CHULA VISTA, Calif. – Over the holiday break Central Washington University freshman prop Aiden Stewart attended the USA Rugby U20s Winter Camp and CWU Head Men's Rugby Coach Todd Thornley was named to the coaching staff for the U20s specializing in defense and forwards.
 
"I'm happy for Aidan to continue his development within the USA Rugby High Performance Pathway after having an impressive first pre-season with us at CWU," Thornley said. "Aidan continues our proud tradition of CWU developing future pros and international rugby players, so we look forward to getting him back post camp and into his first season as a wildcat. Lastly, to be involved in the camp coaching and engaging with high level coaches and players will be a fantastic experience between training blocks here at CWU. I look forward to coming back and applying that experience to our daily environment in preparation for another big season of Wildcat Rugby".
 
Both Stewart and Thornley traveled down to Chula Vista, California to the Elite Athlete Training Center from December 26-31 where they met with the top men's U18 and U20 eligible players from across the country. There they went through a daily training environment, to develop international pedigree under USA Rugby High Performance coaching.
 
"While the camp is not the final step to selection for Summer 2025 tours, it is a step along that path and a major piece within Moonshot 2031," Men's High Performance Pathways Manager Brendan Keane said. "How the players respond to the individual development plans we will make together, buy into being an Eagle 365 days a year, and improve over the course of the spring will be the main factors in players selected for tours and other ongoing development opportunities."
 
See the full US Rugby release HERE