Golden State Retrievers Academy

Golden State Rugby Academy

Elite U19 Rugby Training for the Next Generation

Your Pathway to the Next Level Starts Here

PR7s is expanding its Academy program to the Bay Area! The Golden State Retrievers Academy is a premier U19 rugby program designed for high school athletes (grades 9-12), boys and girls, who are serious about developing their game and competing at the next level.

EXPERT Coaching

Train with PR7s pros & elite coaches.

High-Level Competition

Multiple practices per week + tournaments.

Pathway to College & Pro Rugby

Exposure to top coaches & scouts.

Tryouts

Who Can Join?

Boys & Girls
9th-12th Grade | U18

March 23

Wilder Field #1, Wilder Sports Fields, Orinda
Boys: 11:00 AM-1:00 PM
Girls: 11:00 AM-1:00 PM

March 30

RichMay Memorial field, East Palo Alto
Boys: 10:30AM-12:00 PM
Girls: 12:30PM-2:00 PM

Academy Team Details

9-Week Academy Season (April 14 – June 11)

A structured program with two practices per week (Wednesdays & Fridays, time TBD).

Special Camp Day on May 10, 2025

A dedicated day for intensive skills training and team development.

End-of-Season Tournament

Compete against top competition and showcase your growth.

College & Pro Pathway

Train like the pros in a high-performance environment that prepares you for collegiate and professional rugby

Limited Spots Available! Don’t miss your chance to train with the best.

Coaching Staff

Naima Fuala’au

Played for USA Rugby having multiple international caps and appeared in the 2024 Paris Olympics. Also plays for the Rocky Mountain Experts of PR7s and most recently was named to the 2024 PR7s All-Star team.

Tyra Norlander

Played for PR7s Rocky Mountain Experts & Golden State Retrievers, Sweden National Team, All Blues WPL 7s & XV. New to coaching and excited to share everything she has learned over the years as a player.

Angelina Lomu

Represented Tonga National Team, played for Life West & All Blues 7s & XV, and developed at ARPTC Rugby Academy. Having played for nearly every Bay Area team, Lina embodies the heart of Bay Area rugby.

Jessica Lewis

A standout at Cal, 5x All-American (3x 15s, 2x 7s), played for All Blues 7s, captain at Life West, and currently coaching at Cal Rugby.

Have Questions?

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