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Rugby has been built through 13 years of competitive experience as a front-row player, developing a deep understanding of set-piece execution and breakdown efficiency. Time spent in high-performance environments, has shaped a disciplined and technical approach. Coaching focus centers on building dominant forward units, with emphasis on physicality and precision.

HEAD COACH / DIRECTOR OF RUGBY
SENIOR COACH
SPECIALIST COACH
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A historian of the game and combat veteran, bringing decades of experience producing winning teams and competing at a high level across both rugby league and union, with coaching exposure in high-level domestic and international environments. This background reinforces a practical understanding of operating under pressure, making decisions in uncertainty, and maintaining clarity in demanding environments.
Holds a degree in Sports Science and a Master’s in Lean Manufacturing, combining athletic performance with a system-based approach to player and team progression.
The coaching philosophy is built on order in chaos and preparation for chaos — developing players who can organize, adapt, and execute in high-pressure, fast-moving environments.

Sessions reinforce fundamentals while prioritizing correct decision-making under pressure, not isolated drills.

Players are expected to enjoy the game — an essential element often lost in many environments.


A historian of the game and combat veteran, bringing decades of experience producing winning teams and competing at a high level across both rugby league and union, with coaching exposure in high-level domestic and international environments. This background reinforces a practical understanding of operating under pressure, making decisions in uncertainty, and maintaining clarity in demanding environments.
Holds a degree in Sports Science and a Master’s in Lean Manufacturing, combining athletic performance with a system-based approach to player and team progression.
The coaching philosophy is built on order in chaos and preparation for chaos — developing players who can organize, adapt, and execute in high-pressure, fast-moving environments.

Sessions reinforce fundamentals while prioritizing correct decision-making under pressure, not isolated drills.

Players are expected to enjoy the game — an essential element often lost in many environments.

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Rugby has been a constant since 1987, including representative selection and time competing abroad at Lancaster University (UK). These experiences shaped a coaching philosophy grounded in accountability, resilience, and strong team connection.

With over 30 years of coaching experience across high school, men’s, and women’s programs, teams have consistently competed at a high level while building disciplined, lasting cultures. The approach is rooted in the fundamentals—the ABCs of rugby—combined with the instinct, creativity, and decision-making required in fast, high-pressure environments.

Well respected by players, administrators, and the broader rugby community, the environments built are defined by trust, clear standards, and long-term player development. Ongoing engagement with rugby environments around the world ensures a constant exchange of ideas, blending proven principles with continuous evolution.

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Rugby has been built through 13 years of competitive experience as a front-row player, developing a deep understanding of set-piece execution and breakdown efficiency. Time spent in high-performance environments, has shaped a disciplined and technical approach. Coaching focus centers on building dominant forward units, with emphasis on physicality and precision.

DOR / HEAD COACH
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