Coaching Staff
Martha Daines
Valkyries Head Coach
When did you join the Metropolis coaching staff?
2017
Preferred Position(s)?
Number 8
When not busy with rugby, what can you be found doing?
Tending my organic garden in Wisconsin and taking care of my bees.
Sue Whitwell
Valkyries Assistant Coach
When did you join the Metropolis coaching staff?
2017
Preferred Position(s)?
Hooker!
When not busy with rugby, what can you be found doing?
Hiking/enjoying the outdoors, baking, or doing some yoga.
Kavika Peniata
Men's D1 Head Coach
When did you join the Metropolis coaching staff?
2023
Preferred Position(s)?
Prop
When not busy with rugby, what can you be found doing?
At the lake with family and friends.
Hooman "Hoosh" Daneshmand
Men's D2 Head Coach
When did you join the Metropolis coaching staff?
2022
Preferred Position(s)?
I preferred to play #8. My time on the sidelines has me learning about opportunity within each player and within the game.
When not busy with rugby, what can you be found doing?
With my family exploring Minnesota
Jason Anderson
Men's 7's Head Coach / 15's Backs Coach
When did you join the Metropolis coaching staff?
2024
Preferred Position(s)?
Flyhalf
When not busy with rugby, what can you be found doing?
Watching more rugby