Red Hawks – Rugby Oregon

About the RedHawks

The 2025 RedHawks All Star Teams are the top selected HS Rugby Talent from OR and SW WA. The Girl’s Side and Boy’s Side will compete against top teams, including WA, at the Great Northwest Challenge on June 28 & 29, 2025 in Bozeman, Montana.

All HS players are encouraged to attend training camps through Spring. All registered HS players are welcome to attend the camps. At the camps, the coaches select which players will compete in the GNC. All players will learn skills specific to the USA Rugby Pathway from highly trained/ranked coaches from the NW.

Today’s RedHawks are tomorrow’s Eagles.

2025 Schedule: Feb- June

Feb., 22, 2025- Chalk Talk and Field Day
March 16, 2025- Camp 1, Vancouver, WA
April 6, 2025- Camp 2, Salem, OR
May 24, 2025- Camp 3, Bend, OR
June 14, 2025- Scrimmage
June 28, 29- Great Northwest Challenge, Bozeman, Montana

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Sponsorships/Donations

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Coaches

Head Coach U-19 Boys: Alan Hopper

Coach Hopper has been playing rugby in the PNW since 2012. He played for Oregon State University under head coach Troy hall and lettered all 4 years her was there. Alan is the captain for ORSU Men’s team and has been running the Oregon Sharks for the past 4 years after becoming a coach for the team back in 2020. He also is the head coach for Cleveland High School football in SE Portland, and a teacher at NCCS in Oregon City.

Coach U-19 Boys: Durward Holt

Durward began coaching youth rugby in 2016 and took over the JV/Varsity Wolf Pack in 2021. He began playing men’s club rugby in PNW with Battle Ground Bulls and continues to play with Clark County Chiefs, including their run for Nationals in 2024. Durward is also a USA Rugby Certified Coach at all levels of the game and World Rugby Certified Referee. Respect, Encourage, and Empower are the ethos of his coaching philosophy.

Head Coach U-19 Girls: Willeo Bloomfield

Willeo Bloomfield has been coaching rugby in the Pacific Northwest since 2021. He has been a part of many high school, college programs and club rugby programs. He wants to make Oregon rugby great.

Coach U-19 Girls: Richard Alvarez

Rich Alvarez has a decade of experience coaching girls high school rugby. Rich has coached multiple players who have advanced to play collegiate rugby at the Division I level, including national champions. Rich is the Head Coach of the Renegades Girl’s Rugby team. Rich also works professionally in youth behavioral health, where he supervises a team focused on skills training and emotional regulation. This experience informs his coaching philosophy, which centers on building strong team culture, accountability, and long term player growth.

Support Coach: Nic Smith

Nichole Smith is a dedicated and experienced rugby coach with a passion for player development, teamwork, and performance excellence. She is the head coach at Western Oregon University for the Women’s+ Rugby Club where they’ve gone to Nationals both years of her coaching. With 2 years of coaching at collegiate level, she brings a strategic mindset and deep understanding of the game. Known for fostering strong team culture and building resilient athletes, Nichole is committed to helping players reach their full potential both on and off the pitch.

Additional Support

Toni Fujiwara, Kelly O’Connor, Jason Gillam, Mat Ketterer, Dane Bevan, Joe Alvernez, Calvin Richardson, Nathan Kimmel, Tori Boyd- and more.

Coach Contacts

Girls: rich.alvarez872@gmail.com
Boys: alanhopper9@gmail.com

What Redhawks means to Adriana Mendoza, 2025 Women’s Elite Rugby Player, Chicago Tempest, former Valley Panthers Player:

The Rugby Oregon Red Hawks will always hold a special place in my heart. I remember the excitement and anticipation I felt every year, eagerly waiting for the summer so I could be part of something bigger than myself.

My time with the Red Hawks, especially during the GNC, opened so many doors. It was there that I first caught the attention of coaches, leading to the many collegiate offers that followed. What made the Red Hawks so special was how they balanced competition with a sense of camaraderie. It wasn’t just about winning; it was about growing together, supporting one another, and constantly pushing to be the best versions of ourselves.

Many of us went on to represent the USA in both 15s and 7s, and countless players received opportunities to play at top D1 schools. I will always be grateful for the Red Hawks. They didn’t just help me become a better rugby player; they helped shape the person I am today. Thanks to them, I learned to be more competitive, resilient, and determined. These lessons led me to play in the 7s Rugby World Cup, win a collegiate 7s national title, and now, to play with the Chicago Tempest in the professional women’s 15s league.

To all the current Red Hawks—good luck on your journey, wherever it takes you. The Red Hawks have helped teach me not just the game of rugby, but the game of life. Remember, no dream is too big. With hard work, heart, and belief in yourself, anything is possible.