Traverse City Alliance Rugby was
founded and is operated by Mr. Chuck Benson. Chuck
is a former college rugby player as well as a certified
rugby instructor and coach. The Alliance was formed to
allow all area boys the opportunity to play high school
rugby. The high school program has built an
impressive reputation including a number 9 ranking in a
state pool of over 300 high schools.
Coaching Staff in addition to Chuck Benson includes Coen Stassen and Cornell Oliver, both South
African players from Stellenboshch University at
Capetown. Both were National Side Players on track
to play for the South African National Team before they
relocated to the US.