Rugby coach in Bideford

A Bit About Me

I started playing rugby at ten years old. At this point, I began to play for Bideford. I then went on to play at the county level for four years before moving to Gloucester Hartpury college to study for a level 3 diploma in rugby. Unfortunately, I suffered a career-threatening injury to my arm. Still, I was determined to overcome this and did, which led me to be contracted to Exeter Chiefs and carry on my studies, gaining a level 3 apprenticeship with Exeter, which allowed me to experience coaching children the fundamentals and tactics of rugby. Here is where I realised my true passion for bringing rugby to all ages, teaching all aspects of play and tactics to 3 - 14-year-olds. 

Benefits of rugby

Exercise

There are many benefits for children who exercise. Your child won't just notice the benefits, but you will too.

​

• Children will be less likely to become overweight

• Learn new skills

• Teaches them the importance of exercise

• Increases self-confidence and belief

• Making new friends

• Positive attitude

Social skills

Sport helps to improve a child's social skills, which is incredibly important. 

Here are just some of the benefits:

​

• Confidence

• Self-esteem

• Independence

• Curiosity

• Coping with challenges

Team-work

Team-work is an essential part of life. Ensuring your child learns this at a young age will bring many benefits later in life. 

​

• Teaches essential social skills

• Reduces anti-social behaviour

• Sets up children to work in a dynamic environment

• Improves self-confidence

• Teaches compromise and collaboration