Jenn Starkey

Nickname: "SBJ"
Height/Weight: 5'7", 145 lbs.
Age: 26
Birthplace: Leesburg, VA
Current Team: Northern Virginia RFC
Position: Center/Fullback
Past Team: James Madison University
U.S. National Team Tournament Appearances (7s): 2
Rugby honors earned:
      1st Team Collegiate All-American
Years playing rugby: 8
Other Sports Honors Earned: Women's Featherweight Boxing Virginia State Champion 2006 College attended: James Madison University
Occupation: Management and Program Analyst at the Department of Justice
Other sports played: Soccer, Boxing, Basketball
Favorite Pre-Game Music: "Scotty Doesn't Know"

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, and traveling."

If I had a million dollars I would:
"Quit my job and travel the world and figure out how to invest the rest so I never have to work again!"

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

Rugby mentors/inspirations:
"I always looked to Ellie Karvoski when playing at the international level."

Coach 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." - Hulk Hogan