Director of Rugby - Kevin Eaton
Kevin Eaton heads into his 14th year with USD and year 5 as DOR.
Eaton was a 4 year player for USD from 2010-2014, leading USD to the D1-AA final 4 in his senior season. From 2014-2016 he was assistant coach before taking over the role of head coach in 2016. He served as head coach from 2016-2019. From 2019 to now he has led the team as DOR.
To contact Kevin Eaton- usdrugbyteam@gmail.com
Head Coach - Charlie Purdon
Purdon enters year 5 of coaching at USD with an impressive resume. He has coached the Toreros to back to back 7s national championships and a 15s national championship. He has also continued to develop a role coaching with the San Diego Legion and their youth academy. Prior to joining USD Purdon played professionally for Natal Sharks U-21, Edinburgh “A”, and the San Diego Breakers. He has also played club rugby in California for Pacific Rugby Premiership clubs Santa Monica and OMBAC. Charlie has coached Cathedral Catholic and Coastal Dragons rugby, and runs the rugby facility at Proteus Athlete
To contact Charlie Purdon- usdrugbycoach@gmail.com
Academic Advisor - Scott Thomas CSCS
After serving for 8 years as the team’s strength and conditioning coach, Thomas now enters his second year as academic advisor. His role focuses on ensuring all Torero rugby players find success in the classroom and post graduation. Scott has set up and grown a successful mentorship program and helped raise the team GPA to a 3.3. Prior to joining USD, Thomas was a 4 year player for Boston College.
To contact Scott Thomas- scottjthomas@sandiego.edu
Backs/Defense Coach - Marce Brache
Coach Brache has brought a tremendous amount of experience to the USD coaching staff this season. He has represented team USA and currently plays locally for the San Diego Legion. Brache has developed a staunch USD defense this season, assisting new players and veterans alike in becoming the best defensive players possible.
Forwards Coach - Graham Wolfe
Wolfe enters his 6th season as forwards coach as a vital piece to USD’s success. Wolfe has overseen a strong USD forward pack that generates consistent go forward ball for the Toreros. As a player, Graham represented Santa Rosa JC and UC Santa Cruz at club level. He was also selected to the Nor-Cal All stars in 2014.
Set Piece Coach - Oliver Kane
Coach Kane is in his second year coaching with USD. Prior to coaching, Kane was captain for USD in the 21-22 season and won USD’s first ever national championship. He was also the first Torero to be drafted into MLR, and continues to play with the San Diego Legion.