I have worked in sport for the past 18 years, across both education and the professional rugby environment. During this time, I have gained extensive experience as a coach, manager and coach developer, with a specialist focus on player development. Across the programmes I have coached and managed, I am proud to have supported more than 100 players in progressing into the full-time professional game.
I am a Level 4 Rugby Coach, a qualified coach developer and mentor, and I hold both a master’s degree in Sports Development and Coaching and a BSc in Sports Coaching. I also hold teaching and assessing qualifications.
After completing my studies at UWIC, I began my professional career at Filton FE College (now SGS College) in Bristol. Alongside my teaching role, I founded the Filton Rugby Academy and developed it into one of the leading rugby development programmes in the country. More than 60 players from the programme have gone on to play professional rugby, including numerous full internationals. Notable achievements in this role included winning the Rosslyn Park National 7s and the St Joseph’s National 15-a-side Festival on three occasions.
Following my achievements at Filton College, I was recruited by Bath Rugby as Assistant Academy Manager. In this role, I was responsible for designing, managing and leading both the PDG (U16–U18) and DPP (U13–U15) programmes, as well as leading the coaching across all teams within the Academy pathway. After four years as Assistant Academy Manager, I was promoted to Coach Development Manager at BathRugby. My remit included developing coaches working within the Bath pathway and supporting coaches across the community game within the club’s catchment area. I have extensive experience in leading and managing people and am passionate about providing high-quality support and guidance to coaches and volunteers. I am also an experienced coach educator and mentor for both the WRU and RFU.
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