Ellie Karvoski

Height/Weight: 5'8", 151 lbs.
Age: 32
Birthplace: Norwalk, CT
Current Team: Little Rock Rugby Club
Past Teams:
      New York Rugby Club
      NRU 15s, NRU 7s
      Atlanta Rugby Club
Sports honors:
      Member of the USA National Field Hockey Team
      All-Academic American
      All-American
U.S. National Team International Caps: 13
U.S. National Sevens Team Tournament Appearances: 4
Colleges: Northwestern University, Hofstra University
Years playing rugby: 8
Occupation: Head Field Hockey Coach
Favorite Pre-Game Music: "80's Music"

Get to Know "Ellie"

How did you get involved in rugby?
"I was interested in keeping active after field hockey was done and I was always intrigued by the game of rugby. In New York I found the New York Rugby Club on the Internet and decided to go to a practice. It continued ever since."

Other interests:
"All outdoor sports, reading"

Favorite rugby memory:
"Playing in Hong Kong Stadium for 7s."

Rugby mentors/inspirations:
"Laura Cabrera was my most challenging opponent and most inspirational teammate."

Coaching influences
"All the New York coaches that I played for helped me learn the game from the beginning, allowed me opportunities to grow, and kept me positive throughout the years. Hedwig Aerts, a teammate of mine on New York was always there to share her experience and knowledge with me when I needed it."