Jen Sinkler

Photo courtesy of
Sabrina Asch © 2008

Photo courtesy of
Jen Doan © 2003 Nickname: "Sinktown"
Height/Weight: 5'6", 145 lbs.
Age: 30
Birthplace: Oskaloosa, Iowa
Current Team: Keystone RFC
Position: Center/Wing/Hooker
Past Teams: Minnesota Valkyries, Midwest 7s, Midwest 15s, Minnesota LAU 15s, Iowa LAU 15s, University of Northern Iowa Panthers, MARFU 15s, PWRFC, NRU 7s.
U.S. National Team Tournament Appearances (7s): 4
International Caps (15s): 4
Rugby honors:
      USA U23 15s Team Captain, 2001
      MVP DII Collegiate National Championship, 2001
      Two-time 1st Team All-American
College: University of Northern Iowa
Years playing rugby: 11
Occupation: Senior Editor at Experience Life magazine
Favorite Pre-Game Music: "Can I admit it's techno remixes?"

Get to Know "Sinktown"

How did you get involved in rugby?
"I was watching a men's game my freshman year of college and decided it would be even more fun to play."

Other interests:
"Reading and traveling."

Favorite rugby memory:
"US 7s tour to Fiji and New Zealand, 2003."

Rugby mentors/inspirations:
"Kristin Baja and Pam Kosanke, who taught me that it usually comes down to guts."

Coaching influences:
"Barb Fugate, who exemplifies drive, determination and mental toughness, but still pulls out the rubber chicken at practice; Mark Santiago, who has unwavering faith in his players; and Pete Steinberg and Bryn Chivers, who are relentless about well-executed rugby, and will demonstrate exactly why starting three feet to the left makes all the difference in the world."

Favorite Motto/Saying:
"Being a good loser is a despicable evasion, an insult to the sporting spirit. All good losers should be barred from practicing a sport." - Tim Krabbe, The Rider