WELCOME TO LAKE WYLIE WARRIOR RUGBY
Welcome to the Lake Wylie Warrior Rugby, where community, friendship, and camaraderie are our focus. Join us on and off the field!
THE WARRIOR SPIRIT
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"Today you must do more than is required of you.
Never think that you have done enough or that your job is finished.
There’s always something that can be done, something that can help to ensure victory.
You can’t let others be responsible for getting you started.
You must be a self-starter.
You must possess that spark of individual initiative that sets the leader apart from the led.
Self-motivation is the key to being one step ahead of everyone else and standing head and shoulders above the crowd.
Once you get going don’t stop.
Always be on the lookout for the chance to do something better.
Never stop trying.
Fill yourself with the warrior spirit – and send that warrior into action."
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General George Smith Patton Jr.
Coaches and Support Staff
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Rugby Commissioner
High School Head Coach
Technical Advisor
CARLOS GUERRERO
Coach Carlos has been instrumental in the growth of Rugby in the Lake Wylie area and he serves on the LWAA Board as the Rugby Representative.
Coach Carlos' Collegiate playing experience: San Diego St 1986-1991
D1 Mens Club Playing experience: Old Mission Beach Athletic Club 1993-1994
Collegiate Coaching experience: Point Loma Nazarene University 2001-2007, 2013-2017
University of San Diego 2009-2012
Lake Wylie Youth Rugby commissioner 2019-2024
TRIPP ADKINS
Coach Tripp Adkins began his sports career in elementary school, participating in soccer, football, basketball, and baseball. He continued to excel in both baseball and football throughout his high school years, earning varsity letters all four years and being recognized in Who’s Who for high school athletes. After graduating, he joined the military, where he has proudly served in the U.S. Army and National Guard for 20 years.
Coach Adkins discovered rugby at the age of 23 while at the University of South Carolina, and he has been passionate about the sport ever since. He has also worked for Duke Energy as a Nuclear Security Firearms Instructor for 12 years. His coaching journey began with the Rock Hill Cowboys football organization, where he coached youth football teams ranging from 8U to 12U for four years. Since 2021, he has been coaching with the Lake Wylie Warriors.
His life's passion lies in training, coaching, and helping to develop young athletes, not only to succeed on the field but also in life. Guided by the U.S. Army Infantry motto, "Follow Me," Coach Adkins currently coaches high school and middle school boys' rugby.
NICK WHITROW
Coach Nick has been coaching elite youth and D1 Colegiate rugby for the last decade with spells at Clemson, Queens and most recently Belmont Abbey College. Coach Nick is also the Co founder of Rugby XV an aspiring National Development Pathway.
GET IN TOUCH
Join us for a practice session or connect with us for any inquiries. We welcome new players, parents, and anyone interested in supporting youth rugby.