Danny Barrett

Executive Director

Danny Barrett, 33, is the Executive Director of the Golden Eagles. Danny is a veteran USA Eagle in both 7’s and 15’s. Danny represented the USA 54 times on the HSBC World Rugby 7s Series as well as 13 times for the Eagles 15’s. He was named to the season long Dream Team for the 2016/2017 HSBC 7’s season.

Danny was on Eagles squad for the 2016 Rio de Janeiro and 2020 Tokyo Summer Olympic Games, the 2018 Rugby World Cup 7’s in San Francisco, and the 2015 Rugby World Cup in England. Before his international career, Danny had a successful collegiate careerat the University of California, winning back-to-back National Championships in 2010 and 2011. He was named a 4-time All American from 2010-2013. To cap off his college career, Cal won the 2013 CRC 7’s tournament. Danny graduated from Cal in 2013 and shortly thereafter signed with the USA 7s program in Chula Vista, CA.

Born and raised in Pacifica, CA, Danny went on to attend Sacred Heart Cathedral Preparatory in San Francisco, CA, before becoming a five year letter winner at Cal. During his high school years, Danny played rugby for the San Francisco Golden Gate RFC. Regarding his joining the Golden Eagles as their new Executive Director,

Danny says, “I am excited about my new role with the Golden Eagles and look forward to supporting our men’s and women’s Eagles 7’s. I plan to increase funding for both programs and to expand the Golden Eagles membership.

I intend to honor our former Eagles 7’s and their commitment to the national teams which laid the groundwork for where we are today. I want to focus on moving the needle for rugby in our country by looking to youth rugby as the future of the game in the U.S.

I look forward to working with our players, coaches, staff members and fellow Golden Eagles to ensure the USA is a competitive force for years to come.”