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About Legacy Rugby

Our mission is to provide a community for youth (U12), high school, college, and club players and their families centered around a high-performance environment and team. We are focused on developing the complete rugby player, coach, administrator and referee.

Legacy Rugby Staff

Michael Kuhl
Director of Legacy Rugby

About Michael:

  • MA Management/ Administration of Athletics, Central Michigan University (2014)
  • Associate Athletic Director, Jackson Lumen Christi Catholic High School (current)
  • Significant work experience building athletic organizations
  • Current Player:
    • Legacy Academy, Mens Elite
    • Jackson Fenians Rugby Football Club
  • Co-Founder of Jackson Fenians Rugby Football Club
  • Former President of Jackson Fenians Rugby Football Club

Benny Mateialona
Head Coach of Elite Teams

Benny Mateialona is the head coach of the college academy, men’s elite team and the lead coach for Legacy Rugby Program. He has significant playing and coaching experience at the national level.

Playing experience:

  • USA U19
  • USA Collegiate All-American
  • USA Selects
  • Life University National Champ (2008,2012)
  • Brief Contract with New England Free Jacks, MLR

Coach experience:

  • Head Coach: Detroit Catholic Central Rugby
  • EIRA – Midwest
  • Atavus Rugby, Skills and Development Coaching
  • USA Boys HS All-American, Defense Coach

Jason Anthony
Head Coach of Women’s Elite

About Jason:

  • 3 years coaching experience at the high school, college, and senior levels coaching both men’s and women’s teams
  • Current forwards/scrum coach for the University of Michigan Women’s team
  • Current forwards/set piece coach for Detroit Catholic Central
  • Current head coach for Detroit RFC women

Cornel Olivier
College All-Star Head Coach

About Cornel:

  • Former South African age-grade national team player
  • Former pro player
  • Current Traverse City Alliance Head Coach
  • Successful entrepreneur
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