The Panther Rugby Academy (PRA) has announced the appointment of Richard Vernon, co-founder and coach of Cavemen Rugby in American Fork, Utah, to its Board of Directors.
The Board unanimously approved the expansion of its membership to include Vernon, whose experience and leadership will broaden the Academy’s reach not only in Utah but also in other Western United States. As a BOD Member, he can help guide PRA’s future growth in and around Utah.
“Ever since my boys first participated with the Panthers while we lived in Tennessee, we were immediately drawn to the Academy’s core values, mission, and people, as well as the elite level of rugby development it provides for young men and women to grow this amazing sport,” Vernon said. “I’m honored to now help expand that vision in the West and support more athletes and families in experiencing what makes Panther Rugby so special.”
Vernon joins a distinguished group of Rugby leaders already serving on the PRA Board:
Richard Boone, President, Panther Rugby Academy
Santi Cuccarese, Director, Knoxville Youth Rugby (Knoxville, TN)
Sarah Kaler, Ambassador, US Rugby Foundation (St. Louis, MO)
Amanda Lockhart, Rebel Rugby (Atlanta, GA)
Mike Orefice, Raptor Rugby (Brentwood, TN)
Steve Weeks, Treasurer, Panther Rugby Academy (Little Rock, AR)
Tara “Hap” Whitaker, Charlotte Cardinals (Charlotte, NC)
