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The TB3 Foundation was established by the family and loved ones of Troy Bartley in April 2025 to honor his memory and advance the sport he loved. Troy played as one of the nation’s premiere tighthead props (#3 position and jersey number) earning numerous accolades and achievements during a rugby career that spanned 30 years.

Troy had a successful collegiate career at Penn State University and continued afterward in the nation’s Super League playing for San Francisco Old Blue and winning multiple championships with Northern Virginia (NOVA) and the New York Athletic Club (NYAC). 

Beyond his playing success, Troy’s passion for the sport seemed limitless and inspired others to lock arms and scrum together. Without measure, ‘Coach Troy’ (as his youth players fondly referred to him) was happiest seeing future generations benefit from the culture, life lessons, camaraderie, and the sense of belonging and selflessness the sport instills in those who participate.

The TB3 Foundation was created to carry forward Troy’s passion for excellence, leadership, and relentless drive. Through supporting youth rugby programs, awarding scholarships to promising scholar-athletes, and funding critical research into CTE and trauma injuries, we honor Troy’s enduring spirit — building a brighter, safer future for the rugby community he loved so deeply.

Troy Bartley
Three people standing on a football field with a scoreboard in the background that reads 'U.S. Air Force Academy.'
Group of men in formal suits posing together at a social gathering in a wood-paneled room.
A black and white photo of a rugby match where a player is running with a rugby ball, evading a tackle from an opponent. The player with the ball appears focused, clutching the ball tightly, while the opponent is reaching out to stop him. Several oth
A rugby team in white jerseys with black accents on a field, with overlay text celebrating their championship win. The team is kneeling and standing in two rows outdoors, with a goalpost and a field in the background.
Rugby players engaged in a physical game, with one player holding a rugby ball, surrounded by other players on the field during a match.
Men's rugby team engaging in a scrum during a game on a grass field.
A group of men outdoors, posing for a photo. They are smiling and appear to be enjoying a gathering or event.
A group of young rugby players and coaches posing on a field with goalposts in the background.
A group of rugby players wearing red and black jerseys standing together on a field.
Group of five young people on a grass field celebrating at a rugby or sports event, with a scoreboard in the background, two holding trophies, and one wearing a sports uniform.
A youth rugby team and their coaches pose for a photo on a grass field in front of a scoreboard after a game. The team is wearing matching jerseys and shorts, with some sitting and some standing. The background includes trees, a white tent, and a fla
Group of men dressed in formal attire, some with white shirts and ties, gathered in a room likely at a social or professional event, posing for a photograph.
Group of five men wearing rugby jerseys with 'NYAC' on front, standing outdoors on a rugby field, smiling, with a blue sky and a building in the background.
A group of men at a bar or restaurant, some holding beers, smiling and posing for the photo. The setting is cozy with bar stools, a bar with bottles behind, and warm lighting.
A group of men standing on a grassy rugby field, some in rugby uniforms and others in casual clothes, posing for a photo.
A youth soccer team and two coaches posing for a group photo on a grassy field.
Troy sporting a big smile holding a white coffee mug with black text and a graphic. He is wearing a navy blue t-shirt with a yellow graphic of a person's face and the text "You Big Dummy." The background includes a black metal fence and parked cars.
Young man holding a trophy and an older man standing beside him outdoors with green bushes in the background.
Group of ten young men in sports uniforms posing outdoors on grass, with seven standing and four sitting in front, possibly a soccer team.
A man and a young wrestler in red shirt and shorts, posing with their arms around each other in a gymnasium.
Group of rugby players in red jerseys.
Troy and a friend standing outdoors on a sunny day with leafless trees in the background, one carrying a young boy on his shoulders.
Two men standing on a grassy field holding a trophy, one wearing sunglasses and a black sports shirt with red accents, and the other also in a black shirt with red accents, wearing a baseball cap.
A youth rugby team in red and black uniforms with two coaches, posing on a field for a team photo.

Our Mission & Purpose

To advance rugby football in our local communities by creating partnerships that assist athletes of all ages to experience being on the pitch, to overcome barriers of availability and accessibility of the sport, and to receive the necessary care and treatment that keeps dedicated ‘ruggers’ in the game.

In support of our mission, donations and funds raised by the TB3 Foundation are dedicated toward furthering youth and amateur rugby programs by:

  • Alleviating financial constraints of organizations, teams, and players

  • Leveling participation and program advancement hurdles such as equipment availability

  • Providing scholarships and financial aid opportunities for rugby scholar-athletes

  • Investing in the care, mental and physical health, and overall wellness of rugby athletes

  • Delivering grants and/or financial support to leading CTE and repeat trauma research organizations