{"id":4240,"date":"2026-07-15T14:04:27","date_gmt":"2026-07-15T14:04:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/adnanthemes.com\/athlorixpro\/rugby\/trainers\/"},"modified":"2026-07-27T08:19:45","modified_gmt":"2026-07-27T08:19:45","slug":"trainers","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/adnanthemes.com\/athlorixpro\/rugby\/trainers\/","title":{"rendered":"Rugby Coaching Staff"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"athlorix-rg-inner-hero\" style=\"--rg-bg:url(https:\/\/adnanthemes.com\/athlorixpro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/athlorix-njSAOvP8.jpg)\">\n<div class=\"athlorix-rg-container\">\n<p class=\"athlorix-rg-eyebrow\">RUGBY COACHING STAFF<\/p>\n<h1>Specialists who connect technique to match performance.<\/h1>\n<p class=\"athlorix-rg-lead\">Meet the coaches responsible for player pathways, attack, defence, set piece, athletic development and player welfare.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"athlorix-rg-section\">\n<div class=\"athlorix-rg-container\">\n<div class=\"athlorix-rg-section-head\">\n<p class=\"athlorix-rg-eyebrow\">DIRECTOR OF RUGBY<\/p>\n<h2>A clear club plan from junior foundations to First XV.<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"athlorix-rg-split\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/adnanthemes.com\/athlorixpro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/pexels-photo-35529263-scaled-27.jpeg\" alt=\"Daniel Mercer, Director of Rugby\"><\/p>\n<div>\n<h3>Daniel Mercer<\/h3>\n<p class=\"athlorix-rg-role\">Director of Rugby \u00b7 Level 4 Coach<\/p>\n<p>Daniel leads the club game model, senior team preparation and the connection between academy and adult rugby.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"athlorix-rg-check-grid\">\n<li>18 years coaching<\/li>\n<li>Senior and academy experience<\/li>\n<li>Attack and transition specialist<\/li>\n<li>Coach-development lead<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"athlorix-rg-section\">\n<div class=\"athlorix-rg-container\">\n<div class=\"athlorix-rg-section-head\">\n<p class=\"athlorix-rg-eyebrow\">LEAD COACHES<\/p>\n<h2>A connected team with defined responsibilities.<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"athlorix-rg-coach-grid\">\n<article><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/adnanthemes.com\/athlorixpro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/pexels-photo-6551439-scaled-27.jpeg\" alt=\"Amina Rahman, Rugby Attack Lead\"><\/p>\n<div>\n<h3>Amina Rahman<\/h3>\n<p class=\"athlorix-rg-role\">Attack Lead<\/p>\n<p>Handling, support lines, phase shape and decision-making.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/adnanthemes.com\/athlorixpro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/pexels-photo-19025674-scaled-27.jpeg\" alt=\"Marcus Lee, Rugby Forwards Lead\"><\/p>\n<div>\n<h3>Marcus Lee<\/h3>\n<p class=\"athlorix-rg-role\">Forwards Lead<\/p>\n<p>Scrum, lineout, maul, breakdown and contact preparation.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/adnanthemes.com\/athlorixpro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/pexels-photo-13013778-scaled-27.jpeg\" alt=\"Leah Carter, Rugby Performance Coach\"><\/p>\n<div>\n<h3>Leah Carter<\/h3>\n<p class=\"athlorix-rg-role\">Athletic Development<\/p>\n<p>Strength, speed, recovery and return-to-play integration.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"athlorix-rg-section\">\n<div class=\"athlorix-rg-container\">\n<div class=\"athlorix-rg-section-head\">\n<p class=\"athlorix-rg-eyebrow\">COACHING DEPARTMENTS<\/p>\n<h2>Every player can access the right specialist.<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"athlorix-rg-card-grid\">\n<article class=\"athlorix-rg-card\"><span>ATTACK<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Ball and Space<\/h3>\n<p>Handling, scanning, support, kicking and finishing.<\/p>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"athlorix-rg-card\"><span>FORWARDS<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Set Piece and Gain Line<\/h3>\n<p>Scrum, lineout, maul, carry and breakdown work.<\/p>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"athlorix-rg-card\"><span>DEFENCE<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Connection and Contact<\/h3>\n<p>Tackle technique, spacing, communication and transition.<\/p>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"athlorix-rg-card\"><span>PERFORMANCE<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Physical Preparation<\/h3>\n<p>Strength, speed, repeat effort, recovery and availability.<\/p>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"athlorix-rg-card\"><span>ACADEMY<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Long-Term Development<\/h3>\n<p>Age-based curriculum, reviews and family communication.<\/p>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"athlorix-rg-card\"><span>WELFARE<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Player Care<\/h3>\n<p>Safeguarding, medical support and return-to-play planning.<\/p>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"athlorix-rg-section\">\n<div class=\"athlorix-rg-container\">\n<div class=\"athlorix-rg-section-head\">\n<p class=\"athlorix-rg-eyebrow\">COACHING STANDARDS<\/p>\n<h2>What players should expect in every session.<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<ul class=\"athlorix-rg-check-grid athlorix-rg-check-grid-wide\">\n<li>A clear purpose and session plan<\/li>\n<li>Safe technical progression<\/li>\n<li>Position and age appropriate detail<\/li>\n<li>Useful feedback players can apply<\/li>\n<li>Respectful communication<\/li>\n<li>A connection to match situations<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"athlorix-rg-section\">\n<div class=\"athlorix-rg-container\">\n<div class=\"athlorix-rg-section-head\">\n<p class=\"athlorix-rg-eyebrow\">PLAYER REVIEW PROCESS<\/p>\n<h2>Feedback that leads to the next action.<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"athlorix-rg-timeline\">\n<article><b>01<\/b><\/p>\n<h3>Observe<\/h3>\n<p>Training habits, match actions and role understanding.<\/p>\n<\/article>\n<article><b>02<\/b><\/p>\n<h3>Discuss<\/h3>\n<p>Player view, coach feedback and current priorities.<\/p>\n<\/article>\n<article><b>03<\/b><\/p>\n<h3>Plan<\/h3>\n<p>One technical, one tactical and one physical target.<\/p>\n<\/article>\n<article><b>04<\/b><\/p>\n<h3>Recheck<\/h3>\n<p>Review progress in training and competition.<\/p>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"athlorix-rg-section\">\n<div class=\"athlorix-rg-container\">\n<div class=\"athlorix-rg-section-head\">\n<p class=\"athlorix-rg-eyebrow\">QUALIFICATIONS AND SAFETY<\/p>\n<h2>Professional standards across the department.<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"athlorix-rg-stats\">\n<article><strong>14<\/strong><span>Qualified coaches<\/span><\/article>\n<article><strong>100%<\/strong><span>Safeguarding checked<\/span><\/article>\n<article><strong>6<\/strong><span>First-aid trained staff<\/span><\/article>\n<article><strong>4<\/strong><span>Specialist departments<\/span><\/article>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"athlorix-rg-section\">\n<div class=\"athlorix-rg-container\">\n<div class=\"athlorix-rg-section-head\">\n<p class=\"athlorix-rg-eyebrow\">COACH DEVELOPMENT<\/p>\n<h2>The staff team keeps learning too.<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"athlorix-rg-split is-reverse\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/adnanthemes.com\/athlorixpro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/athlorix-cTkEmttF.jpg\" alt=\"Rugby coaches reviewing a training session together\"><\/p>\n<div>\n<p>Coaches meet weekly to review session quality, player welfare and the connection between age groups.<\/p>\n<p>Quarterly workshops cover technical themes, communication, video review and practical safety standards.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"athlorix-rg-section athlorix-rg-testimonial\">\n<div class=\"athlorix-rg-container\">\n<div class=\"athlorix-rg-section-head\">\n<p class=\"athlorix-rg-eyebrow\">PLAYER EXPERIENCE<\/p>\n<h2>\u201cThe feedback is clear enough to use in the next drill.\u201d<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<blockquote>\n<p>Coaches explain the detail, show the match connection and then give us the chance to solve the problem.<\/p>\n<p><cite>Academy fly-half<\/cite><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"athlorix-rg-cta\">\n<div class=\"athlorix-rg-container\">\n<div>\n<p class=\"athlorix-rg-eyebrow\">MEET THE TEAM<\/p>\n<h2>Find the right coach and training group.<\/h2>\n<p>Share your age, experience, position and main development goal.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><a class=\"athlorix-rg-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/adnanthemes.com\/athlorixpro\/rugby\/contact\/\">Request a Coach Assessment<\/a><\/div>\n<\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Meet the rugby coaches responsible for attack, defence, set piece, athletic development and player 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