Players & Coaches

Players Bio

Phil Buckley

Phil Buckely is a junior at Radnor High School. He’s a starting right prop with tons of muscular amazingness. Many of the coaches see Phil’s tremendous potential and hope he will become the “superstar” of the team With this new experience Phil has gained many new friendships from the sport of rugby and hopes to play all the way through college. Phil is also very hot and sexy". *This statement has yet to be agreed upon by the team

Joey Rufo- Captain

Joey is a senior at Radnor High School and is currently going to be in his second year of rugby. Last year Joey played outside center and enjoyed it. This year Joey intends to pick up where he left off and be a key asset to the team and help them through playoffs.

Steve Gallo

Steve Gallo has played rugby for three years and is going to be on his fourth. Steves knowledge of the game and consistent determination has excelled Second City's youth team. Steve is the starting scrum half yet again this year and hopes to play after high school. Gallo enjoys long walks on the beach and chillin' with his "peeps".

Kyle King

Kyle is a senior at Radnor High School and is currently going into his 3rd year of rugby. Kyle has become an exceptional flanker and has helped troop win many games. Besides flanking kyle also is a jumper and forces the ball to our side. Aside from the youth team kyle intertwines himself in the mens club and is an all around respected player.

Kyle Killian

Kyle is a senior and on his 3rd year of rugby. After taking a leave of absense last year due to scheduling conflicts, he is finally back and ready to play, but now has to earn his position back. He is up to the challenge and hopes to make an impact this year for the team.

Pat Hayes

This is Pat's 3rd year in rugby. Before this point he has been wrestling since 2nd grade. He has two brothers and six sisters(some through marriage). In his free time likes to play the drums and hang out with his friends. Just don't make Pat angry....you won't like him when he's angry.

John Lim

John Lim is a sophomore at Radnor High School and is playing hooker this year. This will be john's 2nd year at hooker and hopes to grow even better. John caught on quick and hopes he can grow to be an even better player this year.

Chadd Baribault

Chadd is a senior at RHS and is playing rugby for his first year. Due to his wrestling career, rugby seemed like a solid sport for him to get into. Although he has only played one game, there is a lot of potential seen in him and hopefully it will develop further through out the season.

Dave Langenmayr

Dave Langenmayr, like Chadd, is a senior that is new to rugby. Due to his strength and size, he was an obvious choice for the 8-man position. He has been a surpirsing force behind the scrum and very fast off it.

Albert Metz- Captain

Albert is a senior and is currently playing in his 4th year with Second City Troop. Albert has played prop and second row throughout his 4 years. His large stature and knowledge of the game proves worthy for Second City. Albert is furthering his career in rugby by playing for Kutztown University next year.

Phil Davis

Phil Davis is also a senior in high school starting his rugby career this year. Although he has been bugged relentlessly by Albert for years to join, he caved in and finally joined this year. On the field, his presence is definately known.

Phil Schweiger

Phil is a senior and currently playing in his 3rd year with second city. Phil is the fly half who has come to understand the importance of the position after years of practice and determination. Phil has also played full back, but excells at fly.

James Deck

James, like a lot of the other team members, is a senior at RHS that started his rugby career this year. He is very, very excited to play, with his enthusiasm coming out at every pratice. While his position has not yet been decided, we are sure that once it is, he will perform well in it.

Sam Earle

Sam, again, is a senior playing his first year of rugby. While he looks to be playing a wing spot, he has been known to enjoy playing fly half during a B-Side game. We'll just hav e to see how he does. All in all, it looks pretty solid.

The Frankel Bros.

The Frankel bothers, Scott and Charlie, were at every practice from the start and are looking to be some pretty solid flankers. Although we can't tell the difference between them too easily, they do each hold their own on the field.

Dave Haas

Dave Haas, a sophomore at Radnor High School is starting off his rugby career as a prop. He also played football for the Radnor Raiders and has some experience hurting people physically.

Eric Hanhauser

Eric Hanhauser is a junior playing his second year of rugby. He played 8 Man last year and is enjoying playing the same position again this year.

Tyler Smith

Tyler Smith is a senior who played football for the high school before attempting to play rugby. Despite he initial apprehension, he has come to really enjoy the game and has proven to be a vital part of the team. He plays second row helping Albert add just a bit more weight to our scrum.

Eli Faugenbaum

Eli is a sophomore and it's his first year at rugby. He and his brother, Max, have shown interest in playing rugby and finally decided ti join the team. They both find it to be an exciting sport. Eli is hoping to play either wing or one of the centers.

James Hallam

James attends Radnor High School and plays rugby. His father played rugby for many years in England and he has taken a natural knack for the game and has learned very quickly. He will be vital for the team as many of our vets move on to college next year.

Ewen Levick

Ewen, brother of Hamish, is a sophomore at RHS and is working very hard to get a spot in the back line. He has proven that he is up for the challenge and will help the team advance as time goes on.

Hamish Levick

Hamish, brother of Ewen, is a freshman at RHS and could possibly be the new protoge to Steve Gallo at the scrum half position.

Gabe Loos

Gabe is playing his second year of rugby as our wing. He picked up the game rather quickly and tries very hard to help the team as much as he can. Although he has had an injury or two, he is back up to fit playing condition and will hope to score a few tries and add some big Ws to the score board.

Max Lucki

Max, although playing his first year of rugby, has proven to be a very strong player who won his starting spot through brute strength and speed. He is a formiddable opponent and will do his best to take out and runners in the back line while playing his outside center position.

Jerome Vivino

Jerome impressed the other players with his incredible speed and agility. Sadly, after suffering a major injury in his second game, he will be out for a few weeks, but hopes that he can play a few more games before the season is up.

Ian Watts

Weapon X. Need I say more?

Coach's Bio

Cris Mathew

Former coach who moved onto a medical career

Coach Cris has played for seven years starting with Troop Youth during his senior year at Radnor High School. Under the coaching of Terry Wendelken, Cris later went to Ursinus College where he started all four years as a Hooker. As a senior, he helped lead a young undefeated and unscored upon Ursinus Bearcox squad to the EPRU championships. His senior year, he was awarded the Most Oustanding Forward Award. During the fall, he returned to Ursinus as the Head Forwards Coach and helped take the squad to the EPRU semi-finals. Currently he plays for Second City Troop Men's Club and is the Head Coach for Troop Youth. Besides rugby, he spends the majority of his time as a student in Drexel's Medical Science Program, and hopes one day to be a Sports Medicine Orthopedic Surgeon.

Dave Codell

Backs Coach

Coach Dave began his career with the Troop as a youth member in 1998 under the coaching of Terry Wendelken. After high school he went to Drew University where he played fly-half and was the team captain for three years. After playing summer 7s with the Troop in 2006 coach Dave decided to join the team full time and help coach the youth. Coach Dave currently plays in the backline backing up the wing and scrum-half positions as well as the occasional match in the centers. Coach Dave makes his biggest contribution to the club off of the field where he serves as the team laundry specialist making sure that the troop always looks sharp in their light blue uniforms. When asked about Coach Dave, men's team coach Struan Murray remarked "You have got to be kidding me!! Codell is a retard! He JUDASED ME!

Eben Healy

Forwards Coach

Coach Eben started playing rugby at Haverford College, where he was a starting loose forward. After graduation, he played sevens with the men’s club and then joined full-time. He currently backs up the loose forwards on the men’s team and provides the team with some high quality H2O during important matches. In his free time he likes to do stuff.

Second City Troop Youth RFC