Welcome
The Tampa Bay Rugby Youth Foundation is committed to growing the game of rugby across the Tampa Bay area by introducing it to youth of all backgrounds, with focused engagements in schools at all levels and with local area rugby clubs’ youth programs. We will work tirelessly to make rugby accessible, inclusive, and empowering—developing not only skilled athletes, but strong individuals and future leaders.
Our emphasis is to use the power of rugby to build character, resilience, physical fitness and a sense of community. Our team will support and provide structured coaching, mentorship, and competition while instilling the values of respect, discipline, and perseverance—hallmarks of the rugby culture.
In addition, we are committed to promoting drug education and awareness, helping young people make informed, healthy choices and avoid the dangers of substance abuse. By combining sport with life skills and positive guidance, we strive to create a safe and supportive environment where youth can thrive both on and off the field.
Unity
Through Teamwork
Youth rugby is more than a sport — it is a powerful athletic team sport that develops unity, builds character and strengthens community connection.
Through the development of young players, rugby fosters respect, teamwork, and resilience across cultural, social, and economic boundaries. By bringing diverse youth together on the same field, we create not just stronger athletes, but stronger communities built on mutual respect and shared purpose.
Rugby teaches our future leaders the value of trust, collaboration, and standing together — values that extend far beyond the game. Investing in youth rugby development is investing in a united, inclusive, and empowered future.
Respect
On AND Off The Field
Respect is the cornerstone of rugby — a core value that defines how we play, how we lead, and how we live. On the field, it means honoring the rules, the referee’s decisions, your teammates, and your opponents.
Off the field, it extends to how we carry ourselves in the community, how we support one another, and how we represent the spirit of the game. Rugby teaches us that strength lies not just in physical ability, but in humility, discipline, and integrity.
By upholding respect at every level, we preserve the true essence of the sport and inspire others to do the same.
Fitness
Building Healthy Futures
Rugby challenges the body and mind, making it a powerful tool for building both physical fitness and resilience.
Through training, discipline, and competition, players develop strength, endurance, agility, and coordination. But beyond the physical, rugby teaches how to bounce back from setbacks, adapt under pressure, and push through challenges with determination and heart.
The game instills mental toughness, teamwork, and the confidence to grow through adversity — on the field and in life. Rugby doesn’t just build better athletes; it builds stronger, more resilient individuals.
Board of Directors
Push your limits with high-intensity workouts designed for strength, speed, and endurance.
Reach your full potential with customized fitness plans focused on overall health and conditioning.
Improve flexibility, balance, and mindfulness with personalized yoga sessions.
Sculpt your physique and build muscle with expert guidance in strength training.
The 3 C's of TBYRF
Character
Community
Culture
Why Rugby?
Rugby has a proven track record in helping enhance the lives of those who play from a young age. Data collected by Play Rugby USA show that:
of students report their physical fitness improved as a result of playing rugby
of students report their academic performance improved as a result of playing rugby
of students report that rugby is helping them develop into a person with more good qualities
of students are further along a pathway to happy, healthy lives and made significant gains in their positive youth development score
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With your support, the Foundation could fund additional grants to make a difference in the lives of young rugby athletes.
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