Sarah Chobot
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Sarah Chobot (born December 19, 1980) is an American rugby union coach and former player. She represented the United States at the 2014 Women's Rugby World Cup.
Early career
[edit]Chobot, a Michigan native, played basketball and softball, and also ran track at Mendon High School.[1] She received a heptathlon scholarship for the University of Central Michigan.[1][2]
Rugby career
[edit]Playing career
[edit]She played club rugby for the Minnesota Valkyries, and Glendale Raptors, who since 2017 have been called the Merlins.[3] She first represented the United States women's U-23 national team and then went on four tours with the United States women's national sevens team.[1]
She also represented the United States at the 2014 Women's Rugby World Cup in France.[4]
Coaching career
[edit]She coached the American Raptors, the sole North American team that competed in Super Rugby Americas, from 2023 to 2024.[5][2] She also started serving as Assistant Coach for the Eagles women in 2024.[6][7]
In October 2024, Chobot was appointed to be the first head coach of the Denver Onyx, who will compete in the inaugural season of the Women's Elite Rugby competition.[7][8]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c "Sarah Chobot - Coach | NIKE Sports Camps - USSC". www.ussportscamps.com. Retrieved 2025-03-14.
- ^ a b "American Raptors coach Sarah Chobot full of confidence as she faces great challenge". www.world.rugby. 2023-01-25. Retrieved 2025-03-14.
- ^ "Premiership Rugby Scholarships - Coach Education | MLR Coach Focus". premiershiprugby.com. 2020. Retrieved 2025-03-14.
- ^ "#WRWC2017 Team Profile: USA". Irish Rugby. 2017-06-30. Retrieved 2025-03-14.
- ^ Dymock, Alan (2023-03-08). "Meet Sarah Chobot – female head coach in men's professional rugby". Rugby World. Retrieved 2025-03-14.
- ^ Dean, Taylor (2024-08-02). "Traveling roster confirmed for Women's Eagles two-match tour of Japan". eagles.rugby. Retrieved 2025-03-14.
- ^ a b "Women's Elite Rugby (WER) Announces 2025 Head Coaches for Inaugural Season". Women's Elite Rugby. 2024-10-24. Retrieved 2025-03-11.
- ^ "Women's Elite Rugby Names Six Head Coaches". The Rugby Breakdown. 2024-10-24. Retrieved 2025-03-14.