2014 Fall Preseason Parents Meeting

There is a mandatory parent meeting for all parents and players wishing to play in the 2014-15 rugby season.  The meeting is for all parents - freshmen, sophomores, juniors, and seniors, regardless of whether you are a varsity player or not.  The meeting will be held in the cafeteria and will start at 6:30.  We are excited about the new season and look forward to meeting and welcoming new families and saying hello to our current family!!

End of Year Party - Sunday (05-04-14)

Coach Power has graciously offered his Galveston home for our end of season party which will be held this Sunday.  The party will start at 10:00 and end at 5:00

.  Coach Power will be providing the meat, so please bring a side or desert and something to drink.  See you there!
Address and Directions:
4119 Buccaneer.  Take 61st Street exit to Seawall.  Turn right on Seawall Blvd.  Go 7.8 miles to Pirates Beach.  Turn left on Buccaneer at light.  House will be on the right, one block from the beach.

STH Spring Sports Banquet

The STH spring sports banquet is May 14.  Those who are attending need to reserve your tickets through Mrs. Garza in the athletic office - all of the banquet information/tickets is handled through the athletic office. You can also order them online through the STH website.

USA v. Scotland Tickets

Coach Power has purchased a block of 100 seats in the east in-goal area for the USA v. Scotland Match (06-07-14).  International test matches are amazing events and we highly recommend that you go if you have the opportunity.  This should be a physical and exciting match.  Individual tickets are $30 a piece and you can make checks out to Martin Power.  Turn in checks (or cash) to Coach Mills (Room 4200) and you will be placed on list.  This is a first come - first serve opportunity, so if you are interested see Coach Mills ASAP!

Div. II v. SPX (04-10-14)

Players will be leaving for SPX (by bus) at 4:00 PM today.  The match kickoff is scheduled for 6:00 PM at SPX's main field.  Go Eagles!

Senior Night Details

STH Rugby Varsity XV Senior Night is this Friday (04-04-14) at Granger Stadium.  The Eagles will play Lake Travis. We will play a JV game at 5:00 before the varsity match which kicks-off at 7:00 PM.  Parents and players

will meet down on the north side of Hotze Field at 6:15 PM.  A coach or parent will be there to get players in alphabetical order.  Further details will be given at the field before players names are announced.  We hope you all join us for this important event!

Rugby Assignment - Video

Gentlemen,
Here is your first rugby assignment - watch your position and analyze the match:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fwt2puWu9m0

Airport Transportation for Tourists - IMPORTANT!

All players must be dropped off and picked up by your parents for the tour.  You cannot drive you own vehicle to the airport and must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.  You will also need a parent/guardian to sign you out when we return.  This will not be optional.

Airport Information for tour

All tourists need to be at Terminal E at Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) at 8:15 AM Saturday morning - being late is not optional, so please leave in plenty of time so that you are on time.  If you have not already given your tour check to Coach Power, please have it for him Saturday morning, thank you.  Get ready to tour!!!

2014 STH Tour Info Sheet

2014 STH Tour Info Sheet

Hello tourists and families! Please find below a few things that will help us on our way on our spring break tour.

Checks for $650.00 payable to Marty Power may be handed to Coach Power or Coach Wolf any time up to departure.

Please remember that this is a RUGBY trip. Players will be required to participate in all team activities together. Side trips to visit Aunt Lucy will have to wait till next family vacation. Cell phones will be collected and not used in the bus so kids will not be on 24/7 access plan. (team building)

Photo IDs MUST be with kids to get on the plane(s). If the player only has a student ID he must have a COPY of birth certificate. All players must copy their ID/BC/PP/or TDL on 1 sheet of paper and give to Coach Wolf as a backup.  Please supply an additional page with copy of health insurance card just in case.

If your son has a dangerous/serious food or other allergy please advise Coach Wolf so I can pass on to the host families.

It will be cold!

Pack efficiently please. Luggage fees for non carry on items are the player’s responsibility. Carry on should be kit bag and small back pack maximum (back pack counts as purse)

Please advise staff (Coach Wolf) of any medications or medical needs for the players.

Relax and know that your kids are going to have a wonderful experience.

PACKING LIST

Following is the list of required items. Ensure all STH Rugby gear is labeled with your name!

PICTURE ID Driver’s License or other Valid Official ID and copy of health insurance cards

     Backpack

Kit bag

Plastic bags for any wet gear

Shower Kit / Toiletries (only in checked bag if applicable)

STH Rugby Polo Shirt

Khaki Pants

Khaki “Walking” shorts

Jeans (not torn)

Loafers or dress shoes

Belt

Casual Clothes (again, be prepared for possible cold / rainy weather!)

Running Shoes

Practice Jersey

Practice Gear

STH Rugby Sweats

STH Rugby Warm-Ups (Tops & Bottoms)

STH Rugby Beanie or other warm beanie

Red practice socks

All Rugby Equipment you need, including:

Scrumcap (if used)

Mouthpieces (2-3)

Shocktop / Compression Gear

Cleats

Prescription Medications – must be issued in your name

Gift for host family – not to exceed $25 - along with a completed thank-you note.

Note from Coach: T-Shirts & STHS gear from prior years should be given by STH Players to the Player(s) in the Host family without expectation of reciprocity. The trading of pins, shirts, ties, etc. is an old rugby tradition (much like Christmas, you can't expect a gift in return, but it is likely that you will receive one.) NO TEAM GEAR FROM THIS SEASON MAY BE GIVEN AWAY OR TRADED. This includes practice gear.

_ Money for incidentals, meals, snacks, etc. (appx. $200 recommended)

Arrival Time for Saturday (03-08-14) - All Players

All players need to report to St. Thomas at 2:00 PM for Saturday's matches.  Be on time.  Have an enjoyable Friday night!

New York Tour Details

Dear Parents,

We have finally made all the arrangements for our Spring Break tour and are ready to give you an itinerary. We will also plan a very short meeting after practice Wednesday at 5:45 PM in Coach Mills’ room, for us to cover some things not mentioned here and to answer any questions you might have. I realize this is short notice and if you can’t be there please stop by any night after practice. Also all of the info will appear on StheaglesRugby.Blogspot.com including roster in the coming days for your reference.

The cost per player for this year’s tour will be $650 per player. The true cost is $900 per player but as usual the club has benefited from the generosity of many people to lower the cost per player and subsidize the coach’s fare.  Also the players will be hosted by the families of both our opponents for a total of three days which also lowers the cost since we will only need 2 nights in hotels and only 3 meals the boys will have to pay direct. Included in this price will be air fare, bus transportation, hotel stay and tour site entry fees and one team dinner.

We will be playing two games against the 2 best High School programs in the New York-New England area, perennially nationally ranked Xavier of NYC and Greenwich HS of Greenwich CT. We will have 3 days between games and the boys will get to do some fun events in between. We plan on taking them to the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown NY and for a tour of the Military Academy at West Point and the new Memorial Museum at Ground Zero. As fun as this sound’s I can assure you the friendships made during their stays with their opponents families will be long lasting and carry on one of the fine traditions of camaraderie in the gentleman’s game of rugby. So please honor this by not asking to take your son off the tour for another purpose.

Saturday March 15:

Arrive at Terminal E (Group Check in) at 8:15 Am.  Flight UA983 Leaves at 10:25 AM-arrives LaGuardia 2:50 PM

Bus will transport players to Xavier HS in NYC, will they will be picked up by families of Xavier.

Coaches will be staying at the Affinia Hotel in NYC.

Sunday March 16:

Players will travel with Xavier families to game site at TBD Place and time. We believe it to be Randall’s Island Park for an early afternoon Game. We will know by Wednesday’s meeting.

Players will travel back with the Xavier families to their homes.

Monday March 17:

Players will come into school with their Xavier Hosts for 8:15 Bell. Coaches and Bus will pick up players and head to Cooperstown NY- 3 ½ Hours- for an afternoon tour at the Baseball Hall of Fame. (Paid)

Team will be staying in the August Lodge in Hartwick Seminary, NY. Team will have dinner at Bocca Restaurant in Cooperstown. (Paid)

Tuesday March 18:

Breakfast at Jackie’s Restaurant in Cooperstown at 8:00 Am. (Players pay): Bus to West Point – 3 hours, for afternoon tour of facility-3 Hour.  We hope to have a Walk thru practice on West Point grounds.

Team will be staying at Hampton Inn in Newburg NY.  Team Dinner in local restaurant (Players Pay)

Wednesday March 19:

Breakfast will be at Hampton Inn (Paid with room). Bus will leave at 8:30 Am for 1 ½ hour trip to lower Manhattan for tour of Ground Zero.  Team will have light lunch (Players pay) and we will head out to Greenwich early afternoon to arrive at 2:00 PM for an expected 3:30 PM Kickoff. Greenwich will host a group dinner and players will go home with the Greenwich families.

Coaches will be staying at Delamar Hotel in Greenwich.

Thursday March 20:

Players will be brought to Greenwich HS with their host families for school bell. Bus will take players to LaGuardia for the return flight UA 360 at 2:38 PM arriving Houston 5:47 PM. Time permitting we may do a walk tour of Time Square or Rockefeller Plaza or perhaps the Merchant Marine Academy at Kings Point before we head to LaGuardia.

Thank You

Coach Wolfinger

Tour Contacts:

Coaches:

Jim Wolfinger 713-823-1901 (M), Jim.Wolfinger@sths.org

Brett Mills 713-703-0878 (M), Brett.Mills@sths.org

Jim Schreiner 254-368-5247 (M), jntconstructionservices@gmail.com

Marty Power 713-303-7725 (M), Martin.Power@Kochind.com

Tour Guide:

Nancy Purdin 520-403-3859 (M)ndpurdin@gmail.com

Varsity XV Lineup for Bishop's Cup Match

The Bishop's Cup began in 2007 as way to build friendships and competition between the only two rugby playing Catholic schools in Texas (at that time).  It has turned into a highly competitive rivalry, one rich with memories and exciting matches.  In 2013, the Eagles came away with a 63-0 victory over the Rangers and on Friday they travel to maintain possession of the Bishop's Cup.  Please join us in Dallas for what will prove to be and exciting match-up - kick-off at 7:00 PM at Dallas Jesuit Preparatory School.
Varsity XV Lineup

John Gentempo and Coach Mills

1. Hanson (C)
2. Kruz
3. Morin
4. Cordua
5. Vatterot
6. Duron
7. Pardee
8. Williamson
9. K. Walker
10. Roth
11. Bradford
12. Gentempo
13. Bedell
14. Storie
15. Reul
16. Doheny
17. Varcados
18. Pane
19. Yeboah
20. Allen
21. Roetzel
22. Parent
23. McKinney
24. M. Walker

Travel List for Dallas Jesuit (02-27-14)

This is the list of players travelling to Dallas Jesuit on Friday (02-28-14).  The players will be dismissed from school at 10:30 and the bus will depart at 11:00.  The Varsity match will be played at 7:00 PM and there will be a feed with DJ afterwards, so the bus will be arriving back in Houston somewhere between 1:00 and 1:30 AM.  Players will be asked to call their parents when the bus is in the Woodlands.

Seniors:

Hanson, K

Krus, Z

Morin, J

Cordua, G

Williamson, T

Gentempo, J

Bradford, J

Bedell, P

Broadnax, K

Reul, RM

Roth, B

Walker, M

Juniors:

Boneno,

Doheny, W

Hall, C

Pardee, P

Parent, N

Storie, C

Tran, D

Sophomores:

Allen, D

Barttaglini,E

Blanchard, m

Dufhilo, C

Duron, J

Harris,J

Kitziger, J

Landreneau, J

Nelson, E

Pane, J

Roetzel, JR

Varcados, J

Vatterott, C

Walker, K

Freshmen:

Batterson, T

Bishop, R

Brackeen, N

Cano, M

Cantoni, R

Gable, c

Gentempo, M

Heffernan,

Longoria,

Maat, G

McKinney, N

Reidy, C

Romero, C

Silguero,

Verughese,

Yeboah, S

2014 East Coast Tour Roster

STHS 2014 East Coast Tour Roster

Name

                                                  

Bedell, Peter 
Bishop, Riley                                    

Bradford, Jaren                                

Broadnax, Keon                                               

Cordua, Glenn                                  

Doheny, William                              

Duron, Jake                                       

Gentempo, John
Gonzales, Santiago                              

Hanson, Kurt Jr                                

Harris, Joshua                                   

Krus, Zachary
McKinney, Nate                                    

Morin, Jonathan  
Neukomm, Ben                            

Pane, Joshua                                    

Pardee, John Payton                     

Parent, Nathaniel                           

Reul, Ross Michael
Roetzel, James                         

Roth, Brady                                       

Slaughter, Michael                         

Storie, Carson                                  

Varcados, John Jack                       

Vatterott, Charlie                            

Walker, Kyle                                      

Walker, Michael                              

Williamson, Travis                           

Yeboah, Samuel                            

                                         

                                               

D2 Roster for Memorial

The D2 squad travels to Memorial H.S. this Saturday (02-21-14) to play the Mustangs.  Players are to arrive at the school by 9:30 AM and will be transported by bus for an 11:30 AM match.  Directions can be found here -http://www.mapquest.com/#e1bc1cdd5c2a00bc7317758a.  The D2 squad roster is listed below:

1. Neukomm

2. Cantoni

3. Mendietta

4. Hill

5. Slaughter

6. Conti

7. Yeboah

8. C. Reul

9. Roetzel

10. White

11. Battaglini

12. Landreneau

13. Grams

14. Fitzgerald

15. Blanchard

16. Sarmardo

17.  Brakeen

18. McKinney

19. Maat

20. To be named today

21. Bishop

22. Ulloa

23. Kitziger

Varsity XV Lineup announced for Alliance Match

The Eagles take on Alliance this Saturday (02-22-14) at 4:00 PM on Granger Field.  STH is coming off back-to-back two point losses to Plano and the Woodlands and hoping to regain its form against Alliance. Please join us on Saturday for what will be an exciting match-up!  Varsity players need to report to the locker room by 2:00 PM.  Go Eagles!

Varsity XV Lineup
1. Hanson (C)
2. Kruz
3. Morin
4. Cordua
5. Vatterott
6. Duron
7. Pardee
8. Williamson
9. Walker, K.
10. Gentempo
11. Bradford
12. Bedell
13. Broadnax
14. Storie
15. Reul
16. Doheny
17. Varcados
18. Pane
19. Yeboah
20. Allen
21. Roth
22. Parent
23. McKinney
24. Walker, M.

Presidents' Day Practice

Due to the fact that school is not in session today - no practice (2-17-14).  Please enjoy your celebration of our great leaders!

Varsity XV Name Roster For Woodlands

The Varsity XV roster was named for the Woodlands matchup on Friday night (02-14-14).  The game will be a rematch of the state semifinal last spring and promises to be an entertaining and challenging match for the Eagles.

Location:  Alden Bridge Sports Park, the Woodlands
Time: 7:45 PM

Directions: Take I-45 North (29 miles) to exit 79A (College Park Drive/Needham Road/Texas 242).  Turn left on TX-242.  Drive west until you get to Green Bridge Drive and then make a u-turn.  The park will be just down on the right (look for the lights because it is stuck back off the street).  If you are coming from downtown, please give yourself enough time as the construction just south of the Woodlands is bad and will delay you.  I would recommend either taking the HOV or Hardy Toll Road north - especially on a Friday night.

Varsity XV
1. Hanson (C)
2. Doheny
3. Morin
4. Cordua
5. Vatterot
6. Duron
7. Pardee
8. Williamson
9. T. Walker
10. Gentempo
11. Bradford
12. Bedell
13. Broadnax
14. Storie
15. Reul
16. Neukomm
17. Varcados
18. Pane
19. Yeboah
20. Steele
21. M. Walker
22. Harris
23. Roetzel

JV Roster for Woodlands

The following players will be playing in the Div. II match against the Woodlands on Friday night (02-14-14). All players will be transported by bus to the game in the Woodlands which is located at Alden Bridge Sports Park in the Woodlands.  

Game Time: 6:30 PM

Directions:  Take I-45 North (29 miles) to exit 79A (College Park Drive/Needham Road/Texas 242.  Turn left on TX-242.  Drive west until you get to Green Bridge Drive and make a u-turn.  The park will be just down on the right-hand side of the road.  If you are coming from downtown, please give yourself enough time to make the game as construction just south of the Woodlands is bad and delays are regular.  I would recommend that you take the HOV or the Hardy Tool Road North.  The Hardy allows you to avoid construction -especially on Friday night.

1. Romero
2. Bracken
3. McKinney
4. Silguero
5. Heffernan
6. Batterson
7. Maat
8. Reidy
9. Roetzel
10. Bishop
11. Battaglini
12. Steele
13. Landreneau
14. Cano
15. Blanchard ©
16. Cantoni
17. Kitziger
18. Nelson
19. Yeboah
20. Gramms
21. Ulloa
22. Wilson Z
23. Varcados
24. Gable
25. Longoria
26. Pane
27. Palmer
28. Tran

Varsity XV Roster Named (Details for Plano Match)

Please find the travel details and the match roster for the Varsity XV for this Saturday's (02-08-14) league match against Plano RFC.  JV squad will be announced later.
Varsity XV
1. Hanson (C)
2. Krus
3. Morin
4. Cordua
5. Vatterott
6. Williamson

John Gentempo

7. Pardee
8. Bedell
9. Walker
10. Gentempo
11. Bradford
12. Reul
13. Broadnax
14. Storie
15. Roth
16. Doheny
17. Slaughter
18. Paine
19. Duron
20. Allen
21. Harris
22. Walker
23. Vacaro

Travel Details:
Eagles will travel by coach to Dallas on Saturday
Arrival Time at STH: 7:15 AM
Departure Time: 7:30 AM
Game Time: 1:30
Tentative Return Time: 10:00 PM
Physical Address:  1000 North Buckner Blvd, Dallas, Tx
Dress:  Team polo, jeans, belt, and leather shoes (make sure you bring your cold weather gear as temperatures are supposed to be in the lower end for Saturday)
Map:  http://mapq.st/1ew4J4m

Directions -Directions from Houston: North on I-45. Once you reach Dallas I-45 becomes I-75 towards Sherman/McKinney. Continue north for about 5.5 miles and take the Northwest Highway exit east (right), After a about 3.5 miles exit right onto north Buckner Blvd. Proceed for three miles and cross over Lake Highlands Drive. U turn at the first opportunity and the field and parking for the field is on the right. Overflow parking is along lake Highlands drive.

* Important note - this match was originally scheduled for Hoblitzelle, in Plano, and is now at the Lake Highlands field listed above.

Brother Martin Details (02-01-14)

The details for this Saturday are listed below:

Date:  02-01-14 (Sat.)
Location: STH -Granger Stadium

JV/Div. II v. Memorial H.S.
Arrival Time: 8:45 AM
Game Time: 10:00 AM
Details:  This will not be a full-match, but most likely divided into a number of periods to allow all of our players a chance to play with appropriate levels.

Varsity v. Brother Martin (N.O.)
Arrival Time: 11:30 AM
Game Time: 1:00 PM
Details:  Full varsity non-conference match

Change to Red-Green Scrimmage

Due to the possibility of inclement weather, the scrimmage against Strake Jesuit scheduled for Friday night (01-24-14) has been rescheduled for Saturday (01-25-14) at 12:00 (noon).  The scrimmage location will be at STH and all players need to arrive at school by 10:30.  Bring your practice kit.  Good luck Eagles!

Three-Bag Speed Ruck

Follow this video link to watch segment on our three-bag speed ruck.  Many of our drills are located on our Youtube channel STHSEaglesRugby -

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y46h_9V5T3M

Run Like Shane Williams

We have discussed the importance of good footwork in setting the defender properly - please watch this video of Wale's Shane Williams.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ozrKpWR-UUI

Shane Williams 

2014 Ruggapalooza Details

Below are the details for the Ruggapalooza event on Jan. 18, 2014 at the Houston Amateur Sports Part (HASP) complex:
Date: Saturday, Jan. 18, 2014
Time: 10:00 AM
Location: HASP (12131 Kirby Dr. Houston, TX 77045)
Who:  All current STH rugby players
When:  All players need to be at STH by 8:15 Saturday morning - meet in front of the stadium.  If you live in close proximity to HASP, you may meet the team there at 9:00 AM.  You may NOT drive your own vehicle.
Departure:  Around 4:30 PM (be flexible, players will be asked to call parents before departing HASP)
Transportation:  Bus
Lunch:  Bring your own lunch
Kit:  Bring you new and old STH kit (mouthguards!) and make sure you have a pair of molded cleats for the turf at HASP
Schedule:  There is no current schedule for the event

Mills Named Collegiate All-American

St. Thomas Rugby Hall of Famer and Texas A&M Rugby captain Conor Mills (09) was named a Collegiate 7s All-American in 2013.  Mills led the Aggies to a 32-5 record and their second consecutive Collegiate National 7s Championship (where they finished 8th in the nation).  Conor graduated from A&M in June, 2013 with a degree in Business Administration.

Mills had a banner 7s campaign and finished the season as the Aggies leading scorer with 201 points.  He was also named the Allied Rugby Conference 7s MVP, Texas A&M 7s MVP, ARC All-Conference (unanimous selection), and SEC All-Conference.  

Conor had a spectacular career in College Station also being named named a Collegiate 15s All-American in 2012, Rugby Magazine All-American and was a All-Conference 15s selection (unanimous), and Aggie 15s MVP.  During his stellar career at Texas A&M, Mills led the Aggies in scoring all four years and captained the squad the last two seasons in which they won two conference championships. Conor is currently playing for the Woodlands Men's D1 team.

Congratulations to Conor for finishing his collegiate rugby career in style - best wishes as you continue playing in the future!   

Mills gathering the high ball against UT in 2013 championship

Locke Named to World Class Athlete Program

Former St. Thomas rugby legend (STH 03), Capt. Andrew Locke was recently named to the United States Army's "World Class Athlete Program" and has been assigned to United States Olympic Training Center in Chula Vista, CA.  Andrew will be training with other members of the USA Rugby 7s team in preparation for the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.  Locke's appointment came after captaining his Army team to the 2013 US Military 7s Championship at the Serevi 7s Tournament in Glendale, CO.  The team also won the Combined Services Division at the CRC Tournament in Philadelphia, PA.

Congratulations to Andrew on this amazing achievement and thank you for your continued sacrifice and service to our country - we are extremely proud of you!

Capt. Locke at the Olympic Training Center

Reed Hogan Invited to U20 Camp

Former STH rugby player Reed Hogan (13) was invited to the USA U20 All-American camp in December. Hogan who is now a freshman at the University of Texas was invited due to his performance during the collegiate 7s series during the Fall semester.  Reed was named a Texas Select player in 2011, 2012, and 2013 and Texas High School Forward of the Year in 2013.  He was a critical component during the Eagles' three straight state championships.

Hogan was a key factor on the Longhorn's sevens squad in the Fall, helping UT to a Southwest Conference Championship and a spot at the Collegiate National 7s Championships (where the Longhorns finished 12th.). Hogan will be heading to the Las Vegas Sevens in Jan. to compete with the Texas squad.

Hogan will be joining former Eagle greats Andres Diaz and Conor Mills if he makes the USA U-20 squad. The Eagles would like to wish him the best of luck at the U20 camp and in all his future endeavors!

Hogan defending against Westlake at the championship

Keegan Mills Accepts Rugby Scholarship to Lindenwood University

Senior Keegan Mills has accepted a rugby scholarship to play at Lindenwood University in St. Charles, Missouri.  Lindenwood competes in the Midwest Conference of D1-A, which is the highest level of competition at the collegiate level.  While a relatively new program (established in 2011), it has quickly become one the dominant teams in the college ranks.  The Lions are also one of the first full varsity programs in the country.  Under Coach Ron Laszewski, the Lions won the 2012 national championship in only their second year.

Mills is a three-time All-State selection for the Eagles, a Texas High Performance Player, and has been invited to the USA High School All-American camp.  During his career at STH, the Eagles have won three straight state championships, he was captain and team MVP, and stands among the top five in all career scoring categories of the school record book.  Mills set a school record for penalty kicks in a match (5) this season against the Woodlands.  "I am extremely excited to continue my rugby career at such a good program," said Mills.  "I am looking forward to competing against the best players in the country and continuing the growth of my game under Coach Laszewski."

Mills also had an offer from Notre Dame College in Cleveland, Ohio, but decided that Lindenwood was the best fit for him academically and athletically.  "The coaches and players of St. Thomas High School Varsity Rugby are extremely proud of Keegan's scholarship with Lindenwood.  Throughout his high school career Keegan has exemplified the principles of dedication, intensity, and sportsmanship that make rugby so special," said Head Coach Jim Wolfinger.  "Keegan is an avid student of the game and has, in addition to his playing and leadership roles, become an internationally recognized referee with great promise.  I couldn't be more proud of Keegan - he is a fine young man.  I feel sure we will be hearing great things about Keegan for many years to come!"