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The Coaches
Makayla Leraas
Head Coach
Miranda Beinborn
Head Coach
Taylor Wanlass
Fitness Coach
Previous Black Katt Coaches
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.
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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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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