USA Rugby Women’s Eagles Sevens Announce 2025–2026 Coaching Staff Ahead of LA28 Olympic Quad

The USA Rugby Women’s Eagles Sevens have officially confirmed their coaching and support staff for the 2025–2026 season, marking a pivotal step in preparation for the LA28 Olympic Games. Head Coach Emilie Bydwell leads the program into the new sevens circuit with a strengthened leadership team, expanded expertise, and a clear vision to define the squad’s identity and competitive edge.

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Bydwell emphasized the importance of building an adaptive and innovative game model that maximizes the team’s unique strengths, positioning the Eagles for sustained success and a repeat podium performance on home soil in 2028. The staff expansion, supported by the Michelle Kang donation, ensures athletes benefit from specialist coaching depth, technical detail, and individualized development.

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Key appointments include Tony Roques as Assistant Coach, bringing international experience from his tenure with GB Men’s Rugby Sevens; Charlie Purdon as Technical & Individual Development Plan Skills Coach, known for advancing player growth through creative, player‑centered methods; and Ben Pinkelman, USA Eagle and Rio 2016 Olympian, joining as Support Coach to provide distinctive insight and on‑field expertise.

With the season kicking off in Dubai, the USA Women’s Eagles Sevens are focused on cementing their identity, embedding resilience, and elevating performance as they enter the defining year of the Olympic quad. This announcement underscores USA Rugby’s commitment to building a culture and system capable of delivering long‑term success and inspiring fans ahead of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.