Meet the Coach Building Wesleyan’s First Rugby Team
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A new chapter in Wesleyan Athletics is taking shape.
During the 2027–2028 academic year, Wesleyan will field its inaugural rugby team, creating another opportunity for student-athletes to compete and grow at Wesleyan.
Leading the program is Head Coach Chris Parks, who brings more than 20 years of rugby experience and a passion for developing student-athletes both on and off the pitch.
Parks is building Wesleyan Rugby from the ground up with a focus on resilience, teamwork, discipline and competitiveness, qualities he believes align naturally with the Wesleyan experience.
“Rugby is a sport that demands resilience and absolute teamwork — qualities that perfectly align with the spirit of this institution,” Parks said. “I look forward to building a fiercely competitive culture and empowering these student-athletes to achieve excellence on the pitch and in life.”
For the student-athletes who make up Wesleyan’s first rugby team, the opportunity goes beyond competition. They’ll have the chance to help set the standard, establish new traditions and leave their mark on a program from its very beginning.
Hear from Coach Parks about his vision for Wesleyan Rugby and what he’s looking forward to as he builds the College’s inaugural team.
Interested in competing for Wesleyan? Connect with Coach Parks at cparks@wesleyancollege.edu to learn more about joining the inaugural team and student-athlete scholarship opportunities.
