Position Title: Women’s 15s Grizzly Head Coach (Volunteer position) 

Overview: Women’s 15s Grizzly Head Coach will be responsible for program development, general coaching and selection duties. Head Coach reports to the PCRFU Women’s High Performance Coordinator.

Position Status: The PCRFU Women’s Grizzly Program has been very competitive and has placed numerous players in the USA Rugby Women’s National Team pool.  The goal for 2012, possibly the final year of the NASC to be played by territorial teams, is to continue that success.

Term: 1-year appointment minimum

Duties and Responsibilities Include:

• Submit to the High Performance Coordinator a Grizzly Program Plan which documents the Grizzly team activities, calendar and staff;
• Plan and attend Women’s Grizzly selection/development camps and select players; OR coordinate and attend a Grizzly Shield Tournament (a competition between LAU teams) and select players;
• Coach the Women’s Grizzly Team;
• Select coaching staff (assistants), manager, and athletic trainer;
• Prepare and submit team budget, or direct budget preparation by manager;
• Attend USA Rugby All Star Championships held in June
• Work with the USA Rugby Women’s National Team Program to bring the Grizzlies in alignment with the technical philosophy of the National Team.
• Work with PCRFU Women’s Collegiate and 7’s Grizzly Team Coaches and Women’s High Performance Coordinator to develop continuity of programs and a coherent development progression for PCRFU Women players
• Adherence to USA Rugby’s Coaches Code of Conduct and the USOC Coaching Ethics Code (attached)
• USA Rugby Coach Level II or Developing Rugby Skills Certification desired.
  
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Position Title: Women’s U23 Grizzly Head Coach (Volunteer position) 

Overview: Women’s U23 Grizzly Head Coach will be responsible for program development, general coaching and selection duties. Head Coach reports to the PCRFU Women’s High Performance Coordinator.

Position Status: The PCRFU Women’s Collegiate (formerly U23) Grizzly Program is 13 years old and has been competitive in the USA Rugby U23/Collegiate NASC. The goal for 2012, possibly the final year of the NASC to be played by territorial teams, is to continue that success and increase emphasis on placing players on the USA Rugby Women’s Collegiate National Team.

In addition to Pacific Coast Collegiate Players, players from the North division of the Pacific Mountain Rugby Conference will also be eligible for the team

Term: 1-year appointment minimum

Duties and Responsibilities Include:

• Submit to the High Performance Coordinator a Grizzly Program Plan which documents the Grizzly team activities, calendar and staff;
• Plan and attend Women’s Grizzly selection/development camps and select players; OR coordinate and attend a Grizzly Shield Tournament (a competition between LAU teams) and select players;
• Coach the Women’s U23 Grizzly Team;
• Select coaching staff (assistants), manager, and athletic trainer;
• Prepare and submit team budget, or direct budget preparation by manager
• Attend USA Rugby All Star Championships held in June
• Work with PCRFU Women’s 15’s and Women’s 7’s Grizzly Team Coaches and Women’s High Performance Coordinator to develop continuity of programs and a coherent development progression for PCRFU Women players
• Work with the USA Rugby Women’s National Team Program to bring the Grizzlies in alignment with the technical philosophy of the National Team.
• Adherence to USA Rugby’s Coaches Code of Conduct and the USOC Coaching Ethics Code (available at PCRFU website)
• USA Rugby Coach Level II or Developing Rugby Skills Certification desired.

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Position Title: Women’s 7s Grizzly Head Coach (Volunteer position) 

Overview: Women’s 7s Grizzly Head Coach will be responsible for program development, general coaching and selection duties. Head Coach reports to the PCRFU Women’s High Performance Coordinator.

Position Status: The PCRFU Women’s 7s Grizzly Program is 9 years old, has been very competitive and has placed players in the USA Rugby Women’s 7’s National Team pool.  The goal for 2012, possibly the final year of the NASC to be played by territorial teams, is to continue that success.

Term: 1-year appointment minimum

Duties and Responsibilities Include:

• Submit to the High Performance Coordinator a Grizzly Program Plan which documents the Grizzly team activities, calendar and staff;
• Plan and attend Women’s Grizzly selection/development camps and select players; OR coordinate and attend a Grizzly Shield Tournament (a competition between LAU teams) and select players;
• Coach the Women’s 7s Grizzly Team;
• Select coaching staff (assistants), manager, and athletic trainer;
• Prepare and submit team budget, or direct budget preparation by manager;
• Attend USA Rugby All Star Championships held in August
• Work with PCRFU Women’s 15’s and Women’s Collegiate Grizzly Team Coaches and Women’s High Performance Coordinator to develop continuity of programs and a coherent development progression for PCRFU Women players
• Work with the USA Rugby Women’s National Team Program to bring the Grizzlies in alignment with the technical philosophy of the National Team.
• Adherence to USA Rugby’s Coaches Code of Conduct and the USOC Coaching Ethics Code (available at PCRFU website)
• USA Rugby Coach Level II, Developing Rugby Skills, or 7s Coaching Certification desired.

For more information or questions contact Ellen Owens at

510-410-0506 or ellenowens@sbcglobal.net

APPLICATION DEADLINE:  Friday, February 17, 2012

Saturday April 16, 2011

The Californian sides appeared evenly matched in the opening stages, with Fallbrook’s speed making up for the difference in size. However, it was the Sacramento team that scored first as Adrianne Rubiaco fought her way over the line. A poor penalty allowed Fallbrook to put three points on the board, but shortly after it was again the Amazon No.7 Rubiaco finding a way through to extend the lead.

However, Amazon continued to hurt themselves by giving away sloppy penalties and after a yellow card, Fallbrook capitalized and closed the gap to 12-10 at the half.     

After the break, Amazon applied more pressure and Tolini Finau took advantage of a Fallbrook mistake to take the ball in for a try.  With the Warriors trying to find a way back into the game, Amazon showed tremendous resilience to continually stop the Fallbrook attack. And as the match went on, Amazons power began to wear down the Warrior defense, two tries from Sauliloa Fauolo, another from Elizabeth Green secured the victory and a first National Championship for the California outfit.

“We worked hard all season and the girls’ had to overcome some serious setbacks in the game. I’m so happy for them, it’s always been our goal to win a national championship, and I’m just delighted the girls’ have seen that hard work really pays off, because that’s what we teach” Sacramento Amazon Manager, Sefesi Green said after the victory.

In the day’s earlier matches, Portland comfortably defeated Lowland, 37-0 to capture seventh place and last year’s champions DSHA claimed third in its match against Brookfield. In the battle for fifth, Kent beat West Carrol 17-5 in what was a fairly close encounter.

The match put an end to a hugely successful weekend - fantastic rugby was on display all around and the total number of paid fans in attendance reached approximatley 5,700.