Zhayer Legrand

Name: Zhayer Legrand

Age: 26

Hails from: Gilbert, Arizona

Job that Pays the Bills: Marketing & Social Media Coordinator, Chester County Economic Development Council

Rugby Life:

● Conestoga High School Girls Rugby ○ Players Player Award

○ Most Valuable Player Award

● Mainline Misfits Rugby

● Penn State Women’s Rugby ○ Big 10 Champions

● Phoenixville Whitehorse Women’s Rugby

Leading like a Boss:

● Conestoga High School Girls Rugby Captain (2017)

● Penn State Women’s Rugby Player Representative & Captain (2021)

● Penn State Women’s Rugby Social Media Coordinator (2021-2022) ○ Media Day Director

● Conestoga High School Girls Rugby Assistant Coach (Fall 2022, 2024-current)

● Atlantis 15’s Assistant Coach (2025)

Why we love Zhayer: Zhayer is driven by a mission to grow rugby at the high school level, sharing the sense of passion, confidence, and community the sport has given them. As a senior with a passion for communications, Zhayer helped elevate Penn State Women’s Rugby’s online visibility by running the team’s TikTok account, growing its following by the thousands, and producing a short documentary that earned her a scholarship from the College of Communications. Having graduated in 2022, Zhayer brings a fresh, relatable perspective to young athletes who are just beginning their rugby journeys. Being able to continue their rugby journey on the other side as a coach has been a welcome and deeply rewarding challenge. It’s especially heartening to watch players execute new skills or hear students who once dismissed collegiate rugby suddenly share they’re exploring schools with rugby programs. Zhayer continues to have fun and develop as a player through Phoenixville Whitehorse Women’s Rugby, a nationally ranked Division II club team. Beyond the field, Zhayer’s commitment to nonprofit work showcases their commitment to giving back and helping communities thrive.