No. Many Mavericks players join with little or no previous rugby experience. Our coaches teach the game from the ground up and help players develop the skills, confidence, and understanding needed to compete safely and successfully.Whether you're an experienced player or trying rugby for the first time, there's a place for you in the Mavericks program.

Mavericks Rugby is open to La Costa Canyon High School students in grades 9–12.Boys Rugby competes in Rugby 15s and currently fields Varsity and Junior Varsity squads. Girls Rugby competes in Rugby 7s as a single program, with opportunities for players of all experience levels.Rugby welcomes athletes of different sizes, body types, athletic backgrounds, and experience levels. Whether you're new to the sport or an experienced player, there is an opportunity to contribute and develop.

Yes. Many Mavericks Rugby players are multi-sport athletes.Rugby complements a wide range of sports by developing conditioning, speed, agility, tackling technique, footwork, decision-making, spatial awareness, teamwork, and confidence.Many of our Boys Rugby players also compete in football, while Girls Rugby attracts athletes from a variety of athletic backgrounds.Players should communicate potential scheduling conflicts with their coaches as early as possible.

Rugby is a contact sport, and like all contact sports it carries a risk of injury. Player safety is a priority within the Mavericks program.Our coaches emphasize proper tackling technique, body position, conditioning, sportsmanship, and respect for opponents. Players are taught safe rugby fundamentals progressively, with an emphasis on proper technique and player development.

Rugby offers a unique combination of competition, teamwork, physical development, and personal growth.Mavericks players develop confidence, resilience, leadership, discipline, and strong friendships while competing as part of a program built around Respect, Integrity, and Commitment.Rugby also provides opportunities beyond the high school season, including collegiate rugby, representative teams, academy programs, and other next-level pathways.

Both programs are part of Mavericks Rugby and share the same commitment to player development, competition, character, and team culture. The primary difference is the format of rugby they play.Boys Rugby plays Rugby 15s, the traditional 15-player format, and currently fields Varsity and Junior Varsity squads.Girls Rugby plays Rugby 7s, the fast-paced seven-player format of the game. The Girls program currently competes as a single squad, with the opportunity to expand as participation grows.Both programs welcome experienced players and athletes who are completely new to rugby.