The Coaches

Head Coach Rick Medina – founded the team in 2012:  “Rick Medina is known for his fire and passion for the game as both a player for the Austin RFC and as coach of Lake Travis HS. He played at Texas Tech, captained the Blacks, played for the Western USA Selects (15s and 7s), and captained the Texas Selects. He has toured with the Atlantis 7s program, played for Spain and professionally in Ireland, coached the Texas HS Selects, and even served as assistant coach of Mexico’s National 7s side.”  Inducted into the Texas Rugby Union Hall of Fame in 2020.  

Weston Mollo  -  Assistant Head Coach – Played on the LT Rugby State Championship team in 2013, then played for Rugby College National Champion Life University, and then coached at National Champion St. Bonaventure University.   

Assistant Coaches:

Mikie Islava -  Was an LT Football All-State 1st Team Defensive End, and played on the LT Rugby State Championship team in 2013, then played for Rugby College National Champion Life University, winning 3 national championships, and was a top professional rugby recruit in the U.S. 

Rickey Johnson - Played in Germany and the U.S., and for Club Level National Champions the Austin Blacks, where he still plays.  10 years' coaching experience of 15's and 7's teams with University of Texas, Lake Travis HS, Four Points Club, Rock, Westlake, and YMCA.   Leads fitness instruction for the team.   4th year at LTHS. 

Kris Stewart - Played in France and Switzerland growing up, and in college with University of Texas, and the Austin Blacks.  Coached middle school State Champion rugby team in Utah.   Played for Geneva, Switzerland from 03-06 and won national championship.  3rd year at LTHS. 

Connally McKay - Recent Head Coach, University of Texas.  Joined LT Rugby for start of 2024 season.   Austin Blacks player for many years.