USA HSAA 7s Selected For Can-Am Series
USA HSAA 7s Selected For Can-Am Series
TORONTO, ON. - National High Performance Development Manager JD Stephenson has named 24 Boys High School All-American Sevens for the U18 Can-Am Sevens Series happening July 11-13 in Toronto, Ontario in conjunction with the Great North 7s.
The USA under-18s will split into two teams (Stars and Stripes) to face two U18 teams from Canada (Red and White) over the three days. All matches will be streamed LIVE on Rugby Ontario’s Facebook page.
Selections for the U18 Can-Am Sevens were primarily made from last year’s winter camp and Regional Cup Tournaments (2018). Coach Stephenson will use the upcoming tournament to make final selections for the U18 World School Sevens happening December 7-14 in Auckland, New Zealand. There, players will be exposed to some of the best international competition in the world as a key development opportunity for an emerging age group.
“Our U18 7s program is a vital step in our player development model and overall approach to widening our entry points into our High Performance pathways,” said Stephenson. “The experiences that the boys will have in Toronto will last a lifetime and it’s our duty to ensure that a fun, engaging and challenging environment is provided for them to cherish these experiences.
“This tournament not only serves a key development tool for our players, but also for our coaching staff comprised of Project SOAR coaches eager to develop and get a taste of international coaching at the age grade level. Working in conjunction with our high performance sevens referee manager Nick Ricono, we also have included on our staff two national level referees in Joey Swatzell and Andrew Stockton to ensure that the players and coaches alike are learning from the person with the whistle”
USA STARS ROSTER
Head Coach | JK Anderson (Charlotte, NC)
Assistant Coach | Ethan Pougnet (Denver, CO)
|
PLAYER NAME |
POSITION |
CLUB/SCHOOL |
|
Tohi Angilau |
Center |
Liberty Patriots (WA) |
|
Jake Broselle |
Center |
Chuckanut Bay (WA) |
|
Tevita Faleta |
Fly Half |
Kahuku High (HI) |
|
Kingi Fisiipeau |
Scrum Half |
Herriman Mustangs (UT) |
|
Mitchell Hirose |
Center |
Mana O Maui (HI) |
|
Angus Kelly |
Prop |
Key Biscayne Rats (FL) |
|
Dennis Kersee |
Wing |
Corona Hawks (CA) |
|
Darius Law |
Center |
Charlotte Tigers (NC) |
|
Nate Roeback |
Prop |
North Raleigh (NC) |
|
Dylan Van Stry |
Flyhalf |
Legion Rugby (VA) |
|
Ben Wierenga |
Prop |
Valley Center (CA) |
|
KamRon Young |
Wing |
Wellington Wizards (FL) |
USA STRIPES ROSTER
Head Coach | Steve Brennan (Seattle, WA)
Assistant Coach | Greg Schor (Fort Lauderdale, FL)
|
PLAYER NAME |
POSITION |
CLUB |
|
Max Alcalde |
Fly Half |
Capital High (ID) |
|
Aidan Barry |
Hooker |
Reeds Weybridge (ENG) |
|
Cyrille Cama |
Prop |
St. John Bosco (CA) |
|
John Campbell |
Center |
Belmont High (MA) |
|
Ethan Fryer |
Prop |
Eastside Lions (WA) |
|
Louis Gyrspeedt |
Fly Half |
Aspetuck Valley (CT) |
|
Abe Kamara |
Scrum Half |
Palmer High (CO) |
|
Mosese Kauvaka |
Hooker |
East High (UT) |
|
Donovan Law |
Center |
Charlotte Tigers (NC) |
|
Cristian Ridgeway |
Center |
Elk Grove United (CA) |
|
David Rimes |
Hooker |
Jupiter Sharks (FL) |
|
Artavarn Wagner |
Prop |
Fort Hunt Warriors (VA) |
STAFF
National High Performance Development Manager | JD Stephenson
Tour Manager | Mike Elam
S&C Coach | Josie Ziluca
Physiotherapist | Jake Shafer
Performance Analyst | Tom Argy
Assistant Coach | Steve Brennan
Assistant Coach | Ethan Pougnet
Assistant Coach | Greg Schor Haskin
Assistant Coach/Referee | Andrew Stockton
Assistant Coach/Referee | Joey Swatzell
