About Us

The Maverick Youth Rugby Program was started in the Fall of 2007 with a core group of players and coach, Bill Moser, from Bishop Dunne High School. Their program was in existence for about 7 years before being terminated after the 2007 season. Our youth program is supported by the Maverick RFC Men's side who have a been involved with High School Rugby in the past, having coached a team comprised of players from both Grand Prairie High Schools from 1998-2000 as well as a team in Cedar Hill in 2004.

The head coach of the High School side is Joe Kelly. John Kurylas is the President and handles the administrative duties of running the youth program. Various other Maverick Men's club members assist with coaching and support of the high school team. Both the Men and HS sides practice together twice a week which accelerates the youth skills and abilities.

The partnership between the Men's and HS sides has paid quick dividends as Bill's familiarity with many people in the Grand Prairie community has helped us procure an exclusive game field about which we are very excited. We have received support from Grand Prairie Parks and Rec and are planning to expand our program to include U12, U15 along with our current U17 and U19 sides in the coming seasons.

With the many rugby programs there appears to be a general opinion from High School football coaches that we are trying to steal their players away from football. This is far from the truth. Rugby at the Youth level is a considered a Spring (January to April) sport so there is no contention during the football season. Also given the rules regarding tackling and fitness required playing rugby will make one a better football player.

Rugby is the most popular contact sport in the world and is being played by tens of thousands across America from youth to high school to college to Men's and even Old Boys. It also has been recently included as an Olympic sport.

Why would we support a youth rugby program? Well, the answer is simple. It's because we love the game and want nothing more than to see it grow. Some of us are in our 40's and 50's and are still playing while some have hung up their boots to be a referee, coach, or supporter on the sidelines. Regardless, we are one big happy rugby family.

We are looking for players from anywhere in the DFW area for the Spring and Summer seasons. No experience is necessary, we will teach you the game.

Feel free to browse our website for more information and if you are interested or have any questions please feel free to call or email us.

John Kurylas - President
Phone: 972-824-8818
Email: jwk@nortel.com

Joe Kelly - Coach
Phone: 469-892-8081
Email: joekellytx@gmail.com

Bill Moser - Recruitement Director
Phone: 214-213-5644
Email: wmoser@tx.rr.com
Email: wmoser@grandbankoftexas.com

Mailing Address
530 South Carrier Parkway
Suite 101
Grand Prairie, TX 75051