THE HEART OF OUR CLUBGUIDING THE NEXT GENERATION
Our coaches do more than teach the rules of the game. They are mentors who prioritize character, safety, and the personal growth of every player who steps onto the pitch at Roswell Area Park.
High School RugbyCoach Gareth Giles Knopp
I started playing rugby at 11 years old. I was fortunate to attend the King’s School in the North of England where rugby, the principles of community, team work, and support, were woven into the fabric of the school. One of the greatest rugby highlights for me was captaining my side to the finals in the Dubai 7’s, way back in 1998, and playing in front of a 20k crowd.
Schools and University Rugby: King’s Macclesfield, Reading Grammar School, and Portsmouth University (83-94)
Club Rugby: Reading Abbey, Bracknell, Sharjah Wanderers United Arab Emirates, United Services (88-99)
Coaching: Rebels Rugby (2015 – Present)
U12 MIDDLE SCHOOL RUGBYCoach Greg Goodman
Capped as a USA Eagle International in June 1991 Greg brings decades of playing and coaching experience to the Rebels at the National, Collegiate and Senior Men’s Rugby Divisions. Greg’s patience and calm demeanor make him a favorite among our middle school boys and girls.
Played for SW Texas State 1983-87, Dallas Harlequins 1990 -2011, Texas Collegiate Selects 1984 -87, Western Rugby Union 1988-99, USA Eagles 1990 -92.
Coached Texas Selects 1998 - 2001, Rice University 1996 -1998, Dallas Harlequins 1999 -2001, Kent State Rugby Club 2002 - 2005, Rebels Rugby 2021 -2023
