Fortivus

Our Team

The people behind Fortivus

Fortivus is made up of a number of people players, coaches and volunteers that love the game of rugby. What more importantly. we are a group of people that believe sport is more than the short termism prevalent across many sports today.

Fortivus Board

Leadership with roots in rugby, family, and community.

Nick Evans

Nick Evans

Founder

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Nick brings over 25 years of experience in sport and business leadership to Fortivus. A coach and former player with an MBA from the University of Notre Dame, he aims to develop resilient individuals through sport.

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Mike McCarthy

AcademyFortivus Rugby

Mike brings a global perspective and decades of experience as a player, coach, and program builder to Fortivus. He holds a Master's in Instructional Design and applies research-driven methods to athlete development.

Colin Whitehead

Colin Whitehead

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Duncan Blowers

Duncan Blowers

ExplorersCrusadersWarriorsAcademy

Duncan played professional rugby in England before playing and coaching around the world. He now owns and operates three businesses, bringing the leadership, resilience, and teamwork of elite sport to developing people and building high-performing teams.

Fortivus Administration, Coaches, and Volunteers

The people who make the season happen.

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Stephanie McCarthy

Fortivus Rugby
Claire Evans

Claire Evans

Fortivus Rugby
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Nick Larma

Academy
Nick Latus

Nick Latus

Warriors
Brian Blitek

Brian Blitek

Crusaders
Chris Powers

Chris Powers

Crusaders
Colin Kaiser

Colin Kaiser

CrusadersWarriors
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Zane Jackson

Warriors
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Brandyn Crotty

Warriors
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Jason Beevis

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Mike Kanzler

Warriors
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Steve Taft

Warriors

Coaches & players, in the field