He attended and played rugby at Bowling Green State University,[1] earning a double bachelor's degree in political science and philosophy.

After college he played for Scioto Valley Rugby Club in Columbus, Ohio, while starting a career in political campaign management and fundraising.

After sustaining an Anterior cruciate ligament injury, he temporarily hung up his playing boots and began coaching and refereeing.

He developed coaching and refereeing education for the youth levels, and helped systemize the competition structure around the country for high school rugby.

Weaver is also a World Rugby educator, delivering certification courses for coaches and referees around the United States.