Resume

 

Phaidra Knight. Photo credit: Robin Roemer

EDUCATION

University of Wisconsin School of Law Madison, WI (May 1999, Juris Doctorate)

Alabama State University Montgomery, AL (May 1996, Dual B.A. Speech Communications/Political Science) Magna Cum Laude

MEDIA APPEARANCES

MTVs Made Rugby Episode (2010)—Coached/trained 15 year old Sharon Pendleton to play rugby for the Pulaski High School Boys Rugby Team, the 2 time Wisconsin state champions(http://www.mtv.com/videos/life-after-made-season-10-ep-40-rugby-player/1646012/playlist.jhtml ).

NSCRO DIII National Collegiate Men’s Final Four Commentator (April 2010)—Provided game commentary of 4 matches, including the Championship match, for BC Productions.

We All Eat Show (Web) (2010)—Featured in pilot episode of this show which explores interesting New Yorker’s and host of the show prepares a meal for them while visiting their homes.

 

Transunion Commercial (Web) (2010)—Featured subject of a commercial sponsored by this company regarding credit.

 

Law And Order SVU Extra (2010)—Non-speaking background role in episode to air later in 2010.

 

The Today Show (2009)—Interviewed for Rugby’s inclusion into the 2016 Olympics.

 

Tackle Girl (Short Film) (2009)—Speaking role in short film about girl who plays rugby to find her love interest.

SNY’s Street Games (2007)—Feature story in the rugby episode.

Oxygen Sports Channel (2000)—Featured story in special showcasing the US Women’s Rugby Team.

WMAZ TV (1992)—Performed an editorial on “Abstinence” for Channel 13 news in Macon, Georgia.

NATIONAL RUGBY APPEARANCES

USA Women’s National 15s Team, 1999-Present

Positions:  Prop and Flanker

International Caps:  33

 

USA WOMEN’S NATIONAL 7s TEAM, 2006-2009

Position: Prop

WORLD CUP APPEARANCES

2009 IRB Rugby World Cup

London, England

 

2006 IRB Rugby World Cup

Edmonton, Alberta

2002 IRB RUGBY WORLD CUP

Barcelona, Spain

INTERNATIONAL RUGBY HONORS

USA Rugby’s Player of the Decade, 2010

2 Time All World Team Honoree

2002—Recognized as the top player in my position (prop) at the conclusion of the 2002 World Cup

2006—Recognized as the top player in my position (flanker) at the conclusion of the 2006 World Cup

RUGBY CLUBS

Wisconsin  Rugby Club, 1997-2002

New York Rugby Club, 2002-Present

New York Rugby Club, Under 19 Coach, 2007-Present