High School Lady Pack
Focus
Fundamentals, Form, and Foresight
We now begin more emphasis on strategy of play and knowledge of the game. Set pieces are even more strategic with more complete game plans and decision making expected on the field included more expertise in each position. We are still teaching fundamentals and introducing newcomers to the game of rugby.
The competitive season completes with state championship playoffs. Athletes have many opportunities to improve their game and talents on the pitch. The skills gained here and the effort they put in continues to grow student athletes understanding, expertise, and love for the game. These experiences also introduce them to coaches throughout the region to create both college and career opportunities for Rugby.
Head Coaches
- Lance Henwood 2021 – Present
- Troy Fallon 2014 – 2018
- Reed Keller 2011 – 2013
State Championship Honors
- 2022 State Plate Champion (3rd)
- 2019 State Champions (in combined team)
- 2018 State Champions (in combined team)
- 2017 State Champion
Head Coach
Lance Henwood
Like most Kiwis, Lance loved rugby and began playing as a young boy, then through High School and onto club rugby. After moving to the states for business purposes, Lance landed in Brush Prairie and has continued playing with senior club teams, including travel tours to international destinations.
In 2013, a chance encounter with John Fletcher resulted in his introduction to the local youth program where he saw a club that had done it right in keeping the spirit, comradery, and inclusion that rugby meant to him growing up.
Lance began coaching alongside Brad Batten in 2014 as his kids began to play, in 2015 established the 1st middle school tackle division for girls and 2019 formed Chinook Rugby Club. He has been a key figure in supporting and maintaining the rugby program for our club and successfully encouraged others to certify as coaches and referees. He is a USA Rugby Certified Coach at all levels of the game, World Rugby Certified Referee and Certified Match Official Coach.
Lance’s coaching has always been about having fun at practice and on game days. This approach has produced many State Champion and runner-up titles through the years at all grades. He carries this philosophy of fun into the local schools as well with introduction to rugby in school PE programs.
Team Photos
