Ric Suggitt facts for kids
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Ric "Sluggo" Suggitt (born October 30, 1958 – died June 27, 2017) was a well-known Canadian rugby player and coach. He was often called by his nickname, "Sluggo." Ric Suggitt coached many important rugby teams during his career. He was born in Edmonton, Alberta, and passed away in Calgary, Alberta.
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Ric Suggitt's Rugby Journey
Ric Suggitt was a talented rugby union footballer. After his playing days, he became a highly respected coach. He was known for his dedication to the sport.
Coaching National Teams
Suggitt coached several national rugby teams for Canada. He led the Canadian women's national team. He also coached the men's national seven-a-side team. This is a faster version of rugby with fewer players.
In 2004, Ric Suggitt became the head coach of the male Canada national rugby union team. This was a very important role in Canadian rugby.
Coaching the Olympic Team
One of his biggest roles was coaching the USA Women's 7's Olympic team. He helped prepare them for the Olympic Games. This showed his skill in coaching at the highest level of the sport.
He also worked as a head coach at the University of Lethbridge. There, he helped young athletes develop their rugby skills.
Remembering Ric Suggitt
Ric Suggitt passed away on June 27, 2017, at the age of 58. He died from a sudden heart attack. He is remembered for his big impact on rugby in Canada and beyond.
