Officers
President: Jeff Bredehoeft
Treasurer: Tim Hochstetler
Secretary: Joe Conti
Director: Paul Lund
Director: Robbie Winter
Coaching Staff
Tim Hochstetler
Head Coach - High School and Youth
Tim began his rugby journey in 2007 at Ball State University in Muncie, Indiana. After relocating to Denver with his then-fiancée, he joined the Denver Highlanders Rugby Club, where he played as a flanker for ten years. His efforts helped lead the Highlanders to multiple Men’s Club playoffs. Tim also served as a club officer for two years before stepping back from regular play. However, he still laces up his boots now and then for old boys games.
During his playing years, Tim spent a few seasons coaching with the Aurora Saracens while living in Denver. In 2020, Tim, his wife Liz, and their two young sons, Connor and Coby, moved to Castle Rock and quickly became part of the Pirates family, with his sons joining as players and Tim taking on a coaching role. Tim is passionate about rugby, seeing it as a unique sport that fosters confidence, teamwork, respect, and discipline through the shared battles on both the game and practice fields.
Outside of rugby, Tim is the COO/CFO of a manufacturing company in Centennial, CO. He also serves as the Treasurer on the Board of Directors for Dads of Castle Rock Community Outreach. In his free time, Tim enjoys hunting, fishing, camping, and spending quality time with Liz and their boys.
"Rugby is a hooligans game played by gentlemen." ~ Winston Churchill
Paul Lund
Coach, Level 100
Paul started playing rugby in 1984 at the University of Michigan (UMRFC) during the college years and then continued to play on the UMRFC club side thereafter. Served as the Social Chairman and Treasurer for the club at different times while primarily playing at the Hooker position…..though could be found at either Prop position if needed. Helped lead the Wolverines to multiple Michigan Cup titles and eventually played on the winning National Championship team in 1995. Paul also had the opportunity to play for the Midwest Touring Select Side. The last club Paul played for was the Traverse City Blues from 2002-2007. He’s now old and fat……but slow.
At critical points in the game, the forwards would simply mutter amongst themselves…."supreme effort”, and it was understood you left nothing behind. “Play to your strengths, cover your weaknesses”. His fondest memories from the University of Michigan days were the gatherings where they would critique “The Greatest Match” (1973) time and time again. Michigan patterned their play after the strengths of both teams; the Barbarians and All Blacks.
Coach Paul has a family of five and lives in Castle Rock. Like all of the Pirates coaches, Paul volunteers his time to coach and plan events because of his love of the sport. He spends as much of his time with his family as possible……but unfortunately traveling for work frequently gets in the way!!! Paul works for Frontier Airlines as the Corporate AOSC, overseeing the aviation security and regulatory compliance.
Joe Conti
Coach, Level 100
Joe started playing rugby in 1985 at the University of Connecticut. He held multiple officer positions and was named captain in 1989 where he helped lead the team to the New England regional championships. Despite his advanced age, Joe still plays now and again, and looking forward to the Aspen Ruggerfest in September.
“Rugby is certainly a passion for me. Not only for the game itself, but for the positive lasting culture that surrounds it. I embrace the opportunity to help our players reach their potential both on and off the rugby pitch”
Coach Joe has three kids and lives in Castle Rock. When not doing rugby things or spending time with friends, Joe serves as Chief Operating Officer for Eventsquid, LLC.