Sara Merritt

Nickname: "Merritt"
Height/Weight: 5'9'', 170 lbs.
Age: 24
Birthplace: San Diego, California
Current Team: San Diego Women's Surfers
Position: #8
Past Teams: UC, Davis
Rugby honors: U23 Northern CA select side, Grizzlies
      U23 US team
      First Team All-American
      Second Team All-American
International Caps: US U23 - 3
College: UC Davis, San Diego State University
Years playing rugby: 5
Occupation: Teacher's Assistant / student
Favorite Pre-Game Music: I don't listen to music, but if I had the choice, "Eye of the Tiger."

Get to Know "Merritt"

How did you get involved in rugby?
"Luckily, my sophomore year roommate's boyfriend played on the men's team and told the two of us we should try out for the girl's team. I had no idea what the game was. I would have never thought I would end up where I am now."

Other interests:
"There are other things in life besides rugby? I am in school to get my Teaching Credential and am interested in learning sign language. I hope to work with the deaf community one day."

If I had a million dollars I would ...
"There are other things in life besides rugby? I am in school to get my Teaching Credential and am interested in learning sign language. I hope to work with the deaf community one day."

Favorite rugby memory:
"Whenever I travel with my team, those memories stick with me forever and stand out as favorites."

Rugby mentors/inspirations: "My teammates always inspire me most. That is who I play for when I am out on the field."

Favorite Motto/Saying: "My first coach not only introduced me to the game, but had such a motivational way of coaching, I can't forget the impact Jason had on me. "Phenomenal" was the word he used most."