Coaching Staff Overview

Head Coach: Chris Knarr

Coach Knarr has been involved with the Knightmare Rugby program since 2013 as both an assistant and head coach. Knarr has coached the Knightares to both of their 15s State Championship in spring 2018 & 2023, while reaching state quarterfinalist 7s appearance fall 2018. Knarr played for the Lancaster/York Roses from 2012-2016 when an injury forced him to retire early. Before playing for the mens club, Knarr played for the Millersville University Rugby Club from 2008  in 2012.  He is also a 7th grade facilitator at Pequea Valley Intermediate School and an assistant coach for the Pequea Valley High School football program.

To contact Coach Knarr e-mail him at Knightmarerugby@gmail.com.     

High School Assistant/Backs Coach: Anthony Pepe

Anthony started coaching with Knightmare Rugby in the fall of 2020, assisting with the girls 7s team. In 2021, he moved to the boys team, assisting with both 7s and 15s. Anthony has played 7s for the Lancaster/York men’s club, Roses Rugby, since 2017, and he previously played 15s for the Roses as a flanker and wing from 2017 to 2020. He works as a Senior Advisor with Value Capture, LLC, coaching healthcare leaders to pursue habitual excellence.

High School Assistant/Backs Coach: Dylan Mulroney

High School Assistant/Forwards Coach: Ray McGettigan

Coaches Needed!!!

The Knightmare program has a desire to build its program especially at the Juniors (Grades 8/9) and Youth (Grades 5-7) level. If you have an interest in coaching rugby at these levels, please contact us at Knightmarerugby@gmail.com.