Metropolitan New York
Rugby Football Union Est. 1967

Nathan Pototschnik
Captain of the USMA Men's Rugby Team

Nickname:

Pots

Height:

5'9"

Weight:

190

Birthplace:

Frederick, Maryland

Birthdate:

April 6, 1984

Residence:

Mount Airy, Maryland

School:

West Point

Positions:

2, 6, 7

Present Club:

Army

Most Respected Teammates:

Tough question, I have tremendous respect for so many of them.  Caleb

Goble, Scott Haran and John Griffin stand out because of their

experiences and sacrifices before they came here.

Most Respected Opponent:

Navy

Best Memory Playing Rugby:

Playing Navy last year

Biggest Disappointment in Rugby:

Losing to BYU in elite 8 

Biggest Influence In Rugby:

Currently coaches Pohlidal and Mennes.  Former coaches McKay and Downes

for teaching me the game.

Comments on the level of (Met Union) US Rugby:

Definitely some quality teams right now.  The level of play is

constantly improving, has continued to get better each year I have been

here.  I think it will only get better.

Comments on Interservice Rugby:

Interservice Rugby is pretty competitive, don't have too much experience

but the games I have played in are intense.  There is something about

playing other services that really pumps you up, the feeling is hard to

explain. 

What are your goals in Playing Rugby:

Do everything I can to help my team win the National Championship this

year.  With time in service after I graduate I am not certain how much I

will play following this season.

How did you Start Playing Rugby:

Former teammate Mike Linnington recruited me to join the team.  After

watching a couple games I decided that it was what I wanted to do.

Other Sports:

Play some tennis on the side.

Favorite Quote:

"We few, we happy few, we band of brothers, for he today that sheds his

blood with me shall be my brother; Be he n'er so vile this day shall

gentle his condition: And gentlemen in England now a-bed shall think

themselves accurs'd they were not here, and hold their manhoods cheap

whilest any speaks that fought with us upon Saint Crispin's Day". 

"Henry V" -- Shakespeare 

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