COACHES
All coaches within the DUWRFC set up are hand picked by Head Coach Matt Tucker. Each coach within the team has their own role and responsibility within the wider club set up. Specialising in their own areas and covering all positions for a great depth of knowledge, ensuring the performance environment within the club is maintained.
Si Culley
Director of Rugby
Si manages both the mens and womens programs, with an extensive & successful background...
COACHED :
QUALIFICATIONS :
RFU ERPCA Qualified
NZR Performance Coaching Qualified
Level 2 First Aid in Sport​
Degrees from Durham & Brunel University
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Steven Colwell
President of DURFC & DUWRFC
Colly is the POC for players and coaches within the club, he has an experience DOR & Head Coaching past...
COACHED :
QUALIFICATIONS :
ERCA Qualified
ERRA Qualified
DoR Award England Rugby
Ben Harding
Lead Forwards Coach
Ben coordinates our forwards coaches, leading the delivery of the play style and set piece we've adopted...
COACHED :
QUALIFICATIONS :
ERCA Qualified
ERRA Qualified
Level 2 First Aid in Sport
Carl Arnot
Skills & Forwards Specialist
Carl has a vast amount of experience coaching the womens & girls game, his skills coaching is invaluable...
COACHED :
QUALIFICATIONS :
ERCA Qualified
ERRA Qualified
Level 2 First Aid in Sport
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Harry Burch
Student Coach - Forwards
Harry's transferable forwards knowledge has been crucial to the improvement of our scrums this year...
COACHED :
QUALIFICATIONS :
ERCA Qualified
ERRA Qualified
Level 2 First Aid in Sport
Studying Level 4 in Strength and Conditioning
Undertaking ERAA
Position TBA
7s & Backs Specialist Coach
This coaching position has yet to be announced...
COACHED :
QUALIFICATIONS :
None
Matthew Tucker
Head of Womens Rugby
Head of our womens program, Matt leads our coaching team outling and delivering for all players...
COACHED :
QUALIFICATIONS :
ERCA Qualified
ERRA Qualified
Level 2 First Aid in Sport
Studying Level 4 in Strength and Conditioning
Undertaking ERAA
Jake Allen
Strength & Conditioning Coach
Jake's experience shines through the girls physcicality & fitness, working to build a better club future for all...
COACHED :
QUALIFICATIONS :
UKSCA Accredited Strength & Conditioning Coach
ITASCS Professional Strength & Conditioning Coach
4 Certifications with British Weightlifting
YMCA Level 2 Certification in Gym Instructing
Chris Holmes
Defensive & Mindset Specialist
Chris has a wide ranging knowledge of coaching and mentoring combined with a long career in the military, his experience transfers fantastically to his role..
COACHED :
QUALIFICATIONS :
ERCA Qualified
ERRA (Level 2) Qualified
Level 3 Emergency First Aid at work
Simon O'Neil
Referee Advisor & Laws Coach
Within the RFU's national framework Simon trains referees & coaches, advising and coaching the laws...
COACHED :
QUALIFICATIONS :
ERCA Qualified
ERRA Qualified
Level 6 - Qualified Referee
National League Match Officials Panel
Senior Educator with the RFU
Position TBA
Scrum & Front Row Specialist Coach
This coaching position has yet to be announced...
COACHED :
QUALIFICATIONS :
None
Position TBA
Lead Backs Coach
This coaching position has yet to be announced...
COACHED :
QUALIFICATIONS :
None
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