Dion Crowder

Experience 2017 -2019
Back Line
Seattle Seawolves: 15s
Signed with the Seattle Seawolves for the inaugural US Major League Rugby season and
then re-signed for the 2018-19 season. Part of the team that won the championship two
years in a row.

2016 – present
Wing/Back Line
Seattle Rugby Club: 15s
Played for Seattle Rugby Club (formerly Seattle Saracens) premier side in the British
Columbia Premiership league. Received “Back Line Player of the Year” award in 2018.
Developed community outreach and youth development program to grow the sport in the
Pacific Northwest.

2015 – 2016
Wing/Back Line
Purdue University RC; 15s
Captained the Purdue University rugby team in 2016, leading the team to national qualifiers.
Placed in Big 10 conference select team and nominated to collegiate all american squad

2020-01 – 2020-01
Wing/Hooker
Yomitan Beach Boys: 7s
Recruited to play in Kyushu regional 7s qualifier tournament in Okinawa, Japan. Directly
contributed to undefeated record during tournament, leading to #1 spot. Awarded “Player of
the Tournament”.

2017 – present
Wing/Hooker
Washington Athletic Club: 7s
Defending USA Club 7s National champion from 2019. Third place finish in 2017. Three time
USA Club 7s National qualifier.

2017 -2017
WIng
Fiji Savu Water: 7s
Played alongside Fiji Olympic gold medalists to win the Rugbytown 7s tournament, scoring 7
tries including 2 in the final.
Education

2011 – 2016
Purdue University, Technology, Leadership and Innovation, BSc Community and Volunteering

2016 -present
Youth Coach
Seattle Rugby Club
Assisted in planning and execution of multiple youth rugby coaching sessions; age groups
ranging 5-18 years old.

2018 -present
Rugby Mentor
S.O.A.R.
Seattle Rugby Club liaison for “Students Organized Against Racism” group at Sherwood
Forest Elementary School. Organized activities and conversation around race with
successful members of the Seattle rugby community. Offered visibility and a path forward for
students of color to be successful through and find confidence in rugby.

2018 -present
Club Representative
Special Olympics Washington
Participated in and represented Seattle Rugby Club at several Special Olympics events.
Provided encouragement, coaching and assistance to disabled athletes and event
organizers.