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College Commits for Fall 2022 #12

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College Commits for Fall 2022 #12

Brent Nelson and Rino Salatielu Teoni Taito'a of Thunder Rugby show off the Iowa Central jersey.

Our latest commits include a huge haul for Iowa Central CC.

Tritons Head Coach Brent Nelson was seen at high school tournaments throughout the spring and professed to GRR that he enjoys the recruiting part of his job. Acknowledging that Iowa Central underperformed last season, Nelson has pulled in talent from Iowa, Missouri, Wisconsin, and Minnesota, as well as further afield like Florida and California.

"Iowa high school rugby is precious to us," said Nelson. "But they only play 7s so we make sure we bring in players from all over the country. The key thing for us is that because we're a two-year school and freshmen will often start for us, we look for character and maturity."

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Go to NextphaseRugby.com (or your app store) and download the app. On the website you can create your account (free to start, with additional pay levels). Then use your new, verified login to sign into the app and create your profile.

Nelson was not shy in his positive comments about Next Phase.

"The data base and the app are really useful tools," he said. "I think you'll get the same evaluation from any coach that uses it. We've got players using Next Phase and it's just so easy to use. It just works." 

It's easy, only takes a few minutes, and now colleges around the country can see your information and help you jump-start your college search.

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Latest Commits for Fall 2022
First Name Last Name HS Team Hometown New College M/W
Kaleigh Ahern Morris Raritan, NJ Sacred Heart Women
Tyler Anderson Herriman HS Herriman, UT West Point Men
Leon Best West Houston Houston, TX Life University Men
Anthony Bourassa Berks County Denver, PA Iowa Central CC Men
Michael Boyle LaSalle College HS Blue Bell, PA Penn State Men
Toby Brennan State College HS State College, PA Penn State Men
Natee Brown Osseo HS Osseo, MN Iowa Central CC Men
Avery Bruzda Brunswick Brunwick, OH Notre Dame College Women
Andres Caraballo Trumbull HS Trumbull, CT Adrian College Men
Sath Carlisle East Palo Alto East Palo Alto, CA Adrian College Men
Scott Ciamarichello De Pere De Pere, WI Iowa Central CC Men
Jaiden Clark Madison West Madison, WI Iowa Central CC Men
Tyree Cobb Detroit Loyola Detroit, MI Adrian College Men
Alexis Coniff Mavericks Green Bay, WI Iowa Central CC Men
Cam Connors Herriman HS Herriman, UT BYU Men
Eric Daniel Dayton Northern Force Dayton, OH Iowa Central CC Men
Gabby Dispenza St. Bonaventure (Tsfr) Buffalo, NY Notre Dame College Women
Emilie Dobranski Brunswick Brunwick, OH Notre Dame College Women
Luke Dominey Strake Jesuit Houston, TX Aquinas College Men
Dashiel Doster Brazoria Alvin, TX Iowa Central CC Men
Andres Drab St. Augustine (CA) Chula Vista, CA Adrian College Men
Mason Drescher Albert Lea Albert Lea, MN Iowa Central CC Men
Lachlan Duffield Springfield Cavaliers Willow Springs, MO Iowa Central CC Men
Drew Dunn Centennial HS Ankeny, IA Iowa Central CC Men
Chaney Fisher Morris Raritan, NJ Sacred Heart Women
Payton Flatt Winterset HS Winterset, IA Iowa Central CC Men
Jay Gaines Woodward Toledo, OH Iowa Central CC Men
Garrett Giles Albert Lea Albert Lea, MN Iowa Central CC Men
Matthew Gonzales Alvin HS Alvin, TX Aquinas College Men
Maggie Goramn Cedar Rapids Washington Cedar Rapids, IA West Point Women
David Grigorkiv Meridian HS Meridian, ID Iowa Central CC Men
Bella Gullata Brunswick Brunwick, OH Notre Dame College Women
Carson Hoeppner Leo HS Leo, IN Indiana Men
Braydon Hubka Crestwood HS Crestwood, IA Iowa Central CC Men
Rashon Jennings CR Washington Cedar Rapids, IA Iowa Central CC Men
Rashon  Jennings Cedar Rapids Washington  Cedar Rapids, IA Iowa Central CC Men
Ava Jindra BGSU (Tsfr) Perrysburg, OH Notre Dame College Women
Patrick July De Pere De Pere, WI Iowa Central CC Men
Jordan Kouns Brunswick North Roylaton, OH Notre Dame College Women
Caden Krutsinger Liberty HS Liberty, MO Iowa Central CC Men
Chad Kuzmic Muskego Muskego, WI Iowa Central CC Men
Olayinka Lamikanra Dallas Jesuit Dallas, TX Colby College Men
Jack Larsen Herriman HS Herriman, UT Utah Men
Aidan  Lemley aterloo Waterloo, IA Iowa Central CC Men
Jay Manson Uppingham CC Corby, England Aquinas College Men
Ethan Mauro SE Polk HS Altoona, IA Iowa Central CC Men
Liam McCargill Arlington Stallions Arlington, IL Iowa Central CC Men
Kenwyn McComie Boca Raton Tamara, FL Life University Men
Cameron Mefford Monarch HS Arvada, CO Iowa Central CC Men
Ignacio Muñoz   Buenos Aires, Arg. Life University Men
Quinn Murray Madonna U. (Tsfr) Northville, MI Adrian College Men
Rahmon Murray Detroit Loyola Detroit, MI Adrian College Men
Ella Nelson Brecksville-Broadview Brecksville, OH Notre Dame College Women
Aiden Ogrizovich Blue Springs Warriors Blue Springs, MO Iowa Central CC Men
Emily Oldoft Cedar Rapids Washington Cedar Rapids, IA University Of Iowa Women
Charlie Overton Penn State (Tsfr) Westport, CT Life University Men
Hector Porta Sanchez   Valencia, Spain Life University Men
Nick  Prior Staples HS Westport, CT Brown Men
Garrett Pusey Herriman HS Herriman, UT Utah Men
Trent Reppert Penn HS Osceola, IN Adrian College Men
Natha Salaee West Ottawa HS Sacramento, CA Aquinas College Men
Alexis Smerek Brunswick Brunwick, OH Notre Dame College Women
Michael Sorrentino Detroit Central Catholic Commerce, MI Adrian College Men
Bryce Stovell AIC (Tsfr) Milton, MA Life University Men
Rino Salatielu Teoni Taito'a Thunder Rugby Oceanside, CA Iowa Central CC Men
Rosa Treece Medina Medina, OH Notre Dame College Women
Tim Turaga Tampa Krewe Port St. Lucie, FL Iowa Central CC Men
Itati Vazquez  ITW David Speer Academy  Chicago, IL Aquinas College  Women
Diego Velas DM Lincoln Des Moines, IA Iowa Central CC Men
Ian Wagner Minnetonka Minnetonka, MN Iowa Central CC Men
Parker Wall Leo HS Leo, IN Indiana Men
Andrew Whiteman St. Augustine (NJ) Voorhees, NJ Penn State Men
Chris WIlson Jacksonville Wolverines Jacksonville, FL Iowa Central CC Men
Gabe Xuereb Detroit Central Catholic Northville, MI Adrian College Men
Romen Young CR Washington Cedar Rapids, IA Iowa Central CC Men
Romen  Young Cedar Rapids Washington Cedar Rapids, IA Iowa Central CC Men