Keith W. Mercado Lazarski
Founder/Director
About
Keith is employed as a Health & Physical Education elementary teacher in an area of the Rhode Island school district. In addition to being a teacher of over 15 years, he has played, coached, and officiated several sports.
Specific to rugby, Keith played rugby at Rhode Island College during his collegiate experience. During that time, he held club positions of Treasurer and President. Upon graduation, he became a coach for the men’s and women’s teams at different times. Additionally, Keith spent a few years officiating rugby at the college level throughout New England.
Youth sports have a special place in his heart. Understanding what impact sports can have on a child to provide a grounding experience to help with focus, behaviors, discipline, and sense of belonging, Keith enjoys fostering that experience for future generations and promoting life-long activity to improve health and overall well-being.
Keith is a lifelong resident of North Kingstown and resides there with his wife and two children.
Experience/ Education
Rugby Coach Certified (Legacy)
Legacy USA Rugby L200 Coach
Rugby Official Certified
Legacy USA Rugby Level 1 Referee
M.Ed – School Leadership
Providence College, 2022
Providence, RI
Health & Physical Education
Rhode Island College, 2007
Providence, RI
Business Management
Rhode Island College, 2001
Providence, RI
Get in touch
Keith is always willing to help share information and search for answers. If you have a question regarding youth rugby, please reach out via the links below.
Dennis N. Pineault
Founder/Director
About
Dennis played collegiate rugby and is active in his children’s sporting endeavors. An advocate of youth sports, Dennis brings his leadership and organizational skills to help form an opportunity for youth to play rugby in Southern Rhode Island
Lt. Col. Dennis Pineault lives in North Kingstown with his family and is employed in the Rhode Island Army National Guard.
Experience/ Education
Rhode Island Army National Guard
Multiple roles
Michael J. Vierra
Founder/Director
About
Michael Vierra played rugby at Rhode Island College and is a fan of the sport today. Having working in the military for the past couple decades and having a couple of young kids and family, Michael is trying to give back to the community and build the sport of rugby to be fun and accessible to the youth of Rhode Island.
Sgt. Michael Vierra lives in South Kingstown with his family and is employed in the Rhode Island Army National Guard.
Experience/ Education
Rhode Island Army National Guard
Multiple roles
Ocean State Rugby 