Jen Starkey

Nickname: "SBJ"
Height/Weight: 5'6", 144 lbs.
Age: 26
Birthplace: Leesburg, VA
Current Team: Northern Virginia Women's Rugby
Past Teams: James Madison University
Rugby honors:
      1st Team All-American

College: James Madison University
Years playing rugby: 8
Occupation: IT Consultant - Systems Engineer
Favorite Pre-Game Music: "Anything fast lately it's been Lustra, Sum 41"

Get to Know "SBJ"

How did you get involved in rugby?
"A friend signed me up for it at student organization night at JMU. After the first practice, I was hooked."

Other interests:
"Mountain biking, snowboarding, learning to surf, traveling."

Favorite rugby memory:
"The first time I got the opportunity to play for the US 7s team."

Rugby mentors/inspirations:
"Ellie Karvoski"

Coaching influences
"Roshna Wunderlich for pushing me to attend my first select side events. Dave Lett, Chris Ryan, and Julie McCoy who have all pushed my 7s career."

Favorite Motto/Saying:
"Train hard, say your prayers, take your vitamins and you will never go wrong."