I am delighted to announce the appointment of ALBAN BARNES as our Club Coaching Co-ordinator with immediate effect.

Alban will be responsible for:

Coach recruitment and development in the Junior & Minis sections.

· Identify, recruit and develop coaches ensuring sufficient and appropriate coaching staff are assigned to each team, including illness cover,

· Establish the needs of club coaches signposting them to relevant courses and continuing personal development.

Acting as point of contact Act as a point of contact for the RFU, Constituent Bodies and club coaches,

· Ensuring that all coaches’ details and qualifications are registered and updated on the RFU Game Management System annually.

Implementing a coach development plan

· Design and lead the implementation of a suitable club coach development plan for all sections of the club,

· Understand and publicise the RFU coaching courses and local coaching events

· Encourage the sharing and spread of best practice between coaches at different levels by organising quarterly internal meetings of coaches.

Malcolm Harrison

Chairman, Fullerians RFC