management for a Community Hospital
Experience:
5 Years playing in New York State Girls U19 League
Played for Paul Smith's College Men's Team
Played for Paul Smith's College Women's Club Team
Played for Saranac Lake Women's Rugby team
Coached at several Youth Camps
Leader of Genesee Women's Rugby Program
Certifications:
USA Rugby Level 1
Personal:
Married 12 years to Brandon Miller, a retired Rugby player. Mother of three, Levi (9), Juliet (5), and Jase (3)
What I love about Rugby:
Rugby is a family sport that every sex, age, size, and skill level can play. It is a sport one can play throughout their entire life. Playing rugby is not just for the boys, it is empowering for women as well.
Favorite Food:
Sushi
Favorite Movie:
The Godfather 1-3