COACHES & VOLUNTEERS
SPYRC is powered by coaches and volunteers who care about young people, teach the game well, and create a place where every player can belong.
CURRENT COACHING ASSIGNMENTS
U6
Head Coach: Steve Paul
Assistant Coach: Kat Spears
U10
Head Coach: Marc Allerdt
Assistant Coach: Robert Bortins
U12
Head Coach: Chad McCurry
Assistant Coach: John Phillips
U14 BOYS
Head Coach: Galen Griffith
Assistant Coaches: Daniel Martinez, Jake Erikson, and James Mbony
U16
Head Coach: Seth Spivey
Assistant Coach: Gareth Williams
U19
Head Coach: Tommy Mezza
U14 GIRLS
Head Coach: Kaylin Cahill
Assistant Coach: Christi Daigle
U19 GIRLS
Head Coach: Melissa Glitzow
Assistant Coach: Jordan Kennedy
CLUB SUPPORT ROLES
Registrar: Aimee Kopkee
Equipment Manager: Adam Wachob
Safety Officer: Seth Spivey
Elite Pathway Chairperson: Adam Wachob
Merchandise Chair: Rachel Griffith
Communications Manager: Emily Spivey
COACH AND VOLUNTEER STANDARDS
SPYRC coaches and volunteers must complete required background screening, SafeSport training, and concussion-protocol education. Head coaches must also obtain the applicable USA Rugby Level 1 coaching certification.
These requirements help ensure that every athlete is supported by adults who understand both the game and their responsibility to provide a safe, respectful youth-sports environment.
VOLUNTEER WITH SPYRC
The club continually needs coaches, team support, event assistance, field setup, fundraising help, communications support, and other volunteers. Rugby experience is helpful for some positions but is not required for every role.
To learn where help is currently needed, contact info@southernpinesyouthrugby.com or speak with a coach or club leader.