Meet Our Dedicated and Passionate Team
Welcome to our Players’ and Coaches’ page! Here, you’ll discover the incredible individuals who make up our team. Each person brings their own unique skills and passion, driving us forward in every match. Dive in to learn more about their journeys, achievements, and what they love about being part of Downingtown Rugby.
Player & Coaches Profiles
Meet The Players & Coaches
Get to know our incredible team. Each profile showcases their journey, unique skills, and contributions to our team.
HS Boys
Coaches
Ehren Murphy
1998 Downingtown alumni, played under Coach Drill, founder DRFC. Continued playing at West Chester and Brandywine.
Returned to Downingtown to coach in 2019. 2025 15’s State Champions.
Jim Lamb
4-year starter at Drexel University; Fly Half/Winger. Surfside Championship player and coach. 10th year coaching Boy’s HS rugby at Coventry, Downingtown, Conestoga; 15s State Champions, 3-time PA State Finalist; 8 State Final 4 appearances; 7-time Summer 7’s Tournament team champion.
Tours: England; Ireland; Wales.
Dom Bartone
2001 Downingtown rugby alumni, played at University of Pittsburgh. Men’s teams: Greensburg, Brandywine, and Philly Whitemarsh. Began coaching 2023.
Josh Snow
Began playing rugby sophomore year at West Chester University. Brandywine RFC for nine years. Coached EPRU Select Side and Downingtown U16/U19 for six years. Former club President and Vice President.
HS Boys
Andrew Henning
Joined Downingtown 7 years ago, and it has been a life highlight. Favorite memories: Ireland Tour, selection to the 2024 PA Allstate team, and the cup win in the 2025 15s State and Surfside 7’s championship
Cole Shoemaker
Attends Downingtown West High School, plays 2nd row. Joined Ireland tour spring 2025.
Kade Sandora
Joined Downingtown Rugby in 2019. Plays prop and second row. Traveled to Ireland for the 2025 Ireland tour.
Brendan Roberts
Joined DRFC in 2023, playing wing. Great memories of Ireland and playing with the 2025 state championship team. Helps coach Rookie Rugby in summer.
Tommy Roberts
Followed brother Brendan into the sport, playing his first season for DRFC Fall 7s. Will continue on Juniors for 2026 Spring 15s.
Noah Mantegna
Joined Downingtown in 2023, named Best Back in 2024. Played summer 7’s and was part of the 2025 State Championship team. Downingtown West HS
HS Girls
Coaches
Oliver Snow
Oliver joined DRFC in 2020. He began his rugby career in 1997 with the Brandywine Rugby Club. A wing, before eventually becoming a forward. He was a member of the 2003-Armed Forces Championship Team.
Dave Miscavage
Dave started playing rugby at Drexel University where he played in the front row, then joined Schuylkill River. In 2018 he began coaching at the youth level and joined Downingtown rugby in 2024.
Jim Rosato
Jim began his rugby journey in 1975 at Conestoga H.S. He joined Philadelphia Rugby Club, and attended Ohio University where he was captain. Selected to the Mid-Atlantic All-Stars.
Joined Downingtown in 2002 and started the middle-school rugby program. Assistant coach with DRFC HS Girls since ’23.
Dair DiRemigio
A longtime figure in the Philadelphia rugby community, he competed with Philadelphia Whitemarsh and Brandywine, earning a reputation as a tough, respected player. He later coached at Neumann University, helping develop the women’s program. His legacy is defined by his impact as both a player and mentor.
HS Girls
Jakara Dixon
Joined DRFC in spring 2022 coed youth team. PA Rugby All State Select team 2023 & 2024. 2024 Scotland tour. 7’s State Champs in 2024. Atlantis Rugby -2025 Buckeye invitational Champs.
Abbey McGettigan
Joined Downingtown in 2020, played on 2024 Pennsylvania 7s State Championship team. USA Women’s Pathway, Atlantis, and EGRL First Team
Lucy Progin
Joined Downingtown 2024, 2024 State Championships team, Rookie of the Year 24-25, 2025 PA state rugby team New York 7s
HS Juniors
Coaches
Ehren Murphy
1998 Downingtown alumni, played under Coach Drill, founder DRFC. Continued playing at West Chester and Brandywine.
Returned to Downingtown to coach in 2019. 2025 15’s State Champions.
Jim Lamb
4-year starter at Drexel University; Fly Half/Winger. Surfside Championship player and coach. 10th year coaching Boy’s HS rugby at Coventry, Downingtown, Conestoga; 15s State Champions, 3-time PA State Finalist; 8 State Final 4 appearances; 7-time Summer 7’s Tournament team champion.
Tours: England; Ireland; Wales.
Dom Bartone
2001 Downingtown rugby alumni, played at University of Pittsburgh. Men’s teams: Greensburg, Brandywine, and Philly Whitemarsh. Began coaching 2023.
HS Juniors
Youth U14 Boys / U12 Coed
Coaches
Nick Perri
Dave Wilson
Joined Downingtown in 2026 after coaching various youth sports since 2013. He played under the legendary Kutztown University RFC coach Dr. Gregg “Doc” Jones in D1A facing off against the Naval Academy, Penn State, Virginia Tech, Clemson, Dartmouth & Princeton.
Kutztown University – A-side 1997-2001
Flyhalf, Fullback – EPRU Select
Youth U14 Boys / U12 Coed
Players
