Karameli Faaee
Head Coach: NY Locals U19 Academy – Girls
Head Coach: New York Locals Women & NYAC Men
Playing Career: USA Rugby, Rugby League
Karameli Faaee begins her journey as the NY Locals Academy Head Coach for the U19 Girls team, bringing with her a wealth of coaching and playing experience.
Faaee is currently the head coach of the New York Locals women’s team, which achieved a 3-3 record in 2024, finishing in second place behind the Northern Loonies.
As the USA Captain in the 2017 Rugby World Cup, she also leads the New York Athletic Club men’s rugby team and the New York Rugby Club in the Women’s Premier League (WPL).