RUGBY COACHING STAFF
Specialists who connect technique to match performance.
Meet the coaches responsible for player pathways, attack, defence, set piece, athletic development and player welfare.
DIRECTOR OF RUGBY
A clear club plan from junior foundations to First XV.
Daniel Mercer
Director of Rugby · Level 4 Coach
Daniel leads the club game model, senior team preparation and the connection between academy and adult rugby.
- 18 years coaching
- Senior and academy experience
- Attack and transition specialist
- Coach-development lead
LEAD COACHES
A connected team with defined responsibilities.
Amina Rahman
Attack Lead
Handling, support lines, phase shape and decision-making.
Marcus Lee
Forwards Lead
Scrum, lineout, maul, breakdown and contact preparation.
Leah Carter
Athletic Development
Strength, speed, recovery and return-to-play integration.
COACHING DEPARTMENTS
Every player can access the right specialist.
Ball and Space
Handling, scanning, support, kicking and finishing.
Set Piece and Gain Line
Scrum, lineout, maul, carry and breakdown work.
Connection and Contact
Tackle technique, spacing, communication and transition.
Physical Preparation
Strength, speed, repeat effort, recovery and availability.
Long-Term Development
Age-based curriculum, reviews and family communication.
Player Care
Safeguarding, medical support and return-to-play planning.
COACHING STANDARDS
What players should expect in every session.
- A clear purpose and session plan
- Safe technical progression
- Position and age appropriate detail
- Useful feedback players can apply
- Respectful communication
- A connection to match situations
PLAYER REVIEW PROCESS
Feedback that leads to the next action.
Observe
Training habits, match actions and role understanding.
Discuss
Player view, coach feedback and current priorities.
Plan
One technical, one tactical and one physical target.
Recheck
Review progress in training and competition.
QUALIFICATIONS AND SAFETY
Professional standards across the department.
COACH DEVELOPMENT
The staff team keeps learning too.
Coaches meet weekly to review session quality, player welfare and the connection between age groups.
Quarterly workshops cover technical themes, communication, video review and practical safety standards.
PLAYER EXPERIENCE
“The feedback is clear enough to use in the next drill.”
Coaches explain the detail, show the match connection and then give us the chance to solve the problem.
Academy fly-half
MEET THE TEAM
Find the right coach and training group.
Share your age, experience, position and main development goal.