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OUR STORY
BUILT FOR FUTURE SUCCESS
The Rugby Community in the US is growing every day. Its not difficult to see that there is a lot of future growth potential across the country for both Rugby Union and Rugby League. One of the things that is hard to accept is where the US sits in the World rankings in both codes, considering the number of athletes and the availability of resources to grow and become better players, coaches and administrators etc.
How is the US classified as a tier 2 nation in Rugby and 38th in the World in Rugby League (01/01/2023)?
This is where we see a major disconnect in our industry and we shouldn't accept it any longer!
In 2019, BE US NOW LLC was formed to initially grow Women's Rugby League to play in parallel to the men's competition that was already in existence, albeit poorly developed and predominately isolated on the east coast of the US. So USA Women's Rugby League Inc was formed, and from there, officially launched the USA Redtails as the National Women's Rugby League Team.
With Rugby, we noticed that there were a lot of players missing opportunities for growth. Many players were wanting to grow and become representative players, but as you would suspect, when there are a lot of players, they can only take a certain number. So what happens to the other players not selected?
That is where CRDG comes in. We offer Rugby Union and Rugby League opportunities for all formats and in any tournament location. If there is a tournament being played, CRDG are interested in playing. But that's just the beginning.
Being located in Charlotte, North Carolina, our plan is to create a new Rugby Town of the US thanks to an ever developing list of talented players, a new US Performance Center development which is a purpose built training facility of IOC quality, a 10000 seat stadium at American Legion Memorial Stadium, and the potential to develop towards Professional Rugby Teams in the near future for Men & Women.
Our Rugby League team for both men and women is the Carolina Storm who will also be a part of all of our development plans.
This is all being initiated as a part of our 10 year plan to help prepare the US for the RWC 2031 and 2033 that will be hosted in America. Our goal is to assist in the development of the sport and grow the next line of National team players and by doing so, help to elevate the standard of the domestic game.
We have also been approached by International teams to be designated Academy sites for their teams as they continue to expand the game in a more professional manner in the US.
MANAGEMENT
Garen Casey
Garen Casey
Garen Casey
A former Australian professional now residing in the US, his passion for the game and sport in general stems from a successful amateur career that progressed into the professional ranks covering several clubs in Australia and in the UK throughout the 1990's and early 2000's. Since retiring early due to injury, he has worked mid to high
A former Australian professional now residing in the US, his passion for the game and sport in general stems from a successful amateur career that progressed into the professional ranks covering several clubs in Australia and in the UK throughout the 1990's and early 2000's. Since retiring early due to injury, he has worked mid to high level roles in industries ranging from Sales, IT, Business Management and most recently, the Founder of the successful USA Women's Rugby League Inc
Ryan King
Garen Casey
Garen Casey
Formerly a DII Collegiate Lacrosse player, Ryan has been a part of the Rugby community since 2016 where he found his roots with Raleigh Rugby Club. Ryan has since played every season in varying formats of Rugby. Ryan is the Operations Manager for the CRDG and handles a large portion of the back-office work as a partner to Garen. He want's
Formerly a DII Collegiate Lacrosse player, Ryan has been a part of the Rugby community since 2016 where he found his roots with Raleigh Rugby Club. Ryan has since played every season in varying formats of Rugby. Ryan is the Operations Manager for the CRDG and handles a large portion of the back-office work as a partner to Garen. He want's to see Rugby grow in the Carolinas and throughout the United States. His time in Rugby is almost at an end but he will continue to promote it for years to come.
Megan Parks
Garen Casey
Megan Parks
Originally from Michigan but has now lived in the South for 15 years. Megan is a former Mental Health Professional who works in organizational development. She will be supporting the team with back-office organization and logistics moving forward in the 2024 season.
Jaymie Rowe
Garen Casey
Megan Parks
Lover of all things sports, Jaymie played collegiate basketball at Montreat College earning her B.S. in Human Services. She earned her Masters Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Pfeiffer University. Her therapist specialties include working with addiction, families, and athletes. A former professional football player with the Caro
Lover of all things sports, Jaymie played collegiate basketball at Montreat College earning her B.S. in Human Services. She earned her Masters Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Pfeiffer University. Her therapist specialties include working with addiction, families, and athletes. A former professional football player with the Carolina Queens and National Flag Football Champion in 2023, Jaymie has over 10 years coaching various levels including high school AAU basketball. She will be aiding the Storm in Personnel Management for the 2024 Season.