Lindenwood University Women's Rugby

Trevor Locke joined the Lindenwood coaching staff shortly after his graduation, bringing with him over a decade of coaching expertise and 15 years of playing experience. A native of St. Louis, Locke discovered his passion for rugby during his college years and quickly became a prominent figure in the sport. Locke was instrumental in founding the Lindenwood University Men’s Rugby team in 2012. His leadership and dedication helped propel the team to victory in the 2012 USA Rugby Division II National Championship, making Lindenwood the first men's rugby program to clinch a collegiate national championship in its inaugural year. After earning his degree, Locke began his coaching career at his alma mater, serving as a Graduate Assistant for the men’s rugby program. In 2016, he transitioned to the role of Assistant Coach for the Lindenwood Women’s Rugby team. Under his guidance, the team has achieved unprecedented success, securing multiple USA Rugby D1 Elite XVs National Championships (2018, 2019, 2021, 2022, 2023), USA 7s National Championships (2017, 2018, 2019, 2022), and CRC 7s Championships (2018, 2019, 2021, 2022). His exceptional contributions to the program earned him a promotion to Head Coach of the Lindenwood Women’s Rugby team in January 2023. Additionally, Locke was a key member of the coaching staff that was honored with the 2021-2022 SLS Coaching Staff of the Year award. In recognition of his outstanding achievements, Locke was inducted into the Lindenwood Sports Hall of Fame in 2022, both as a student-athlete (2012 Men’s Rugby team) and as a coach (2017 Women’s Rugby team). Trevor Locke holds a Bachelor of Arts in Physical Education and Health (2013) and a Master of Arts in Education (2015) from Lindenwood University. He is supported by his wife, Caitlyn, and their two children, Maverick and Lucy.

Colten Hernandez joined the Lindenwood Women’s Rugby program as an assistant coach in October 2021, bringing with him over 17 years of experience playing rugby. His passion for the sport was sparked at a young age, inspired by his older sister's involvement in the game. Determined to advance rugby in the United States, Hernandez continued his athletic journey at Lindenwood University. He remains an active player to this day, contributing to the success of the St. Louis Bombers, who clinched the 2024 USA Rugby D1 National Championship. Since joining the coaching staff, Hernandez has been instrumental in the team's success, playing a key role in securing two USA Rugby D1 Elite National Championships (2022, 2023), a USA 7s National Championship (2022), and a CRC 7s title (2022). His contributions were also recognized as part of the coaching staff that earned the 2021-2022 SLS Coaching Staff of the Year award. An alumnus of Lindenwood, Hernandez earned a Bachelor of Arts in Finance (2019) and is currently pursuing a Master of Arts in Leadership, set to graduate in 2025.