Rainier Plateau Junior Rugby – Testimonials
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Lance and Linda Kent “ My son was going through a rough patch and when I started to feel like I couldn’t do anything we came across rugby and the Rainier Highlanders. Andy is an amazing coach and mentor. With rugby my son found friends, family and a place he could belong without judgement and I found the same thing also. This rugby club teaches our kids the value of respect and playing by the rules. That hard work pays off. When you need help there is someone there to help. This club has been a positive impact on my family.” We knew very little a out this sport before we met Andy Ramsay. Our boys have participated in the youth, developmental and high school teams. Louden and Logen love to play rugby. We love to watch rugby! We cannot speak highly enough of the coaches, families and the Rainier Highlander rugby club. This is a first class organization!“
Dean and Susan Lelli “Shortly after moving to the area we began searching for a sport for my daughter Marina. We had no experience with the game of rugby but found out that Rainier Junior Rugby Club was just starting a girl’s rugby team in our area. Not knowing what to expect we headed off to the first practice and Marina loved it! It soon became obvious the rugby was going to become a big part of our lives.
Colin Pearson “ Before I started my first practice I thought this would be just another sport. But when I started to understand the game and see how emotional and exciting it was, I fell in love. The way I was taught and respected by other coaches, it made me feel like anything was possible. Scoring my first try, changed my life in rugby, it gave me such drive and there is no other feeling in the world.”
Phil Ramirez “ What or who got you involved in rugby: JJ Got me into my first practice and I stayed because it was a new sport, had lots of contact and was around great people. Other sports I have played are wrestling, soccer, football, track. Memories from first season: Tackles after Tackles! My advice for prospective players considering getting involved – Get ready to take a hit. ”
Joe Zirkle “I sought a challenge for my senior year. And stayed out after the first few practices when I realized I was doing something unique with my time. Other sports I have played are football. Memories from first season are meeting amazing friends and being part of a cooperative effort My advice for prospective players considering getting involved is to bring a friend and let steady improvement be your motivation. Can’t wait for practice!”
Blake “ Rugby is by far the most fun sport I have ever participated in. I remember the first probably 2 months of practice when it was Casey, Collin, and myself basically that would show up to practice! Then all of a sudden we started to get more and more people when we moved across the street to the Stadium, and we didn’t stop growing even up until the last couple of weeks. The comradery in this group grew and grew as well with each new team mate, who was immediately accepted into our club simply because they shared and interest with us in learning this new a “foreign” sport. I was also suprised at how fast people caught on to the sport and how tight of a group we became! This is a great sport and i hope to get more and more people out to join our club. It would be great to have 2 teams this year, and who knows maybe a girls team the year after… “ ……… …….(___)……….
Josh ” I would just like to thank you for the opportunity to play with the Rainier Plateau team. All the new people and places I got to see is something I will remember and cherish for the rest of my life. Midway through my senior year I decided to join up in your team. It was a big decision to make since I still had to focus on senior project and passing my classes, but I am glad I showed up for practice the first day because ever since that I was hooked. I will be leaving for the USAF on the 15th and will constantly check the site for news and such. I cannot tell you exactly when ill be back in town but when I have my leave I’ll see if I cant make it to a game of two. Send kind regards to Callum, hopefully ill see you guys around. Later. “
Parent – Jeanne Atencio “I am grateful to you for playing a part in preparing Josh mentally and physically for entry to his Air Force Career. Also, I am grateful for your talents as a coach in teaching team pride and warrior spirit. Rainier Rugby Club was the positive influence Josh needed (during his senioritus) to keep his attitude in the right place. I know he had tremendous respect for the coaches particularly the way everyone on the team was treated fairly. Your task of successfully putting together a team of kids who had never played Rugby in the short period of time and win games was phenominal! Rugby is long overdue on the plateau and your style of coaching is refreshing.“ Sincerely, Jeanne Atencio
Parent – Glen Hines “Being new to the area, we were eager to find activities for all of our children and coming from a smaller area, they were excited to try new adventures. When Zane came to us and said he was interested in playing rugby, we were a little hesitant at first because the stories we had always heard about the sport. When we signed up and joined the league, we were surprised on how exciting the sport of rugby actually was but more importantly, we were very impressed on how well the league was put together and how well we enjoyed the sport. Watching Zane play and understand a new sport that he has really enjoyed and has grown to loved, only shows how well it was taught to him.“ Glen A. Hines |