COACHES
Head Coach - Rob Randell
Coach Randell brings a wealth of playing and coaching experience to the program. Originally from Hawke's Bay, New Zealand, Rob was an accomplished athlete, representing New Zealand Secondary Schools in both water polo and rugby before relocating to the United States where he became a USA Eagle in both 7s and 15s. Coach Randell has served as an assistant forwards coach for the US Men's Jr. All American team and recently returned from a 60-day coaching shadow with New Zealand Super Rugby Championship team, the Highlanders, along with the completion of a High Performance Coaching course with the International Rugby Academy of New Zealand.
Coach Randell brings a wealth of playing and coaching experience to the program. Originally from Hawke's Bay, New Zealand, Rob was an accomplished athlete, representing New Zealand Secondary Schools in both water polo and rugby before relocating to the United States where he became a USA Eagle in both 7s and 15s. Coach Randell has served as an assistant forwards coach for the US Men's Jr. All American team and recently returned from a 60-day coaching shadow with New Zealand Super Rugby Championship team, the Highlanders, along with the completion of a High Performance Coaching course with the International Rugby Academy of New Zealand.
Assistant Coach - Adam Griffee
Coach Griffee brings great knowledge and intensity to the program. As an alumni of the University of Utah and program, Coach Griffee understands the culture and long history of Utah Rugby. As a player he has competed in the final for a collegiate national championship as well as more lengthy playoff runs representing the Utes.
Coach Griffee brings great knowledge and intensity to the program. As an alumni of the University of Utah and program, Coach Griffee understands the culture and long history of Utah Rugby. As a player he has competed in the final for a collegiate national championship as well as more lengthy playoff runs representing the Utes.
7s Coach - Col. Mark Drown
Coach Drown has coached at the Youth, Youth Select, Collegiate, and Men’s Select levels, and is currently the Head Coach of the All-Army Rugby 7s team. Coach Drown holds a Masters Degree in Teaching/Coaching (Humboldt State 94’) and is a coaching instructor for USA Rugby. Coach Drown’s primary responsibility is oversight of the Utah program & serves as the skills coach and 7s coach for Utah Rugby.
Coach Drown has coached at the Youth, Youth Select, Collegiate, and Men’s Select levels, and is currently the Head Coach of the All-Army Rugby 7s team. Coach Drown holds a Masters Degree in Teaching/Coaching (Humboldt State 94’) and is a coaching instructor for USA Rugby. Coach Drown’s primary responsibility is oversight of the Utah program & serves as the skills coach and 7s coach for Utah Rugby.