Coach Julia Buescher has led the Mavericks girls’ rugby program since becoming Head Coach in 2022. Under her leadership, the program has made significant strides on and off the pitch, including back-to-back SCIRF Open Division championships in 2024 and 2025.

A high-performance rugby player herself, Julia captained the inaugural San Diego Legion Women’s side in Rugby Tens before competing internationally with the Cape Town Wild Dogs. Her rugby experience spans multiple countries and includes time with the Bay of Plenty Rugby Union in New Zealand.

Coach Buescher brings that international playing experience to the Mavericks with a coaching philosophy centered on teamwork, inclusion, player development, and creating a competitive environment where athletes can grow in both skill and confidence.

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Brian Dunphy has served as Director of Rugby for La Costa Canyon Mavericks Rugby since 2025 and has been actively involved with the program since 2023. In his role, Brian oversees the broader development and operations of the Mavericks boys and girls rugby programs, with a focus on building a strong, sustainable program for LCC student-athletes.

Brian brings extensive experience in youth sports leadership and community involvement. He served on the Board of La Costa Canyon Pop Warner from 2018 through 2025, including multiple years as President. During his tenure, the organization grew by more than 150%, expanding participation while strengthening its operational and community foundation.

Beyond rugby, Brian is an active volunteer at La Costa Canyon High School and has played a significant role in fundraising efforts supporting the Maverick Athletic Center (MAC), including helping lead fundraising for equipment and resources designed to benefit student-athletes across multiple LCC sports.

His rugby involvement also extends beyond the Mavericks program. In 2026, Brian served as Team Manager for the San Diego Legion Academy U18 team during its international tour of Australia and Fiji, managing team operations and logistics throughout the tour.

Brian and his family are deeply connected to the LCC community. His son, Liam, Class of 2027, competes in both football and rugby, while his daughter, Lillian, Class of 2029, is a member of the LCC Cheer program.

As Director of Rugby, Brian’s focus is on continuing to elevate Mavericks Rugby through strong leadership, coaching support, program organization, player development, community engagement, and expanded opportunities for both boys and girls to compete and grow through the sport.