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The Coaches

Makayla Leraas

Head Coach

Miranda Beinborn
Head Coach

Taylor Wanlass
Fitness Coach

Previous Black Katt Coaches

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Ed McBride
Head Coach

Coach McBride has been playing or coaching rugby since 1990 with his first head coaching position at Minnesota State University-Mankato in 1998. Interestingly enough, he is a former head coach of the Black Katts when he taught at Winona State back in 2002-2003. Coach McBride has played with many teams over the years from both Minnesota and Wisconsin with his last team being the Faribault Boksprings RFC. Coach McBride lives in Wabasha Minnesota and teaches Communication Studies at University Wisconsin -Stout. Coach McBride holds certifications in USA Rugby Training & Education and is currently coach certified with National Collegiate Rugby.

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Emilee Jalosuo

Winona State Alumni

Level 200 USA Rugby Coaching Certified

Twin City Amazons 2013-2019

Metroplis Valkeries 2019-present

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EMForce LLC/MN Ice Cougars owner, manager, and strength/conditioning coach

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Kim La Mons

United States Marine Corps Veteran 2015-2019, Sgt(E5)

USA U20 National Team 2011

MW U19 Thunderbirds 2012

Cape Fear Women's 7s 2018

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Josh Krzewinski

Head Coach/ Backs' Coach

USA 300 level certified

Email: joshkrzewinski@yahoo.com

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Roger Riley

Assistant Coach/ Forwards' Coach

RTTR Department Chairperson

Faculty Advisor- Women's and Men's Rugby

USA 300 level certified

Email: rriley@winona.edu

Phone:507-457-5559 

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