Jamie Burke

Nickname: "Jayjay"
Height/Weight: 5'10", 197 lbs.
Age: 26
Birthplace: Cherry Point, North Carolina
Current Team: Berkeley All Blues
Position: Prop
Past Teams: University of Virginia, DC Furies
Rugby honors:
      01, 02, 03 All-American
      03 Woodley Award
International Caps: 11
College: University of Virginia
Years playing rugby: 8
Occupation: Strength Coach / Personal Trainer
Favorite Pre-Game Music: Postal Service

Get to Know "JayJay"

How did you get involved in rugby?
"I was recruited in college."

Other interests:
"Backpacking, environmental education, and snowboarding."

If I had a million dollars I would ...
"Open an experiential education charter school in D.C. focusing on environmentalism and alternative teaching/learning styles."

Favorite rugby memory:
"Beating PSU 12-11 in 1999 for UVA's first ever appearance at Sweet 16's"

Rugby mentors/inspirations:
"Liz Kirk has been an inspiration to me both as an opposition player, as well as a coach. Each scrum against her taught me more about my own playing and her patience in breaking everything down as a coach cemented that learning."

Favorite Motto/Saying:
"Fear is the mind killer. Fear is the little death that brings total obliteration. I will face my fear. I will permit it to pass over me and through me. And when it has gone past me I will turn to see fear's path. Where it has gone there will be nothing. Only I will remain." - Bene Gesserit Litany