U.S. Women Eagle Player Profile
Amy Daniels
Height/Weight: 5'11", 165 lbs.
Age: 27
Birthplace: Harrisburg, PA
Current Team:
Beantown RFC
Past Teams: Lock Haven University Women's RFC
Rugby honors:
NRU ITT 7's MVP 2006
College: Lock Haven University of PA
Years playing rugby: 6
Occupation: Athletic Director, Health and Phys Ed. Teacher
Favorite Pre-Game Music: "The most popular Hip Hop song on the radio at the time. Right now, As I are."
Get to Know "Amy"
How did you get involved in rugby?
"While in undergrad, I was thrown in to a game without any knowledge of how the game was played, and I loved it ever since."
Other interests:
"Basketball, going to the movies, hiking, riding my motorcycle (Susuki GSX 30th Anniversary Limited Edition)"
Favorite rugby memories:
"2004 NRU 7's team beating Pac Coast at 7's ITT's in Boulder, CO. 2007 Beantown beating New York at 15's Nationals in Sanford, FL."
Rugby mentors/inspirations:
"
Sue Parker was a huge inspiration to me as a young player coming into the rugby world. Currently, the most challenging player I compete against is
Phaidra Knight."
Coaching influences
"
Drew Fautley, Chris Ryan, and Richard Ashfield."
Favorite Motto/Saying:
"Patience is a virtue" and "There are no superstars, we play with each other for each other."